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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 was really fun, the guide was amazing! You could tell he was really an expert. Great experience!”
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.
“Beautiful experience Recommended to all You start with an explenation of the tea and from where it comes (CHINA IS THE ANSWER) and then you go to the plantations with maria and take the tea leaves.”
Prebook and deliver reserved Ella-to-Kandy train seats to your hotel, with 2nd-class priority and unforgettable tea-and-viaduct views.
“The train takes what it takes in our case 7h, but the views are wonderful and you can eat inside (1000lkr) a chicken rice and curry. There is a bar inside to catch drinks, but at some stop you can get off and catch in the little shops in the station if they seem expensiveAuto-translated”
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.
“It was sooooo good. Sanju was lovely, kind and so knowledgeable of all places, plants, trees and animals… It felt like going out for the day with a friend. The Ella Rock hike was a bit demanding but really worth the effort. The views, despite Read more”
Private Sri Lankan cooking class in Ella with a vegan, gluten-free menu, fresh ingredients, 10–12 dishes, and PDF recipes.
“Upali and Sithara were the most accommodating and gracious hosts we have experienced. They opened their home to us and went above and beyond to accommodate for our dietary requirements and even had additional foods for our 4 yRead more”
Private Ella day tour with Upper Diyaluma trek, Nine Arches Bridge, Lipton’s Seat, tea factory, Pallewela swim spot, monastery calm.
“This day tour in Ella exceeded my expectations! The impressive waterfalls, especially Ravana Falls and Diyaluma Falls, were breathtaking. However, the absolute highlight was visiting the mystical Ravana's Cave. Our guide was not only a safe driver but also a knowledgeable storyteller with excellent English. This tour is a must-do in Ella! 🏞️🌟”
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, Read more”
Private 8-hour Ella day tour with lunch and guide: Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Demodara Loop.
“Jeewa is a fantastic guide. Naturally, he knows all the correct routes to go depending on the weather [sun / cloud / rain], and what will give the best view. He goes at the pace you need. He’s also incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. It’s a brilliant tour. Worth every penny.”
Handmade Tea Tour in Ella: pluck tea, craft your own blend, tour Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory, and taste Ceylon teas at Sky Cafe.
“We had a great time at the Halpewatte tea factory and had an excellent tour guide, Parami. Parami was very knowledgeable, patient, and a very friendly person who guided us through the factory. We learned so much on our tour, and got to make our own tea + taste test different teas the factory makes!…”
Ella to a national park safari with pickup and a drop to the south coast, timed for wildlife sightings in Yala or Udawalawe.
“Stunning scenery, amazing wildlife (unfortunately didn't see any leopards, but lots of elephants, water buffalo, monkeys, mongeese, jackals, etc), and a great breakfast provided from the guide! Note to bring cash for the entrance fee which is 1500 lkr”
A private Yala and/or Udawalawe safari from Ella, Mirissa, or Hiriketiya with early starts, breakfast/lunch, snacks, guide, and binoculars.
“Dylan was the greatest, the sweetest and most genuine guid in Sri Lanka. He has crazy knowledge and attention to details - in the middle of the explanation he can spot an aligator blending with the floating log in the water from a 100 mRead more”
Ella Rock sunrise, morning, or afternoon hike with a private guide, hotel pickup in Uva Province, head torches, snacks, and views.
“Wir hatten einen super schöne Wanderung zum Sonnenaufgang. Dyle, unser Guide hat uns vieles gezeigt und erklärt. Danke dafür! Es war toll.”
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. His tuk tuk took two large suitcases no problem and we enjoyed Udawalawe National Park on the way from Ella to Tangalle. Definitely recommend.”
Ella to Mirissa with a Udawalawe 4x4 safari and breakfast. Trackers spot elephants, then you roll to the south coast.
“The safari was amazing, we saw so many elephants! The guide was excellent. The transfer was smooth and good car.”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
