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Things to do in Eastern Province

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5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Craft tea from leaf to cup with an artisan

Learn traditional processing techniques and indulge in a tasting of 10 rare tea varieties guided by a family-trained Sri Lankan tea maker.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews

Ella One Day Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Mini van

Little Adam’s peak, Nine Arches bridge, Demodara Loop, Tea Plantation/Factory, water falls

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Spice garden tour with cooking class

Explore our 2.5-acre family spice garden in Ella with a guided tour of Sri Lanka’s spices and medicinal plants. Then enjoy a hands-on cooking class. Finally enjoy rice & curries.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviews

Discover Disney's Monkey Kingdom

Meet the stars of Disney's Monkey Kingdom, learning about their behavior and ecology.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Silver Jewellery Class & Master Certificate

Join Hasitha, a local jewellery master with 15 years experience. Learn to cut, shape & polish silver in Arugam Bay — and take home your creation & certificate

5 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews

Explore Ella in deep- Tea, Culture & Hidden Places

Explore Ella's Tea Heritage, Hidden Nature, Culture and Local Life with a National Tourist Guide Lecturer

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

Hike to see sunrise

Hike to see stunning views of the Ella Gap and southern plains.

5 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

Tea Plantation & Factory Tour, art of Ceylon tea

Visit tea gardens, explore the process at a tea factory, Learn the art and science of tea

4.71 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Nuwara Eliya : Tea Plucking Tasting Waterfall Tour

Visit hidden viewpoints, sip teas in historic factories, and see Ramboda Falls with a local tuk-tuk guide who knows the quietest paths.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 61 reviews

Tuk-Tuk to the Ella Waterfalls

Ride a tuk-tuk to Rawana, Koslanda Rubber Plantation, Diyaluma, and secret waterfalls.

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Personalized Guided Tour of Sigiriya

Explore Sigiriya's World Heritage, Local Life & Culture, see Dambulla Cave Temple & frescoes, evening hike to Pidurangala rock for a golden sunset over rural villages with a National Tourist Guide

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Personalized Guided Tour of Polonnaruwa

Explore the splendours of Ancient Polonnaruwa (World Heritage) with a National Tourist Guide. Kindly message for a Flexible Itinerary in Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Ritigala, Sigiriya, Dambulla & Kandy.

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Uncover Night Forest Secrets with Slow Loris Tour

Begin at Rocco’s Veg Café with a warm drink and expert intro, then enter the forest after dark to discover Sri Lanka’s magical nocturnal wildlife.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Cook Sri Lankan Curry in a Local Home

Grind spices with a home cook, shop a local market, then sit down to rice, curry and sambols in a quiet garden home.

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Private jeep safari in Minneriya Eco paradise

Best location to discover elephant habitats in Sri Lanka. Morning/evening safari through nature with a wildlife expert to explore Minneriya, Kaudulla or Eco Park based on seasonal elephant movements.

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Explore 4 Hidden Gems in Ella by Tuk-Tuk

Explore Ella by Tuk-Tuk! Visit Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Loop, a serene monastery, and Ravana Falls with a passionate local guide.

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Minneriya National Park Safari experience

Ride a private jeep through the park to witness elephants gathering at the lake and explore diverse wildlife, from colorful birds to deer and crocodiles many more..

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Ella Tea Making & Tasting Experience With Snacks

Join a hands-on tea-making experience in Ella. Pluck fresh tea leaves, follow the traditional process, and enjoy a tasting of Ceylon teas with lots of homemade Sri Lankan snacks.

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From Sigiriya to kandy drop tour by minivan or Car

Drive with a car to ascend the ancient rock temple to explore its intricate cave paintings and statues, then discover on the way to kandy and the city itself

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Ella in a Day: guided tuk-tuk highlights tour

Join with me for a private luxury-style tuk-tuk experience to discover Ella’s finest views, waterfalls, tea, and hidden cultural gems.

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