Ella tour with Nine Arch Bridge, train ride & Ravana Falls

Ride the mountain railway, cross the Nine Arch Bridge, and hike to panoramic views in a single day

A full-day tour of Ella with private transportation and an English-speaking guide, covering the Nine Arch Bridge, a train journey through tea country, Ravana Falls, a hike to Little Adam's Peak, and time at Ravana Pool Club. The tour runs 10 to 14 hours and includes pickup, bottled water, and all entrance fees. Pool entry and food are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ella's natural and cultural highlights

• Witness the iconic Nine Arch Bridge
• Experience the stunning Ravana Falls
• Hike to Little Adam’s Peak
• Dive into luxury at Ravana Pool Club

The experience

The Nine Arch Bridge anchors the morning: a colonial-era stone viaduct that cuts through Ella's green hills and has become the most photographed landmark in the region. Your private vehicle and guide handle the logistics while you move between the bridge itself, the viewpoints that frame it, and the train station where you board the world-famous mountain railway. The train ride is the centerpiece: a slow, open-air journey through tea estates and cloud forest that takes you deeper into the highlands than any road reaches.

Ravana Falls comes next, a cascade fed by the monsoon rains that carve through the landscape just outside town. The hike to Little Adam's Peak is short but steep enough to earn the reward: a ridge that opens onto panoramic views across the valley and the tea plantations that cover the slopes. By afternoon, you're at Ravana Pool Club, a modern spot where you can swim, order food and drinks, and let the day settle before the drive back down the mountain.

The tour runs between 10 and 14 hours depending on how long you linger at each stop and traffic on the return. Your guide is English-speaking and travels with you the whole day. The vehicle is air-conditioned and equipped for the winding roads. Bottled water is provided, and all entrance fees to the sites are covered: pool entry and any food or drinks at the club are separate costs you arrange on the spot.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your location.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• all entrance fees to the Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Little Adam's Peak.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Select Sri Lanka Holidays

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple or small group and prefer a private vehicle with a dedicated driver. You'll move through Ella's landmarks at your own pace rather than syncing with other groups.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 the Nine Arch Bridge and why do people come to photograph it?

The Nine Arch Bridge is a stone railway viaduct built during the British colonial period that spans a valley outside Ella. It's become iconic because of the contrast between the arched masonry and the surrounding tea plantations and forest, making it one of the most recognizable landmarks in Sri Lanka's hill country.

How does the train ride work on this tour?

You board a mountain railway that runs through Ella's tea estates and cloud forest. The train is open-air, moves slowly, and gives you views of the landscape from a perspective the roads don't reach. The journey is part of the full-day itinerary and is included in the tour.

Is the hike to Little Adam's Peak difficult?

The hike to Little Adam's Peak is described as easy and suitable for all fitness levels. It's short but steep enough to reward the climb with panoramic views across the valley and the surrounding tea plantations.

What should I know about Ravana Pool Club?

Ravana Pool Club is a modern facility in Ella where you can swim and relax. Entry to the pool and any food or drinks you order there are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at the venue.

How long does the full tour take?

The tour runs between 10 and 14 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and traffic conditions on the return journey. Your guide and driver are with you for the entire day.

What's included and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes private transportation, pickup, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and all entrance fees to the Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Little Adam's Peak. Pool entry at Ravana Pool Club and any food, drinks, or other expenses there are separate and paid on-site.