Colombo: Ella Day Trip with Nine Arch Bridge & Ravana Falls

Explore Sri Lanka’s hill country on a private day trip from Colombo to Ella. Visit the Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and enjoy an optional hike to Little Adam’s Peak.
Begin your adventure with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Colombo, Negombo, or nearby areas in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a professional local driver-guide.

Relax and enjoy the scenic drive as you leave the busy city behind and travel toward the cool highlands. Along the way, stop for refreshments, photos, and stunning viewpoints. The journey to Ella covers around 200–270 km and takes approximately 5–7 hours by private vehicle, offering some of the most beautiful landscapes in Sri Lanka.

Once you arrive in Ella, explore its famous attractions surrounded by lush tea estates and cloud forests. Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, one of Sri Lanka’s most photographed landmarks, set among dense greenery and tea plantations.

Enjoy an optional short hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views of Ella Gap and the surrounding mountains. Stop at the spectacular Ravana Falls, a popular waterfall cascading down the mountainside and perfect for photos.

Relax in Ella town with time for lunch at a local restaurant, explore cafes, or simply enjoy the cool mountain atmosphere. After your sightseeing, begin the return journey to Colombo or choose to end your trip with drop-off at your Ella hotel if you plan to stay overnight.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.