About this experience
Ella is the most famous mountain resort in Sri Lanka. You will see its main symbol - the giant Nine Arches Bridge. You will also take a scenic train ride, make an easy climb to Little Adam's Peak, stroll through tea plantations and a cave temple. Visit the elephant orphanage and feed the local monkeys. And all of this in just 1 day!
What to expect
- 07:30 Elephant orphanage in Udawalawe. Here, abandoned baby elephants are taken care of before being released. You can observe them and feed them.
- 10:00 Monkey feeding
- 11:40 Train journey, introducing you to the amazing nature of Sri Lanka: mountain rivers, jungles, and waterfalls
- 13:00 Tea plantations, where authentic Ceylon tea is grown
- 13:30 Rock statue of Buddha and Dova cave temple
- 14:00 Nine Arches Bridge in Ella
- 15:00 Buffet lunch with Sri Lankan and European dishes
- 16:00 Little Adam's Peak - a viewing platform with stunning mountain views. The climb is easy and passes through tea plantations, waterfalls, and rice fields.
- 17:00 Bathing in the mountain waterfall in Ella
Organizational details
- All-inclusive price includes: comfortable air-conditioned transport (car or bus), train journey, all entrance tickets, and lunch.
- The program does not include a guide service, you will be accompanied by a driver.
- You can take a packed breakfast with you. You can order it at your hotel's reception one day before departure. For example, if you depart at 03:00, the packed breakfast will be ready by 02:50.
Departure points and times: Weligama - 04:00, Ahangama - 03:50, Koggala - 03:40, Unawatuna - 03:30, Hikkaduwa - 03:10, Ambalangoda - 03:00, Balapitiya - 02:50, Ahungalla - 02:45, Kosgoda - 02:40, Induruwa - 02:35, Bentota - 02:30, Aluthgama - 02:30, Beruwela - 02:25, Payagala - 02:20, Katukurunda - 02:15, Kalutara - 02:00, Wadduwa - 01:50, Panadura - 01:40, Mount Lavinia - 01:10.
The cost depends on the size of your group. Discounts are available if you book the tour for three or more people:
- For six or more people, each pays $93
- For five people, each pays $103
- For four people, each pays $120
- For three people, each pays $158
