Ella Highland Adventure Tour

About the Day Tour

This full-day adventure excursion from the Colombo region transports you by comfortable private vehicle to the spectacular highland village of Ella in Sri Lanka’s southern hill country, a destination of natural beauty and an ideal base for a day of trekking, viewpoint exploration, and mountain scenery. The centrepiece of the day is a guided hike to Little Adam’s Peak, a relatively accessible trail that rewards walkers with sweeping panoramic views across the surrounding valley, tea plantations, and the characteristic silhouette of Ella Rock rising to the north. The morning also includes a visit to the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, best experienced in the late morning when light filters through the surrounding jungle canopy and the possibility of a passing train adds drama to an already exceptional scene. Afternoon activities include optional visits to Ravana Falls, a tea estate walk, or a taste of Ella’s vibrant cafe culture before the return journey to Colombo. The tour is suitable for walkers of average fitness and operates on a private basis with all transport, guiding and entrance fees included.

  • Little Adam’s Peak
  • Train crossing at Nine Arch Bridge
  • Ravana Falls
  • Tea estate walk
  • Ella village cafe culture with exceptional views
  • Scenic highland driving through tea country with breathtaking mountain scenery
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and chauffeur for the full day
  • English-speaking adventure guide throughout
  • Lunch at a well-regarded Ella restaurant with valley views
  • Bottled water throughout the day
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Colombo or Kandy hotel
  • Scenic Train Tickets
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Beverages beyond bottled water
  • Personal purchases in village shops and cafes
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance