Ella & Tea Country
A tiny mountain town with outsized charm. Ella sits in a gap between two mountains, offering views that stretch to the southern coast on clear days. It's the starting point for some of Sri Lanka's best hikes and the ending point of its most famous train journey.
Top experiences
Nine Arch Bridge
Watch the blue train cross this iconic colonial-era viaduct set in lush jungle.
Little Adam's Peak Hike
A gentle 45-minute hike through tea plantations to a summit with 360° mountain views.
Scenic Train Ride
The Kandy-to-Ella train is routinely voted the most beautiful railway journey in the world.
When to visit
Sri Lanka has two monsoon seasons. The best time to visit Ella & Tea Country depends on the coast and altitude.
Tours that include Ella
The Classic Sri Lanka
The essential Sri Lanka experience. From the buzz of Colombo to the ancient kingdoms of the Cultural Triangle, the cool heights of tea country, and the colonial charm of Galle Fort. This is the journey that captures every facet of the island.
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