4 Waterfall Tours in Sri Lanka to Build a Day Around

1.Ella: Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 402 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Our pick

Spend six hours exploring Ella by tuk tuk with an English-speaking local guide such as Sugala, Sanka, Jegan, or Thela. Walk to Little Adam’s Peak, watch for trains at Nine Arches Bridge, visit Ravana Waterfall, and swim at Pallewela and Secret Waterfalls.

“Had a great (and active!) day with Thela, with whom we had lovely small talks and who knew all the best paths and roads around Ella. Visited some waterfalls, climbed to Little Adam’s, even managed to see the coming train on Nine Arches, followed by a visit to a tea plantation. All this while remaining very flexible. All in all, it was a very insightful day, perfect for nature lovers who want magnific views. Would recommend!”

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2.Ella: Ella Rock, 9 Arch, Little Adams Peak, & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 1 day · from $34Best value

Spend a full day exploring Ella by tuk-tuk or scooter with an English-speaking guide such as Nuwan. Visit Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, viewpoints, and Little Adam’s Peak, with optional Calypso train music and Flying Ravana zipline upgrades.

“Rosemary was so friendly and great to spend the day with around Ella. He took us to his preferred rice and curry spot which we loved and barely broke a sweat when leading us up Ella Rock.”

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3.Diyaluma Waterfall and Natural Pool Bath With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $65Top rated

Travel from Ella or Haputale to Diyaluma Falls with a private guide such as Sanju, Sampa, or Jeewantha. Walk through forest, swim in natural pools, eat a Sri Lankan lunch, and stop at Ravana Falls. The hike can be steep, but guides adjust the pace and route.

“Sampa was a great guide who took great care of us on the walk to the falls. He explained everything in great detail pointing out details that we would have otherwise have missed. He was very understanding of my knee injury and made sure I was still able to enjoy the falls without too much hassle. Highly recommend”

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4.Sightseeing tour Ella & Diyaluma waterfall by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Join Athula for a private 8 to 12-hour day from Ella, using an air-conditioned car to reach Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls, Diyaluma Falls, and Demodara Loop. The route can include a sunrise or sunset stop, and hotel pickup is included in Ella.

“My time with Athula was one of my highlights of my Sri Lanka trip! The tour included the best sights in Ella and Diyaluma waterfall. The waterfall was off the beaten track, hiking there felt like an adventure! The tour was a good mix of popular siRead more”

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