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The 15 Best Waterfall Tours in Sri Lanka

30 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Ravana, Diyaluma, Bambarakanda and the smaller ones nobody signposts. These 15 are priced and clear about how much walking each involves, and which pools are genuinely safe to swim in after rain.

Ella: Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arches Bridge & Waterfalls - Little Adam’s Peak gives you the first big view
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Ella: Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge & Waterfalls

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

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

Spend six active hours touring Ella by tuk tuk with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll hike Little Adam’s Peak, photograph Nine Arches Bridge, visit Ravana Waterfall, and walk to Pallewela and Secret Waterfalls. Guides such as Jegan, Sanka, Sugala, Thela, and Ragu are praised for careful driving, local insight, and excellent photos.

“Thela was an excellent guide and driver! He took us to all the most amazing places - Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, and several waterfalls - while sharing lots of useful and interesting info about Sri Lanka. Despite the pouring rain - or rather because of it - the nature was so vibrant and spectacular. Would highly recommend!”

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Nuwara Eliya Tuk-Tuk Tour Tea Picking,Tasting &Ramboda Falls - Riding the winding road to tea country
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Nuwara Eliya Tuk-Tuk Tour Tea Picking,Tasting &Ramboda Falls

2.Nuwara Eliya Tuk-Tuk Tour Tea Picking,Tasting &Ramboda Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 207 reviews · 4.5 hours

Spend 4.5 hours with an English-speaking driver such as Krishna, Sathis, Suruli, or Raja, riding a private tuk-tuk from Nuwara Eliya to tea factories, viewpoints, Ramboda Falls, Puna Ella Falls, and the Royal Post Office. You can pick tea, watch production, taste complimentary samples, and shop for Sri Lankan tea.

“We had an amazing day trip! The perfect amount of things learned and seen. We had mr Sathis as guide, he was very courteous and friendly. Highly recommend the tour!”

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Ella: Ella Rock, 9 Arch, Little Adams Peak, & Waterfall Tour - Ravana Falls starts the day with water and folklore
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Ella: Ella Rock, 9 Arch, Little Adams Peak, & Waterfall Tour

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

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

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ella by tuk-tuk or scooter with an English-speaking guide such as Nuwan or Chathura. Hike Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak, visit Ravana Falls and Nine Arch Bridge, ride the Demodara to Ella train, and add the Calypso train or Flying Ravana zipline for extra cost. Routes can be adjusted to suit your fitness and interests.

“We had an amazing experience with Nuwan during our trip around the Ella area. The tour was perfectly tailored to our needs, well organized, and truly unforgettable. Nuwan is very knowledgeable, kind, and attentive, and made us feel comfortable at every step. On top of that, he took absolutely beautiful photos that will be a lifetime memory for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!”

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Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour - What the factory visits add to the day
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Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour

4.Tea Factory and Pickle Waterfalls Tuk Tuk Tour

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

Ride through Nuwara Eliya with guides such as Saliya or Saravanan, visiting Damro and Blue Field tea factories, tasting Ceylon tea, walking through tea gardens, and reaching Ramboda and Puna waterfalls. Expect a flexible private outing with photo stops, cold hill air, and several hundred steps at some waterfall sections.

“I was making a quick stop to Nwuara Eliya and it was really worth taking this tour to see the highlights of the sorrowndings. Very good guide and very good experience!”

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kandy waterfalls day tour - A countryside route with tea, rice, and spices
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kandy waterfalls day tour

5.kandy waterfalls day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $61Top rated

Set out from Kandy at 8:30 am with guide Roshan in a private tuk-tuk. Visit five countryside waterfalls, tea plantations, rice paddies, spice areas, and local craft spots, with time to swim and a homemade Sri Lankan lunch prepared by Roshan’s wife.

“We had the best day! Roshan was a friendly and super knowledgeable guide and an excellent driver. He showed us some incredible places, outside usual tourist spots. We had a delicious lunch (homemade by Roshan’s wife) right by a beautiful waterfall. Would highly recommend!”

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Nuwaraeliya Tea Factory and WaterFall Tour’s With DMJ Tours - Starting from your hotel, bus station, or train station
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Nuwaraeliya Tea Factory and WaterFall Tour’s With DMJ Tours

6.Nuwaraeliya Tea Factory and WaterFall Tour’s With DMJ Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews

Explore Nuwara Eliya with private driver-guide DJ-Divan, also identified as Dhivan or Sivabalan Dhivakaran. Visit Oak Ray and Blue Field tea factories, stop at Ramboda Falls, and see the red-brick post office and Central Market. Pickup is available from hotels, bus stations, and train stations.

“Great experience and Fabulous guide, from pick up to drop off everything was perfect. We was looked after well and chose what we would like to see as well, thank you x”

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Tuk Tuk Nuwara Eliya Tea Falls Adventure - Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
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Tuk Tuk Nuwara Eliya Tea Falls Adventure

7.Tuk Tuk Nuwara Eliya Tea Falls Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews

Travel by private tuk tuk through Nuwara Eliya’s tea country with a local driver such as Mahesh, Thabishan, Susantha, or Jayakanth. The day includes Ramboda Waterfall, Damro Labookellie and Blue Field tea stops, the old post office, and Central Market. Expect narrow roads, cool mountain air, scenic viewpoints, and time for a waterfall swim.

“Nice guide mahesh! Shows us amazing place for the waterfall. You definitely can go with him. Such a good day………………… xxxxx”

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Nuwara Eliya Tea factory and waterfall tour - Ramboda Waterfall brings a welcome change of pace
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Nuwara Eliya Tea factory and waterfall tour

8.Nuwara Eliya Tea factory and waterfall tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

Start at 8:30 a.m. with hotel pickup in Nuwara Eliya, then visit Damro Labookellie, Ramboda Waterfall, Oak Ray, and Blue Field. You’ll see tea processing, walk among tea plants, taste several teas, and have time for photos, swimming, and shopping. Sameer may guide your private group of up to three.

“"He is incredibly knowledgeable and an excellent guide, making every moment feel insightful and memorable."”

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Half-Day Private Trip to Waterfalls and Tea Factory - Oak Ray Tea Factory and the Kotmale Dam view
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Half-Day Private Trip to Waterfalls and Tea Factory

9.Half-Day Private Trip to Waterfalls and Tea Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $25Best value

Travel privately with guides such as Akram, Anwar, Fais, or Karim through Nuwara Eliya’s tea country. Visit Damro Labookellie Tea Centre, Oak Ray Tea Factory, and three waterfalls, with a tea tasting, photo stops, and an optional 500-metre climb to Ramboda Waterfall. Pickup and a Gregory Lake drop-off are available.

“Highly recommend. Great guide with great insights on waterfalls and tea gardens. Book them for a quick half day tour of nuwara eliya.”

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Private Ravana Falls and Nine Arches Bridge Ella Tour from Galle - Ravana Falls brings the first big view
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Private Ravana Falls and Nine Arches Bridge Ella Tour from Galle

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

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

Travel from Galle to Ella in a private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, bottled water, and a local guide. See Ravana Falls, visit Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage, ride the train from Demodara, walk to Nine Arches Bridge, visit tea estates, and hike Little Adam’s Peak. The day begins at 5:00 am and costs $123.

“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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Ella: Little Adam's Peak, 9 Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls Tour - Ravana Falls: a quick roadside nature stop
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Ella: Little Adam’s Peak, 9 Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls Tour

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

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

Ride through Ella by tuk tuk with an English, Sinhala, or Tamil-speaking guide. Hike Little Adam’s Peak, visit Ravana Falls and Nine Arch Bridge, then tour Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory. Guides such as Ajith and Kamal are known for flexible stops, photos, and thoughtful local help. Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes.

“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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From Ella: Diyaluma Waterfall and Natural Pool Bath Tour - The ride from Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela
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From Ella: Diyaluma Waterfall and Natural Pool Bath Tour

12.Diyaluma Waterfall and Natural Pool Bath Tour

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

From Ella, Haputale, or Bandarawela, you’ll hike to 220-meter Diyaluma Falls with an English-speaking guide such as Sanju, Dinuka, or Jeewantha. Expect rainforest paths, several natural pools, waterfall views, a short Ravana Ella stop, lunch, hotel transport, and time to swim. Small groups are limited to 15 people.

“We had a fantastic day with Dinuka! He was very sociable and spoke excellent English. We received a lot of explanations on the way to the waterfall, and he took some beautiful photos of us. He made sure we did everything safely. He sometimes cracked some great jokes, which made us feel incredibly comfortable with him. We finished the beautiful day with delicious food and good company! Thanks again for this unforgettable day!🥰🥥⛰️☀️”

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ELLA Lipton Seat Tea Test & Pluck 9Arch, Waterfalls, & Lunch - Ella Rock or Little Adam’s Peak?
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ELLA Lipton Seat Tea Test & Pluck 9Arch, Waterfalls, & Lunch

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $41

From Ella, choose a route to Lipton’s Seat, Ella Rock or Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arches Bridge, and Ravana Falls. Guide Suresh provides tuk-tuk transport, English explanations, photo help, and an organic garden visit with lunch or dinner. Confirm which package, fees, tuk-tuks, and meals are included before booking.

“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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Ella: Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls - The 75-minute train ride to Ohiya
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Ella: Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

14.Waterfall hunting Hike to Bambarakanda and Lanka Falls

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

Spend eight hours exploring Sri Lanka’s hill country with a private English-speaking guide such as Sampa or Dinuka. Ride the train to Ohiya if you choose that option, walk forest trails and Devil’s Staircase, visit Bambarakanda Falls, swim at Lanka Ella Falls, and finish with lunch at a small local restaurant.

“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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NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car - Plantation views and the chance to pick tea
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NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car

15.NuwaraEliya Tea Factory,Plantation & Water Falls Hike Tour by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Spend about five hours touring Nuwara Eliya’s tea country by private car with pickup, a tea-factory visit, plantation scenery, and Ramboda Falls. You’ll learn how tea is made, and you may be able to pick leaves or add a longer tea Safari for an extra charge. Guides such as Lakmal and Rumesh have handled custom requests.

“We absolutely loved our tea plantations and waterfall tour with Titan Tours. Communication was very good, the driver was very pleasant and told us a lot about the tea industry, life in Sri Lanka, etc. Nothing was a trouble for him and he eveRead more”

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