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Dandeli River Adventure

White-water rafting on the Kali, kayaking and jungle stays in the Western Ghats.

  • Dandeli
  • Group departures & private trips
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Starts from
Bengaluru
Ideal for
Friends, corporate groups and active families
Dates
Call for next batch

Overview

An active weekend in the forests of Uttara Kannada. Raft the Kali river with a licensed operator, try kayaking and river crossings, and spend the evenings at a jungle stay listening for hornbills.

Highlights

  • White-water rafting (seasonal)
  • Kayaking and river activities
  • Syntheri Rocks
  • Birding walks

Dates & availability

Call for next batch

Group dates are published here only after they’re confirmed. Private trips can be planned on your preferred dates—tell us when you’d like to go.

Day-by-day itinerary

Sample itinerary. Final timings, sequence and stays are confirmed in your written quote.

  1. Day 1Into the forest

    Overnight journey from Bengaluru. Check in at a jungle stay, evening nature walk.

    Stay:
    Dandeli
  2. Day 2River day

    Rafting or kayaking with a licensed operator; afternoon at Syntheri Rocks.

    Stay:
    Dandeli
  3. Day 3Birds and return

    Early birding walk and the Supa dam viewpoint, then return to Bengaluru.

What’s included

Included

  • Transport from Bengaluru and back
  • Two nights’ jungle-stay accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Activity coordination with licensed operators
  • Trip assistance by phone and WhatsApp

Not included

  • Rafting and activity fees unless quoted
  • Entry tickets, darshan or seva fees, camera fees and activity charges unless listed as included
  • Meals not mentioned in your final plan
  • Personal expenses, tips and shopping
  • Travel insurance
  • GST and applicable taxes, if not shown in your quote

Pickup, stays & meals

Pickup
Pickup from an agreed point in Bengaluru. Confirmed pickup points and reporting times are shared with your itinerary.
Drop
Drop at the same point in Bengaluru on your return, or at a nearby location agreed in advance.
Accommodation
Jungle lodges, river camps or riverside resorts.
Meals
Breakfast included; most jungle stays offer full-board options.

Who this trip suits

  • Not recommended for seniors
  • Children welcome
  • Moderate activity

Rafting has age and health limits set by operators; calm boating is available for others.

Important notes

  • Rafting depends on dam water releases and forest rules.
  • Life jackets and helmets are mandatory on the river.
  • Please carry a government photo ID for every traveller.
  • Weather, road conditions and temple or park rules can change plans on the day; we’ll suggest the best available alternative.

Cancellation and payment terms depend on the stays and transport booked and are written into your quote before you pay. See our terms & conditions.

Questions about this tour

Do we need to know how to swim for rafting?

Operators provide life jackets and a safety briefing. Swimming helps but isn’t always mandatory—we confirm the operator’s current rules for your group.

What does this tour cost?

The cost depends on your dates, group size, stay category and vehicle. Share your plans and we’ll send a clear written quote with inclusions and exclusions listed—nothing is added later without your agreement.

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes. Every tour can be adjusted—dates, pace, stays, meals and sightseeing. Tell us who is travelling and what matters to you.

Ask about this tour

Get dates and a written quote for Dandeli River Adventure

Tell us when you’d like to travel and who’s coming. A travel planner will reply with options and a written quote.

Call +91 89191 82363

This opens WhatsApp with your details filled in—just press send. Nothing is booked until you approve a written quote.

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