The Kalu Ganga is a relaxing eco tourism destination and a relatively slow flowing river for most of the way, so there is no need for any specialist canoeing skills. Along the route you will be able to see many vegetation types and changing landscapes of Sri Lanka. Just passing the populated Ratnapura town area, the riverbank environment becomes more scenic and peaceful, with lonely sand collectors' houses surrounded by thick vegetation and palm trees! During most of the ride the only noises you will hear are the birds' calls and the sound of your paddle dipping into the calm water. For a bit more adventure, it is possible to continue on down the river where you will negotiate some basic rapids (full training will be given).

This relatively slow moving river, whose name translates as black river, flows from the heart of the island and into the sea at the western town of Kalutara. The Kalu Ganga will play host to a fabulous canoeing experience as you leisurely pass little settlements and admire the stunning scenery on your way to the Indian Ocean. You'll paddle to the sounds of birdsong and gurgling water past the magnificent city of gems, Ratnapura and silently witness an exciting array of undisturbed flora and fauna before finally reaching the coastal town of Kalutara famous for its Buddhist shrine, the Gangatilaka Vihara and highly edible fruit, the mangosteen!