SL RIDE

Ella to Yala

105 km ~2h 38m by car

Travel from Ella to Yala with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A laid-back mountain village beloved for dramatic hikes, the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, and sweeping valley views. Sri Lanka's premier wildlife reserve, renowned for the world's highest density of leopards and diverse ecosystems. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

105 km

Estimated Travel Time

~2h 38m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Ella

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Divurumpola Temple
Religious

Divurumpola Temple

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The sacred site where Sita proved her purity through the "Agni Pariksha" (fire ordeal) as described in the Ramayana. A deeply revered temple among Hindu pilgrims on the Ramayana trail.

Ella Rock Hike
Adventure

Ella Rock Hike

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A more challenging full-day hike through tea estates and jungle to a dramatic viewpoint above the clouds.

Little Adam's Peak Hike
Adventure

Little Adam's Peak Hike

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A gentle 3 km hike to a grassy summit with sweeping panoramic views over Ella Gap and the valleys below.

Nine Arch Bridge Visit
Sightseeing

Nine Arch Bridge Visit

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Watch colonial-era steam trains cross the iconic nine-arch viaduct buried in lush jungle — Ella's most photographed sight.

Ravana Cave
Cultural

Ravana Cave

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A large cave on the hillside believed to be where King Ravana hid Sita after abducting her. An atmospheric site steeped in legend with sweeping views of the surrounding jungle.

Ravana Falls Visit
Nature

Ravana Falls Visit

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One of Sri Lanka's widest waterfalls, steeped in Ramayana mythology — a refreshing stop on the hillside road.

Things to Do in Yala

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Morning Wildlife Safari
Nature

Morning Wildlife Safari

Yala3hTicket $40

An early-morning jeep safari when wildlife is most active — ideal for leopard and elephant sightings.

Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
Cultural

Sithulpawwa Rock Temple

Yala1.5h

Explore a 2,000-year-old rock monastery hidden within the national park, with cave shrines and hilltop views.

Yala National Park Jeep Safari
Nature

Yala National Park Jeep Safari

Yala5hTicket $50

Spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and hundreds of bird species in Sri Lanka's most celebrated wildlife reserve.

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