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Home/Destinations/Negombo/Ella & Hill Country

Ella & Hill Country Tours

Ride one of the world’s great train journeys: the scenic rail trip through Sri Lanka’s tea-covered hill country to Ella, with the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, waterfalls and emerald tea plantations. A breathtaking highland escape from Negombo.

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Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
Ella
Halpewatte Tea Factory Tour in Ella Sri Lanka
4.8(719)·1 hour
from$10/ person
via Viator
Halpewatte Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka
Ella
Halpewatte Tea Plantation Tour in Ella, Sri Lanka
4.8(414)·1 hour
from$10/ person
via Viator
8-Day Sri Lanka Private Tour |Sigiriya, Kandy' Ella, Yala |Hotels
Negombo
8-Day Sri Lanka Private Tour |Sigiriya, Kandy' Ella, Yala |Hotels
5.0(169)·8 days
from$788/ 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
Train Tickets from Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya) to Ella
Nuwara Eliya
Train Tickets from Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya) to Ella
3.4(81)·3–4 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Ella: Transfer to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Yala/Udawalawe Safari
Ella
Ella: Transfer to Tangalle/Mirissa/Galle & Yala/Udawalawe Safari
4.5(80)·8–10 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive
Bentota
Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive
4.9(74)·10–12 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Scenic Road Group Trip to Ella from Kandy
Kandy
Scenic Road Group Trip to Ella from Kandy
4.7(66)·5h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Day trip to ELLA & LIPTON's SEAT with Train Ride [ALL INCLUSIVE]
Galle
Day trip to ELLA & LIPTON's SEAT with Train Ride [ALL INCLUSIVE]
4.9(61)·14–16 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Nuwaraeliya Nanuoya Ella Train Tickets
Kandy
Nuwaraeliya Nanuoya Ella Train Tickets
4.0(52)·2–3 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Ella Private Day Tour - Departing from Any Location in Sri Lanka
Kalutara
Ella Private Day Tour - Departing from Any Location in Sri Lanka
4.9(51)·10–12 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Sri Lanka Ella Private Day Tour Nine Arch & Elephant transit home
Kalutara
Sri Lanka Ella Private Day Tour Nine Arch & Elephant transit home
5.0(31)·10–14 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Private Ravana Falls and Nine Arches Bridge Ella Tour from Galle
Galle
Private Ravana Falls and Nine Arches Bridge Ella Tour from Galle
4.9(29)·14–16 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Train Tickets from Ella to Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya)
Ella
Train Tickets from Ella to Nanuoya (NuwaraEliya)
3.7(27)·3 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Ella in a Day 7 Icons Tour & Train Ride: Private Luxury Car Tour
Ella
Ella in a Day 7 Icons Tour & Train Ride: Private Luxury Car Tour
4.8(20)·8h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour
Ella
Ella's Ceylon Tea Plantation and Factory Tour
5.0(20)·3 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Ella Private Day Tour with Train Ride and Visit to Nine Arch
Bentota
Ella Private Day Tour with Train Ride and Visit to Nine Arch
4.7(18)·10 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Kandy Nuwaraeliya Tour and Ella Train Journey from Nanuoya
Kandy
Kandy Nuwaraeliya Tour and Ella Train Journey from Nanuoya
4.9(14)·5h 30min
from$28/ person
via Viator
Ella to Nanuoya Scenic Train Journey with Reserved Seats Ticket
Ella
Ella to Nanuoya Scenic Train Journey with Reserved Seats Ticket
4.8(13)·2–3 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Kandy to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1005 "Podi Menike")
Kandy
Kandy to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1005 "Podi Menike")
3.9(13)·6–7 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
2 Day Ella and Yala Safari Tour With 4 Star Hotel Transportation
Kalutara
2 Day Ella and Yala Safari Tour With 4 Star Hotel Transportation
5.0(13)·2 days
from$340/ person
via Viator
Tangalle to Ella Day Tour With Scenic Train Ride and Waterfall
Galle
Tangalle to Ella Day Tour With Scenic Train Ride and Waterfall
5.0(10)·10 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Kandy to Ella Private Scenic Transfer: Car or Optional Train
Kandy
Kandy to Ella Private Scenic Transfer: Car or Optional Train
5.0(10)·4–5 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
ELLA 9Arch Tea Garden & Tasting Waterfall Swinging Hiking by Tuk
Ella
ELLA 9Arch Tea Garden & Tasting Waterfall Swinging Hiking by Tuk
4.4(9)·8–9 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
Kandy to Ella Tour by Car with Scenic Train Ride from Nanu Oya
Kandy
Kandy to Ella Tour by Car with Scenic Train Ride from Nanu Oya
4.6(8)·6–10 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Kandy to Ella Scenic Road Trip and Train Ride Tour
Kandy
Kandy to Ella Scenic Road Trip and Train Ride Tour
5.0(7)·8–11 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Ella Day Adventure Tour from Ahungalla,kosgoda,bentota,beruwalla
Bentota
Ella Day Adventure Tour from Ahungalla,kosgoda,bentota,beruwalla
5.0(7)·6–10 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
From Kandy: Second/Third Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella
Kandy
From Kandy: Second/Third Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella
5.0(6)·10 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride - All Inclusive
Negombo
2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride - All Inclusive
5.0(5)·2 days
from$340/ person
via Viator
From Ella: First Class Scenic Train Ticket to Kandy
Kandy
From Ella: First Class Scenic Train Ticket to Kandy
4.6(5)·6–10 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
From Kandy: Odyssey First Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella
Kandy
From Kandy: Odyssey First Class Scenic Train Ticket to Ella
4.2(5)·10 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Ella Day Trip with Train Ride Waterfalls and Tea Factory Tour
Galle
Ella Day Trip with Train Ride Waterfalls and Tea Factory Tour
5.0(4)·10–12 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Kandy to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1015 "Udarata Menike")
Kandy
Kandy to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1015 "Udarata Menike")
3.7(3)·6–7 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Colombo to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1015 "Udarata Menike")
Colombo
Colombo to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1015 "Udarata Menike")
5.0(3)·7 min–8 min
from$31/ person
via Viator
Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride From Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa
Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride From Hikkaduwa
5.0(2)·12 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Ella to Yala Expedition Lipton’s Seat, Tea & Scenic Train Journey
Ella
Ella to Yala Expedition Lipton’s Seat, Tea & Scenic Train Journey
5.0(2)·8–10 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
All inclusive private Ella Day Tour with Train Ride & Teafactory
Bentota
All inclusive private Ella Day Tour with Train Ride & Teafactory
4.5(2)·14 hours
from$202/ person
via Viator
Ella Private Day Tour With Train Ride
Kandy
Ella Private Day Tour With Train Ride
3.0(2)·5–9 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Ella Day Tour Sri lanka Nine Arch ,Train Ride & Little Adam Peak
Kalutara
Ella Day Tour Sri lanka Nine Arch ,Train Ride & Little Adam Peak
5.0(1)·14 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Kandy to Ella Trip by car with scenic Train Ride From Nanu oya
Kandy
Kandy to Ella Trip by car with scenic Train Ride From Nanu oya
5.0(1)·14 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Ella to Kandy: A Scenic Journey by Train and Car or Van
Nuwara Eliya
Ella to Kandy: A Scenic Journey by Train and Car or Van
5.0(1)·3h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Colombo to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1001 "Denuwara Menike")
Colombo
Colombo to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1001 "Denuwara Menike")
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Ella Scenic Train Ride and Nine Arches Bridge Adventure
Central Sri Lanka
Ella Scenic Train Ride and Nine Arches Bridge Adventure
14 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Ella One Day Private Tour with Scenic Train Ride and Tea Factory
Hikkaduwa
Ella One Day Private Tour with Scenic Train Ride and Tea Factory
10–12 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator
Colombo to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1005 "Podi Menike")
Colombo
Colombo to Ella train ride on (Train No: 1005 "Podi Menike")
8–9 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator

Ella & Hill Country in Negombo — FAQ

What is the Ella train ride?
The train to Ella through Sri Lanka’s hill country is one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, winding past tea plantations, waterfalls and the famous Nine Arch Bridge, with breathtaking highland views.
How do you visit Ella from Negombo?
Ella is in the highlands several hours from Negombo, usually visited as part of a multi-day tour or a long trip combining the scenic train ride, tea plantations and the Nine Arch Bridge.
Is Ella worth visiting from Negombo?
Yes — the scenic train ride, the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and the lush tea country make Ella a highlight of Sri Lanka, best enjoyed with an overnight given the distance.

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