Sri Lanka Waterfall Tours: Our Top 15

1.Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 402 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Our pick

Take a six-hour tuk tuk tour around Ella with an English-speaking local guide such as Sugala, Sanka, Jegan, or Thela. Walk to Nine Arches Bridge, climb Little Adam’s Peak, admire Ravana Waterfall, and swim at Pallewela and Secret Waterfall. Expect moderate walking, uneven paths, scenic stops, and flexible help from your guide.

“We both had such a great day, the scenery is stunning. One of the best days of our holiday. Sugala our guide was amazing, he wanted us to have a good experience and not be rushed. We spent a long time at nine arches waiting for the train to pass. Highly recommend.”

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2.Ella Rock, 9 Arch, Little Adams Peak, & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ella with a local English-speaking guide such as Nuwan or Chathura. Visit Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arch Bridge, then ride the train from Demodara to Ella. Pickup, drop-off, water and Ella Rock entry are included, while the zipline and Calypso train cost extra.

“We had a fantastic tour, really appreciated the great photos taken by our guide.”

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3.Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Explore Nuwara Eliya by private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Saliya or Saravanan. Visit Damro and Blue Field tea factories for garden walks, tea tasting, and shops, then walk to Ramboda and Puna waterfalls. Expect flexible stops, scenic viewpoints, and a longer 4 to 5-hour outing despite the listed 3-hour duration.

“The tour was great! Saliya was our guide and everything went smoothly, he was very kind, patient and took amazing photos! We saw beautiful landscapes and we learned a lot at the tea factory. We 100% recommend this tour!”

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4.Diyaluma Waterfall and Natural Pool Bath With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $65Top rated

Travel from Ella or Haputale to Diyaluma Falls with a private guide, hike through rainforest, swim in natural pools, and enjoy a Sri Lankan lunch. Guides such as Sanju, Sampa, Jeewa, and Jeewantha are praised for patient support, local knowledge, photos, and finding quieter routes. Ravana Falls is an added stop.

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5.Sightseeing tour Ella & Diyaluma waterfall by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Start at 6:30 a.m. with guide Athula, also called Athu, for a private Ella day trip by air-conditioned car. You’ll visit Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Ella Falls, Diyaluma Falls, and Demodara Loop. Hotel pickup is included, and the route can be adjusted for sunrise, sunset, and your walking pace.

“I had the best day with Athula! I only had one full day in Ella and I am SO glad I booked this tour. We started with little Adam’s Peak and I had really been struggling with my asthma so had to stop constantly. He was so patient and kind and Read more”

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6.Explore the best of Ella. Hiking, waterfalls and cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $76

Start at 5 a.m. with a guide from Travelling Thrills, hiking Little Adam’s Peak before visiting Nine Arches Bridge, the Demodara railway loop, tea fields, a jungle waterfall, and an Ella temple. A short train ride crosses the famous bridge. Lunch, snacks, tea, water, fees, and taxes are included.

“We booked the best of Ella tour with Travelling thrills and I can say without a doubt the tour was the highlight of our holiday. I would 1000% recommend anyone visiting Sri Lanka to book with Hashan and his team. The tour was well thougRead more”

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7.Private Ravana Falls and Nine Arches Bridge Ella Tour from Galle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $123

Start before sunrise in Galle for a private, air-conditioned day through Sri Lanka’s hill country. See Ravana Falls and Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage, ride the train from Demodara toward Ella, visit Nine Arches Bridge and tea estates, then hike Little Adam’s Peak. Bottled water is included.

“The tour was full of fun activities in stunning sites. Starting with witnessing beutiful natural waterfalls and feeding the mokeys, to riding on the iconic Ella train all the way to the Nine Arches bridge.”

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8.Little Adam’s Peak, 9 Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $29

See Ella’s main sights by tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Ajith or Kamal. You’ll hike Little Adam’s Peak, stop at Ravana Falls and Nine Arch Bridge, then tour Halpewatte Tea Factory. The route takes about 4 to 6 hours, with time for photos and possible itinerary changes.

“Perfect day trip. We already saw the falls so asked to go to the new temple instead. Our guide 'Ajith' said no problem. He even bought us water and bananas for the journey. Book this tour and ask for Ajith.”

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9.Diyaluma Waterfall and Natural Pool Bath Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

This seven-hour small-group trip takes you from Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela to Diyaluma Falls, Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall. You’ll hike through rainforest, swim in several natural pools, stop at Ravana Ella, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Guides such as Sanju, Dinuka, and Jeewantha add photos, safety help, and local insight.

“Sanju hat mich in meiner Unterkunft abgehollt, auf dem Weg zum Diyaluma Wasserfall hat er mir immer wieder neue dinge über Sri lanka erzählt und mit bei Zwischenstops neues gezeigt. Er kann gut Englisch. Der Aufstieg war angenehm er hat mir viele verschiedene Spots gezeigt zum schwimmen und hat tolle Fotos von mir gemacht, da ich allein war fand ich das super. Das Mittagessen war lecker, rundum kann ich die tour empfehlen.”

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10.Nuwara Eliya Full day: 5Waterfalls, 2Tea Test & pick by TUK

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours exploring Nuwara Eliya by private tuk tuk, with visits to Bluefield, Damro and Oak Ray tea factories, five waterfalls, village roads and Upper Kothmale Reservoir. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Saliya or Saravanan handles the route, pickup and drop-off within 3 km of town.

“De tour was heel leuk en heel veel watervallen gezien. Alleen jammer dat we niet gebracht zijn om thee te plukken wat ik juist leuk vind. We werden gebracht naar thee fabriek en daar werd uitgelegd hoe thee verwerk werd en ja natuurlijk is het commercieel dat je thee kan kopen. Mocht het zijn dat ik weer zo een trip doe dan laat ik de thee fabrieken weg. Gids was geduldig en bracht ons van de een na ander waterval dat mooi was.”

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11.Ravana Odyssey Hop on Tour Ella to Ravana Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $9Best value

Join Ravana Odyssey at 8:30 am for a roughly 1-hour-40-minute open-deck bus ride from Ella to Ravana Falls. You’ll see Little Adams Peak, Ella Rock, Ella Gap, and the southern plains, with time for photos and possibly a swim. Guide Sandeepa is praised for his humor and patience.

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12.Waterfall Hunting- Bambarakanda & Lanka Falls + Natural Pool Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $60

From Ella, join a private, guided day in Sri Lanka’s hill country. Take an optional scenic train, hike through rainforest, tea fields, and villages, visit Bambarakanda Falls and Ohiya, then swim at Lanka Ella Falls. Breakfast, lunch, tea, water, and private transport are included.

“The most pleasant experience of my Sri Lanka trip. The trail was nice and chill. My guide was very thoughtful and knowledgable. I really like breakfast and lunch also. Highly recommend.”

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13.ELLA Lipton Seat Tea Test & Pluck 9Arch, Waterfalls, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $41

Travel by tuk-tuk with guide Suresh to Lipton’s Seat, Ella Rock or Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, and Ravana Falls. Add Diyaluma Falls on the third package. The day also includes herbal tea and an organic garden picking activity with lunch or dinner, though attraction tickets and extra tuk-tuks cost more.

“Suresh was great and the tour was fabulous! After we accidentally got picked up by a different driver, Suresh found us and continued with our tour. He took us to the waterfalls, tea factory tour and liptons seat as well as lunch in a city on the way! He took great photos of us throughout too, highly recommend!”

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14.Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $60

Spend eight hours in Sri Lanka’s hill country with a private English-speaking guide such as Sampa or Dinuka. Choose an optional train ride from Ella to Ohiya, walk remote forest paths and Devil’s Staircase, visit Bambarakanda Falls, swim at Lanka Ella Falls, and finish with a homemade lunch and mountain views.

“The trip was absolutely amazing. We visited some of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka — the country’s highest waterfall and then a hidden waterfall deep in the jungle, where we could even go for a swim. The views were stunning, and our guide was fantastic — he shared so many interesting facts and showed us various plants along the way. To top it all off, the experience ended with a delicious homemade lunch, which was the perfect finish to an unforgettable day.”

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15.Ravana and Upper Diyaluma Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $44

Travel by tuk tuk from Ella to Ravana and Diyaluma Falls, then hike to Upper Diyaluma’s natural pools and valley views. An English-speaking guide such as Ajith or Kamal leads the jungle walk, helps you find the best pools, and can assist with photos. Bring swimwear, water, snacks, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes.

“This tour was definitely a highlight of Sri Lanka. There were such impressive waterfalls to see that it's hard to put into words. Add to that an indescribable view and the opportunity to swim right by the waterfalls. Speechless. Our fantastic guide Ajith was responsible for this, who knows many hidden places and was happy to share them with us. All in all, highly recommended.”

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