Sunrise Yoga and Hiking in Ella: Yoga atop Ella Rock
Awaken your spirit with a tuk tuk ride to secret mountain heights before dawn
A three-hour yoga and hiking activity in Ella combines a sunrise yoga session and meditation atop Ella Rock with guided trekking through the surrounding hills, bird watching and refreshments. Tuk tuk pickup is included from your accommodation, and the guide speaks English. Children from age 8 are welcome.
The Experience
The tuk tuk picks you up in the early morning and takes you to the trailhead for Ella Rock. From there, the hike climbs through tea plantations and forest to the summit, where you'll do yoga and meditation as the sun rises over the green valleys and southern coast. The guide is experienced in both hiking and yoga instruction, so the pace works for all fitness levels.
After the yoga session, you stay on top to watch the landscape shift in the morning light while the guide points out birds and the natural features around you. Refreshments are served while you rest and take in the views. The descent follows the same route back down, and the tuk tuk returns you to your accommodation by mid-morning.
If you want a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast after the activity, that's available for an extra charge. The whole experience is designed around the sunrise timing, so the early start is what makes the yoga and the views happen together.
What’s included
- Tuk tuk pickup from your accommodation in Ella.
- guided yoga and meditation session at sunrise atop Ella Rock.
- guided trekking and bird watching on the way up and down.
- refreshments served at the summit.
Operated by Yoga Hub Ella Retreat
Is this one for you?Pickup from your accommodation means you don't need a car or a way to reach the trailhead in the dark — the tuk tuk handles the early-morning logistics, so you just show up ready to hike and do yoga as the sun comes up.
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Top questions
How early do I need to wake up for the sunrise yoga in Ella?
Pickup happens in the early morning so you reach Ella Rock in time for sunrise. The exact time depends on where you're staying in Ella and the season, but expect to start before dawn.
What's the hike up Ella Rock actually like?
Ella Rock is a moderate trek through tea plantations and forest to the summit, where the yoga session takes place. The guide adjusts the pace for all fitness levels, and refreshments are served at the top.
Do I need yoga experience to join this activity?
No. The yoga session is led by an experienced guide and works for all physical fitness levels, whether you've done yoga before or not.
What happens if the weather is bad on the morning of the activity?
The activity runs in light rain, though heavy weather may affect visibility of the sunrise and views. Check with the operator about rescheduling options if conditions are severe.
Are children allowed on this hike and yoga session?
Children from age 8 are welcome. The guide can adjust the pace and the yoga instruction to suit younger participants.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
Tuk tuk pickup, the guided hike, yoga and meditation session, refreshments and bird watching are included. A traditional Sri Lankan breakfast after the activity is available for an additional charge.
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