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Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast followed by a guided hike with a local expert to the summit of Ella Rock.
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Ella Rock Hike
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this tour, you take part in an approximate 2-hour round-trip hike up Little Adam’s Peak accompanied by a qualified guide sharing interesting information about tea plantations, fauna, and flora. This mountain has an elevation of 1141 m above sea level, and gains its name from its similarity of shape to the famous Adam’s Peak, the fifth tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. The summit of the mountain has great panoramic views, especially in the morning when you will be hiking. Also take an approximately 40-minute walk through woodlands to the famous Nine Arches Bridge, This incredible historical viaduct built entirely from stone, bricks and cement (with no steel) was created in the British era of Sri Lanka. It spans a space of over 300 feet and has a height of approximately 100 feet. You will be able walk along the railroad passing over the bridge, and listen to your hiking guide explain the history and stories about Nine Arches. . .
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Private Hiking Adventure to the Little Adam’s Peak And Nine Arches Bridge.
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Immerse yourself in the tea-growing heritage and village cuisine of Sri Lanka’s highlands on this private tour departing from the Haputale region. Traveling by comfortable private vehicle with a driver-guide; visit a tea plantation, walk through the idyllic tea terraces, and tour the factory to learn about the manufacturing process and taste different varieties of aromatic teas. Finish with an authentic lunch at a village house to cap your experience of highland life.
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Tea Experience Tour in Haputale with Lunch at a Village house
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Experience the awe-inspiring journey from Ella to Ravana Falls at your own pace with the Ravana Odyssey nature sightseeing tour. Unlike traditional city tours, our unique approach offers unparalleled vistas from the open deck of our bus, allowing you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery like never before. Perfect for families, this hop-on bus tour provides a relaxed and enjoyable way to explore nature's wonders. Stops along the way include the iconic Ella Gap, offering panoramic views of the highlands and lowlands from Ella to Wellawaya, as well as the majestic Ravana Falls. Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Sri Lanka's natural beauty.
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Ravana Odyssey Hop on Tour Ella to Ravana Falls
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Hortons Plain National Park offers up waterfalls, grasslands, forests, and exotic wildlife. Zoom in on some of its beauty spots and wildlife-spotting areas with ease and safety on a private trek with a guide leading the way. Hike plains, visit the Baker’s Falls, and spot animals and flora you easily could miss alone. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ella, Hapulate, or Ohiya; plus refreshments, make your outing complete.
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Horton Plains National Park : Private Guided Trekking Tour
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Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park is situated near to Ella, but getting there by yourself means using cabs or limited public bus services. This private tour makes it easy, and includes a 4x4 game drive to look for Udawalawe’s elephants, crocodiles, and other wildlife. A choice of safari times provides flexibility, and there’s an optional elephant orphanage visit (own expense) en route—difficult to add if traveling independently.
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Udawalawe National Park Safari Trip from Ella
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka's most iconic wildlife reserves, starting right from your hotel in Ella. Your day begins early with a convenient pick-up at 5:00 AM, ensuring you make the most of your wildlife experience. By 6:00 AM, you'll arrive at Yala National Park, ready to explore its diverse landscapes and encounter a wide array of wildlife. A moderate 4x4 jeep, designed for comfort and rugged terrain, will be your vehicle for the safari, offering the perfect balance of safety and adventure. As you journey through the park, keep your eyes peeled for sightings of elephants, leopards, crocodiles, and a rich variety of bird species. Yala is renowned for its high concentration of leopards, making it one of the best places in the world to spot these elusive big cats. After an exciting morning of wildlife exploration, you'll be comfortably driven back to Ella, with a drop-off at your hotel.
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Yala National Park Full Day Safari Tour from Ella
12 to 14 hours
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Discover Ella’s must-see sights and hear the stories behind them—information you might miss if exploring alone—on this customizable private tour. Choose from various departure times, and set off by comfortable private vehicle with your guide to experience everything from the iconic Nine Arch Bridge to the Upper Diyaluma Falls, Lipton’s Seat, and more. The opportunity to tailor your itinerary gives you great flexibility, and lets you explore at a speed that suits you.
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Ella sight seeing full-day tour&private srilanka tours
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Experience Ella from above on this zip-lining adventure through one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque locations. A great way to take in the sights—while having the time of your life—this zip-lining trip might just be the cherry on the cake to your time on the island. Exclusive to you and your group, this pre-bookable experience lets you reserve a spot on the day of your choosing to avoid disappointment.
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Little Adam's Peak Hike and Zip-lining from Ella
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Sunrise Hike to Little Adam’s Peak OPTIONAL ADD ONS: Water Stream Adventure & Traditional Village Lunch Join us for an unforgettable day tour in Ella—an authentic mix of adventure, nature, and local culture. Start Point: Vimala Hotel, near the ‘We Love Ceylon’ sign Start Time: ~4:30 AM We begin with a scenic hike to Little Adam’s Peak, reaching the summit just in time for a stunning sunrise and photo opportunities. IF YOU HAVE BOOKED THE ADDITIONAL OPTION, we’ll continue to a peaceful village with a hidden water stream—perfect for relaxing in nature or taking a refreshing dip. The morning ends with a traditional village lunch, full of local flavors and hospitality. A perfect way to experience the best of Ella—off the beaten path.
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Ella Little Adam's Peak Sunrise Walking Tour Experience
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Check out the Asian elephant herds in Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park. This private tour makes it easy for you and your private group to have a day out in the national park. Besides elephants, you can also see a range of birdlife, including rare species. You’ll also be taken to a local restaurant for an included lunch to keep you fueled up.
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Half Day Udawalawe National Park Safari (Entrance + Lunch)
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We provide transport facilities from ella area to anywhere in Sri Lanka. Your transportation needs will be handled in a friendly and safe manner by an experienced agency licensed by the Tourism Board. We do one day or multi day tours as per your requirement. Our sole aim is to make your Sri Lankan trip an unforgettable one. thank you
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Visit Around Ella with diyaluma falls
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Experience some of Sri Lanka’s best highland scenery on a private half-day Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches guided hike from Ella. Climb through tea plantations to the top of Little Adam’s Peak and enjoy the sweeping views over the island’s hill country. Then, cross the Nine Arches rail viaduct to Demodara, where a colonial-era station house presides over a looping track. A relatively easy hike with a stop for breakfast (own expense) on route.
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Trek to Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arches Bridge In Ella
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You will be starting your tour at 8:30 am(morning time) am or 01.30 pm(evening time) at the Ella Gap Hotel Car Park (Standard meeting point). There will be bicycles, helmets, and refreshments provided for the tour. Your cycling guide and backup vehicle will accompany you. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Ella as you ride your 20km route.
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Ella Cycling Experience in Ella
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You will be able to enjoy a thrilling three hours safari in Yala National Park with the opportunity of spotting lot of wildlife creatures including Leopards, Wild Elephants, Sloth Bears, Water Buffalo any many more. It consists of 215 bird species, 44 species of mammals, 47 reptiles, 18 amphibian species, 21 freshwater fish as per the records. If you are lucky, you will spot more of these wild animals.
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Jeep Safari at Yala National Park From Tissamaharama / Kataragama / Yala
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Sunrise Hike to the Little Adam’s Peak & water stream exploration. (You can also add-On the extras like, Dinner + Pub crawl & Stargazing. This is a unique twist of, little bit of everything in in Ella. Starting point in Ella: Vimala Hotel A local restaurant (probably the only place opens that early) located near 'I Love Ceylon' Starting time would be ca. 04:30. We will be at the peak of the mountain before the Sunrise. After enjoying the sunrise, taking pictures, we will either head to the water stream. Otherwise, You can go have breakfast & then we can re-start the tour again few hours later. If you want to do just the water stream exploration and spend the day there & just do that. Instead of starting at 4.30 am.
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Sunrise & Water Streams (Ad-on: Stargazing or Pub Crawl)
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Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. It consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands, and aquatic ecosystems. Ella in Sri Lanka is a very well known worldwide for its breathtaking view and scenery, Little Adam’s Peak is just one of it. The eye-catching, jaw-dropping and conspicuous peak is the one not to miss, Situated in Ella, Sri Lanka, it has been attracting tourists for a long time now. The reason for its popularity is the amazing view that never fails to attract and impress visitors. After the tour enjoys the World’s Most Scenic Train Ride from Ohiya to Ella Station.
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Day Excursions to Horton Plains & Local Train Experience from Ella
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This tour takes you on a bike ride through the scenic Ella Highlands, one of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka. Enjoy cycling through grassy plains, by gurgling streams, and alongside refreshing waterfalls. Visit Demodara Nine Arch Bridge through paddy fields, small tea plantations, a verity of spices. Stop by Little Adam's Peak for unbelievable views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the hike for Little Adam’s Peak with view sunrise/sunset on the rock. You will be enjoying Flying Ravana Experience. This offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island and all combine to make this experience memorable for life.
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Adventure Cycling in Ella
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Visit Udawalawe National Park from Ella on this private tour, without having to worry about transport or tickets. Enjoy the scenery on the journey south to the park—an important habitat for wild elephants—and transfer to a 4WD for a game drive through the grasslands. Watch for the elephants, plus leopards, deer, and birds; and gain insight from your safari guide en route before your return to Ella.
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Udawalawe National park tour from Ella with jeep safari
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Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.
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Yala National Park Safari | From Ella
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Discover the three iconic sights in Ella on this full day organized tour. Your guide and driver will take you from point to point, explaining the history and significance of each. First stop at Ella Rock and climb to the top. Next visit the Nine Arches Bridge, a viaduct, and get your cameras ready. Finally visit Little Adam’s peak and do an easy hike to the footprint of Lord Buddha.
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Discover three icons in Ella
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Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country covered by wild grasslands and interspersed with patches of thick forest, rocky outcrops, filigree waterfalls and misty lakes.
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Hiking in Horton Plains National Park from Ella
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Hop on to powerful four-wheeler and experience the ATV Discovery in Flying Ravana site in Ella, a spectacular destination for all sorts of adventure sports, another hip breakthrough by the amazing Flying Ravana Adventure crew, introducing ATV Sri Lanka.
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Ella Scenic Tour and ATV Adventure from Ella
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You will be able to enjoy a thrilling three hours safari in Yala National Park with the opportunity of spotting lot of wildlife creatures including Leopards, Wild Elephants, Sloth Bears, Water Buffalo any many more. It consists of 215 bird species, 44 species of mammals, 47 reptiles, 18 amphibian species, 21 freshwater fish as per the records. If you are lucky, you will spot more of these wild animals.
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Half Day Safari at Yala National Park
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