SRI LANKA · DESTINATION
116 Tours Reviewed
Yala turns a long transfer into wildlife time. This Ella-to–Hikkaduwa area day trip strings together a coastal transfer with a 3-hour Yala National Park safari, so you don’t waste the day just moving hotels. You’ll ride out from Ella in…
A waterfall day that actually feels off-the-map. This hike from Ella strings together a rail ride and quiet forest trails to waterfalls you don’t just see from a roadside viewpoint. I like that it mixes big scenery with short, wander-at-your-pace…
Elephants are on the schedule today. This Tangalle/Hiriketiya to Ella transfer is built around a Udawalawe National Park jeep safari plus a comfortable air-conditioned ride. You’re picked up from your hotel, head to the park, switch into an open-topped safari…
Wildlife beats a normal ride. This is a smart way to turn the Ella-to-south-coast travel day into a Yala National Park safari, without losing the convenience of getting to your next beach base. Two things I really like about it…
Tea, bridges, and waterfalls in one day. This tour strings together several of Ella’s big hits: Lipton’s Seat for panoramic tea views, the Nine Arches Bridge for classic photo stops, plus waterfalls and a hands-on organic garden picking moment. On…
Two kingdoms in seven days. This private tour links the island’s most famous cultural stops with hill-country views and a real wildlife day, run by a guide-driver named Sujeewa who keeps things organized from the airport onward. I especially like…
Leopards run this safari. A trip into Yala National Park is about far more than ticking off animals. You’re riding through changing habitats—dense jungle patches, grassy plains, and calmer water zones—while your driver looks for the best chances at Sri…
Elephants without the stress of planning. This Udawalawe National Park safari is built for an easy day: you get picked up in Ella, ride to the park in comfort, then spend the main chunk of the day in an open-top…
Tea country in Sri Lanka gets a lot more interesting when you see it from bush to brew. This Haputale tea plantation tour mixes a working tea factory visit, time on the tea slopes, and a guided tasting session, so…
Ella feels like a morning ritual. This private day tour out of Bentota is built around the big sights people come for: the Nine Arch Bridge and the hill views from Little Adam’s Peak. You’ll also get the kind of…
This train ride turns Sri Lanka into motion. You can head straight to the service without stopping at the station ticket counter, then settle into first class seats with big windows for a long, scenic cruise. Expect tea country, misty…
One long day, Ella-style. This trip strings together cool cultural stops and big scenery, starting early and running until you’re back at your hotel. I like that you get hotel pickup and drop-off from the south coast towns plus Colombo,…
Morning mist sets the tone for Ella. This Kandy to Ella day tour strings together waterfalls and tea country with picture-stop timing that actually makes sense. I especially like the mix of sacred sights and big scenery, and I also…
A full day in the hill country can feel like a movie. This private Ella day tour strings together the big-name sights and the tea-and-waterfall scenery in one smooth push from Kandy. You get a personal guide the whole time,…
One zip, and Ella hits warp speed. This is Sri Lanka’s first ever certified mega zip-line, set right among the green estates around Ella in the Eastern Province. You’ll ride a two-wire line that runs for more than half a…
