Guiding the Wild. Preserving the River.
For over two decades, Ceylon Adventure Sports has mapped uncharted whitewater rapids, championed international swift-water rescue certifications, and built an eco-adventure sanctuary rooted in the living heart of the Kelani River rainforest.
The Epicenter of Sri Lankan White-Water Adventure
Years of River Heritage
Pioneering expeditions since 2004
Curated Adventure Tariffs
From Class II family runs to Class IV drops
Safe Descents & Guests
Global travelers & corporate leaders
Safety Incident Record
Zero major commercial incidents
Meet the Managing Director & Founder
A lifelong swift-water expeditionist and river conservationist who turned a passion for the Kelani rapids into Sri Lanka's leading adventure institution.
Chinthaka “Captain” Jayasinghe
IRF Certified Class IV/V Swiftwater Rescue Master • SLTDA Advisory Member
“True adventure is never about conquering the river; it is about building the humility, discipline, and uncompromising safety standards to immerse yourself entirely in its rawest currents.”
Born and raised with an intimate bond to the Kelani Valley, Chinthaka pioneered modern white-water rafting in Kitulgala in 2004. Recognizing early on that safety must lead every expedition, he became one of the first Sri Lankans to earn senior certification from the International Rafting Federation (IRF) and Wilderness First Responder credentials.
Over two decades, he has trained hundreds of rural youth into world-class river guides, advised government tourism bodies, and built a sustainable enterprise that proves adventure and ecological conservation can thrive hand-in-hand.
Professional Qualifications & Technical Accreditations
IRF Class IV/V Senior River Instructor
International Rafting Federation (IRF)Accredited master river guide and technical assessor licensed for Class IV and V high-volume whitewater and extreme rapid navigation.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR / AWLS)
Wilderness Medical Associates InternationalAdvanced certification in remote pre-hospital emergency trauma care, swift-water hypothermia management, and backcountry evacuation.
Pioneering River Geographer & Route Mapper
Kitulgala Kelani Gorge Pioneer (2004)Mapped and cataloged the 7 signature Kelani rapids: Killer Fall, Virgin's Breast, Butter Crunch, Rib Cage, and Head Chopper.
National Eco-Adventure Advisory Member
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)Key contributor in drafting national safety standards, commercial guide licensing frameworks, and eco-guidelines for water sports.
Executive Outbound Training (OBT) Architect
Over 300+ Conglomerate Programs ConductedSpearheaded leadership simulations and psychological resilience debriefs for senior executive teams from Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Europe.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Eco-Tourism & Ecology
Sustainable Watershed ManagementAcademic research focused on preserving tropical riparian buffer zones and mitigating microplastic pollution in Sri Lankan river systems.
Our 20-Year River Heritage
From two rafts in 2004 to Sri Lanka's most trusted eco-adventure and whitewater institution.
The First Rapid Run & Foundation
Pioneering the Kelani GorgeChinthaka Jayasinghe establishes Ceylon Adventure Sports with two commercial rafts, charting the pristine Class II-IV rapids of Kitulgala and introducing safety briefings to adventure travelers.
Institutionalizing International Safety
IRF Accreditations & CE CertificationsMandated bi-annual International Rafting Federation (IRF) certifications and imported EN ISO 12402-5 certified commercial PFDs and helmets, setting a benchmark for outdoor sports in Sri Lanka.
Eco-Resort & Canopy Lodgings
Creating a Full Wilderness EcosystemExpanded beyond river sports to offer immersive rainforest hospitality with CAS River Resort, Canopy Ecolodge, and riverside camping, paired with a permanent reforestation program.
The Digital Era & B2B Global Network
Real-time Booking & Corporate OBT InnovationLaunched a comprehensive digital enterprise suite featuring dynamic currency Bank IPG checkout, B2B wholesale agency management, and 40 structured adventure tariffs.
Built on Principles. Driven by Safety.
Four foundational pillars that define how Ceylon Adventure Sports leads the national eco-adventure industry.
100% Certified Safety Protocols
All whitewater rafts, personal flotation devices (PFD EN ISO 12402-5), and high-impact helmets exceed international commercial safety standards. Our guides undergo mandatory biannual IRF recertification and swift-water rescue simulation drills.
Indigenous Community Equity
Over 85% of our river captains, naturalists, and hospitality staff are recruited from Kelani Valley villages. We provide year-round fair-wage employment, technical safety career ladders, and emergency medical insurance for all local families.
Rainforest & Watershed Ecology
We operate under strict Leave No Trace principles. From our zero-plastic base camp policy to the annual reforestation of native hardwood saplings along the Kelani riparian buffer, our goal is to leave the river cleaner than we found it.
Corporate Leadership & OBT Innovation
Our Outbound Training (OBT) modules go beyond recreational games. Designed in collaboration with industrial psychologists, our wilderness debriefs turn river currents and jungle obstacle courses into powerful behavioral leadership metaphors.
The Senior Expedition & Safety Council
Seasoned river masters, medical specialists, and naturalists leading every journey with utmost precision.
Ruwan 'Niro' Bandara
Lead Whitewater Expedition MasterVeteran river captain with over 12,000 rapid descents on the Kelani River. Specializes in advanced rapid reading, river safety drills, and kayak escort maneuvers.
Dr. Priyantha Senanayake
Wilderness Medical & Safety AdvisorOversees pre-expedition medical screening protocols, wilderness trauma gear maintenance, and emergency backcountry helicopter extraction preparedness.
Anura Jayakody
Senior Rainforest Naturalist & Cave GuideIndigenous rainforest expert with deep taxonomic knowledge of Kitulgala's endemic avifauna and subterranean cave topography in Batatotalena.
Nirosha Perera
Head of Guest Concierge & Base Camp OperationsDirects all base camp hospitality, multi-currency booking logistics, dietary curation, and B2B travel partner liaisons across the 7 CAS verticals.
Experience the Kelani Rapids with Sri Lanka's Pioneers.
Whether you are planning a family river rafting day, a luxury rainforest canopy retreat, or a high-impact corporate leadership retreat, our certified guides are ready to welcome you.