Sri Lanka · ELLA TOURS
Everyone arrives for two nights and stays for four. The 15 below are the reason: Little Adam's Peak before breakfast, the Nine Arch Bridge when the train crosses, a cooking class in the afternoon and a jeep to Yala at dawn.
Learn to cook Sri Lankan curry, hoppers, sambol, and more in Ella with Ranjani, then enjoy your handmade feast for just $19.
“This was an amazing cooking class and the dishes were delicious. The host is so kind and explained the health benefits of the ingredients we used and how to cook them correctly. we had a lot of fun and I can only recommend it”
Combine an Ella-to-south-coast transfer with a Yala safari, spotting leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds for just $10.
“Dilan, our guide was really nice, he talked about a lot of intresting facts about animals we saw on the tour. It was a nice experience, I can totally recommand him and this tour as wel!”
Review of Ella’s six-hour tuk tuk tour to Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana and secluded waterfalls, with practical tips and value advice.
“The trip with our guide Sugula was wonderful. He was not only very respectful, knowledgeable and funny, but he also took the time to accommodate our specific wishes. All in all, we really enjoyed the trip and can highly recommend it.”
Review of Ella to Yala safari transfer, including wildlife, timing, extra fees, guides, comfort, destinations, and practical booking advice.
“Naja was an amazing guide! He helped us see elephants and an elusive leopard. Truly help make the experience. It felt like once in a life time. Just a note, it is a lot of driving to get there, during the safari, and after. I would recommend doing something active before or after. Highly highly recommend”
Combine an Ella to southern-coast transfer with a Yala safari, spotting elephants, birds, crocodiles, and perhaps a leopard.
“The service was excellent - everything was on time as promised. Shehan and his team were very responsive and cleared all our doubts. As travellers, all we wanted was a stress free experience, and that’s exactly what we got! We spotted many animals and birds and thoroughly enjoyed our Yala Safari. Highly recommend this service if you’re travelling too! Cheers!”
Cook Sri Lankan curries, roti, sambols, and salads with Neranji in her Ella homestay kitchen for $19.
“Absolutely brilliant few hours. Fantastic fresh food prepared in front of us. The results were eaten with great gusto. Delicious.”
Tour Ella’s 2.5-acre spice garden, cook seven Sri Lankan dishes over a traditional fire, and enjoy a generous banana-leaf meal.
“We had a really complete activity. Explanation of the spices sri lankans use on their meals, then a really complete and amusing visit to the spices garden, and finally the cooking of the rice with the 7 curries and papadam. The cooking was really clarifying and educational and we learned how to make their most eaten meals. The guide was amazing and really friendly. Overall we had a gread afternoon experience cooking and would recommend it to everyone. It is a good value for money, because of the 4 hours complete experience.”
Review of the Ella to Yala safari transfer, with leopard sightings, 4x4 wildlife viewing, beach drop-offs, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“the transfer war smooth and the safari was amazing! Our guide/driver Isuru explained us everything about Yala park and the animals we were seeing. He was very attentive and despite he was driving he managed to spot a lot of fauna for us! We even see a leopard and a sloth bear (incredibly). The park was crowded at the entrance, but inside is so big that you will barely see other jeeps around. Absolutely worthy, I would definitely book it again”
Review of Ella’s full-day tour with Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, scenic train, waterfalls, zipline, and Little Adam’s Peak.
“We had a great time with our guide Ruwan, explained everything we asked during our trip and was very good tuktuk driver and also photographer.”
Travel from Ella to Sri Lanka’s south coast with a three-hour Udawalawe safari, elephants, crocodiles, and door-to-door hotel transfer.
“pathum was great, tried very hard to show us as much as possible! transport worked out great too, would recommend!🌞”
Travel from Ella to Yala for a private 4x4 safari with leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sunrise views, and a practical cost guide.
“Sasanka was very eager and showet us a lot of different animals.”
Review of Mom’s Kitchen in Ella, a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class with fire cooking, fresh ingredients, family hosts, and mountain views.
“Extremely friendly and welcoming family. The most delicious food and insight into Sri Lankan cooking and flavours that we can’t wait to take home with us!”
Hike Ella Rock, Nine Arches Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak with a local guide, lunch, tuk-tuk transfers, and sweeping hill-country views.
“We loved our guide Madu - he was really knowledgeable, attentive and took great care of us every step of the way. He even invited us to his home to check his farm out, which was a joy to look at. We’d definitely love to come back to Ella because of this experience.”
Review of the Ella to Yala safari with coastal drop off, covering wildlife, transport, costs, timing, comfort, and practical booking tips.
“For us the whole was a Great experience. We got picked up in Ella on time at our hotel, then the trip to Yala was good. The driver was very careful and not driving like crazy. The safari (afternoon) was great as we saw so many elephants, crocodiles, deer, birds, and even a leopard from very far though. You must know that no one can guarantee that you will see animals. The drivers communicate with other ones and try to get people see animals but that’s up to the nature. We got fresh always when arriving at the park and had a short stop for wc and drinks. The return…”
Cook Sri Lankan rice and curry with Sadamali in Ella using clay pots, firewood, fresh ingredients, and recipes to take home.
“We had such an amazing experience! The food was so delicious. We had such lovely chats with Sadamali also! She is so friendly & informative. 10/10 would recommend ❤️”
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