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Home/Destinations/Ella/Ella in 3 days
3 days · Ella itinerary

Ella in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Ella cover the hills, tea and wildlife. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Sri Lanka’s hill country — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: bridge & hikes
  2. 2Day 2: train & tea
  3. 3Day 3: safari
  4. 4Hills, tea & wildlife

Day 1: bridge & hikes

Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.

Day 2: train & tea

The scenic railway and a tea factory.

Day 3: safari

A Yala or Udawalawe wildlife day trip.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ella — prices per person.

Discover Ella - Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak & Nine Arch Bridge
Ella
Discover Ella - Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak & Nine Arch Bridge
5.0(152)·6–7 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Ella Scenic Cycling Experience
Ella
Ella Scenic Cycling Experience
5.0(14)·5 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Tea Experience Tour in Haputale with Lunch at a Village house
Uva Province
Tea Experience Tour in Haputale with Lunch at a Village house
5.0(19)·6–7 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Yala, Udawalawa Safari From Ella, Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Tangalle
Ella
Yala, Udawalawa Safari From Ella, Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Tangalle
5.0(63)·8h 30min
from$110/ person
via Viator
Private Hiking Adventure to the Little Adam’s Peak And Nine Arches Bridge.
Ella
Private Hiking Adventure to the Little Adam’s Peak And Nine Arches Bridge.
4.9(14)·5 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket
Ella
Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket
4.9(123)·6 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Halpewatte Handmade Tea Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
Ella
Halpewatte Handmade Tea Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
5.0(91)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Paradise Ella Day Tour/OneWay Tour visit (Udawalawe/Yala)Tours
Ella
Paradise Ella Day Tour/OneWay Tour visit (Udawalawe/Yala)Tours
5.0(46)·8 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator

Ella in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Ella?
Three days is ideal — the bridge and hikes on day one, the scenic train and tea on day two, and a Yala or Udawalawe safari on day three, covering the hills, tea and wildlife.
What is the best experience in Ella for 3 days?
The Nine Arch Bridge is the most iconic, the scenic train the most beautiful, and the safari the most exciting; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Ella itinerary?
Spend day one on the bridge and hikes, day two on the train and tea, and day three on a safari, booking train tickets and tours ahead.

Explore more in Ella

Nine Arch Bridge & HikesScenic Train RideTea Plantations & Factory