Ella Private Day Tour from Any Location in Sri Lanka

See four of Ella's landmarks and an elephant orphanage in one day, with a driver who knows the route

A private day tour of Ella visiting the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adams's Peak (a 30–45 minute hike to 1,141 meters), Rawana Falls, a tea plantation, and Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage, with private transportation, a guide, bottled water and snacks included. Pickup happens from your location anywhere in Sri Lanka. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours and is fully customizable.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ella and nearby attractions

• Visit Nine Arch Bridge
• Hike Little Adams Peak
• Refresh at Rawana Falls
• Visit Tea Plantation
• See Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage

The experience

What does a full day in Ella actually cover? This tour strings together four distinct stops without the logistics of arranging transport between them. You start from wherever you are in Sri Lanka (the driver picks you up), and the route moves through the highlands in a single arc. The Nine Arches Bridge, built in 1921 with stone and cement and no reinforcing iron, sits between Ella and Demodara station. It is one of the engineering landmarks of the early 20th century and the reason train travel through these mountains ranks among the world's best. From there, the day branches into a hike or stays closer to the road, depending on what you want.

Little Adams's Peak is a 15-minute walk from Ella town to the trailhead, then 30 to 45 minutes up to the summit at 1,141 meters. The difficulty is moderate. What draws people here is the 360-degree view from the top: clouds roll through the panorama and the sight holds even when the weather turns. On the return leg, Rawana Falls appears. It is one of the widest waterfalls in the country and you can climb the rocks for a closer look or spend time in the water if you want to swim. A tea plantation stop shows you how the leaves move from the field to the cup, explained by local guides who work there.

The Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage is the final stop. Since 1995 it has cared for injured, sick and orphaned baby elephants from across Sri Lanka. You observe around 20 to 30 juvenile and teenage elephants. They are fed four times a day and stay until they are fit enough to return to the wild. The tour is private, so the pace and the stops bend to what interests you. An air-conditioned vehicle, a driver who speaks English, German, Russian or Polish, bottled water and snacks come with the booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your location anywhere in Sri Lanka.
• a driver and live guide.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 85 years) · Senior (86 and older) · Youth (11 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German, Polish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ceylon Paradise Travels

Is this one for you?The 10 to 12 hour commitment means you cover four separate landmarks and the orphanage without breaking the day into fragments or backtracking. Everything chains together in one route. If you want to linger at a stop or skip one entirely, the private format lets you reset the schedule on the spot.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German, Russian and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

How long is the hike up Little Adams's Peak?

Little Adams's Peak takes 30 to 45 minutes to climb from the entrance, with a 15-minute walk to reach the trailhead from Ella town. The summit sits at 1,141 meters and the difficulty is moderate.

Can I swim at Rawana Falls?

Yes, Rawana Falls has rocks you can climb for a closer look, and you can spend time swimming in the water if you want to.

What happens at the Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage?

The Elephant Transit Home cares for injured, sick and orphaned baby elephants from all over Sri Lanka. You observe around 20 to 30 juvenile and teenage elephants during feeding times, which happen four times a day.

Where does the driver pick me up?

The driver picks you up from your location anywhere in Sri Lanka, so the tour can start from your hotel, guesthouse or any address you provide.

Can I customize the stops on this tour?

Yes, the tour is fully customizable according to your wishes, so you can adjust the itinerary to match your interests.