15 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 $34

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.Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Ride through Nuwara Eliya with an English-speaking guide such as Saliya or Saravanan. Visit Damro and Blue Field tea factories, taste Ceylon tea, walk through tea gardens, and stop at Ramboda and Puna Falls. Allow 4 to 5 hours, despite the listed three-hour duration.

“My tour guide was an exceptional and made my trip a real unforgettable experience. Tea, waterfalls - what else can you ask for?”

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4.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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5.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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6.Ella: Little Adam’s Peak, 9 Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $29Best value

You’ll tour Ella by tuk-tuk with an English, Sinhala, or Tamil-speaking driver, stopping at Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, Nine Arch Bridge, and Halpewatte Tea Factory. Guides such as Ajith and Kamal can adapt the route, take photos, and suggest local stops when time allows.

“We had a wonderful experience on the Halpe Tea Factory, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak & Waterfall tour. The landscapes were stunning and the route perfectly chosen to see the highlights around Ella. What really made this tour special was our guide Ajith. He was extremely friendly, open, and genuinely caring. He shared interesting insights, showed us small hidden spots along the way, and never rushed us. Ajith even took photos of us at great viewpoints, which we really appreciated. His brandnew Tucktuck was very comfy! His warm personality and attention to detail made the day feel very personal — more like exploring with a local friend than joining…”

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7.From Ella: Diyaluma Waterfall and Natural Pool Bath Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Travel from Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela to 220-meter Diyaluma Falls with an English-speaking guide such as Sanju, Dinuka, or Jeewantha. Walk through forest, swim in several upper pools, stop at Ravana Falls, and finish with lunch. The group is limited to 15 people.

“I recently did the Diyaluma Falls tour and my partner and I absolutely loved it! The swimming spots and Scenery along the way was amazing. What really made the experience unforgettable was our amazing guide Dinuka —so knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole journey feel fun and safe. There was also a major traffic jam caused by the weather on the way home and the driver got us home safely. Highly recommend this day out if you’re in the area!”

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8.ELLA Lipton Seat Tea Test & Pluck 9Arch, Waterfalls, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $41

Travel from Ella by tuk-tuk to Lipton’s Seat and choose between Ella Rock or Little Adam’s Peak, then visit Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls. Some departures include Diyaluma Falls instead. Guide Suresh is associated with the experience, which ends with organic garden picking and lunch or dinner.

“Fabuleux ! Nous avons visité les sites compris dans notre formule et plus encore Suresh est très sympathique et parle anglais. Il donne des explications sur les lieux et sans lui nous n’aurions jamais pu découvrir certains endroits. Une journée qui restera pleine de merveilleux souvenirs.”

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9.Ella: Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $60

Spend eight hours in Sri Lanka’s hill country with an English-speaking guide such as Sampa or Dinuka. Choose the optional train ride from Ella to Ohiya, hike through rainforest and Devil’s Staircase, visit Bambarakanda Falls, swim at Lanka Ella Falls, and share a homemade lunch with a local family.

“Tour 10/10 would highly reccomend the tour. Our guide Sampa was soo knowledgeable about the local area was very friendly and funny, made the whole experience very enjoyable. He let us walk at our own pace and pointed out fauna and any animals and quizzed us to see what we remembered. Once we got to the falls he let us take our time swimming there and taking in the views and was always asking to take photos of us. This day was the highlight of our trip in Sri Lanka and couldn’t reccomend this enough.”

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10.Ella: Ravana and Upper Diyaluma Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $44

Travel by tuk-tuk from Ella to Ravana and Diyaluma Falls, then hike to Upper Diyaluma’s natural pools and sunset viewpoints. English-speaking guides such as Ajith and Kamal lead the route, help with steep sections, and know the best photo and swimming spots. Bring water, snacks, swimwear, and sturdy shoes.

“Overall an enjoyable trip with great views and nice dips in the pools 😊”

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11.Ella: All-Inclusive Diyaluma and Ravana Waterfalls Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $55

Travel by tuk-tuk from Ella or Demodara to Ravana, Diyaluma, and Upper Diyaluma Falls. Guide Shifar leads the jungle walk, helps on rougher sections, finds good swimming spots, and takes photos. Lunch, drinks, snacks, entry, pickup, and drop-off are included.

“we werden netjes op tijd op de afgesproken plek opgehaald. de gids was erg lief en behulpzaam. Hij gaf leuke uitleg over alles wat we tegen kwamen. we hebben prachtige watervallen gezien. de gids was zo lief om onze spullen voor ons te dragen. maakte leuke foto's en video's van ons bij de watervallen. heeft ons tijdens 'lastigere' stukken tijdens de hike goed begeleidt. zorgde voor eten en drinken wat bij de prijs inzit . wij hadden een hele fijne evaring en raden deze tour zeker aan!!”

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12.Ella: Tuk Tuk Tour to Diyaluma and Secret Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Spend seven hours with guide Dhanushka riding from Ella to Ravana Falls, Koslanda Rubber Plantation, Diyaluma Falls, and a jungle waterfall. The small group tour includes hotel pickup, a tuk tuk, and time to swim at Diyaluma. Bring shoes, sunscreen, water, and swimwear.

“10/10 tour. We had a great day. Diyaluma falls were so much easier with a guide. Dhanushka was very knowledgeable on Sri Lanka and gave great advice for our onward travels.”

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13.From Ella : Waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Spend a full day around Ella with an English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Ravana Falls, Pallewala Waterfall, Secret Waterfall, Nine Arch Bridge, Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, and Little Adam’s Peak. Some guides, including Nuwan and Anupa, tailor the route and may add a train ride or temple stop.

“Wir sind begeistert von dieser wunderbaren Tour! Unser Guide, Anupa hat uns viele wunderschöne Dinge in & rund um Ella gezeigt. Er hat uns vieles erklärt & war einfach herzlich & zuvorkommend. Wir können diese Tour von ganzem Herzen empfehlen.”

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14.Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $79

From Kandy, you’ll spend about eight and a half hours exploring the Knuckles Mountain Range with licensed guide Sumeda. Expect forest trails, mountain views, waterfalls, a picnic lunch, private transport, entrance fees, and a stop at twin Jodu Ella Falls.

“Our guide Sumeda really made us enjoy this wonderful hike to the Knuckles waterfall.He shared with us his great knowledge of this area and its extraordinary diversity, the flora the fauna the history and the culture, making this hike a magical journey we will never forget”

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15.From Ella: Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Travel from Ella to Diyaluma Falls with an English-speaking guide such as Pubba or Sanju. Walk to the upper falls, enjoy valley views, swim in natural pools, take photos, and eat a local lunch. The small group is limited to 10 people, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Pubba, our guide, was one of the best people we met in Sri Lanka, so friendly, wise, and genuinely concerned for us. We didn’t receive driver/car details, but he arrived on time in a tuk tuk. Although outside his work, he stopped at Rawana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak to have our pics taken from a distance. He helped us throughout the hike and took tons of great photos of us. He let us enjoy two natural ponds for as long as we wanted. For lunch, he brought us to Somasiri Bakery Ella, which is where we got to know him at a way deeper level, which I truly cherish.…”

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