Published on Apr, 2025
My husband and I visited Sri Lanka for our mini honeymoon and had a full 7-day itinerary planned. On the second day, we were supposed to head to Kandy just to catch the famous scenic train ride to Ella and spend two nights there. Unfortunately, we couldn’t book the train tickets online due to unavailability, so we ended up canceling our original plan and heading to Galle instead.
After spending two lovely days in Galle, we made our way to Ahangama. While relaxing at our hotel and browsing things to do on Booking.com, I came across this day tour to Ella. Without thinking twice, I booked it for the both of us — and I’m so glad I did!
Our guide Mathew picked us up at 5 AM for a 3-hour drive to Ella. Our first stop was the stunning Ravana Falls — absolutely gorgeous (though swimming isn’t allowed here). Next, we headed into Ella town for a quick breakfast before starting our 45-minute hike to Mini Adam’s Peak. The view at the top made every step worth it!
We then rushed to Ella station to catch a scenic train ride to Haputale. Once we arrived, our personal tuk-tuk driver Suresh took us up to the famous Lipton Tea Seat and through the beautiful tea plantations. We even got to meet some of the workers and try our hand at picking tea leaves — such a wholesome and memorable experience.
Our final stop was the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, which was pure bliss to see in person.
Mathew was such a friendly, fun, and hospitable guide — he made our day truly unforgettable. We loved every bit of the experience. Thank you, Mathew!
