This is a private road transfer between Colombo (CMB) Airport and EKHO Ella, chartered as a whole vehicle with its own English-speaking chauffeur-guide. The hotel stands on a hillside on Sandungama Road in Ella, the small hill-country town in the uplands of Sri Lanka, overlooking the Ella Gap and about 0.6 km from Ella Railway Station. The drive usually takes around 4.5 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and the weather on the day.
After a long flight there is nothing to arrange. Your chauffeur-guide meets you in the arrivals lobby, with 60 minutes of free waiting time included, helps with your luggage and drives you straight to the hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with 500 ml of bottled water per person on board and our support team on call 24/7. Add your flight number when you book so the pickup is timed to your arrival.
The transfer works in either direction: book it for your arrival, for the drive back to the airport at the end of your stay, or once for each. Choose the vehicle to suit your party and luggage, from a car for one or two travellers up to a mini coach for groups of up to 15. The fare covers the whole vehicle rather than a seat, and it already includes airport entry and parking charges, highway tolls, taxes and service charges.
The fare does not cover extra stops along the way, baby or booster seats, oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags, transport for differently-abled passengers, or pets. Your chauffeur chooses the best route on the day, and once you arrive the view across the Ella Gap is right in front of the hotel.
Route map
Route is indicative; distances vary by the option you choose. Tap the map to open it in Google Maps.
How long does the drive from Colombo (CMB) Airport to EKHO Ella take?
The drive usually takes around 4.5 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and the weather. Your chauffeur chooses the best route on the day.
Where will my driver meet me?
Your chauffeur-guide meets you in the arrivals lobby at Colombo (CMB) Airport, or in the hotel lobby for a departure, with 60 minutes of free waiting time included.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. The fare covers the whole car, van or mini coach, including airport entry and parking charges, highway tolls, taxes and service charges.
Which vehicle should I choose?
A car suits one or two travellers, and larger vans and a mini coach carry groups of up to 15. Pick the vehicle for your party size and luggage in the booking panel.
