4 Kalutara Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Ella Private Day Tour – Departing from Any Location in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $195Our pick

Spend a long but scenic day heading into Ella with a private vehicle, driver-guide, and flexible stops. Visit Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak, see Ravana Falls, tour a tea plantation, and possibly visit the Elephant Transit Home. Guides such as Silva, Sachi, Navodya, and Dilun have led this route.

“This was another long tour day, but for us it was better than doing an overnight. We left Negombo at 3 AM, (driver was early so we actually left around 2:45 AM). Long drive to Ella, but we knew that in advance. Had coffee/breakfast before bRead more”

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2.Sri Lanka Ella Private Day Tour Nine Arch & Elephant transit home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $190

Travel from Kalutara to Ella in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide. Walk to Nine Arches Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak, stop at Ravana Falls, visit a tea plantation, and see feeding time at Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home.

“We did a private day tour to Ella and visited the Elephant Transit Home. The trip was very well organized and comfortable. Ella was beautiful, and seeing the elephants was a special experience. The guide and driver were friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the day. We truly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend Hai Sri Lanka Tours. 🌿🐘”

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3.12 Days Private Escape Tour- Best of Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $1,750

Travel privately from Negombo through Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe, Mirissa, Galle, and Colombo. Expect an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned transport, 3 and 4-star hotels, breakfasts, scenic train travel, cultural sites, wildlife options, and flexible stops.

“Our tour guide was exemplary personable, knowledgeable, and always attentive. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we truly felt well taken care of throughout the trip. The entire journey was seamless, and all of the hotels were of excRead more”

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4.Galle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $70Best value

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kalutara, Wadduwa, Bentota, or Beruwala to four coastal highlights. You’ll cruise the Bentota River, visit Kosgoda’s sea turtle project, see tsunami photographs, and explore Galle Fort in about five hours.

“Wonderful day out from start to finish. Visited lots of different places with river boat safari as a highlight. Everything was arranged in advance which was great as no hanging around and was safe. Also our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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