A full-day outdoor experience beside Bambarakanda, Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall, set among forest, mountain scenery and natural rock formations near Kalupahana.
What you do
- Gear up: check-in with the guide team, who fit your helmet, harness and rope system and brief you on the descent.
- The abseil: a controlled descent along the rock beside the waterfall on a professional rope system.
- The falls: a guided walk along the rock path near the base of the falls.
- Return: the rock staircase back up to the meeting area, then breakfast or lunch, snacks and tea, and changing facilities.
Included
- Helmet, harness and rope system
- Experienced guide team throughout
- Meals and refreshments
- Changing facilities at the meeting area
- Photo and drone video of your day (drone subject to weather)
- On-site first aid
Good to know
- No previous abseiling experience is needed: the instructors explain everything before you start.
- Maximum participant weight 110 kg. You need a reasonable level of fitness for wet rock, steps and the walk back up.
- Bring fitted outdoor clothes (nothing loose or hanging), closed-toe shoes, a change of clothes, sunscreen and a water bottle.
- Timings depend on group size, weather and water levels, and the team may change or pause the activity for safety.
Getting there
Transport is not included: you meet the team at the site. Your driver can bring you, or we can arrange a vehicle on request at an extra cost. On selected dates a shared transfer from Colombo Fort leaves in the early hours for an extra charge; ask us when you book.
Priced per person. Choose the number of people when you book.
