The 14 Waterfall Tours in Ella We Would Take Again

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.Private Ravana Falls and Nine Arches Bridge Ella Tour from Galle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $123Top rated

Leave Galle at 5:00 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a long day in Sri Lanka’s hill country. You’ll see Ravana Falls, visit the Udawalawe elephant orphanage, ride the train from Demodara toward Ella, photograph Nine Arches Bridge, stop at tea estates, and hike Little Adam’s Peak. Bottled water and pickup are included.

“The tour was full of fun activities in stunning sites. Starting with witnessing beutiful natural waterfalls and feeding the mokeys, to riding on the iconic Ella train all the way to the Nine Arches bridge.”

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4.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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5.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. You’ll hike to the upper falls, swim in several natural pools, stop at Ravana Ella, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and return by hotel transfer.

“We had a fantastic day with Dinuka! He was very sociable and spoke excellent English. We received a lot of explanations on the way to the waterfall, and he took some beautiful photos of us. He made sure we did everything safely. He sometimes cracked some great jokes, which made us feel incredibly comfortable with him. We finished the beautiful day with delicious food and good company! Thanks again for this unforgettable day!🥰🥥⛰️☀️”

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6.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, Ella Rock or Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, and Ravana Falls. You can also choose Diyaluma Falls and Upper Diyaluma. Guide Suresh is noted for helpful stops and photos. An organic garden visit includes picking, herbal tea, and a stated free lunch or dinner, but confirm inclusions before booking.

“Suresh was great and the tour was fabulous! After we accidentally got picked up by a different driver, Suresh found us and continued with our tour. He took us to the waterfalls, tea factory tour and liptons seat as well as lunch in a city on the way! He took great photos of us throughout too, highly recommend!”

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7.Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

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

Spend eight hours exploring Sri Lanka’s hill country with a private English-speaking guide such as Sampa or Dinuka. Ride the train from Ella to Ohiya if you choose that option, hike through rainforest and Devil’s Staircase, visit Bambarakanda Falls, swim at Lanka Ella Falls, and finish with a local lunch.

“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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8.Ravana and Upper Diyaluma Falls Guided Tour

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

From Ella, your English-speaking guide takes you by tuk tuk to Ravana Falls, Diyaluma Falls, and Upper Diyaluma’s natural pools. Expect jungle walking, rocky paths, swimming, photo stops, and a panoramic valley view. Guides such as Ajith and Kamal are praised for finding good pool spots and helping with photos, but the route requires solid fitness.

“the day was amazing, the waterfalls were magical and so fun! Our guide went above and beyond, helping us navigate to the best spots, taking photos and videos for us and even carrying my bag when I was struggling! could not recommend any more!! :)”

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9.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 Falls, Diyaluma Falls, and the pools above Upper Diyaluma. Your guide leads a jungle walk, helps with tricky sections, takes photos, and serves a local lunch with drinks. Shifar has guided many recent outings. Allow 8.5 hours and bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“Es war ein toller Tag. Da wir früh starteten waren wir vor dem Ansturm am ersten Wasserfall. Weiter ging es zu den Diyaluma Fällen. Trotz Trockenzeit konnten wir in den Pools baden. Springen und Rutschen inklusive. Die kleine Wanderung dorthin war abwechslungsreich. Ich würde feste Schuhe empfehlen. Das Mittagessen konnte man sich vorher aussuchen und als wir zurück zum Parkplatz am Restaurant waren, wurde es uns frisch serviert. Während der Tour gab es zahlreiche Möglichkeiten für Fotos und Shifar unser Giude assistiert gern. Perfekte Tour, um dem Trubel in Ella mal für 6-7 h zu entgehen”

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10.Tuk Tuk Tour to Diyaluma and Secret Waterfalls

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

Join Dhanushka for a seven-hour tuk-tuk trip from Ella to Ravana Falls, Koslanda Rubber Plantation, Diyaluma Falls, and a small jungle waterfall. You will have time to swim at Diyaluma, visit the upper cascades, take photos, and learn about rubber production. Pickup is included within 3 kilometers of Ella.

“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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11.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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12.Diyaluma Falls Full-Day Tour with Lunch

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

From Ella, your English-speaking guide takes you by tuk-tuk to Koslanda and Diyaluma Falls. Expect a forest hike, huge waterfall views, natural swimming pools, photos, lunch, and a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as Pubba and Sanju have also added helpful stops along the way.

“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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13.Cinnamon, Spice Garden & Waterfall tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $25Best value

Join Ranjani’s six-hour small-group tour from Ella bus station for cinnamon making, a spice garden, Ravana and Palawella waterfalls, and a quiet mountain river swim. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with Jeep transport and water included. Bring swimwear, sturdy shoes, cash, and patience for a bumpy ride.

“We did everything according to the schedule except the secret mountain river, which does simply not exist and the driver did not know about it. The cinnamon garden lastet 10 minutes and we couldn‘t ask any question because the Lady who showed us everything did not speak english. There was also no possibility to buy cinnamon. Spice garden was a nice little guided tour - we really enjoyed the free massages! Waterfalls were okay but nothing special - just little amounts of water. Some of them had natural pools if you would like to go for a swim, but be aware of the leeches and small fisches that bite your…”

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14.Waterfall Tour & nine arch bridge Ella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Start from Ella at 9:30 am with a private, air-conditioned car and bottled water. Your day includes Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Ella Falls, and several hours at Diyaluma Falls, where you can swim in natural pools and explore an underground pond or cave area. Randika may be your driver-guide, with tours arranged by See Lanka Tours.

“Excellent tour, picked up from the hotel on time, showed all the interesting places. You can swim in the waterfalls and stand right under the waterfall.”

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