Our journey

At Alpine Activities, we are passionate about providing authentic guided experiences in Ella. Our team is dedicated to curating exceptional tours that immerse you in the country’s rich beauty and culture. Whether it’s a scenic trip to the Nine Arches Bridge, uncovering the secrets of a local tea factory or relaxing by one of the natural pools atop Diyaluma Falls, let us take you on a journey where every turn reveals a new wonder.

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Heart of Ella
Experience the best of Ella in a day, combining nature, adventure, and culture.
6 hours · per person$30
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Diyaluma Falls Adventure
Guided hike to the natural pools at the top of Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall.
6 hours · per person$45
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Spiritual Icons
Discover the spiritual and mythical heart of Sri Lanka on this scenic half-day tour from Ella.
3 hours · per person$20
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Ella Rock Hike
The classic Ella summit, with a local guide who knows the trail.
5 hours · per person$20
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Green mountains and the valley of the Ella Gap in Ella, Sri Lanka, under a blue sky

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Ella, Sri Lanka from people who live here: the best things to do, guided tours and prices, getting there by train or road, when to go and how long to stay.

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Why choose us

Expert local guides

Every tour is led by a guide who grew up on these trails and knows them in every season.

Handpicked experiences

Four routes we run ourselves, refined over hundreds of departures, not a marketplace of strangers.

Hidden-gem destinations

Natural pools above Diyaluma, working tea factories, Ravana Cave: the places that don't make the bus-tour circuit.

Flexible itineraries

Hotel pickup from Ella, Haputale or Bandarawela, and the pace adjusts to your group.

Common questions

All questions about visiting Ella

What are the best things to do in Ella, Sri Lanka?: The classic Ella highlights are the Nine Arches Bridge, the Little Adam's Peak hike, Ella Rock, Ravana Falls and a working Ceylon tea factory. About an hour's drive away is Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall, with natural pools you can swim in at the top. For culture there is the Ravana Cave and the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery. Alpine Activities runs four guided tours from Ella that cover all of these, with hotel pickup included.
How much does a guided tour in Ella cost?: Alpine Activities tours cost between $20 and $45 per person. The Heart of Ella day tour, which takes in the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, a tea factory and Ravana Falls, is $30, plus $6 per person for the tea factory tour, paid on the day. The Diyaluma Falls Adventure is $45. The Spiritual Icons half-day tour and the Ella Rock Hike are $20 each. Prices are in US dollars, include your local guide and hotel pickup, and you pay securely by card when you book online at alpineactivities.lk.
Do you pick up from my hotel in Ella?: Yes. Hotel pickup is included from Ella, Haputale and Bandarawela for the Heart of Ella, Diyaluma Falls Adventure and Spiritual Icons tours. The Ella Rock Hike starts from Kitalella, just outside Ella town. Tours start at 8am or 9am (Spiritual Icons at 8am or 1pm); you choose when you book, and your guide confirms the exact pickup time on WhatsApp the day before.
How do I book a tour in Ella with Alpine Activities?: Choose a tour at alpineactivities.lk, pick your date, start time, number of guests and pickup hotel, and pay by card in US dollars. Bookings close 24 hours before a tour starts; for anything sooner, message us on WhatsApp. You receive an email confirmation straight away and your guide messages you on WhatsApp the day before with the pickup time. If you want to ask something first, WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us, or email info@alpineactivities.lk.