Hike Through the Hills of Ella
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrive in Ella
Ella is a little village paradise in the hills of Sri Lanka. To get here, you’ll drive through the beautiful hilly countryside and pass under the famous railway bridge before finally reaching your destination – a beautiful laid-back town surrounded by hill tops and drowning in greenery.
On arrival to Ella, you’ll check into your hotel, located high in the hills, offering a stunning view for you all to look out on. The hotel also has a swimming pool, so after your day of exploring you can relax in the pool looking out at the direct views of Ella Gap whilst the kids take a splash.
Day 2 – Exploring the countryside
This morning you’ll grab some breakfast at the hotel, you’ll find western and traditional Sri Lankan breakfast options here, so the kids will be sure to find something they like. It’s totally up to you where you’d like to go today. We recommend venturing out on foot to explore; the area is full of bright green tea plantations, remote villages and hidden waterfalls. We’ll also arrange for you to take a packed lunch, so you can enjoy a picnic with a view.
If your family is up for an adventure, you can take the small hike to Little Adam’s Peak. The walk can be quite hot and there are many steps, but it’s easy to do with children. You’ll determine your own pace but the walk will take around 2 hours with impressive views of tea fields and valleys on both sides.
We can also arrange an exhilarating ziplining experience. You’ll start at mini Adam’s Peak and fly over iconic tea estates and lush greenery overlooking the famous Ella Gap. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometre, slides at 80kmph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island. If this sounds like fun, ask your Travel Specialist to include this in your travel plan.
Day 3 – Departure
The next day you’ll breathe in the fresh countryside one last time, before saying goodbye and moving on to your next destination.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Hike Through the Hills of Ella - In Style accommodation
If you’re looking for a unique experience during your stay in Ella, consider our In Style option. Our In Style option is a little more special and unique, but still full of local character! You’ll stay in the middle of the tea fields, just outside Ella, in a comfortable resort. The rooms are fully equipped, there is an Ayurveda spa center and a swimming pool surrounded by tea bushes. This resort is already practically halfway up Little Adam’s Peak and the view is stunning. If you’re interested in upgrading to our In Style accommodation for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.
