Day Trip to Ella Guide

Quick Answer

A day trip to Ella from GlenMyu Estate takes just over 1 hour by car or tuk-tuk.

Visitors can explore Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, and Ella town in a single day.

What is Ella?

A popular hill-country town in Sri Lanka.
Known for its scenic train rides, tea plantations, and hiking trails.
Offers a mix of nature, adventure, and local culture.

Key Attractions on a Day Trip

Nine Arches Bridge: Iconic colonial-era railway bridge surrounded by jungle.
Little Adam’s Peak: Short hike with panoramic views.
Ravana Falls: Impressive waterfall near Ella town.
Ella Rock: Longer hike for adventurous visitors.
Ella Town: Cafés, shops, and relaxed atmosphere.

Access & Costs

Transport: Car or tuk-tuk from GlenMyu Estate (approximately 6,000–10,000 LKR round trip).
Entry Fees: Most attractions are free; small fees may apply for parking or guides.
Food & Drink: Local cafés and restaurants in Ella town.

Tips for Visiting Ella

Start early: Maximize time and avoid crowds.
Footwear: Comfortable shoes for hikes.
Photography: Nine Arches Bridge is best at train crossing times.
Combine: Pair with a visit to tea plantations or Ravana Cave.

Guest Experience

GlenMyu Estate guests often enjoy Ella as a full-day excursion.
Estate provides packed breakfasts or lunches for day trips.
Guests highlight the blend of adventure and relaxation in Ella.

FAQs

Q: How far is Ella from GlenMyu Estate?
A: Just over 1 hour by car or tuk-tuk.

Q: What are the must-see attractions?
A: Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, and Ella town.

Q: Is Ella suitable for a day trip?
A: Yes, most highlights can be covered in one day.

Q: Do I need a guide?
A: Not essential, but guides can enhance hikes like Ella Rock.

Key Takeaway

Ella is a perfect day trip destination from GlenMyu Estate, offering iconic landmarks, hikes, waterfalls, and a vibrant town atmosphere.

Why stay at GlenMyu?

GlenMyu Boutique Villa offers comfort and tranquillity.

Guests enjoy beautiful surroundings and attentive service.

We are open and ready to welcome holidaymakers. Our team looks forward to caring for guests this season.

To secure the best rates, contact us directly by WhatsApp: 00 94 752 999 272.

Two Lounges where you can relax, chat and enjoy the views

GlenMyu Boutique Villa has two comfortable lounges that have views of the southern hills.

The middle floor have ample seating where you can sit together or separately, if you want some space.

Dining is on the lower floor of the house.

We also have a snug which is an ideal place to have a pre-dinner drink and chat about your day in the Sri Lankan hills.

Three comfortable Bedrooms

We only have three guest bedrooms at GlenMyu Boutique Villa.

The Mahogany and Mango bedrooms are situated on the middle floor and have a communal lounge.

All the beds in the bedrooms look out over the views to the south of the island through floor to ceiling windows.

Our Cinnamon bedroom is on the ground floor of the property and has direct access to the gardens.

The Swimming Pool

Our Natural Spring-Fed Swimming pool at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is located a short walk from the house.

Guests like that fact that it is private and not overlooked by the house.

Surrounded by nature, it is a wonderful place to relax whilst listening to the soundtrack of bird songs.

Food, glorious food!

Our food offering at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is mainly plant based or vegetarian as we are able to source good quality fresh ingredients.

However, we do offer some fish and chicken dishes for our guests.

Breakfast is quite substantial and guests often skip lunch.

We make our dishes freshly to order from the best ingredients we can find.

What we serve to you is important to us and Ru and the team have a good reputation for cuisine with a hint of Sri Lankan flavours.

Amma shows you how to cook Sri Lankan

We offer a complimentary Sri Lankan cookery demonstration at GlenMyu Boutique Villa when our guests order our Sri Lankan sharing platter.

The platter consists of six or seven vegetarian dishes and is served with rice or flat bread.

It’s a fun and interesting experience. We love it when our guests try making some of the dishes when they get home.

Ruwanthi's garden tour

There are five acres at GlenMyu Boutique Villa and we grow various fruits, vegetables, and spices.

Ruwanthi is happy to provide a garden tour to interested guests.

Often you will pick some of the ingredients that will be used in the meals that you will eat that evening.

Book directly and save

We recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp for the best rates.

Message us at 00 94 752 999 272.

We reward guests for finding us directly by offering direct booking rates.

Stay at GlenMyu to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country

GlenMyu is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.

Stay at GlenMyu as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country

See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.

We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.

The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.