MAHAWELI RIVER EXPEDITION
2 nights / 3 days
Price per person with accommodation, food and return transport from Kandy
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Itinerary
Day 1
7:00 AM: Start from Kandy.
9:30 AM: Arrive at Nippon Bridge.
9:30 AM – 10:00AM: Breakfast and warm-up.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Kayak run downstream from Nippon Bridge to Ellekotaliya.
5:00 PM: End of kayaking session for the day.Overnight stay in Ellekotaliya.
Day 2:
Breakfast at campsite.Depart from Ellekotaliya at 7:00 AM.
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Kayaking downstream from Ellekotaliya to Dammennawa.
12:00 PM: Lunch break along the riverbank.Continue kayaking until reaching Dammennawa.Set up camp and enjoy the evening by the river.
Day 3:
Breakfast at campsite.Break camp and pack up gear.Depart from Dammennawa at 7:00 AM.
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Final stretch of kayaking from Dammennawa to Manampitiya.
12:00 PM: Lunch break along the riverbank.2:00 PM: End of kayaking journey at Manampitiya.Conclude the expedition and head back to Kandy.
What to bring
- Light outdoor trousers: 2 pairs
- Light outdoor shirts (long sleeves): 2
- Swimwear or clothes for wash in
- Personal toiletries and towel
- Recommended: Hat
- Sunglasses
- Footwear: Closed shoes with socks, sandals, or slippers
- Mandatory: Insect/Mosquito repellent
- Mandatory: Head torch
- We’ll provide a sleeping bag
- Optional: Hiking pole
- Optional: Sunblock
- Any necessary medication
- Snacks: Consider chocolates for instant energy.
- 3 litters of water bottles/ camelback. Consider bringing packs of Jeewani and Glucose
Package Includes & Activities
- Return transport from Kandy
- Return Off road transport from Kandy to Mahiyanganaya
- 4 main delicious meals
- All standard camping safety equipment
- First aid
- All permissions
- Professional instructors
- Return transport from Kandy
Additional Notes
“Recommended Attire:
- Footwear: Closed shoes with socks, sandals, or slippers are advised. Please ensure shoes are adequately broken in beforehand to prevent shoe cuts.
- Headwear: A cap or hat is recommended for sun protection.
- Clothing: Light-coloured attire and sunglasses are suggested for sun exposure.
- Optional Equipment: Consider a hiking pole for added support.
Additional Notes:
- Preparing footwear in advance to prevent shoe cuts is highly recommended.
- In humid conditions, underwear cuts are common. Consider wearing cycle shorts/tights for increased comfort due to anticipated perspiration during the journey.”
For more information, you can contact our team members or download the itinerary document from the links below
A team of Ex Air Force Special Forces personnel will accompany us. The team will consist of a physio / combat medic and survival specials. So, you are in good hands
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Contact
- 382/A , Prathibha Mawatha, Ilukmodara Estate, Tennekumbura, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
- +94 76 859 9326
- info@theborderadventures.com
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