 Your journey will start off after a short orientation at around 10.00am from the bridge across the river at Ratnapura, the City of Gems . The first part of the journey takes you through a more calmer part of the river, where the river flows through a low valley for 15km.
In the next section, the river starts to curve . Canoe another 17km and once you come to Ellagawa, the journey becomes more adventurous with the river flowing faster, creating waves and swirls.
All your best efforts are needed to pass this section. Immediately after leaving this part about 1km down the river from Ellagawa bridge, you will be stopping at a scenic location for lunch on the bank of the river.
After lunch the remaining section of to be covered for the day would be much easier to navigate with water flowing at 4km/hr. After 19km you will come to the Wegawatta village where you will be camping on the banks of the river. |
The ECO TEAM CANOEING CAMP is located right next to the river - an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing river bath after a day of canoeing. Forget any ideas about cramped tents and sitting on the ground for mealtimes - this is camping in style! The site is set up prior to your arrival, with everything from the kitchen sink, chairs and tables, toilets, showers and cold beer being transported in. In the evening you can enjoy a hearty barbecue meal in a magical setting - the whole area is lit up with traditional flame torches and a roaring campfire. So sit back, relax and let our experienced staff cater to your every need. 
You will be starting the day after an early morning Breakfast at the campsite. The first part on today will take you 19km through a very calm river up to Thebuwana where you will be greeted with a warm cup of tea.
the ocean at Kalutara.