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#1Udawalawe National Park Private Safari from Ella

(SKU: LK60092000) You will be starting your tour from Ella at 11:30 am. Your chauffeur will be picking you up from your hotel and driving you to Udawalawe. Y...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
5 of 5 (1 review)
The price now is
$158
per traveler
Udawalawe National Park Private Safari from Ella

#23-Day Luxury Glamping in Yala National Park

A golden opportunity for you to try the comfort of a nest in a dry deciduous forest, Leopard Nest in a three days memorable wildlife tour. See the area's div...

Duration 3d
The price now is
$1,450
per traveler
3-Day Luxury Glamping in Yala National Park

#33-Day Honeymoon Glamping Tour

A honeymoon to match your unique style is definitely more ideal option when planning a post-wedding getaway with your loved one. We have unique accommodation...

Duration 3d
The price now is
$980
per traveler
3-Day Honeymoon Glamping Tour

#4Private Tour to Horton Plains with a Short Train Journey

Take a guided tour to Horton Plains and enjoy sightseeing of the coldest and windiest location in the country covered by wild grasslands and interspersed wit...

Duration 10h 45m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$165
per traveler
Private Tour to Horton Plains with a Short Train Journey

#5All-Inclusive Lipton Seat & Dambetenna Tea Factory from Ella

The day tour to Lipton’s seat will give you the ultimate experience of tea. The walkthrough Lush green tea plantations along with the tea factory experience ...

Duration 11h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$100
per traveler
All-Inclusive Lipton Seat & Dambetenna Tea Factory from Ella

#6From Ella to Tissamaharama, Yala

The taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay, which is the fastest option and takes around 2h 20m. our professional driver will meet you and drive you directly to your h...

Duration 20m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$55
per traveler
From Ella to Tissamaharama, Yala

#7Private Overnight Luxury Leopard Safari - Yala National Park

Day 1 Enjoy a relaxing drive through the countryside to Yala National Park and check in at your luxurious campsite. Unwind with a delicious local lunch befor...

Duration 2d Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$800
per traveler
Private Overnight Luxury Leopard Safari - Yala National Park

#8All-Inclusive Ella Three Iconic Private Day Tour

7:00 – Pick up from your hotel in Ella & transferred by Tuk-tuk for your 3-iconic tour in Ella. 8.00 – Start your day from Ella rock, which is a great ac...

Duration 10h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$98
per traveler
All-Inclusive Ella Three Iconic Private Day Tour

#93-Day Family Friendly Glamping

This family friendly glamping experience includes some exciting wildlife experiences that can be enjoyed by the adults and kids. You will do wildlife safaris...

Duration 3d
The price now is
$850
per traveler
3-Day Family Friendly Glamping

#104-Day Nature and Adventure Tour

Get away from the general sightseeing activities and take this off the beaten track tour to enjoy something unique. This tour covers three most beautiful loc...

Duration 4d
The price now is
$1,160
per traveler
4-Day Nature and Adventure Tour
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Ella Attractions

Find out what makes Ella tick with some of the very best tours & day trips. Scroll through our 269 fun activities in Ella, and book with confidence knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.

Things to Do in Ella with Kids

Ella boasts plenty of nearby fun activities for you and your kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep the crew happy for hours.

Free Things to Do in Ella

Sightseeing on a lean budget in Ella? Spend time, not money, on awesome experiences.

Nine Arches Bridge - Feel like you've gone back in time while roaming around this historic site.

Ravana Falls - Simply being beside the water is certain to leave you feeling calm and rejuvenated.

Nature Trail Ella - It's easy to feel connected with Mother Nature at this breathtaking attraction.

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What to do in Ella on a rainy day?

When it's pouring with rain, these terrific indoor activities will keep you amused (and nice and dry!):

What can you do in Ella for free?

With superb attractions like these to visit, you won't even have to take your wallet or credit card:

  • Ravana Falls
  • Nine Arches Bridge
  • Nature Trail Ella