Top Central Sri Lanka Outdoor Activities

Navigating the hill country sights around Ella can be tricky, but this full-day private tour makes it easy. Avoid confusion about which trails to take and ensure you cover the must-sees with a guide to lead the way and share scenic and cultural insights. Summit Ella Rock to admire mountain views, traverse tea fields, see the Ravana Falls, 9-Arch Bridge, and Demodara Loop; and experience the splendors of Little Adam’s Peak. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

UNESCO designated Sri Lanka’s central highlands a World Heritage Site for their outstanding beauty. Experience some of their most dramatic landscapes on this door-to-door private guided tour of Horton Plains National Park and the vertiginous World’s End cliffs. Look out for birds, lizards, bear monkey, and sambar deer as you hike 6 miles (9.5 kilometers) to World’s End, Baker’s Falls, and back to base. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

Beat the crowds and savor one of the most spectacular views in Sri Lanka in complete silence with this sunrise guided hike. Set off long before dawn to enjoy a leisurely ascent to the famous scenic overlook, stopping along the way to rest and soak in the nighttime sounds. Relax at the top or quietly meditate as the sun begins to rise over the hills and valleys to the horizon.

Towering over Ella, Ella Rock is an iconic hike that offers beautiful views, not to mention a waterfall, rubber plantations, and tea gardens. Unfortunately, fake signs and deceptive touts can make the trek hard to manage independently. Relax and take it easy with this private tour, which includes a guide, hot drinks, snacks, bottled water, and round-trip private transfers from any hotel in Uva Province.

When taking the plantation tour, you absolutely must participate in the tea-picking session. Prior to the session, we perform the customary worship of Lord Ganesh at a small kovil close to the plantation. You will also receive your own basket to harvest tea, as well as a small mottu. If you decide to take part in the tea plucking activity, you could perhaps wear the customary tea plucker attire of a wraparound saree or sarong. Relax amidst the breathtaking views of endless greenery, tea estates, and surrounding countryside at our Sky Café from a mountain top of 300m above ground/1300m above sea level. Indulge in a unique tea tasting experience and discover how and why Ceylon tea comes in different grades and flavors to suit diverse palettes worldwide.

Get the best from a hike to the World’s End viewpoint in Sri Lanka’s Horton Plains on this private tour from Nuwara Eliya. Trek with a guide to the World’s End escarpment; spotting and learning more about local wildlife than if alone, and stopping at Baker’s Falls. Drink in the bird’s-eye panoramas from the World’s End cliffs and after your return hike, enjoy a tea factory tour and hotel drop-off.

One of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, Anuradhapura is a rich complex of stupas, dagobas, pools and temples. It was established in the 5th century BC, and unlike Sri Lanka’s other previous capitals, is still inhabited today. Take a journey through over 2,000 years of Sri Lankan history in the company of your chauffeur-guide. You’ll also be able to explore by bicycle.

Check out the sunrise at Ella Rock with this small group adventure. Your guide and driver will collect you from your hotel early in the morning for ease. Together you’ll hike up for sunrise. Snacks and water are provided, but if you’d like breakfast, that can be arranged for an additional fee. After, you’ll be taken back to your hotel and the rest of the day is free.

Embark on a safari and discover the animals of Sri Lanka when you book this full-day tour to Yala National Park. With a private guide, witness a wide range of animals including leopards, bears, elephants, and crocodiles. This is an early morning safari so you can see the animals when they're the most active and you return to Ella for lunch.

Experience some of Sri Lanka’s best highland scenery on a private half-day Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches guided hike from Ella. Climb through tea plantations to the top of Little Adam’s Peak and enjoy the sweeping views over the island’s hill country. Then, cross the Nine Arches rail viaduct to Demodara, where a colonial-era station house presides over a looping track. A relatively easy hike with a stop for breakfast (own expense) on route.

Get an in-depth look at the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka’s hilly interior during this 8-hour private day trip. Explore Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before enjoying a guided walk to scout for wildlife as you journey to ‘World’s End.’ You’ll also visit Baker Falls, enjoy an included lunch, and visit a tea plantation and factory.

Discover the three iconic sights in Ella on this full day organized tour. Your guide and driver will take you from point to point, explaining the history and significance of each. First stop at Ella Rock and climb to the top. Next visit the Nine Arches Bridge, a viaduct, and get your cameras ready. Finally visit Little Adam’s peak and do an easy hike to the footprint of Lord Buddha and see the sunset.

This is a unique tour where one can truly experience the beauty of Nuwara Eliya and its scenic views while also learning about the tea process. Some parts of it is also not very touristy and the tour can also be customized to your liking, adding different destinations.

This park is located close to the world heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple. You time will be perfectly managed when all three places are covered within one day. Bunches of Elephants can be seen in their natural behavior and visitors will be amazed to see hundreds in bunch. You will be transferred by a off-road/ 4WD jeep which is specially designed for outdoor activities like this. Out chauffeurs speak good English and equipped with good local knowledge. You will not regret about the decision after completing the tour. There are two National Parks located within close proximity. They are Minneriya & Kaudaulla National Park. Normally the Elephants are switching between two parks during the different months of the year depending on the rain situation and the level of the water of the lakes inside the parks. We will advise the guests about the best location to witness the Elephants on the particular time period and proceed to the relevant park with guest's approval.

(SKU: LK60092100) Udawalawe National Park, the sixth largest animal sanctuary of Sri Lanka, is located 112 miles (180 km) from Colombo in the south-central sector of the island. The park is situated just south of the Central Highlands, of which escarpment brings about an enrapturing backdrop. Udawalawe National Park established in the year 1972 with the objective of protecting the catchment area of Udawalawe reservoir, which provides water for agriculture and hydro-power generation spreads over an area 30,821 resembling an African game park.

Explore this beautiful mountain village area by bike today on this guided excursion. You’ll be collected from Ella town, and fitted with a bike, helmet, and gloves. You’ll visit the famous sites here, like the Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara Loop, and even go on an included train trip. Listen to stories from your guide, and follow them as they know the route.

Ellawalla Cycling trek is one of our most popular cycling treks for two reasons. First, it is almost entirely downhill and you will return uphill by our vehicle.

Check out the elephants, birdlife, and much more on this morning jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park. This is a private tour for just you and your group, so you won’t need to share with others or stick to a fixed group itinerary. Just be ready to explore the national park while working up an appetite for an included lunch.

Commune with the natural wonders of Sri Lanka’s hill country on this private walking or birdwatching experience from Nuwara Eliya, complete with private return transport from your hotel, and to and from any start and finish points. Choose to trek from the island’s highest village to experience stunning viewpoints, rolling tea plantations, and hidden villages. Or select a naturalist-guided birdwatching tour to scour nearby national parks or gardens for exotic species like dull-blue flycatchers, yellow-eared bulbul, junglefowl, and more.

We will start trip early in the morning from Nuwaraeliya. Horton plains National Park is located 32 km away from Nuwaraeliya, Pattipola road via Ambewela in the highest tableland of Sri Lanka. We will drive to the starting point of the Horton Plan National Park. From the starting point we will start hike through marvelous plateau is covered by Montane evergreen forests, Cloud forests, Grass lands, Marshy Lands and Aquatic eco systems. Horton Plains is one of the most important catchment areas which act as a giant sponge to store rain water. during the journey you can observe of large number of rare and as well as endemic flora and fauna species. The escarpment ‘Maha Lokanthaya ‘ ( Big Worlds End ) and the sparkling Baker’s falls are the amazing wonders which exceed the attractiveness of the plains. Blooming Nelu flowers once in 12 years of its life time vivid in indifferent colours is an unforgettable memory.After 9 km hiking trek we will ride back to Nuwaraeliya.

Welcome to Hatton, the Heart of Ceylon’s Tea region! Please join us on one of our special Tea Tours, where you will experience the full “Tea Leaf to Tea pot” process. • Walk amongst the tea in the tea fields • Meet the pluckers • Learn their technique • Try your hand at plucking • Visit the weighing stations • Go to the factory, to learn about the processing: o Withering o Rolling o Drying o Shifting o Testing o Packing • Drink freshly made and brewed tea!

this tour, you take part in an approximate 2-hour round-trip hike up Little Adam’s Peak accompanied by a qualified guide sharing interesting information about tea plantations, fauna, and flora. This mountain has an elevation of 1141 m above sea level, and gains its name from its similarity of shape to the famous Adam’s Peak, the fifth tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. The summit of the mountain has great panoramic views, especially in the morning when you will be hiking. Also take an approximately 40-minute walk through woodlands to the famous Nine Arches Bridge, This incredible historical viaduct built entirely from stone, bricks and cement (with no steel) was created in the British era of Sri Lanka. It spans a space of over 300 feet and has a height of approximately 100 feet. You will be able walk along the railroad passing over the bridge, and listen to your hiking guide explain the history and stories about Nine Arches. . .

This unique tour will hike you through the tea fields, villages and waterfalls. A well experienced guide will be provided throughout the tour.