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The Ella gap and the hills at dawn

Sri Lanka’s Highland Escape

Ella

  • 18–24°C average
  • 1,041 m above sea level
  • Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam’s Peak
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Above the Clouds

Ella is a small mountain village with big views: tea slopes, waterfalls and the famous railway curving across the Nine Arch Bridge. Days here are for walking, coffee on a terrace and watching the mist move.

Nine Arch Bridge
Nine Arch Bridge A blue train crossing the stone viaduct in the jungle.
Little Adam’s Peak
Little Adam’s Peak An easy morning climb with views across the whole valley.
The Railway
The Railway One of the world’s most scenic train journeys.

Signature Curated Journeys

Journeys Through the Highlands

Tea, trains and mountain views, paced for slow mornings.

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Infinity pool of a colonial bungalow above tea-covered hills 8 Days / 7 Nights Tailor-Made Journey

Highland Mist & Southern Riviera

  • Colonial planter bungalow stay with private tea Sommelier tasting
  • Private sunset catamaran cruise around Weligama bay
  • Architectural walking tour of UNESCO Galle Fort ramparts

Starts From £1,430 / guest

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A hiker on a ridge trail through green mountains 8 Days / 7 Nights Tailor-Made Journey

The Great Pekoe Trail & Knuckles Mountain Spine

  • Guided single-track trekking through Knuckles cloud forest
  • Curated Pekoe Trail signature stages with mobile support
  • Scenic gravel gravel-bike cycling through ancient tanks

Starts From £1,225 / person

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Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Ella

Clifftop chalets and tea-estate cottages with the best views in the hills.

Eco-Chalet Clifftop

Ella Rock Side

Eco-Chalet

Timber chalets built into the cliff, with a valley view from the bed.

  • Valley view
  • Breakfast
  • Eco-built
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Curated Adventures & Moments

What to Do in Ella

Walk, ride and watch the hills change colour.

Plan a Private Excursion

  • Sunrise at Little Adam’s Peak

    A gentle hike that ends with a full mountain panorama.

  • Nine Arch Bridge by Train

    Ride the line or watch it pass from the viewpoint.

  • Tea Factory Visit

    See the leaf go from bush to cup on a private tour.

Ceylon Gazetteer

Things to Do in Ella

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