Ella Tour: Rawana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge & Adam's Peak

Rawana Falls, a mountain hike, and a train journey through Sri Lanka's tea country

A private full-day tour from Galle to Ella with hotel pickup and drop-off, visiting three of Ella's signature stops: Rawana Falls (one of the country's widest), Little Adam's Peak (hiked via a marked trail), and the Nine Arches Bridge, plus a scenic train journey between Demodara and Ella. Your English-speaking driver guide leads the day. Bottled water and refreshment are included. The tour runs 9 to 12 hours depending on how long you linger at each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ella's top attractions

• Hotel pickup
• Visit Ravana Falls
• Hike Little Adam's Peak
• See Nine Arches Bridge
• Train journey from Demodara to Ella
• Return to hotel

The experience

How do you pack Ella's best into one day without renting a car or navigating the train schedule yourself? This tour handles the logistics: your driver picks you up from your Galle hotel, drives you to Ella, and manages the route so you hit the main attractions without backtracking. The stops are built around what actually takes time (hiking, waterfall viewing, the train ride) rather than rushing through a checklist.

Rawana Falls is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, and the tour includes time to stand in front of it. Little Adam's Peak has a marked hiking path that doesn't require scrambling or special fitness. You walk up, get the view, and walk back down. The Nine Arches Bridge is a colonial-era railway viaduct, and you see it from ground level before boarding the train. The train journey itself (between Demodara and Ella) is the scenic part of the day: you're not just passing through the tea plantations, you're riding the rails that run across the bridge.

The tour is private, so the pace is yours. If you want to spend an extra half hour at the falls or take a slower walk up the peak, there's no group waiting. Your driver speaks English and knows the sites. You get hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water throughout the day, and a light refreshment included. All entry fees and taxes are covered upfront, so there are no surprises at the gate.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Galle hotel to Ella and back.
• an English-speaking driver guide for the full day.
• entry to all three sites (Rawana Falls, Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arches Bridge).
• the train journey between Demodara and Ella.
• bottled water and refreshment throughout the day.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (14 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BTR SL

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Galle and want a driver handling transport while you explore Ella's three main spots (the falls, Little Adam's Peak hike, and Nine Arches Bridge) at your own rhythm.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Rawana Falls like when you get there?

Rawana Falls is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The tour includes time to view and photograph it. The site is a popular stop in Ella and the falls are the main draw for most visitors.

Is Little Adam's Peak a difficult hike?

Little Adam's Peak can be hiked easily because there is a marked path that leads you up the mountain. It's one of the most popular hikes in Ella and doesn't require climbing experience or high fitness levels.

What is the Nine Arches Bridge?

The Nine Arches Bridge, also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct built during the colonial era. It's one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in Sri Lanka, located in Demodara between Ella and Demodara railway stations. You see it during the tour and ride the train across it.

Does the tour include the train journey?

Yes. The tour includes a scenic train journey between Demodara and Ella, one of the most beautiful train routes in Sri Lanka. The railway line runs on the Nine Arches Bridge itself.

What time does the tour start and end?

Your driver picks you up from your hotel in Galle in the morning. The full tour runs 9 to 12 hours depending on how long you spend at each site, and you're dropped back at your hotel at the end of the day.