Ella & Diyaluma Waterfall Tour by Car: Little Adam's Peak

Little Adam's Peak, a brick viaduct from 1921, and a waterfall in one day

A private car tour of Ella with an English-speaking guide takes you to four landmarks across the Central Highlands: Little Adam's Peak (1,141 meters), the Nine Arches viaduct built without steel, Diyaluma Falls (220 meters high), and the Demodara Loop where the railway track passes under itself. The tour runs 8 to 12 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, all fees and taxes, and access to less-visited sites if you ask.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ella and Diyaluma Waterfall

• Hike Little Adam's Peak
• Visit Nine Arches Bridge
• See small waterfall
• Explore Diyaluma Falls
• Visit Demodara Loop

The experience

Ella sits in the craggy peaks of Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, and this tour moves through them by car with stops you climb or walk to on foot. Little Adam's Peak starts with a gradual hike to 1,141 meters. The name means "small" but the panorama covers the surrounding ranges, and sunrise or sunset from the summit is the reason most travelers make the climb. The Nine Arches viaduct comes next: built in 1921 entirely from brick, rock and cement with no steel, it still stands solid as a bridge between the Demodara and Ella railway stations, and the Demodara Loop nearby shows where the track loops back on itself and emerges from tunnel number 42.

Diyaluma Falls is the centerpiece: 220 meters high and the second-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It drops from an oval-shaped rock outcrop 6 kilometers from Koslanda on the Colombo-Badulla highway. During the wet season the cascade takes on the shape of an areca flower with withering petals. A smaller waterfall at 25 meters also appears on the route. The guide speaks English and can steer you toward quieter spots around Ella if the main attractions feel crowded. The tour is built to be customized, so contact the operator if you want to swap a stop or add time somewhere.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes for entry to the sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?This is a private car tour with a guide, so you travel at your own pace and stop as long as you want at each landmark: suited to travelers who want flexibility and the option to explore quieter spots beyond the main attractions. The hikes are gradual and the day spans 8 to 12 hours depending on how you spend your time, so moderate fitness helps but the pace is yours to set.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Little Adam's Peak and how long does the hike take?

Little Adam's Peak stands at 1,141 meters in the Central Highlands and draws travelers for the panoramic views across the surrounding ranges. The hike up is gradual and manageable for moderate fitness. Sunrise and sunset are the best times to climb, and the peak is often visited as the first stop of the day.

Is the Nine Arches viaduct still used by trains?

The Nine Arches viaduct connects the Demodara and Ella railway stations and was built in 1921 without a single piece of steel, using only brick, rock and cement. It remains in use and stands as a working monument to that construction method.

How high is Diyaluma Falls and how do I get to it?

Diyaluma Falls measures 220 meters, making it Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall. It sits 6 kilometers from Koslanda on the Colombo-Badulla highway and is reached by car as part of the tour route.

Can I customize the tour to skip a stop or add time somewhere?

Yes, the tour is designed to be customized. Contact the guide through Instagram (@a_dananjaya) if you want to adjust the itinerary, swap attractions, or spend longer at a particular site.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide, and all fees and taxes. The 8- to 12-hour duration depends on how long you spend at each stop and whether you customize the route.