Clip on your helmet, hop in the saddle, and freewheel into the Ella Highlands on this private, guided cycling tour through one of the most beautiful corners of Sri Lanka. Roll past grassy plains and gurgling streams, coast beneath roadside waterfalls, and wind through emerald paddy fields, small tea plantations, and fragrant spice gardens — with a friendly cycling guide and a backup vehicle alongside you the whole way.
Highlights
- Ride across the iconic Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
- Climb to Little Adam’s Peak for sweeping Ella Gap views
- Pause at the Ballaketuwa Viewpoint, panoramic over the hill country
- Explore the legendary Ravana Cave and cooling Ravana Waterfall
Your ride
Your guide meets you at the Ella Gap Hotel car park — the standard meeting point — with bicycles, helmets, safety glasses, and refreshments ready to go. Choose a morning start at 8:30 am or an afternoon start at 1:30 pm, then set off at your own pace with the backup vehicle never far behind.
Pedalling cross-country through pockets of woodland, you reach the Nine Arch Bridge, a 300-foot stone-and-brick viaduct built during the British era entirely without steel. Walk the railway line across the span while your guide shares the stories behind it — and line up the perfect photograph.
From there the route climbs to Little Adam’s Peak, where the land falls away to reveal the Ella Gap and the distant Knuckles Range, with green fields and blue rivers unfolding far below. Catch your breath at the Ballaketuwa Viewpoint before dropping in at Ravana Cave — tied to the Ramayana legend of King Ravana and Princess Sita — for a scramble and a story.
The finale is the majestic Ravana Waterfall, one of the island’s most-loved cascades. You hear its roar long before it comes into view, tumbling 82 feet into a pool at its base. Feel the cool mist, dip your feet in the water, and toast a memorable ride before your guide drops you back at your hotel.
Choose your distance
Pick the route that suits your legs — from an easy roll to a proper hill-country ride, each with an optional backup vehicle:
- 15 km (9.3 miles) — gentle and relaxed
- 20 km (12.4 miles) — easygoing with a few rises
- 25 km (15.5 miles) — a balanced half-day
- 35 km (21.7 miles) — rewarding hill-country miles
- 45 km (28 miles) — the full adventure
Includes
- Bicycle hire and helmet
- Safety glasses, backup vehicle, and backup bikes
- Drinking water and a cookie refreshment stop
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in Ella, Bandarawela, and Wellawaya
