A guided descent down the natural rock face beside Lakshapana Waterfall, one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful falls, using professional rope systems and safety equipment.
What you do
- Check-in and breakfast: registration and breakfast at the meeting point, which opens before the 8:00 am start.
- Briefing: the instructors fit and check your gear, explain body position, rope handling and signals, and lead a short stretching session.
- The abseil: a controlled descent beside the waterfall, with the team managing the rope and talking you down.
- The falls: time at the lower pool for photos, then a 30-40 minute hike back up the rock staircase.
With your own transport the experience takes about 4 to 5 hours and usually finishes around noon. Minimum age 16.
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.
