Hill Country

Ella

Mountain views, waterfalls and the famous blue train

About Ella

Ella is a laid-back mountain village known for the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world on the Kandy to Ella line.

What to do

  • Nine Arches Bridge
  • Little Adam’s Peak sunrise hike
  • Ella Rock
  • Ravana Falls
  • Scenic train from Kandy or Nuwara Eliya
Best timeJanuary to April is driest. Book reserved train seats weeks ahead in peak season.
Getting thereAbout 6 hours from Colombo by road, or the famous train from Kandy.
RegionHill Country

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5 tours

Tours that visit Ella

Classic Sri Lanka Round Tour
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Round Tour

10 days / 9 nightsNegombo, Sigiriya

Classic Sri Lanka Round Tour

Ten days from ancient cities to tea country and the south coast, with a private driver-guide.

  • Culture
  • Tea country
  • Safari
10-Day Grand Sri Lanka Experience
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Round Tour

10 days / 9 nightsColombo, Sigiriya

10-Day Grand Sri Lanka Experience

The best of Sri Lanka over ten days: cultural sites, hill country, safaris and the coast.

  • Culture
  • Highlands
  • National parks
Ella City Tour
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Day Tour

1 dayElla

Ella City Tour

Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and waterfalls around Ella.

  • Views
  • Hiking
  • Waterfalls

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