Ella, Sri Lanka: How to Get There, Where to Stay, Eat and Relax

Yesterday we came back from a two-day tour with an overnight stay at Elephant bay hotel and a climb of Sigiriya (choose this rock for the climb). It was AMAZING!!!! WONDERFUL!!! Best tour!!! Our guide Dinesh is a genius. He kept us laughing the whole way, told us the history of Sri Lanka, answered all our questions, shared lots of interesting facts, and helped with photos and videos! All the stops were chosen very well, and everything felt heartfelt! Special thanks to our driver Shalinda, who drove carefully and with flair! Emotions for a year ahead, maybe for life! These two days felt like we had travelled for a week through different countries, with different climates, nature and architecture, all on one small island in Sri Lanka.

We were thrilled with the Heart of Sri Lanka tour! It was a beautifully organised trip. We saw an incredible number of sights and got immersed in the atmosphere of this amazing country. A special thank you for helping with the main event of our trip: a marriage proposal at the top of Sigiriya! Help choosing the perfect moment and place among the wonders of the world made this day truly unforgettable. A special highlight was the night at Mountain Heavens hotel. In the morning, stepping out onto the balcony and seeing elephants wandering below was wonderful! The main thing that made the trip perfect was our guide Yasir, the soul of the trip :) He described every sight with great charm, knew the best angles for photos and anticipated our wishes. His care, attentiveness and great sense of humour created a truly friendly and comfortable atmosphere. We felt completely safe, as if we were travelling with an old friend. Thank you, Yasir and the whole team! We will definitely recommend you to our friends!

Sharing our impressions on the way home from the wonderful two-day Heart of Sri Lanka tour! Everyone has already said what's great about the tour itself, so we'd like to describe the impressions we got thanks to our guide Yasir and driver Usama. A few words about the road: the car was comfortable and new, the air conditioning saved us the whole way, and despite the winding mountain roads, the driver followed all the traffic rules like a European driver. But a special thank you goes to Yasir. Throughout the trip he helped us with every little question. He is very caring and attentive. When someone tried to sell us something expensive, he took us to another place where the same thing cost less. At the tea factory, we were only offered one type of tea for the tasting. Yasir stood up for us, and in the end we got to try all the varieties. On the way he showed us lots of inexpensive places where we could get tasty food and fruit. Yasir also turned out to be a very interesting person. We chatted for both days about the culture of his country and compared it with ours. His command of language is excellent, and he is deeply knowledgeable and multilingual. He even gets our memes :) Surprisingly, Yasir varied our programme. Towards the end of the second day we visited a village where we saw traditional village life and customs, and were treated to traditional food and sweets. We even got to crack a coconut 🥥 And it's worth saying that Yasir is a professional photographer; his photos are in this message. We're almost at our villa now, to rest after such an intense and emotional programme. Huge thanks to the organisers, Yasir, Usama and the local people of Sri Lanka!

We're absolutely thrilled with the one-day Yala Safari + Ella tour! It was an incredible adventure that left us with lots of vivid memories. We especially want to mention our guide Ishar. He was simply wonderful! Ishar is a true professional. He communicates superbly and has deep knowledge of Sri Lanka's history, culture and nature. Thanks to him, the tour was not just sightseeing but an exciting journey into the world of this amazing country. The Yala National Park safari impressed me most. Four hours flew by in an instant! We saw a huge number of wild animals: majestic elephants, a leopard (it was absolutely incredible!), deer, buffaloes, monkeys, crocodiles, monitor lizards and many beautiful birds. Ishar and the safari driver skilfully found the most interesting spots and told us about the animals' habits, making the safari even more exciting. Ravana Falls, Little Adam's Peak, the Nine Arch Bridge, the train ride and the tea plantation were all lovely, but the Yala safari was the real highlight of the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the real Sri Lanka and have unforgettable experiences. And be sure to ask for Ishar as your guide (by the way, he's from Belarus)! You won't regret it. Thank you for a wonderful day!

We've just come back from the Galle Fort + River Safari tour! It was fantastic! I recommend it to everyone! Of course, a lot depends on the guide. Ours was beyond praise! His name is Mano. He's brilliant at explaining things, knows the history of Sri Lanka inside out, answers every question, makes subtle, well-timed jokes and takes professional photos. In short, we're very happy with both the organisation of the tour and how it was run! Thanks to the driver too! The tour itself is fire! 🔥🔥🔥 We loved absolutely everything!!! THANK YOU!

Hello! We booked a one-day Kandy tour. It was very interesting and full, and it was led by a professional English-speaking guide, Denish. Denish is a very friendly, knowledgeable and conscientious guide with a great sense of humour. We're sure that if you want an unforgettable trip and lots of knowledge and impressions of Sri Lanka, you should definitely get in touch with this company! You definitely won't be bored.

Hello, I had an amazing 3-day tour in Sri Lanka, thanks to our fantastic tour guide and driver. Our tour guide Mr Deshan was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and caring He did everything to make sure every part of the trip was enjoyable, informative, and perfectly organized. The driver Mr Jagath was equally wonderful, always punctual, professional, and made us feel comfortable throughout the journey. Together, they made this trip truly unforgettable. I highly recommend them to anyone visiting Sri Lanka – you'll be in great hands