Sri Lanka Ella One Day Tour

Duration

one Day

Max People

20 Persons

Price

$ 0 (based on 2 people)

Tour Type

Day Tour

Tour Overview

Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka with our unforgettable tour, featuring the iconic Ella Nine Arches Bridge, where you can marvel at the scenic train crossing. Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage to observe rescued elephants up close. Experience the natural splendor of Ravana Falls, one of the island’s most impressive waterfalls. Hike up Little Adam’s Peak for stunning panoramic views, capturing the essence of Sri Lanka’s highlands. Complete your adventure with a mini train ride through Ella’s picturesque landscapes, creating lasting memories of this enchanting journey.

Ella packs more iconic highland scenery into one day than most destinations manage in a week. This private day tour from your hotel combines the Instagram-famous Nine Arches Bridge timed for scenic train crossings with a short hike to Little Adam's Peak, the thunderous Ravana Falls, a slice of hill-country train riding and a stop at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home to see rescued elephants. Sundown Tours schedules the day to beat midday crowds at the bridge and match train timetables when possible. Your driver-guide handles the narrow mountain roads while you focus on photography and fresh tea-country air. Entrance fees and lunch remain at your discretion so you can extend or shorten stops on the go.

Tour Highlights

Nine Arches Bridge with viewpoints for the iconic blue train crossing
Little Adam's Peak hike for 360-degree highland panoramas
Ravana Falls one of Sri Lanka's widest and most photogenic cascades
Scenic Ella train sector experience through tea plantations
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home visit for ethical wildlife viewing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this Ella day tour pick up from Nuwara Eliya or only Ella town?

We can collect from Ella, Bandarawela, Haputale or Nuwara Eliya hotels. Pickup point affects departure time share your hotel when booking so we plan driving and train connections.

Do we ride the full Kandy-to-Ella train or a shorter sector?

The day tour includes a scenic mini sector around Ella rather than the full multi-hour journey. If you want the classic Kandy–Ella leg, ask us to embed it in a multi-day round tour instead.

How much walking is involved at Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak?

Nine Arches requires 15–20 minutes on uneven paths to the main viewpoint. Little Adam's Peak is a gentle 30–45 minute uphill walk. Comfortable shoes and a hat are recommended.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Nine Arches Bridge▲

Nine Arches Bridge

The majestic Nine Arch Bridge is one of the many reasons for that. The glorious Nine Arch Bridge between Ella and Demodara station is one of the engineering marvels in the early 20th century

Ella Train Trips

Ella train ride is the most beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka, if not in the world! Board the train and experience breathtaking views of lush green tea plantations, mountains, viaducts, valleys etc.

Little Adams Peak

It is 1141 m in height and from the entrance it takes up to 30-45 min for the hike. Views from the summit are incredible. 360 degrees panoramic views.

Ravana waterfall

Ravana Falls, one of the widest falls in the country.The falls are quite impressive, and you can climb over some of the rocks to get a closer look.

elephant orphanage udawalawa

4th Stop: You are able to observe an animated group of around 20 or 30 juvenile and teenage pachyderms, who are fed four times a day.