The 11 Best Little Adams Peak Hikes in Sri Lanka

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

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

Explore Ella by tuk tuk with an English-speaking local guide such as Sugala, Sanka, Jegan, Thela, or Amitha. Walk to Nine Arches Bridge, climb Little Adam’s Peak, visit Ravana Waterfall, and swim at Pallewela and Secret Waterfalls. Expect moderate walking, photo stops, and a flexible local feel.

“Such a wonderful trip, Our guide ( Sanka) was truly the best!! Nothing was too much trouble for him. My dad is 70 and has limited mobility yet Sanka managed to get him half way up little Adam’s peak and down to a secret waterfall without and grumbles! He was so accommodating and friendly, we could not of asked for more, as a family of 7 people all various age ranges, we all felt so looked after and cared for whilst also learning so much local knowledge and having fun! What more can you ask for! Thank you Sanka and thank you to the tour company for making our time…”

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

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

Spend a busy day around Ella with a local guide such as Nuwan, visiting Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, and the Demodara railway loop. Hotel pickup, transport, Ella Rock entry, and a water bottle are included. Train music and the zipline cost extra.

“Had a great tour around Ella and got to see all the places that were on my list. The guide had a bit limited english skills but we managed. The train trip exceeded my expectations. Than you for the tour! :)”

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3.Ella Rock & 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours · from $50Top rated

Spend eight hours exploring Ella’s best-known sights on a private guided day. Hike through tea fields to Ella Rock, visit Nine Arches Bridge, eat lunch locally, then climb Little Adam’s Peak. Guides such as Dinu, Pubba, and Madu are known for patient pacing, local stories, nature spotting, and helpful photographs.

“Brilliant, brilliant! Dino is an excellent tour guide. The best that we ever had. He went out of his way to accommodate our requirements and make the tour an unforgettable experience. We love Sri Lanka.”

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4.Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arch Bridge Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Let an English-speaking guide such as Dinu, Pubba, or Dinuka lead you through Ella's tea fields to Little Adam's Peak and Nine Arch Bridge. You get tuk tuk transport, hotel pickup within 5 km, water, photo help, and a chance to time your visit with the train.

“Very nice experience A particular thanks to our guide. We finished the activities in advance and he bring us in another place to allow visit more”

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5.9 Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Explore Ella by private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk to Little Adam’s Peak, watch trains cross Nine Arches Bridge, then tour Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory and taste local teas. Guides such as Suresh may also help with photos and flexible stop times.

“Escursione molto bella ed interessante, toccando le attrazioni principali di Ella. La guida, super sorridente, è stata molto cordiale ed esaustiva nelle spiegazioni del luoghi visitati. La consiglierei.”

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

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

See Ella’s best-known sights by tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Ajith or Kamal. Hike Little Adam’s Peak, visit Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls, then tour Halpewatte Tea Factory. Guides may adjust the route when requested, but meals and entrance fees cost extra.

“We had a wonderful experience on the Halpe Tea Factory, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak & Waterfall tour. The landscapes were stunning and the route perfectly chosen to see the highlights around Ella. What really made this tour special was our guide Ajith. He was extremely friendly, open, and genuinely caring. He shared interesting insights, showed us small hidden spots along the way, and never rushed us. Ajith even took photos of us at great viewpoints, which we really appreciated. His brandnew Tucktuck was very comfy! His warm personality and attention to detail made the day feel very personal — more like exploring with a local friend than joining…”

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7.Sunset Tuk Tuk Tour with Little Adam’s Peak Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $12Best value

You’ll ride by Tuk Tuk from Ella, hike about 30 minutes to Little Adam’s Peak, spend roughly 40 minutes at the summit, and return on foot. English or Singhalese guides such as Kamal and Jackson can point out Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, Cave, Temple, and the Ravana Zip Line.

“Kamal got in touch in advance and we arranged our pick up. Sadly the weather was against us, unseasonably wet, cold and misty, so the sunset was written off and so was the top of Little Adam’s Peak as it was windy and the views were obliterated by mist. Kamal thought on his feet and took us to a beautiful hotel for drinks and cake so that our evening wasn’t a complete waste. Highly recommend Kamal and his tour, he was knowledgeable with fantastic customer service.”

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8.Sunrise Hike to Little Adams Peak

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Ella, then walk through tea country to Little Adam’s Peak for sunrise over Ella Valley. An English-speaking guide such as Nuwa can point out photo spots, while a torch, water, entrance fees, and return transport are listed as included. Bring good shoes and allow three hours.

“I cancelled my trip. Very poor service. I didn’t get my refund 🙁”

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9.Waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Spend a full day around Ella with an English-speaking guide such as Nuwan or Anupa, visiting Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, waterfalls, and Little Adam’s Peak. Hotel pickup, transport, and a water bottle are included. A train ride may be added when timing and rail service allow.

“Wir sind begeistert von dieser wunderbaren Tour! Unser Guide, Anupa hat uns viele wunderschöne Dinge in & rund um Ella gezeigt. Er hat uns vieles erklärt & war einfach herzlich & zuvorkommend. Wir können diese Tour von ganzem Herzen empfehlen.”

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10.Ella City Tour with Little Adam’s Peak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella with an English-speaking chauffeur, hike Little Adam’s Peak, walk to Nine Arch Bridge, stop at Ravana Falls, visit a tea factory, and enjoy lunch in Ella. The Flying Ravana Mega Zipline is optional and costs extra. Driver-guide Dimuthu is praised for careful driving and helpful local insight.

“Dimuthu was very kind and knowledgeable! Had a great time”

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11.Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches Bridge Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $86

Start with a sunrise hike up 1,141-meter Little Adam’s Peak, then walk through woodland to Nine Arches Bridge and along the railway to Demodara Station. Your private English-speaking guide explains tea country, local plants, wildlife, colonial railway history, and the bridge’s famous loop route.

“The tour was amazing! I loved it. The tour guide was full of experience and knowledge. He knew exactly what he was doing. He went out of his way to make me have an incredible experience. Thank you so much for being an awesome part of my trip to Sri Lanka.”

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