Ella Day Trip: Scenic Train Journey, Tea Plantation Tour & Iconic Sightseeing
4.9
16 Ratings
Bentota
Embark on a scenic train journey and explore popular sightseeing spots in Ella, including the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak, and Rawana Waterfall. Visit a tea plantation and factory, enjoy free pick-up and drop-off, and indulge in a delicious lunch. All-inclusive package with no hidden costs.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bentota Travel Mart - .
  • Ella - .
  • Nine Arches Bridge - The Nine Arch Bridge, also called as the Bridge in the Sky, is a bridge in Sri LankaLocally it is known as ‘Ahas Namaye Palama’ meaning nine skies bridge in Sinhala. The name derives from the visual experience. . It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers.
    Commissioned under the British in the year 1921, the Nine Arch Bridge stands proudly, a testament to the engineering and architectural brilliance of the early 20th century. Ideally placed between the Ella and Demodara railway station, those choosing to walk along the bridge will be presented with scenes of rolling hills and dense jungle to delight in.
  • Little Adam’s Peak View Point - Named after its resemblance to the iconic Adam’s Peak/Sri Pada, Little Adam’s Peak is its smaller brother and a must-visit when in Ella. The hike to the top of Little Adam’s Peak is fairly easy; the peak is 1141m high.It is also incredibly easy to find the path to Little Adam’s Peak since it is clearly marked.
  • Rawana Falls - This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and is located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella.
  • Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour - Go around in the tea factory with a guide and Learn everything there is to know about Ceylon tea. And enjoy a tea tasting session where you will experience the art of tea tasting and manufacturing. It is also possible to purchase factory-fresh teas, while gazing at the panoramic views from our factory.
  • Demodara - .
  • Wadduwa - .
  • Kalutara - .
  • Beruwala - .
  • Bentota - .
  • Kosgoda - .
  • Ahungalla - .
  • Hikkaduwa - .
  • Galle - .
  • Unawatuna - .
  • Talpe - .
  • Koggala - .
  • Ahangama - .
  • Weligama - .
  • Mirissa - .
  • Matara - .
  • Dikwella - .
  • Tangalle - .
  • Hambantota - .
  • Tissamaharama - .
  • Kirinda - .
  • Udawalawa - .
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Private Return Transportation
  • Entry Fees & Train Tickets
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the beauty of principal tourist hotspots such as the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak, Rawana Waterfall, and a Tea Plantation & Factory through a 75-min Train Journey.

Highlights & Activities:
• Train Journey
• Tea Plantation & Factory
• Nine Arch Bridge
• Little Adams Peak
• Rawana Waterfall

Package Includes:
• Complimentary Pick-up & Drop-off
• Individual Transportation
• All Entry Charges & Train Tickets
• Bottled Water
• Lunch

Complimentary Pick-up & Drop-off services are provided in the subsequent areas:
• Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Kalutara
• Bentota, Beruwala, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Ambalangoda
• Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama,
• Weligama, Mirissa, Matara
• Dickwella, Tangalle, Ranna, Hambantota
• Yala, Tissamaharama, Udawalawe
and surrounding locations.

This is an All-inclusive Deal & No undisclosed charges applied.

  • This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.
Location
Bentota
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarah_h
May 15, 2024
Perfect Day of Fun! - Where do we start! First off Bentota Travels (Sam) is just a legend. This tour was incredible, Sam’s communication and confirmation of our Driver, times and everything else was fantastic. Danuskha our driver was just the best. So happy, informative and friendly. We had the best time in the car as we drove for hours. The tour itself was so much fun. My husband and I saw and experienced so much in this one day, we loved it. The train ride was so much fun, make sure to buy snacks on the train, the fresh vade was incredible. The tea estates were so educational and we had so much tea. Walking little Adam’s peake was great too, not as hard as I thought and I’m glad we did it. Overall the best day with a great Tour company. Do not miss this day!!
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Flavcar
May 11, 2024
Walk to do - Excellent walk to do absolutely if you are staying on a coast, it will give you a very nice glimpse of the inland which is magnificent and picturesque Superb train ride with stop at the 9 arches bridge and with nice encounters, interesting Tea Factory, Little Adam’s Pic very beautiful viewpoint, pretty waterfall. Very good lunch in a restaurant with a beautiful view and a really very friendly and helpful guide. Isthu -ti Sylvie and Vincent visit on 05/04/2024
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Anna
May 3, 2024
Great spended time 🐒 - the trip was interesting and well organized. I highly recommend! the train ride was amazing, the lunch delicious and with a beautiful view, also the tea factory was worth the visit.
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Carou67
Apr 6, 2024
A MUST DO trip whilst you visit Sri Lanka. Sammy and team are the best !!! - Fabulous day arranged by Sammy with the lovely Danushka as my driver. Very professional experience, from the debate on ‘what to do with my day trip’ where Sammy laid out options, pros and cons and finally we decided on this trip, all booked in advance, invoiced and payment online super efficient. Danu turned up at 4am, and we were off - snoozing in the luxury car I was abruptly awaken at 5:45am by Danu who had spotted 12 elephants just casually crossing the highway - what a sight !! We reached Adams Peak just after 7am, to be met by a local Tuk Tuk driver (lovely guy who lived on the mountain) who took me up the mountain, whilst telling me all about the Tea and surrounding areas, the walk up to the peak was steep but so worth it .. what an amazing view. Back in the Tuk Tuk, over to the Nine Arch Bridge, quick pic, back in the Tuk Tuk and over to the train for the most amazing journey. Back with Danu, I decide to skip the Tea Factory, preferring to head back to Bentoto and guess what - another Elephant on the way home along with an education in the plants and trees along the way …. Quick snooze and i was back for sunset in Bentota. I cannot speak highly enough of this experience, its well planned, super professional and frankly not one to miss. The only regret, not more time to do more…. Thank you Sammy & team, you legends.
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Anke_barthel
Mar 20, 2024
Best Day of the Holiday with Scenic Train Journey - We had the most amazing day in Sri Lanka. Everything from start to finish is perfect. Once again Ishan looked after us so well and organized everthing. Train ride is something i will not froget for rest of my life. Thanks to Sam or arranging 2nd class seats in the reseravtion section. 20 out of 10 for this Tour.
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Debbiemiloa
Mar 17, 2024
Wonderful Excursion!! - This was an amazing adventure! Our driver, Dinesh, was waiting for us at 0400 from our resort. Our resort packed us a boxed breakfast which we were able to eat in the car on our way. Dinesh showed us many sights along the way. He was very friendly and made us very comfortable. Ella is just stunning. He introduced us to the Tuk-Tuk driver in Ella and we had a fun ride. We then met up with Dinesh again at the train station and we had a fabulous scenic train ride through Ella and over the Nine Arch bridge. Dinesh met us at the designated stop in Halpe where we were had an enjoyable tea factory tour. Later we were taken for a delicious lunch before returning to Bentota in time for a swim and dinner.
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Kiren
Feb 6, 2024
Highly recommended day trip! - Highly recommeded day trip, most memorable part of our trip! Very well organised by Sam, Bentota travel mart who kept in good contact on Whatsapp and sent all details needed which made the day run so smoothly. Our driver, Raveen was amazing, so polite, professional and went the extra mile stopping off at waterfalls, tea hills and buying us exotic fruits to try. He got us over to Nine Arches bridge first thing whilst it was quiet with only a few people around. The train ride was epic and views spectacular. A brilliant talk of the tea plantations, really informative. Tuktuk ride to Little Adams peak and a walk with more beautiful views of Sri Lanka. Lunch was arranged at a buffet restaurant in Ella and the food was great. All in all this day was packed with experience of culture and fun! Thank you to Sam & Raveen.
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Nicole
Feb 4, 2024
Great value - Great value for money as you get quite a great range of opportunities to visit the area with top professional guides the day in jam packed with visiting museums wood carving workshops but also you can say that you have visited one of the experiences and the guide finds something else to fill in the time.
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281niallm
Feb 2, 2024
Best Day in Sri Lanka.. Very Planned Excursion - Our day trip to Ella was an amazing experience. We got all the information prior to the tour by Sam and pre reservation seats in the train for us. Our guide Janith made it a perfect day. Very polite and informative guide. One hour hill country train ride has been the best experience in our holiday. Day was planned very well. Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adams peak, Waterfall , Tea Plantation .. all are wonderful sightseeing and very nice guide Tea Factory Tour. All in all, this has been the most memorable day in Sri Lanka for us. Thank heaps to the Sam for organizing this in short notice and Janith for looking after us.
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Dav_beyond
Jan 15, 2024
Excellent performance! I highly recommend !!! - Excellent experience in Ella with a full day: train with spectacular view, very interesting visit to a tea factory, walk to see the Nine Arches Bridge, hike to Little Adam's Peak (the summit of Sri Lanka) and an exceptional descent in Zip-like to Flying Ravana!! All with a very friendly driver and guide Dinesh! I recommend Bentota Travel Mart for their seriousness and professionalism.
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