Ella Scenic Day Tour
Tour Overview
Perched high in the misty southern highlands of Sri Lanka, Ella is a paradise of panoramic mountain passes, emerald tea terraces, and historic colonial engineering. This private full-day tour takes you to the finest viewpoints, allows you to watch the iconic blue train cross the nine arches, and lets you taste authentic single-estate Ceylon tea right where it is grown.
Tour Highlights
- Stand above the magnificent 1921 Nine Arch Bridge and watch colonial trains cross beneath the jungle canopy
- Gentle scenic hike up Little Adam's Peak through rolling tea bushes with 360-degree mountain vistas
- Visit the thundering 25-meter Ravana Falls and hear the ancient Ramayana legend
- Guided tour of an authentic working Ceylon tea factory and master tea-tasting flight
- Lunch at a panoramic mountainside cafe overlooking Ella Gap and misty ravines
Full Day Schedule & Itinerary
Hotel Pickup in Ella
Private air-conditioned pickup from your accommodation in Ella or Bandarawela.
Nine Arch Bridge Train Crossing
Walk down through lush tea gardens to the bridge in time to witness the morning blue train cross over the stone viaduct.
Little Adam's Peak Trek
A gentle 45-minute trail winding through tea terraces to the summit ridge, offering jaw-dropping views over Ella Rock.
Panoramic Mountain Lunch
Relax at a celebrated hillside restaurant overlooking Ella Gap with views down to the southern coastal plains.
Ceylon Tea Factory & Tasting
Discover the orthodox manufacture of world-famous Ceylon black, green, and silver tip teas with a factory specialist.
Ravana Falls & Ravana Cave
Visit the legendary cascade of Ravana Falls and photograph the gushing mountain waters.
Return Drop-Off
Safe transfer back to your hotel or drop-off at an Ella town cafe for evening dining.