CMBSIGGAL
Classic Sri Lanka in 7 Days
The essential first-timer’s route: ancient cities, the hill-country train and the south coast.
Via Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya …
CultureTea countryBeach
07days
Price on request
Hill Country
Ella, Sri Lanka
6.87°N 81.05°E
A laid-back hill village of viewpoints, tea and the Nine Arch Bridge — and the end of the famous train ride.
Ella is a small village in a gap in the hills, with views down to the southern plains. It is the end point of the most famous section of Sri Lanka’s hill-country railway and a favourite for easy hikes, tea estates and cafés.
Top things to do
01
Nine Arch Bridge
Tip: Check train times if you want to see one cross.
02
Little Adam’s Peak
Tip: An easy hike — best at sunrise.
03
Ella Rock
Tip: A longer hike; go with a guide or good directions.
When to visit
Best time: Dec–Apr
- January: good time to visit
- February: good time to visit
- March: good time to visit
- April: good time to visit
- May: off season
- June: off season
- July: off season
- August: off season
- September: off season
- October: off season
- November: off season
- December: good time to visit
Practical tips
- Reserved train seats sell out — book ahead.
Tours that include Ella
CMBSIGGAL
Culture, Tea & Coast in 10 Days
The classic route at a gentler pace, with a leopard safari in Yala and beach days on the south coast.
Via Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya …
CultureTea countryWildlife
10days
Price on request
CMBNEGCOL
The Whole Island in 14 Days
Two weeks for ancient capitals, tea country, two safaris and proper beach time.
Via Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla …
CultureTea countryWildlife
14days
Price on request
Ella FAQs
How do I get the Kandy to Ella train?
The train runs through the hill country between Kandy and Ella and takes most of a day. Reserved seats are limited and sell out, so book ahead or let us arrange it.
