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Kayaking  / Canoeing Tours in Sri Lanka
 
PROGRAMME
:
Canoe Expeditions in "Kalu Ganga" - The river which becomes Black
DURATION
:
02 Night / 03 Days
 
  • Canoeing "Kalu ganga" could be done as a half day option or over night option with 1 night or two nights stay in camps.
  • Clients could decide the option that they want to take based on the fitness level and the time that they can spend for this programme.
  • If the clients select one night option, either we could do the full run up to Kaluthara in two days [ if the clients are fit enough !] or finish canoeing half way through the second day and get in to the vehicle and do the balance journey.
  • This option need to be stipulated at the time of reservation.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrival in Rathanpura.

Departure from Ratnapura Main Bridge around 10.00am.after an orientation.

We will be starting this canoe/raft ride ,from "Rathnapura"- known for its gems, and end up the first day run at a place named "Kiriella".

This section is comparatively easy and do not require any special canoeing skills. Along the route you will be able to see many vegetation types / changing landscapes. Just passing populated "Rathanapura" town area, riverbank environment becomes more scenic and quite with lonely sand collectors' houses surrounded by thick vegetation and palm trees! During most of the ride only

noises you are going to hear are the birds' calls and the sound that will make by your paddle.

Lunch on the way at a suitable location.

Diner and overnight stay at a fully serviced movable semi luxury camp in Kiriella.
Day 02 - Ingiriya to Angruwathota

Leaving Kiriella after breakfast.

From here the adventure starts to buildup and you may need some previous canoeing experience to negotiate this section of the river. River bends will make the water flow rough and your canoe also will be bit shaky and unsteady.

[Reminder -We will be doing an orientation for those who do not have previous canoeing experience]

Dinner and overnight at a Diner and overnight stay at a fully serviced movable semi luxury camp in Walpita / Anguruwathota.

 
Day 03 - Angruwathota to Kaluthara

Early in the morning after breakfast you will start the last section of the trip till you come to one of the most sacred places of worship of Sri lanka - Kuluthara.[Just by the ocean]

From the start to the end river is constant in speed (~4-5km/h) without any rapids.

[Estimated finishing time 12.30pm ]

~ End of the Tour ~
 
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