Top Central Sri Lanka Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Explore Nuwara Eilya on this half day guided sightseeing tour. You’ll be picked up at your hotel, and then taken to visit several places. First will be Ramboda Waterfall for a short hike and a swim if you like, then to Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge for a tour of the factory and tea fields. Finally you’ll visit the Post Office, originally built by Scottish hands 200 years ago.

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.

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.

Take in Sri Lanka’s serene side on this two-for-one tour. You’ll start with a visit to a tea factory, tasting the ancient remedy, touring fields, and more. Then you’ll break for a visit to the 358-foot-tall Ramboda Waterfall, a beloved spot for swimming and relaxing in the cascade’s mist. One last stop takes you back to tea gardens, where you’ll end your laid-back adventure.

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.

Sri Lanka was once called Ceylon, and the name still holds for one it’s a major exports: tea. With this tour, skip passive vacation pastimes for a tea plucking experience on a plantation. Get on the field with estate workers, grab the necessary tools, and spend some time picking tea leaves. You’ll also witness all aspects of the tea-making process on a guided tour of a tea factory.

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.

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.

Galle Dutch Fort day tour is one of most popular tours among travelers. This tour is ideal for travelers who has limited time or days in Sri Lanka and they prefer to experience something unique. This tour is a mixed of Heritage, Culture, Tradition and Nature. You will visit UNESCO World Heritage site -Galle Dutch Fort, have a nice walk around the fort and explore, you also will visit a sea turtle conservation project, visit Unawatuna Beach and other interesting sightseeing around Galle City. This tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families who are traveling with children.

This tour takes you to Nuwara Eliya’s tea plantations, and also to Lover’s Leap waterfall, one of the area’s main attractions. Learn all about Ceylon tea heritage, enjoy the peaceful nature around the waterfall, and ride around in a local tuk-tuk. This is a private tour, so you will be enjoying the experience with just your group .

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.

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.

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.

Wilpattu National Park is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is located 30 km west Anuradhapura and located 26 km north of Puttalam (approximately 180 km north of Colombo). It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.

Make an early start to Horton Plains National Park . This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you'll take a guided walk along the nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End. A variety of wildlife including endemic Rhino-horned and Hump-nosed Lizards, highland bird species including the Sri Lanka White-eye, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Yellow-eared Bulbul may be encountered. Also keep your eye out for troops of Bear Monkey, and Sambar which are regularly seen in the plains close to the entrance. You will continue your journey up to Bakers waterfalls. Leave Horton Plains & arrive at Nuwara Eliya for the lunch at a Local restaurant . After lunch you will be taken to Visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory. Ceylon Tea is the most famous tea in the world. World’s largest Tea exporter. On completion, you will be dropped at your hotel.

If you plan to visit the Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya and don't want to start your trip off with a long wait in line, consider pre-booking your entry ticket online. Once inside the park, you'll get to see all sorts of local flora, fauna, and even waterfalls while learning about the local ecology and archeological finds of the area.

Experience the train is a must do if you are in Sri Lanka. Kandy to Badulla stretch of rail, especially Nanuoya to Ella is considered to be the most epic sightseeing tour that you will be able to experience in Sri Lanka Departure from Kandy (Train No. 1005): 08:47AM – Arrives at Ella Train Station: 03:17PM (Nanuoya 12:39PM ) Departure from Kandy (Train No. 1015): 11:10 – Arrives at Ella Train Station: 04:56PM (Nanuoya 02:33PM) We will try our best to get tickets to your preferred time. However if it is not possible, we will get you the tickets from other available train on the same day. you will be having either second class or third class reserved seats. Priority will be given to book second class seats while third class seats are guaranteed. You will have to come to Peradeniya station to collect the ticket and board the train. All necessary instruction will be given. Feel free to contact us anytime if you want any clarifications.