Ella Adventure: 7-Night, 8-Day Comprehensive Sri Lankan Holiday Experience

Embark on a 7-night, 8-day adventure in Sri Lanka with the Ella Adventure holiday package. Explore historical sites, experience nature’s beauty, and enjoy thrilling adventures. Customize your trip now!

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

AIRPORT - SIGIRIYA

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters…

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting beauty of Sri Lanka through the Ella Adventure Holiday, an expertly curated 8-day experience showcasing the nation’s vibrant history, breathtaking nature, and exhilarating adventures. Our package provides customizable options, allowing you to tailor your journey. Delve into thrilling activities, find ideal accommodations, and…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dogboy1976
Oct 9, 2024
Excellent custom tour - 7day/5 night custom tour to fit my crazy schedule Dhanuka, was a great driver and and knowledgeable guide. Great hotels throughout, and food choices. Can't wait to return to see more of this wonderful country with Hellow
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29barryr
Sep 23, 2024
A Sri Lankan adventure like no other. - We had an amazing time there. Hellow travel put together a fantastic tour for us. We were picked up by our travel guide Dhanuka Prasad ( the best tour guide in Sri Lanka) who took us to the best hotels in the areas and gave us amazing experiences on the trips we did visiting sights and on safari's. He was so lovely and knowledgable with every adventure that it enhanced our experience of the whole journey together. Dhanuka was friendly, helpful and made our trip the experience of a lifetime.
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186rayhank
Sep 23, 2024
The views were amazing and the weather was beautiful. Our guide guide Dhanuka was very helpful and knowledgeable - Our tour guide dhanuka was so friendly and kind. He made sure we had a great experience and got the most out of our time while we were there.
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Cpt_curls
Sep 23, 2024
First time in Sri Lanka and first safari experience - Dhanuka was great, he was super friendly and funny. He knew all the best spots. He even helped us book our jeeps on the safari, which meant we were first in line to enter and could avoid the dust off the other jeeps. He also got us super close to a momma Leopard, herds of Asian elephants and their tiny babies and a musky Tuscker in heat. Dhanuka also took us around Colombo to try some street food and see the city.
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460atakany
Sep 2, 2024
All the Sri Lanka gems with a super local guide - There are many things to do in Sri Lanka so we are glad we booked a guided tour. Our guide Dhanuka from Hellow Travel organized and drove us to multiple attractions each day, and managed to show us the highlights of the Sri Lanka culture such as the ceremony at the Tooth Relic temple. He brought us to best places even to exchange dollars, and for the scenic train ride, he suggested us the get out at the next stop so we can see the Nine Arch bridge from the train as well. Overall we are glad we had a guide and not just a driver, and he are much more glad we had Dhanuka
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Nicholas
Jul 12, 2024
Sri Lankan experience exceeded all expectations 🙏🏻 - Dhanuka’s energy was absolutely contagious. His first words meeting is at the airport were: “Are you ready for an adventure?” Indeed this was an adventure that I will never forget. There are so many wonderful things I could say about Dhanuka, but I would encourage anyone to experience this Sri Lankan gem for themselves. It will certainly exceed your expectations ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🪷🙏🏻
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Climber783376
May 18, 2024
Wonderful, first time visit to Sri Lanka! - Wow what an amazing time in Sri Lanka! I came to Sri Lanka for a conference from the U.S. My friend had visited Sri Lanka a couple months earlier and highly recommended her guide, Dhanuka with Hellow Travel, and raved about her two-week trip with Dhanuka as her guide and driver. Especially as a solo female traveler going to a new country where I don’t speak the language, I was very happy to be able to book with someone she trusted. Before my trip, I WhatsApped with Dhanuka, who created a custom itinerary for me to fit the free time I had, with a one-day tour of the ancient city of Anuradhapura with Lakshitha before my conference, and a two-night itinerary with Dhanuka to Kandy, Ella, and Galle for the days after the conference. Both Lakshitha and Dhanuka were amazing guides, and I recommend them and Hellow Travel without reservation! Both Lakshitha and Dhanuka were incredibly kind and friendly, very knowledgeable about everything we visited, and extremely patient and caring in everything they did. Hellow Travel has a fleet of very clean and comfortable hybrid cars, and both guides were excellent and safe drivers, which allowed me to just relax and see the beautiful countryside. Sri Lanka is a gorgeous country with a fascinating history and so many incredible things to see, and to be able to see the country with Dhanuka and Lakshitha was such a treat. In addition to learning about the things we visited, I loved having the opportunity to be able to ask and learn about Sri Lankan culture, the Sinhala and Tamil languages, the history and practice of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, and so much more. All this plus the fact that the tours were reasonably priced (which would have been even more reasonable had I been traveling with someone else) makes Hellow Travel a great choice, whether you are a solo traveler, couple, family, or even a group of 36 (they have vans and buses in addition to the hybrid sedans). A little more about my two tours in case it’s helpful to any travelers: My flight arrived in Colombo at 2:30am, so Lakshitha was waiting for me at my hotel at 3:30am to embark on my adventure to Anuradhapura. We drove north, on the way driving through a bird sanctuary where we saw many varieties of birds and then made our way to the remains of the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura. We made over 15 stops (I lost count!) in the Anuradhapura area to see the remains of ancient royal dwellings, irrigation systems, frescos, reliefs, and more. We also saw some awe-inspiring Buddhist temples and religious sites, including the location where there is a tree grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment some 2500 years ago. We finished with a peek into an archeological dig site where they’ve found even older remains. My visit to Anuradhapura was the perfect way to start off my time in Sri Lanka. Lakshitha was an excellent tour guide and was a total rock star for his stamina — it was a nearly 20 hour day because of my late night/early morning arrival, a little mix up at the hotel that had to be resolved before we could leave, and some rain at the end of the day, and despite the long hours of driving to/from Anuradhapura and hours of explaining everything from history to Sri Lankan culture all the while battling the Sri Lankan heat, Lakshitha never gave any indication of fatigue — he was always kind and patient as ever throughout the long (but very awesome) day. Dhanuka was an equally amazing guide and driver. I had about 2.5 days after the conference, so Dhanuka picked me up from the conference and drove me to the second largest city and last kingdom, Kandy, to see a traditional cultural dance show (complete with a finale with fire breathers and walking on fiery hot coals) and then to the Tooth Relic Temple, where we made it in time to see the ceremony The next day, we took off to see Ramboda Falls, a pretty waterfall, and then to the Nanu-Oya train stop where Dhanuka saw me to my train car to take one of the most scenic train rides in the world. The train journey took us through hill country and into the clouds, making the scenery almost other worldly (hot tip: get a window seat on the left hand side looking forward for the best views). After crossing the impressive engineering feat of the Nine Arch Bridge, Dhanuka met me at my train car to take me to a beautiful, modern hotel with a breathtaking view of Ella Rock and the valley below. On the final day, we woke up early to hike up Little Adam’s Peak to catch the sunrise, then after breakfast, did another short walk to see the train cross the Nine Arch Bridge. We visited beautiful Ravana Falls and watched the many monkeys hanging out around the food stalls and looking for any food people drop or might give them. After that, it was a nice drive through the countryside with a pit stop for some delicious local fruits from a fruit stand to visit Galle Fort and its Portuguese, Dutch, and British history and the quaint town inside. And finally back to Colombo to fly home. What a great adventure! I loved seeing so much of the country and learning so much about Sri Lankan culture and history, and traveling with a private guide meant I could always go at my speed, ask all the questions I wanted, all the while feeling totally safe, secure, and well-looked after. Thank you to Dhanuka, Lakshitha, and Hellow Travel for a wonderful, memorable adventure!
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111ryannr
May 14, 2024
Honest review of the best experience - Words cannot capture how amazing and well organized this tour was for both me and my best friend. Both the organizer Dahnuka and our personal driver/tour guide Thushara made us feel so welcomed and safe. Having traveled 24 hours from California to reach Sri Lanka it was a much appreciated warm welcome from Thushara that made us instantly feel right at home. Thushara is a wealth of knowledge that we felt very lucky to have by our side during our trip. He also was flexible for our needs making us feel well accommodated. We upgraded to the premium hotels and wow! They're just as nice or tbh nicer than most high end US hotels. We packed so much in our trip of 8 days and still my only complaint would be next time to stay longer and explore more 🤣 do yourself a favor and visit Sri Lanka with these people :) Bohoma istouti🙂
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Ameetha3
May 10, 2024
Go to Sri Lanka you will find nothing but love - We traveled to Sri Lanka with Hellow Travel. They were took the stress out of traveling. We traveled to multiple destinations and the travel arrangements by Dhanuka were beyond our expectations. He ensured we visited all sites and beyond and gave us valuable insights. Dhanuka is passionate about his work. Thank you Hello Travel for the lifetime memories.
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Cabadalcaide
Jul 28, 2023
Amazing experience - The tour was great. We visited amazing places such as Ella, Mirissa or Sigiriya. Our driver, Dhanuka, was really kind and thoughtful and always took care of us. I highly recommend the tour.
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