Drive to Kitulgala, the rainforest river valley where ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ was filmed, for an afternoon of white-water rafting.
- White-water rafting
- Jungle trek
- Overnight:
- Kitulgala
- Meals:
- Dinner
- Travel:
- 3 hrs · 110 km
Adventure Tour · 4 Nights · 5 Days
Hill Country Adventure
White-water rafting in Kitulgala, waterfall hikes, Horton Plains at dawn and the blue train to Ella — for active travellers.
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Tour type
- Adventure · Private
- Best time
- January – May
- Ideal for
- Active travellers, small groups
Overview
About this journey
Swap the tour bus for hiking boots. This short, active trip packs in rafting, trekking and some of the island’s most dramatic viewpoints.
Suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness; all activities are run by certified local operators.
Route
- Kitulgala
- Nuwara Eliya
- Horton Plains
- Ella
- Diyaluma
Tour highlights
- White-water rafting in Kitulgala
- Horton Plains & World’s End at sunrise
- Ella Rock hike
- Scenic train journey
- Diyaluma Falls natural infinity pools
Day by Day
Detailed itinerary
Every day can be adjusted — add nights, swap hotels or include extra experiences.
- Day01
- Day02
Climb into the hills via St. Clair’s and Devon Falls, with a tea factory stop along the way.
- St. Clair’s & Devon Falls
- Tea factory
- Overnight:
- Nuwara Eliya
- Meals:
- Breakfast · Dinner
- Travel:
- 3 hrs · 90 km
- Day03
A 9 km loop across the Horton Plains plateau to the sheer drop of World’s End and Baker’s Falls, then the afternoon train to Ella.
- Horton Plains trek
- Afternoon train to Ella
- Overnight:
- Ella
- Meals:
- Breakfast · Dinner
- Travel:
- Trek + 3 hrs train
- Day04
Hike Ella Rock along the railway line for panoramic views, then visit the Nine Arches Bridge as the train passes.
- Ella Rock hike
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Overnight:
- Ella
- Meals:
- Breakfast · Dinner
- Travel:
- Local
- Day05
Swim in the natural rock pools at the top of Diyaluma Falls before the drive back to the airport.
- Diyaluma upper pools
- Airport drop-off
- Overnight:
- —
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Travel:
- 5.5 hrs · 230 km
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Hand-picked hotel accommodation on twin / double share
- Daily breakfast (and meals as noted in the itinerary)
- Airport meet & greet with welcome refreshments
- Fuel, highway tolls, parking and driver’s accommodation
- Bottled water in the vehicle throughout the tour
- All government taxes and service charges
- White-water rafting with certified instructors
- Horton Plains entrance & guide
Not included
- International flights and Sri Lanka ETA visa
- Lunch and dinner unless stated
- Camera / video permits at heritage sites
- Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance
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