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Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular ella tours in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
See how Ceylon tea is made at Uva Halpewatte in Ella, with an English factory tour and a guided tea tasting included.
Most Popular“The tour is very interesting and our guide explained every detail of the tea process really well. I recommend going before 12pm to see all the production live. At the end there is a tea tasting.”
Join a small-group tea plantation tour in Ella: Ganesh kowil ceremony, guided tea picking, and tea tasting from grades at a mountain Sky Café.
“As a passionate tea drinker I found this experience to be informative and so interesting. You soon appreciate the stamina and challenge involved for the tea pluckers working in the fields all day. We met Maria an older and highly skilled tea plucker which really added to the experience alongside our lovely guide Sallay.”
Prebook and deliver reserved Ella-to-Kandy train seats to your hotel, with 2nd-class priority and unforgettable tea-and-viaduct views.
“Wonderful experience with this company. Communicated every step of the process, and answered my many questions immediately, via WhatsApp. They even messaged me after the train ride to make sure all was ok. I highly recommend them!”
Reserve your Ella to Kandy train seats in advance with WhatsApp e-tickets, so you can relax through tea country for about 6 hours.
“I recommend to book your tickets with this provider! Easy, no fuss or stress. I purchase my tickets around 3 months in advance and they even got me seats in the left side from Ella to Kandy, which is the side with best views. I got my ticketRead more”
Private Ella tour to Ella Rock, Nine Arches Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak sunset with hotel pickup and included local lunch.
“Starting from the company, the communication was very professional and they kept me updated on anything i needed to know leading up to the day and made sure that i was picked up and dropped off. The guide Sanju did a awesome job with guiding me around Ella and if you’re looking for those shots…”
Private Sri Lankan cooking class in Ella with a vegan, gluten-free menu, fresh ingredients, 10–12 dishes, and PDF recipes.
“Great experience and would definitely recommend. We learnt some lovely recipes and methods, using all fresh ingredients. You are also provided with the recipes in PDF afterwards for everything which is helpful!”
Private Ella day tour with Upper Diyaluma trek, Nine Arches Bridge, Lipton’s Seat, tea factory, Pallewela swim spot, monastery calm.
“My husband and I had the pleasure of discovering and exploring Ella and its surroundings thanks to Shahsicka. He proved to be an exceptional person and a fantastic guide. He accompanied us and unveiled wonderful places, guiding us with passion and professionalism from the very beginning. He was i”
Ella Sri Lanka cooking class: quick curries and coconut sambal in an outdoor kitchen, with a Little Adam’s Peak start, $25.
“We had such a wonderful experience during this cooking class in Sri Lanka. It took place in a local family’s home, which made it feel very authentic and special. The mother and daughter who hosted us were incredibly warm and welcoming, and they gave us a real glimpse into their daily life, kitchen, and the”
Private 8-hour Ella day tour with lunch and guide: Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Demodara Loop.
“We had a great tour and even greater guide in Sam. He was very punctual and knowledgeable of Ella, from Plants and trees to navigating around the hills to get us through traffic to our stops and history of the landmarks. His English was great and was a super friendly guide. Would highly recommend the…”
Handmade Tea Tour in Ella: pluck tea, craft your own blend, tour Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory, and taste Ceylon teas at Sky Cafe.
“The factory is really impressive, and tour facilities good and located in the factory itself. Our guide was great and insightful and we learned so much about the process of tea production form growing to brewing. Fantastic for teens in our case, and really memorable. All capped with extraordinary views- really breathtaking”
Ella to a national park safari with pickup and a drop to the south coast, timed for wildlife sightings in Yala or Udawalawe.
“Dilan was a great driver and guide, he guided us all over the park, all in all a very good experience”
A private Yala and/or Udawalawe safari from Ella, Mirissa, or Hiriketiya with early starts, breakfast/lunch, snacks, guide, and binoculars.
“We had an amazing time on this safari trip and everything ran smoothly! They arranged pick up from Hiriketiya to the safari and then onward transfer to Ella. Dylan was a great guide and we were really lucky to see two leopards! Would definitely recommend this tour”
Ella Rock sunrise, morning, or afternoon hike with a private guide, hotel pickup in Uva Province, head torches, snacks, and views.
“Incredibly well organised. Jeewa was ready and waiting to pick us up from our hotel to start our 4am sunrise hike. He organised everything in terms of torches/water and was incredibly welcoming from the first moment. This is a hike that many tourists can do on their own but Jeewa added so much more to…”
Private Ella–Tangalle transfer with Yala or Udawalawe safari stops, Wi-Fi, snacks, and early-morning animal viewing. From $36pp.
“Sujith was punctual, polite and professional.”
Ella to Mirissa with a Udawalawe 4x4 safari and breakfast. Trackers spot elephants, then you roll to the south coast.
“We had a perfect transfer from Ella to Mirissa with our driver, Ashan. The stop at Udawalawe National Park for an unforgettable safari. It was organised perfectly, making sure we were well looked after and got the best experience spotting elephants and other wildlife.”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
