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Ella Rock: Sunrise Hike with a Guide

4.9  / 568 reviews
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Guided tour
Ella Rock: Sunrise Hike with a Guide
4.9  / 568 reviews

Join your experienced guide on a hike up Ella Rock and marvel at the picturesque views. Enjoy stops along the way to rest and soak in the nighttime sounds during this challenging hike into a town in the mountains.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Mareike – Germany

We had a very nice tour with our guide Jeewa. He was very knowledgeable about the area, helped us on the ascend and explained a lot about the surrounding plants, etc. Also he took some beautiful pictures of us. Watching the sunrise from Ella rock was a wonderful experience. Thank you!

M
Mareike – Germany
J
Julia – United Kingdom

I loved the tour. The pick up driver was punctual, and the hiking guide helpful and informative. I recommend this trip!

J
Julia – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 pickup location options:

    Ella, Haputale, Bandarawela

  • Black cab

    (30 minutes)

    Ella Rock

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way, Sunrise (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • Black cab

    (30 minutes)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Ella, Bandarawela, Haputale

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy one of Sri Lanka’s top views during the quiet sunrise hour
  • Avoid the hassle of following a map by taking on the trail with a guide
  • Meditate, do yoga, and snap photos by dawn at the scenic overlook
  • Stop to admire the Kithalella waterfall on the return hike to Ella
  • Get expert photos from your guides

Full description

Depart from Ella town at 3:30 in the morning for a remarkable hiking journey. Walk alongside a railway for 1 km, marking the beginning of your ascent. Anticipate the sunrise around 6, a spectacle that unveils its beauty in the quiet moments before dawn. Navigate the trails with leisure, as the hike, typically lasting around 1:40h, includes several pauses. Pause to catch your breath, hydrate, immerse in the natural sounds, capture the moment with professional-level photos, and gaze skyward in search of shooting stars. Arrive at the summit to find peace and serenity. Engage in yoga or meditation, embracing the tranquility of dawn. Rest assured, there’s no hurry to descend; take your time to soak in the experience. Return at your leisure, retracing the path with a stop at Kithalella waterfall, a modest yet noteworthy landmark. Conclude your journey back in Ella town between 8:00 am and 9:00 am, enriched by the morning's adventures.

Includes

  • Entrance fees to Ella Rock
  • Water
  • Flashlight
  • Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation with vehicle
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 68 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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M
Mareike – GermanyDecember 29, 2024  – Verified booking
We had a very nice tour with our guide Jeewa. He was very knowledgeable about the area, helped us on the ascend and explained a lot about the surrounding plants, etc. Also he took some beautiful pictures of us. Watching the sunrise from Ella rock was a wonderful experience. Thank you!
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Julia – United KingdomDecember 27, 2024  – Verified booking
I loved the tour. The pick up driver was punctual, and the hiking guide helpful and informative. I recommend this trip!
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Kathrine – NorwayDecember 20, 2024  – Verified booking
We would not have been able to find the right path up in the dark to see the sunrise. Great to have someone guiding us safely there. The hike up is somewhat demanding and should not be attempted by someone that is not in semi good shape at least to make it up by sunrise. Wear high socks as blood leaches love to attach to your ankles.
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Product ID: 508048

Activity provider:ELLA EXCURSIONS TOURS

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