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Ella Itinerary

Two Days in Ella

2-day Ella itinerary for $80-120. Tested route with times and costs.

Budget$80-120
Duration2 days
Best SeasonDecember to March

Best for Hikers and cultural travellers wanting deeper exploration

Your Itinerary

1

Day 1 - Classic Ella Highlights

approximately 6km$40-60
6:00

Ella Rock

4 hoursFree

Tackle this challenging 8km round-trip hike starting along railway tracks before ascending through tea plantations. The summit provides expansive views but requires good fitness levels.

Tuk-tuk· $4
13:00

Flying Ravana Mega Zipline

2 hours$25

Experience Sri Lanka's first mega zipline with two parallel 500-meter lines reaching speeds up to 80km/h. The ride offers aerial views of Ravana Falls and surrounding valleys.

Walk
17:00

Nine Arches Bridge at sunset

1 hourFree

Return to the bridge for golden hour photography and watch the evening train service pass through. The late afternoon light creates optimal conditions for photos.

Lunch at AK Ristoro
Dinner at Ella Flower Garden Restaurant
2

Day 2 - Culture and Falls

approximately 3km$40-60
7:00

Little Adam's Peak

2 hoursFree

Climb the easier trail for sunrise views over Ella Gap. This 1.2km hike offers similar panoramic vistas to Ella Rock but with significantly less difficulty.

Tuk-tuk· $3
11:00

Ella Spice Garden

3 hours$20

Join a cooking class learning to prepare traditional Sri Lankan curry and rice using spices grown on-site. The experience includes garden tour and three-course meal.

Private taxi or tour· $15-20
15:30

Diyaluma Falls

2 hoursFree

Visit Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall dropping 220 meters in multiple tiers. You can swim in natural pools at different levels, though access requires careful rock scrambling.

Lunch at Ella Spice Garden Restaurant
Dinner at Cafe Chill

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