Canyoning

Traveling this narrow side-canyons of the Kelani River is like stepping into a liquid-rock playground.

The trip begins with a short jungle hike up to the canyons through rainforest. From here, we’ll cover a few ground rules in a safety briefing and then hop right in — literally. As we make our way down the canyons, we’ll have to jump into plunge pools and wade across small “potholes,” the best and only way to experience the stony canyons features carved by rushing water over many thousands of years! There are even a few “waterslides” along the way! During this adventure you’ll face several thrilling challenges. This is fun, fun, fun and is consistently one of our most popular adventure activities in Kithulgala. Borderlands frequently pairsrafting on the Kelani river with canyoning, making for a half day packed with adventure!

Our combined rafting and canyoning trips begin on the Upper Kelani, rafting down the Class III and Class II rapids, which takes around 45 minutes. After the rapids, we disembark and head up the Kelani river tributary for the canyoning. The trip is finished on the Lower Kelani, with its small rapids suitable to all ages.

SADUN ELLA CANYONING EXPERIENCE

Borderlands is thrilled to be the only operator offering this high octane, half day canyoning experience – Sandun Ella is a waterfall which descends around 300ft, over a series of 5 drops, from pinnacle to base. This activity involves rope work for most of the descent, though there is a chance for some sliding and high cliff jumps as well. It is a perfect activity for those looking for a real challenge in a totally unspoilt and isolated canyons, where the surrounding jungle creates a natural barrier from the outside world. This is an an absolute must activity for those looking for something more advanced and technical, with most definitely a lot of thrills.

MARVEL CANYON

Borderlands is thrilled to be the only operator offering this high octane, half day canyoning experience – Sandun Ella is a waterfall which descends around 300ft, over a series of 5 drops, from pinnacle to base. This activity involves rope work for most of the descent, though there is a chance for some sliding and high cliff jumps as well. It is a perfect activity for those looking for a real challenge in a totally unspoilt and isolated canyons, where the surrounding jungle creates a natural barrier from the outside world. This is an an absolute must activity for those looking for something more advanced and technical, with most definitely a lot of thrills.