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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“It was a fantastic experience, our guide in the factory took serious the tour, explained everything in details, we could ask whatever. We got the recommendation from lonely planet, I would suggest you to check this factory, best experience in Ella regarding tea”
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.
“Great ticket delivery. The operator Mahwela Tour was very helpful and responsive. However, the schedule they provided was incorrect. It was a 940am train that arrived from Ella at 1620 in Kandy.”
Reserve your Ella to Kandy train seats in advance with WhatsApp e-tickets, so you can relax through tea country for about 6 hours.
“We received the tickets from Mickey via WhatsApp, as promised, on time at midnight. Completely uncomplicated and absolutely reliable. Everything worked out perfectly, and we would do it the same way anytime. The train ride was an unforgettable experience, and Mickey was incredibly friendly and helpful. Thanks again, we had a fantastic time!Auto-translated”
Private Ella tour to Ella Rock, Nine Arches Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak sunset with hotel pickup and included local lunch.
“Dinuka is a knowledgeable, generous and helpful guide. He acknowleged some of my walking limitations. He was patient and offered a slower pace. He made the experience within the magnificent environment extra pleasurable. Thank you”
Private Sri Lankan cooking class in Ella with a vegan, gluten-free menu, fresh ingredients, 10–12 dishes, and PDF recipes.
“OMG . What a find. Sithara and Upali are wonderful hosts in their family home showing us how to cook a 10 course dinner on Christmas Day no less. We got to make everything from roti to four curries and even string hoppers (easier thaRead more”
Private Ella day tour with Upper Diyaluma trek, Nine Arches Bridge, Lipton’s Seat, tea factory, Pallewela swim spot, monastery calm.
“I highly recommend this tour whoever is in Ella don’t hesitate to book this tour with Shashika. The service was beyond our expectation. If we can give seven star we will give more than that. He was very helpful throughout our trip. Whatever we aRead more”
Ella Sri Lanka cooking class: quick curries and coconut sambal in an outdoor kitchen, with a Little Adam’s Peak start, $25.
“So friendly and informative, food was incredible and they shared to recipes afterwards! a must do when visiting Ella!”
Private 8-hour Ella day tour with lunch and guide: Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Demodara Loop.
“Sam was an absolutely fantastic guide! He arrived promptly, and went through the sights we would see. Brilliant hike to the top of Ella Rock, went to Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara Loop, Ravannas Waterfall and Little Adam’s Peak. 5 top Ella tRead more”
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.
“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.
“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.
“Lovely sunrise hike with Sam! Much more than Ella’s rock - he took me to a waterfall, beautiful view points, and told me about local life and farming!”
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.
“Bwautiful labdscape and birds. We saw many elephants. The driver was goid and spotted birds and animals.”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
