Sri Lanka · NINE ARCH BRIDGE & ELLA TOURS
The viaduct is a twenty-minute walk from Ella town and the trains cross it a handful of times a day. The 15 below know the timetable, and most of them add Little Adam’s Peak or Ravana Falls to fill the morning.
Review of Ella’s six-hour tuk-tuk tour to Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana and quiet waterfalls, with practical tips and value advice.
“Amazing trip! Our guide Jagen was so kind and helpful. He explained things very well and made sure we had the best possible experience. Sights were great especially loved the secret waterfall! 10/10 experience would recommend.”
Review of Ella’s 16-hour day tour with tea factory, train ride, Nine Arch Bridge, waterfall, Little Adam’s Peak, and zipline.
“Krish was an excellent driver - very friendly, polite and accommodating. Great tour with private transportation.”
Hike Little Adam’s Peak, visit Nine Arch Bridge, and explore Ella’s tea country with a local guide, tuk tuk transfers, and water included.
“I had such an excellent time hiking Little Adam's Peak and seeing the Nine Arch Bridge and train passing. The hike is manageable/easy but you will be tired when going up the stairs but that doesn't last too long (plus you can always take a minute to catch your breath)! My guide, Pubba was so friendly and helpful - with photos and to walk on some uneven ground. He also provided me some interesting information at each stop. He was on time too and a safe driver. Snacks and water provided.”
Hike Little Adam's Peak, see trains cross Nine Arches Bridge, and tour a tea factory on a six-hour private tuk-tuk trip from Ella.
“This was advertised as a guided tour, but in reality it felt like a poorly organized taxi ride with commission stop. The “guide” spoke very limited English and provided no real explanations. There was no guiding—just driving. Key parts of the itinerary were clearly not planned. We were first taken to a tea shop and told the tea factory was “closed.” Only after we complained and insisted did the guide suddenly arrange a factory visit, which felt improvised and not part of the original plan. Interestingly, I noticed other reviews mentioning the exact same “factory closed” story, which makes the tour description feel misleading. The program did not follow what…”
Review of a private Galle to Ella tour with Ravana Falls, elephant feeding, train ride, Nine Arches Bridge, tea estates, and Little Adam’s Peak.
“The tour was full of fun activities in stunning sites. Starting with witnessing beutiful natural waterfalls and feeding the mokeys, to riding on the iconic Ella train all the way to the Nine Arches bridge.”
See Ella by tuk-tuk, with Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Halpewatte Tea Factory in one flexible tour.
“Perfect day trip. We already saw the falls so asked to go to the new temple instead. Our guide 'Ajith' said no problem. He even bought us water and bananas for the journey. Book this tour and ask for Ajith.”
Explore Ella from Kalutara with a private guide, Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, tea country, and elephants.
“We did an Ella day tour with Hai Sri Lanka Tours. Since the Elephant Transit Home visit is only about 30–40 minutes for the elephant feeding, we requested to add an Udawalawa Safari to the itinerary.”
Review of a private Ella day tour from Bentota with Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, tea, Rawana Falls, and a scenic train ride.
“I booked a private tour with Sindu based on the reviews. Unfortunately the night before I was informed there would be another passenger. When I queried this I was offered another guide. After my day I would have to say that Armuna is not Read more”
Explore Ravana and Upper Diyaluma Falls from Ella with a guide, jungle walks, natural pools, tuk-tuk transport, and valley views.
“We had a brilliant time at the Ravana and Diyaluma Falls tour! It was one of our highlights of the trip and we got some brilliant photos to remember it with!”
Review of Ella’s $55 Diyaluma and Ravana Falls tour, with jungle walks, natural pools, tuk-tuk transport, lunch, and practical booking tips.
“we werden netjes op tijd op de afgesproken plek opgehaald. de gids was erg lief en behulpzaam. Hij gaf leuke uitleg over alles wat we tegen kwamen. we hebben prachtige watervallen gezien. de gids was zo lief om onze spullen voor ons te dragen. maakte leuke foto's en video's van ons bij de watervallen. heeft ons tijdens 'lastigere' stukken tijdens de hike goed begeleidt. zorgde voor eten en drinken wat bij de prijs inzit . wij hadden een hele fijne evaring en raden deze tour zeker aan!!”
Ride a tuk tuk from Ella to Little Adam’s Peak for sunset views of Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, and the valley with a local guide.
“Kamal got in touch in advance and we arranged our pick up. Sadly the weather was against us, unseasonably wet, cold and misty, so the sunset was written off and so was the top of Little Adam’s Peak as it was windy and the views were obliterated by mist. Kamal thought on his feet and took us to a beautiful hotel for drinks and cake so that our evening wasn’t a complete waste. Highly recommend Kamal and his tour, he was knowledgeable with fantastic customer service.”
See Ravana Falls, Nine Arch Bridge, secret waterfalls, Flying Ravana Zipline, and Little Adam’s Peak on a flexible Ella day tour.
“I had a great time with Nuwan. He is very relaxt and flexible. A great photographer and driver. If you travel alone I highly recommend the motorbike tour. You can get around the hundreds of tuk tuks that clog some stops. And it's just fun cruising the mountains. Tip, bring a sweater or vest, it can get chilly later in the day.”
Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella for Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, tea tasting, and an optional zipline.
“Great experience and perfect pacing throughout the day! The hikes and walks required were fairly easy, especially the path to the top of Little Adam’s Peak. Also learned about tea production and did some tea tasting. Most importantly my guide Dimuthu made this experience possible by driving me around - he was very knowledgeable, experienced and super nice! He made sure I was okay throughout the day and probably the best driver I’ll have during my time in the country - he was very safe and careful, and I would gladly have him again for other tours next time I visit.”
Photograph Ella’s Nine Arch Bridge with Champi, choosing a private solo, couple, family, or pre-wedding session with edited images included.
“I chose Champi for my Nine Arch Bridge photoshoot, and he was truly amazing! This was my first time doing a professional shoot, and the whole experience was incredible. When I saw the photos later, they looked absolutely stunning — especially the shots with the train in the background, which became my favorite's. The shoot finished in the morning, and within just about two hours I received both the edited and original photos — such fast and impressive service! Champika is professional, friendly, respectful towards women, and always ensures you feel safe and comfortable. He stayed close by, looked after me throughout, and was always smiling. He even shared the…”
Hike Little Adam’s Peak, cross Nine Arches Bridge, and follow the railway to Demodara Station on a private five-hour Ella tour.
“The tour was amazing! I loved it. The tour guide was full of experience and knowledge. He knew exactly what he was doing. He went out of his way to make me have an incredible experience. Thank you so much for being an awesome part of my trip to Sri Lanka.”
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