11 Little Adam's Peak Hikes in Ella Worth Getting Up For

1.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. Walk to Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak, visit Ravana Waterfall, and swim at Pallewela and Secret Waterfall. Guides such as Sugala, Sanka, Jegan, and Thela are known for flexible pacing, local stories, and helpful photo stops.

“Such a wonderful trip, Our guide ( Sanka) was truly the best!! Nothing was too much trouble for him. My dad is 70 and has limited mobility yet Sanka managed to get him half way up little Adam’s peak and down to a secret waterfall without and grumbles! He was so accommodating and friendly, we could not of asked for more, as a family of 7 people all various age ranges, we all felt so looked after and cared for whilst also learning so much local knowledge and having fun! What more can you ask for! Thank you Sanka and thank you to the tour company for making our time…”

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Ella with a local English-speaking guide such as Nuwan or Chathura. Visit Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and the Demodara railway loop. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and Ella Rock entry are included. The zipline and Calypso train cost extra.

“I had such a great time on this tour! Nuwan was just the best, he drove savely, took tons of pics of me and was so lovely to be around! It felt like going on a tour with a friend. He showed me some really nice views of Ella, the famous ones but also some other ones that i would’ve skipped if i went by myself. I would recommend this tour! :)”

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3.Ella Rock & 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours · from $50Top rated

Spend eight hours exploring Ella’s best-known sights with a private English-speaking guide. Walk through tea plantations to Ella Rock, visit Nine Arches Bridge, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then climb Little Adam’s Peak. Guides such as Dinu, Pubba, and Madu are praised for local knowledge, photos, and thoughtful pacing.

“Our driver Sanju was extremely efficient and friendly and we would not have been able to cover all three sites without his expert navigation. He went out of his way to check what time the train passed along the Nine Arch Bridge so we could get there on time and experience the moment. We had lunch at a local restaurant which was absolutely delicious (we were given the choice to order any dish off their menu).”

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4.Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arch Bridge Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

See Ella’s Nine Arch Bridge, walk through tea country, and hike Little Adam’s Peak with an English-speaking guide such as Dinu, Pubba, or Dinuka. Tuk tuk transport, hotel pickup within 5 km, and water are included. Choose a morning or afternoon start, with a small group of up to 10 people.

“pubba was the absolute best, he knows all the best spots, is very knowledgeable and very funny & fun to be with”

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5.9 Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Spend six hours exploring Ella by tuk with an English-speaking guide. Walk to Little Adam’s Peak, see trains cross the Nine Arches Bridge, then tour Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory and taste several Sri Lankan teas. The private format gives you time at each stop, though entrance fees are extra and guide quality can vary.

“The journey/ trip was lovely Suresh was a good and safe driver He made so many pictures of us - love it! I would recommend him to my friends! 5/5 ⭐️ Wir konnten weitere Spots mit einbinden, sofern wir wollten. Wir konnten uns so viel Zeit nehmen an jedem einzelnen Spot wie wir wollten! Wir hatten noch nie so viele Bilder von uns gehabt wie heute! Immer wieder!!”

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6.Little Adam’s Peak, 9 Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls Tour

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

This 4 to 6-hour tuk-tuk tour links Ella’s best-known sights with a hike up Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, the Nine Arch Bridge, and Halpewatte Tea Factory. English-speaking guides such as Ajith and Kamal can adapt the route when possible. Expect scenic rides, photo stops, and a friendly local guide, but bring water and budget separately for meals and entrance fees.

“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.Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Little Adam’s Peak Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $12Best value

Ride by tuk tuk from Ella with a guide such as Kamal or Jackson, then walk to Little Adam’s Peak for wide views of Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, Cave, and Temple. The hike takes about 20 to 30 minutes each way. The tour lasts three hours and includes a stop at the Ravana Zip Line.

“Kamal got in touch in advance and we arranged our pick up. Sadly the weather was against us, unseasonably wet, cold and misty, so the sunset was written off and so was the top of Little Adam’s Peak as it was windy and the views were obliterated by mist. Kamal thought on his feet and took us to a beautiful hotel for drinks and cake so that our evening wasn’t a complete waste. Highly recommend Kamal and his tour, he was knowledgeable with fantastic customer service.”

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8.Sunrise Hike to Little Adams Peak

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Ella, then walk through tea plantations to Little Adam’s Peak. Your English-speaking guide leads the short ascent, helps with sunrise viewpoints, and returns you through the quiet hill country. Nuwa has earned praise for knowing the best photo spots, though guide quality and included water have not been consistent.

“We did not get water and the guide did not speak English. We could have just got a Tuktuk to drive us there as the hiking route was very easy to follow. The view was great. Nice to be picked up at the hotel.”

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9.Waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak

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

Spend a full day exploring Ella by tuk-tuk with a local guide such as Nuwan or Anupa. Visit Ravana Falls, smaller waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara viewpoints, and Little Adam’s Peak. You can also add the Flying Ravana Mega Zipline and a scenic train ride, though train timing is not guaranteed.

“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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10.Ella City Tour with Little Adam’s Peak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella with an English-speaking chauffeur, hike Little Adam’s Peak, walk to Nine Arch Bridge, stop at Ravana Falls, and visit a tea factory. The Flying Ravana Mega Zipline is optional and costs extra. Guide Dimuthu has earned praise for safe driving, local insight, and careful pacing.

“Great experience and perfect pacing throughout the day! The hikes and walks required were fairly easy, especially the path to the top of Little Adam’s Peak. Also learned about tea production and did some tea tasting. Most importantly my guide Dimuthu made this experience possible by driving me around - he was very knowledgeable, experienced and super nice! He made sure I was okay throughout the day and probably the best driver I’ll have during my time in the country - he was very safe and careful, and I would gladly have him again for other tours next time I visit.”

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11.Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches Bridge Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $86

Start at Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel for a private, English-guided hike to Little Adam’s Peak, followed by a woodland walk to Nine Arches Bridge and a railway walk to Demodara Station. You’ll get sunrise views, tea plantation stories, drinks, cookies, and lunch during this five-hour outing.

“The tour was amazing! I loved it. The tour guide was full of experience and knowledge. He knew exactly what he was doing. He went out of his way to make me have an incredible experience. Thank you so much for being an awesome part of my trip to Sri Lanka.”

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