Hill Country
Ella Highlands
Nine Arches Bridge at dawn, jungle trails, and the world's most scenic train arrival.
About Ella Highlands
Ella sits at 1,000 metres in Sri Lanka's southern hill country — a small village surrounded by tea ridges, jungle waterfalls, and the world's most photographed railway viaduct. Arrive on the legendary scenic train from Nuwara Eliya as golden hour falls across the valley. Watch the first train cross Nine Arches Bridge at dawn, hike Little Adam's Peak for panoramic views, and summit Ella Rock before a local dinner under the stars.
Best time to visit
January – March & July – September
Region
Hill Country
What makes this destination unforgettable
Curated experiences and landmark moments handpicked by our travel designers.
Nine Arches Bridge sunrise
Scenic train arrival from Nuwara Eliya
Little Adam's Peak hike
Ella Rock summit trail
Private tea estate visits
Village dinners under the stars
Journeys through Ella Highlands
These itineraries include curated time at this destination with private guides and premium stays.
Island-wide · 7 days
Classic Sri Lanka — 7 Days
The essential Sri Lanka circuit — elephant orphanages, Sigiriya Rock, cave temples, scenic train, Ella trails, and the golden southern coast.
Island-wide · 10 days
Grand Ceylon Discovery — 10 Days
A deeper journey through Sri Lanka — the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, tea highlands, scenic train, Ella, Udawalawe elephant safari, and the southern coastline.
Island-wide · 14 days
Ultimate Ceylon Explorer — 14 Days
Two weeks of immersive island life — from the Cultural Triangle and Kandy highlands to Ella, dual wildlife safaris, the southern coast, and the wild east.
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