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Yala National Park Premium Safari : Private & Shared Jeep Tour
Outdoor & sports activities • From Tissamaharama, Weerawila, Hambantota, Colombo

Yala National Park Premium Safari : Private & Shared Jeep Tour

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English guided
7+ hrs
5.0 / 5
(7)
Rs. 6,221.09
Sri Lanka Grand Tour Private 7-Day Experience
Klook's choice
Tours • From Colombo, Kalutara, Ella, Gampaha District, Panadura DS Division

Sri Lanka Grand Tour Private 7-Day Experience

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Private tour
English guided
4.9 / 5
(36) • 100+ booked
Rs. 248,843.95
Kandy to Ella Half-Day Scenic Train Journey
Klook's choice
Tours • Ella

Kandy to Ella Half-Day Scenic Train Journey

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
Rs. 37,326.59
Yala National Park Safari Day Tour from Ella
Tours • From Ella

Yala National Park Safari Day Tour from Ella

Private tour
Small group
English guided
4.1 / 5
(20) • 700+ booked
Rs. 15,624.09
Ella Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak Private Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Ella, Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha

Ella Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(32) • 100+ booked
Rs. 42,028.09
Colombo Sigiriya & Ella 3-Day Private UNESCO Safari Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Colombo, Negombo

Colombo Sigiriya & Ella 3-Day Private UNESCO Safari Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
Rs. 82,947.99
Ella Full-Day Tour with Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak
Tours • From Galle, Hikkaduwa, Talpe, Tangalle, Mirissa

Ella Full-Day Tour with Nine Arches Bridge & Little Adam's Peak

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English guided
Free cancellation
Rs. 18,663.29
Nuwara Eliya Private Day Tour from Ella
Tours • From Ella

Nuwara Eliya Private Day Tour from Ella

Private tour
English guided
Private group
3.7 / 5
(3) • 100+ booked
Rs. 12,044.05
Colombo Yala & Ella 5-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Colombo

Colombo Yala & Ella 5-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(6)
Rs. 327,644.55
Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Guided Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Colombo

Sri Lanka Multi-Day Private Guided Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(2)
Rs. 286,170.55
Kandy & Sigiriya 2-Day Private Tour with Deluxe Accommodation
Tours • From Colombo, Ella, Kandy, Galle, Matara

Kandy & Sigiriya 2-Day Private Tour with Deluxe Accommodation

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(4)
Rs. 149,306.39
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella 4-Day Small Group Discovery
Tours • From Colombo

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella 4-Day Small Group Discovery

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Rs. 207,369.95
Nine Arch Holiday Resort
Hotels • Ella

Nine Arch Holiday Resort

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4.4 / 5
(5)
From
Rs. 10,016.69
Ella Flower Garden Resort
Hotels • Ella

Ella Flower Garden Resort

Instant confirmation
4.2 / 5
(37)
From
Rs. 46,261.96
Rs. 49,461.22
Nest of peak
Hotels • Ella

Nest of peak

Instant confirmation
Rs. 7,369.4
Elevate Ella Resort and Spa
Hotels • Ella

Elevate Ella Resort and Spa

Instant confirmation
From
Rs. 84,207.01
RAVANA RANGE ELLA
Hotels • Ella

RAVANA RANGE ELLA

Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(61)
From
Rs. 22,700.52
Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
Hotels • Ella

Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant

Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(5)
From
Rs. 7,090
The Cubes Ella
Hotels • Ella

The Cubes Ella

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(67)
From
Rs. 22,495.36
Ella Deck Resort
Hotels • Ella

Ella Deck Resort

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From
Rs. 21,625.06
ELLA NATURE NEST
Hotels • Ella

ELLA NATURE NEST

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(34)
From
Rs. 5,915.5
Mount Crest Lodge
Hotels • Ella

Mount Crest Lodge

Instant confirmation
3.6 / 5
(16)
From
Rs. 6,252.96
Ella Trail Luxury Villa
Hotels • Ella

Ella Trail Luxury Villa

Instant confirmation
From
Rs. 31,476.29
ella dream mount
Hotels • Ella

ella dream mount

Instant confirmation
From
Rs. 13,024.67

Reviews of Ella activities

LEUNG ********
2026-09-19 09:35:32
Fantastic 5.0
For my trip to Sri Lanka this time, I chose a 7-day luxury tour, handled by Ceylon Paradise Tours. The entire journey was wonderful! We visited many different places, and the hotels, transportation, and overall arrangements were excellent. The accommodations were very comfortable, and visiting the attractions went smoothly. Overall, I'm very satisfied. I especially want to thank my driver, Wasantha. He was incredibly amazing—very attentive, patient, and explained everything so well throughout the trip. He made sure to show me all the worthwhile sights, and basically fulfilled all my wishes for where to go and what to do. I hope he gets more tours! He's truly fantastic!!! Finally, I want to thank Ceylon Paradise Tours and driver Wasantha. This trip to Sri Lanka created so many golden memories. If I have the chance to visit Sri Lanka again, I'll definitely reach out to them for help. Highly recommend visiting Sigiriya and going on a safari! 🐆🐅🐘
Klook User
2026-07-22 07:07:43
Fantastic 5.0
I had a very memorable trip with this travel agency. The tour guide , Madawa , is kind, friendly and organized. Really enjoyed the travel overall, highly recommended, hope more people get to experience Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤️
Klook会員
2026-09-21 10:58:49
Fantastic 5.0
I loved this tour! It was private, flexible, and very relaxing. Sachi, my tour guide, was always kind and attentive, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the trip. I visited so many places and had so many great experiences in just two days. Thank you.
Klook会員
2026-05-05 04:56:56
Fantastic 5.0
I wanted to tour efficiently, so I booked a package. I had requested to stay at the Heritance Kandalama Hotel, known as Bawa's masterpiece, and the tour company changed the plan to arrange my stay there. They even went the extra mile and requested a room with a view of Sigiriya Rock from the hotel, and indeed, the room was perfect—I could see Sigiriya Rock right from my bed. The rest of the tour itinerary was also flexible; we could discuss it with the guide the day before, considering our energy levels. Our guide, Osha, was also excellent. It was a very fulfilling five days, and since it was a private tour, we were able to enjoy it comfortably. Tour Guide: Thank you, Osha! 😊
Klook User
2026-08-26 16:36:13
Great 4.0
The room was huge, well-air-conditioned, and featured a lovely small balcony with a stunning view, along with a clean private bathroom. Overall, the cleanliness was good, and the staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful, and always smiling. The place also felt very safe and secure throughout my stay. ​However, getting to the property was quite a challenge. The road leading up to it is very bumpy and uneven, and standard Uber drivers refuse to go there. As a result, I had to pay the driver a much higher rate than usual just to convince him to take me there
Klook用戶
2026-06-19 11:15:39
Fantastic 5.0
Oshan and Imeth are professional guides. They are punctual for meetups. Since Sri Lanka’s weather can be unpredictable, the guides also monitor cloud forecasts to anticipate the weather and arrange the best itinerary for us, ensuring we don’t miss any attractions. They are also excellent photographers, capturing many priceless photos for us. Highly recommended.
Klook User
2026-07-03 08:09:34
Fantastic 5.0
The service is very good. Prices are also affordable. Our driver , Ishara , was very cooperative and he was punctual too. I would recommend to take their services.
CHO *******
2026-10-09 16:09:06
Fantastic 5.0
This was our first time visiting Sri Lanka, and we really wanted to go on a safari. We booked just a day in advance, but they handled everything very kindly. We were also very grateful that they arrived right on time for our appointment. Our guide did his absolute best to give us a great safari experience. He took us to more places and spent more time than other groups, allowing us to see countless animals. We would like to thank him once again. If you come to Sri Lanka, you must definitely experience a safari, and be sure to book it here. You will create unforgettable memories.

Ella at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Ella?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+100%
+50%
Typical
-50%
-100%
-10%
Jan
+23%
Feb
+52%
Mar
Busiest +61%
Apr
-29%
May
-52% Quietest
Jun
-29%
Jul
+9%
Aug
-19%
Sep
+4%
Oct
-15%
Nov
+5%
Dec

Demand peaks in April (about 61% above a typical month) while June is much quieter (roughly 52% below a typical month); travellers from Hong Kong should book early for April and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in June. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Ella cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$160
$140
$120
$100
$80
Avg $106 Priciest $147 Cheapest $81
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Prices dip to around USD 81 in January — roughly 45% below the priciest month in September — so visiting in January tends to be cheaper; this also aligns with the quieter month shown on the demand chart. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

5 daysLast-minute
16 daysTypical
30 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 16 days ahead, with last‑minute flexibility around 5 days; during April’s peak you should plan earlier rather than rely on spontaneous bookings. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Ella

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1LKR = 1.00LKR

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Hong Kong

What to know before visiting Ella

Discover Ella: tea hills, trails and local tours

Ella is a small hill town known for outdoor activities and relaxed sightseeing, with Tours and Cultural experiences leading bookings on Klook. Demand peaks in April and dips towards June, so the year has a clear high point in spring and quieter pockets in early summer and autumn. Expect most bookings to be for guided tours and local cultural experiences that follow that seasonal rhythm.

Best months to visit and price rhythm

Klook booking data shows April is the busiest month while June sees the lowest demand. Prices do not always move the same way as demand: the priciest month on Klook historically is September, while January typically shows the lowest average prices. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider visiting in January or June; if you want the liveliest atmosphere and more activity options, plan for April when demand is highest.

Tips for travellers from Hong Kong

Travellers from Hong Kong usually book about two weeks in advance, with many locking plans around 16 days and some booking earlier. For short trips you can still be flexible—many experiences remain available close to travel—but if you’re visiting in April or September it’s wise to plan earlier to secure popular tours. Use Klook to compare timing and options and book when you find an experience that fits your dates.

FAQs about Ella

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