Central Highlands

Ella

Mountain village of viewpoints, waterfalls and the Nine Arch Bridge below the train line.

Mountain village of viewpoints, waterfalls and the Nine Arch Bridge below the train line.

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Journeys

Tours that include Ella.

7 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast

The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.

from $890

5 Days

Kandy → Ella → Galle → Mirissa

Tea terraces in the morning, warm Indian Ocean by the afternoon.

from $640

14+ Days

A deeper journey through the island

Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.

from $1,840

Experiences

Kandy → Ella6–7 hours

Lean out of an open doorway as tea terraces and waterfalls slide past. The world's most beautiful train ride.

Horton Plains & Nuwara EliyaHalf day (early start)

A cool 9km loop across high grassland to a cliff that drops away into cloud.

SigiriyaHalf day (sunrise)

1,200 steps past the mirror wall and frescoes to a palace built on top of a rock.

Anuradhapura & PolonnaruwaHalf day

Ride between stupas, palace ruins and monastery tanks under the shade of old trees.