Top Ella Outdoor Activities

I had a good tour with Pubba. He turned up at my hotel pick up exactly on time. He is a friendly person with good English. The hike to Ella Rock is steep and slippery in parts. Pubba was in no hurry, letting me rest and take it at my pace, and lending a hand to help over the slippery parts. He offered to take photos, was clear about the day’s plan, sent photos via WhatsApp after the tour. He is a thoughtful and helpful guide. There was a festival on and he knew I’d want to stop and watch the procession and take photos, and he stopped and pulled over to allow this, without being asked. The tour was great, you get to see the three sights at your own pace. I would recommend.

Dinuka and Sanju are absolutely amazing! Sanju was the tuk tuk driver and Dinuka my guide. I went on the Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arches bridge and Haputale tea factor tour. Dinu was highly knowledgeable.We trek around the Haputale area up to the tea factory. Beautiful scenery. Dinu was knowledgeable and shared how the culture was, the plants and we were lucky to see the eagle, green forest lizard etc. The tea plantation was nice. I got the chance to do tea plucking with a very experienced lady.Later, we climbed up to Little Adam's peak and marvel at the spectacle of the nine arches bridge.I learn a lot from Dinuka. Certainly, I would recommend him from Ella Tours.Thanks for the experience.

I organised a walking tour with Ella 3 Icons Tour which I would highly recommend, the guide is very knowledgeable about the area, knowing all the best viewpoints, also added in a few personal things into the day, which went further than expectations. It was raining very heavy on the day, but still very enjoyable day and would recommend

We did the three icons tour with Danu and it was fantastic. It was a big day but we took our time and enjoyed Ella rock, nine arch bridge and Adams peak. Along the way we spotted so much wildlife and he knew all the names. He also had great English and great sense of humour. We were able to talk about local History and culture. He also introduced us to betel, which was a great experience! Some fitness is good for all the walking but we didn’t find it too difficult or hot. We also drank tea from Coconuts which was fun! Overall I highly recommend this, especially if you want to relax and see Ella from a locals perspective!

We originally went to book a tour around Ella with Ella Tours but as Anil was so helpful he helped us work out our entire week stay in Sri Lanka and suggested what would work best. It turned out to be a lot cheaper than going with a big tour company and we still saw everything we wanted. We had a driver sorted who got us around Sri Lanka and gave us useful suggestions on where to stop and what to go look at. I would definitely recommend going with Ella Tours not just for your visit to Ella but your whole Sri Lanka trip.Just note that the 3 Icon tour - you do need to have a good level of fitness!

what a wonderful day with our new friend dilan! we did the three icons tour and dilan was so friendly, funny and informative. his primary focus was making us happy and he continually checked in with us to make sure we were having a good time and doing what we wanted. we were so happy we got to experience these three sites with the company of such a good guy. lots of walking but so worth it for all the views! highly recommend ella tours and especially dilan.

My wife and I decided to find a guide in Ella as it was 1 week into our holiday and we had take quite a few hikes on our own in Sigiriya and Horton Plains, and we were getting lazy. Upon reaching Ella, we looked through Cool Destinations for a good tour company in Ella and found Ella Tours. We also saw Dilan’s name being mentioned repeatedly so we called Ella Tours up and asked specifically for him. Communication with the tour managers was super smooth and easy, and they assured me that Dilan was available.So the very next day, we set out on the three icons tour with Dilan. And it was quite awesome. It’s like going on a long day of hikes with a knowledgeable friend. Dilan was warm and friendly, and helped us to not just navigate the climb up Ella Rock, but also better understand his country’s social and political circumstances. You could tell he really loved his country and the landscapes and just wants to share whatever he can with you, if you want to know. We didnt just get a guide for a day, we also made a friend in the process.You should really go with a guide in Ella. And go for Ella Tours. I know some hotels would insist you go with their recommendation, but give Ella Tours a shot. You will not be disappointed for sure.

My daughter booked the 3 Icons Tour as well as the Etili Village Tour with Ella Tours. We were very fortunate to have Dilan assigned as our tour guide for the duration of the tour. Climbing Ella Rock was a challenge for me but Dilan was so patient and guided me on the easy path of the climb. He was such a gentleman and even offered to carry my backpack to ease my struggle in which I easily relinquished. The view at the top of Ella Rock was worth the climb. However, the highlight of the tour for me was the visit to Etili Village. The food we (tried) to cook was the best I had in Sri Lanka. Dilan was very knowledgable about Sri Lanka and you can tell that he is very passionate about the place and wanted to give something back to the village and the villagers. We totally enjoyed our tour and it is highly recommended.

Dilan is an honest and kind man, communication with him was also perfect, and I really enjoyed my tour with him for 3 straight days. Having studied in environmental science, Dilan was really good in reading the weathers and could even tell me when he knows the bees are on the move. He was able to comfort my fear of insects and navigate through many places. Anyway, I decided to book Ella tours the night before as i will only have 3 days to explore Ella and I tried the Bambarakanda waterfalls, 3 icons and village tour.I absolutely loved my village tour and it made me feel super laidback and I loved the food the local villager prepared with me, it was soo delicious. The short tour and boat ride around the lake was beautiful and thank you Dilan for even giving me the chance to drive the tractor! It was fun. We had fun at the oldest tree in the village and took some tarzan liked photos.The 3 icons tour was also very well planned out, even though it is a little tiring having to hike 3 places in one day. The hike up Ella rock was really tiring but Dilan had always been patient, motivating me along the way and showing me where are the bees nest etc. He is able to bring me to a second lookout point whic was secluded and oh so beautiful. He was patient in photo taking and always aim to do the best he can. I also enjoyed the bridge and the little adam's peak very much. Honestly, I would say this is the best tour (even though allt he blogs would recommend you to walk yourself) to go for if you really want a good experience of the place.The waterfall tour did not hit my sweet spot as it was too short since we are unable to scale waterfall (Anil please take note of the write up in the website, I dont think they allow people to climb anymore) But I'm grateful that Dilan brought me to another waterfall seeing time is aplenty and purely for my pleasure. It became a waterfall hunting day and that was still fun.All in all, I would highly recommend having Ellatours to bring you around Ella. Having Dilan would also be important, so do ask for him!

We only had 1 full day in Ella, so the 3 Icons Tour was perfect. Dilan was our guide and he helped us hike up Ella Rock, Little Adams Peak and the famous bridge. He was a great guide and helped us take many cool photos! You will be very tired after this tour but you will see so much!

We were a group of 6 who joined the 3 Icon tour lead by Anil and Amith. The tour started with a walk on the railway tracks before a slow ascent to Ella Rock. We then went to see the Nine Arch Bridge followed by Little Adams Peak after lunch. The views where breathtaking! Anil and Amith was extremely knowledgable and patient as we took our time during the walk to take pictures at each of the view points. We completely over ran on time but there were no complaints. Lunch was delicious, some of the best local food we have had during our 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. I would definitely recommend this tour.

We really enjoyed the 3 Icon Tour for Ella. It included Ella Rock, Little Adams Peak and 9 arches Bridge - and lunch. The guide was very nice, his English was good and he was very accommodating to our wants. We were on a tight schedule for time, and he managed to tailor the private tour for our needs. We still saw everything! The climb to Ella Rock was tough, but he was encouraging and allowed us to take breaks. Lunch was AMAZING. We had traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry - the best we've had thus far. Would highly recommend this tour.

We really enjoyed the Ella 3 icon tour which started when we were picked up in a Tuk Tuk by our guides (this was from our hotel just above Ella Town, the pick up was arranged using WhatsApp). We were driven closer to Ella rock which was the first of the "3 icons". Ella rock was the most challenging of the climbs but our guide was very patient and helped where he could. The climb was well worth it as the views were some of the best I have experienced. We then walked back on ourselves to find our Tuk Tuk conveniently parked in Ella town to drive closer to 9 arch bridge (it was at this point we switched guides). After visiting 9 arch bridge (which is worth the visit) we then had another short Tuk Tuk ride to Adam's Breeze restaurant for lunch where I enjoyed a vegetable roti. The restaurant was basic but the food was very tasty and freshly prepared to order. After lunch we climbed Adam's Little Peak which was a gentle 30 minutes hike with great views at the top back over to Ella Rock.The tour took about 8 hours (including Lunch) and we walked about 12km - Although we saw many locals climbing Ella Rock bare foot, I would recommend a durable pair of trainers. We were fortunate with the weather with intermittent sun (which I understand is good for October) and no rain. Both guides were very friendly and spoke very good English, we had a lot of interesting conversations and learned more about education and the economy of Sri Lanka as well as the local wildlife.

We did the 3 Icons Tour with Ella Tours. Our guides met us at our homestay at 7.30am and off we went. We did Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adams Peak. At times tough going mainly the last climb on Ella Rock or if like one of us you aren't good with heights! Although don't let the latter put you off as you can enjoy the views without being near the edge! We had lunch at Adams Breeze too which was yummy and needed fuel up. We had a great day with our guides. They were informative and we chatted about many things on our walks. They new the next paths to take and helped us get great vantage points for photos. Highly recommend the company to make sure you see Ella at its best.

I did three tours combined in two days with Anil and Amit in and around Ella and had a wonderful time. They were very flexible and accommodating, allowing me to shape the perfect itinerary and make the most of my short stay in Ella. On the first day, I combined a tour to Lipton's Seat, the Dambatenne Tea Factory (largest in Sri Lanka) and a drive through many beautiful foggy tea plantations in Haputale with a short walk to the stunning Bambarakanda Falls. Anil & Amit were very patient and allowed me to stop a million times along the way to take pictures. On the second day, I hiked Ella Rock with Amit in the morning - the last portion of the hike is really steep and somewhat tough but totally worth it, Amit knew several different viewpoints with beautiful views across the valley. In the afternoon on the same day, I went with Anil to the Nine Arches Bridge where he got the best picture of me for the whole trip (sitting on the bridge)! Then we hiked together to Little Adam's Peak which is a really easy breezy walk and you have magnificent views of Ella Rock. We had some food in an unpretentious shack Anil recommended which turned out to have absolutely delicious kottu.I recommend Ella Tours whether you want to explore the classic icons of Ella or want to do some things off the beaten path around the hill country area in general :)

I joined the 3 icons tour which started at 7:30am, Amith (one of the bosses) had brought me to the ella's rock, it was quite an exhausted journey which takes about 3 and a half hours.When we get back, Anit (another boss) had joined and took me to the 9 arches bridge and little adam's peak.The trip is really nice with lovely scenaries in Ella. (Little bit tough through) and you can't find any signs in guiding you how to get to the ella's rock, so i highly recommend to hire Ella tour to get there.Amith and Anil are very experienced with fluent English, so communication is not a problem.I am a sole backpacker so we walked rather fast, we finished the tour at about 2:30pm with lunch included.I am happy with the trip and will join the Ella tour again.