Ella and surroundings
Ella Highlights
Private or group day tour
- Ravana Falls
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
Private overnight tour
The Ruby Route
Elephants, gems and the mountains of Ella
- 2 Days / 1 Night
- Udawalawe → Ratnapura → Ella
Overview
The Ruby Route connects three very different sides of Sri Lanka: wildlife, the ancient craft of gem mining, and cool mountains covered in tea.
Day one is devoted to elephants, a temple, gems and tea; day two to the highlights of Ella.
Highlights
- 01Elephant experience in Udawalawe
- 02Gem mine and museum in Ratnapura
- 03Tea plantation and factory
- 04Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
- 05Ravana Falls
Day-by-day itinerary
- Depart from the hotel at approximately 08:00 after breakfast
- Udawalawe elephant experience
- Maha Saman Devale Temple
- Gem mine and gem museum in Ratnapura
- Tea plantation and tea factory
- Waterfall visit and lunch
- Overnight stay in a three-star hotel with dinner
What's included
- Air-conditioned transport
- Russian-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets
- Refreshments and drinking water
- Sri Lankan lunch
- Hotel accommodation and dinner
What's not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Clothing covering shoulders and knees for temples
- A light jacket or rain layer for the mountains
- Sri Lankan rupees for personal expenses
- A small overnight bag
Important notes
- Inclusions are provisional and confirmed at booking.
- Pricing is calculated individually—request a current quote.
- The order of visits may change depending on weather and traffic.
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Trips
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Sri Lanka Discovery
Private multi-day journey
- Safari in Yala National Park
- Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak
- Train through tea country