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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)
₫ 485,595
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
₫ 19,423,790
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
₫ 2,913,568
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
₫ 1,219,555
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
₫ 3,280,549
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
₫ 6,474,597
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
₫ 1,456,784
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
₫ 940,111
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)
₫ 25,574,656
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)
₫ 22,337,358
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)
₫ 11,654,274
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
₫ 16,186,491
Nine Arch Holiday Resort
Hotels • Ella

Nine Arch Holiday Resort

Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(5)
From
₫ 783,979
Ella Flower Garden Resort
Hotels • Ella

Ella Flower Garden Resort

Instant confirmation
4.2 / 5
(37)
From
₫ 3,621,563
₫ 3,872,013
Nest of peak
Hotels • Ella

Nest of peak

Instant confirmation
₫ 576,783
Elevate Ella Resort and Spa
Hotels • Ella

Elevate Ella Resort and Spa

Instant confirmation
From
₫ 6,590,657
RAVANA RANGE ELLA
Hotels • Ella

RAVANA RANGE ELLA

Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(61)
From
₫ 1,776,709
Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant
Hotels • Ella

Ella Nature Life Guest and Restaurant

Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(5)
From
₫ 555,032
The Cubes Ella
Hotels • Ella

The Cubes Ella

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(67)
From
₫ 1,760,651
Ella Deck Resort
Hotels • Ella

Ella Deck Resort

Instant confirmation
From
₫ 1,692,535
ELLA NATURE NEST
Hotels • Ella

ELLA NATURE NEST

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(34)
From
₫ 463,088
Mount Crest Lodge
Hotels • Ella

Mount Crest Lodge

Instant confirmation
3.6 / 5
(16)
From
₫ 489,505
Ella Trail Luxury Villa
Hotels • Ella

Ella Trail Luxury Villa

Instant confirmation
From
₫ 2,463,565
ella dream mount
Hotels • Ella

ella dream mount

Instant confirmation
From
₫ 1,019,406

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! 😊
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.
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.
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

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); travellers from Malaysia 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

Activities are typically cheapest in January (around USD 81), roughly 45% below the priciest month in September (about USD 147); this January low also aligns with the quieter season, so you may find both lower prices and fewer crowds. 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, so travellers from Malaysia usually plan only a few weeks in advance; during the April peak it's wise to secure bookings earlier than that. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Ella

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1VND = 0.01LKR

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Kuala Lumpur

What to know before visiting Ella

A quick look at Ella’s travel rhythm

Ella’s most-booked experiences on Klook are Tours, followed by Cultural experiences, and demand rises and falls noticeably through the year. Bookings peak in April while demand drops to a low in June, so the town alternates between busy, tour-focused periods and much quieter windows.

When to visit and how prices move

Klook data show April as the peak booking month and June as the trough. Prices don’t exactly match demand: the priciest month by Klook booking data is September, while the cheapest month is typically January, and prices drift up and down through the rest of the year. For lower prices and smaller crowds, plan for January or June when Klook activity and prices are lower; if you want the liveliest, peak-season atmosphere aim for April when demand is highest.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Most travellers from Malaysia who book Ella experiences tend to reserve about two weeks ahead, with a meaningful share booking as late as five days before. If your trip is flexible you can often book tours a few days out, but for travel in April consider planning and booking earlier to secure preferred tour times and options on Klook.

FAQs about Ella

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