Ella 6 Icons Day Tour by Tuk Tuk: Nine Arches Bridge & Hiking

Hike two peaks and cross a colonial railway bridge in one morning, then taste tea where it's made

This 8-hour guided tour of Ella covers six landmarks by tuk tuk and on foot: Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara Loop railway, Ravana Falls, and Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. An English-speaking guide leads the route, which includes a tea tasting session and picnic lunch. Hotel pickup is included. The hikes require medium fitness and involve narrow rocky sections, but marked trails and morning or evening timing keep the heat manageable.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ella's iconic sights and hikes

• Visit Nine Arches Bridge
• See Demodara Loop railway
• Tour Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
• View Ravana Ella Falls
• Hike Little Adam's Peak
• Hike Ella Rock

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• English-speaking guide.
• tuk tuk transport between stops.
• entry and guided walks at Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara Loop, Ravana Falls, and Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory.
• tea tasting at the factory.
• picnic lunch.
• bottled water.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Private 1 group tour ›

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Tuk Tuk Tour by Hide Ella Hotel & Resort

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The experience

You arrive in Ella with a free afternoon or morning and no plan to fill it. This tour picks you up from your hotel and builds the day around the sights most visitors come here to see. The guide handles the route and timing while you move between stops by tuk tuk, so the logistics stay simple even when the terrain gets steep.

The hiking starts early or late in the day to avoid the heat. Ella Rock is the first climb, a viewpoint that opens onto mountain silhouettes and villages below. The trail is straightforward enough for most fitness levels. Little Adam's Peak comes next at 2,243 meters. The path is marked but narrows into rocky scrambles near the summit, and the view from the top justifies the effort. Between the peaks you'll pass Ravana Falls, a 25-meter waterfall with a cave system behind it, and stop at the Demodara Loop, a spiral railway built by the British in the 20th century about ten minutes from town. The Nine Arches Bridge, the landmark most visitors photograph, sits between Ella and Demodara stations. It's roughly 30 meters high and curved in a way that makes it stand out in almost every explorer's feed from the island.

The tea factory visit breaks up the day. At Uva Halpewatte you'll walk through how Ceylon tea moves from leaf to cup (the grading, processing and packing stages), and taste it fresh before a shop lets you buy a box to take home. Picnic lunch and bottled water are included, so you're not hunting for a meal between stops.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What's the hike like at Little Adam's Peak?

Little Adam's Peak sits at 2,243 meters and the trail to the summit is marked but includes narrow rocky sections that require scrambling. It's rated for medium fitness and best tackled in the morning or late evening when it's cooler. The view from the peak is the payoff for the climb.

Can I see a train at the Nine Arches Bridge?

The Nine Arches Bridge is famous partly because trains still pass over it: the curved colonial-era structure between Ella and Demodara railway stations has become a sought-after photo background when a train crosses, though the tour does not guarantee a passing train during your visit.

Is the tea tasting a real factory tour?

The Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory tour shows you how tea is manufactured, graded, processed and packed. You taste the tea on-site and can buy fresh boxes from the boutique before leaving.

How long does the whole day take?

The tour runs 8 hours total, covering six stops by tuk tuk and on foot, with hikes, the waterfall, the railway loop, the bridge, and the tea factory all included in that time.

What do I need to bring for the hikes?

Bottled water is provided, and the tour includes picnic lunch. Wear sturdy shoes for the rocky sections at Little Adam's Peak and plan for morning or evening starts to avoid midday heat on the trails.