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

By Top Guide Sri Lanka
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$298 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Feel the cool mountain air as you explore Sri Lanka’s hill country
  • Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, set among dense greenery and tea
  • Stop at the spectacular Ravana Falls, a popular waterfall cascading down
  • Enjoy an optional short hike to Little Adam’s Peak for panoramic views
  • Relax in Ella town with time for lunch at a local restaurant or café

Activity location

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00 AM
Price details
AU$298.12 x 1 AdultAU$298.12
Total
Price is AU$298.12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup & drop-off (Colombo/Negombo area)
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    Private air-conditioned vehicle
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    English-speaking driver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel, parking, highway charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

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 towards 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Colombo
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka