The 5 Waterfall Hikes in Sri Lanka That Earn Their Price

1.Explore the best of Ella. Hiking, waterfalls and cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $76Our pick

Start at 5:00 a.m. with a national tourist guide lecturer such as Hashan, Dhanushka, Pasindu, or Shaliya. Walk to Little Adam’s Peak, visit Nine Arches Bridge and Demodara Loop, ride the train, see tea fields and rice farms, cool off at a waterfall, and finish at an Ella temple.

“Without doubt one of the best guided tours we have ever experienced! Hashan managed this tour seamlessly from pre tour communications to completion. In addition to guiding us around the key sights of Ella has knowledge and enthusiasRead more”

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2.Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

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

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

“Beautiful day out with Sampa, quiet and peacful hike through a forest reaching amazing views. The waterfalls were lovely and very few people. Sampa is a great guide with lots of information to share about Sri Lanka. The meal was was delicious! and homely. Had a really good driver too. It was a great trip, well worth it.”

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3.Knuckles five Peaks hiking and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $79

Join guide Sumeda for an eight-and-a-half-hour private hike from Kandy into the Knuckles Mountain Range. Expect forest paths, views, waterfalls, a picnic lunch, and a stop at twin Jodu Ella Falls. The route suits people with moderate fitness and depends on good weather.

“Our guide Sumeda really made us enjoy this wonderful hike to the Knuckles waterfall.He shared with us his great knowledge of this area and its extraordinary diversity, the flora the fauna the history and the culture, making this hike a magical journey we will never forget”

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4.Explore Ella: Rock Hike, Loop, Falls, Nine arch & Train View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $45Best value

Spend nine active hours around Ella with an English-speaking guide such as Dimuthu, combining the demanding Ella Rock hike with railway sights, Ravana Falls, lunch, and Little Adam’s Peak. You’ll travel by tuk-tuk or van, walk on uneven paths, and need good shoes, water, and stamina.

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5.Ella 2 Day Tour: Hikes, Waterfalls, Adventure Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 days · from $80

Spend two active days with an English-speaking guide exploring Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, Haputale, Lipton’s Seat, Diyaluma Falls, and the Blue Pond. Private transport, hotel pickup, and water are included. Zip-lining, entry fees, meals, and accommodation cost extra.

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