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A railway bridge curving through a lush green landscape with a small building on the right. 1
A hillside with multiple thatched-roof houses. 2
Two people sitting on a rock overlooking a mountainous landscape. 3
By Top Guide Sri Lanka

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €147 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Feel the cool mountain air as you explore Sri Lanka’s hill country
    • Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, set among dense greenery and tea
    • Stop at the spectacular Ravana Falls, a popular waterfall cascading down
    • Enjoy an optional short hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views
    • Relax in Ella town with time for lunch at a local restaurant or café

Activity location

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Check availability

Pickup from the Hambantota, Tangalle, and Dikwella areas

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 05:00
Price details
€75.06 x 2 Adults€150.12
Total
Price is €150.12
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Pickup from the Mirissa, Weligama, and Ahangama areas

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 04:30
Price details
€80.42 x 2 Adults€160.84
Total
Price is €160.84
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Pickup from the Galle, Unawatuna, and Hikkaduwa areas

  • Activity duration is 13 hours and 30 minutes13h 30m
    13h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 04:30
Price details
€85.79 x 2 Adults€171.58
Total
Price is €171.58
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Ella Day Trip, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls & Train Ride

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 04:00
Price details
€93.83 x 2 Adults€187.66
Total
Price is €187.66
Until Tue, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking driver/guide
  • Inclusions
    Fuel, parking, highway charges
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Food & drinks
  • Exclusions
    Train ticket
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking in the vehicle
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your unforgettable Ella adventure with an early-morning pickup from your hotel in Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara, Kandy, Bentota, Ahungalla, Induruwa, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Ahangama, Mirissa, Talpe, Weligama, Matara, Hiriketiya, Dikwella, Tangalle, or a nearby area. Travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a professional local driver-guide.

    Relax as you journey from the coast or city towards Sri Lanka’s beautiful central highlands. Along the way, enjoy refreshment stops, scenic viewpoints, misty mountains, waterfalls, and endless tea plantations.

    Your Ella experience begins with a memorable train journey along one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic railway routes. Travel through lush tea estates, cloud forests, mountain passes, and charming countryside while enjoying breathtaking views from the train.

    After the train ride, visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, one of Sri Lanka’s most photographed landmarks. Surrounded by dense jungle and tea plantations, this magnificent colonial-era railway bridge provides a wonderful setting for sightseeing and photography.

    Continue to Little Adam’s Peak and enjoy an optional short hike to the summit. The trail offers spectacular panoramic views across Ella Gap, rolling hills, valleys, and surrounding mountains. The walk is suitable for most active travellers and rewards you with some of Ella’s finest scenery.

    Enjoy time in Ella town for lunch at a local restaurant, visit its popular cafés, or simply relax in the refreshing mountain atmosphere.

    In the evening, visit a traditional tea factory and discover how Sri Lanka’s world-famous Ceylon tea is produced. Learn about the journey from freshly picked tea leaves to the finished product, observe the different processing stages, and enjoy an authentic tea-tasting experience.

    After completing your Ella sightseeing tour, return to your original pickup location in your private vehicle. Alternatively, choose to finish the tour with drop-off at your hotel in Ella if you plan to stay overnight.

    Please note: The train journey and tea factory visit are subject to operating times, ticket availability, and the selected pickup location.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka