Ella: Guided Devils Staircase Trekking tour with lunch

Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Take Devil’s Staircase trekking and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Southern plains with wonderful other attractions including Bambarakanda waterfalls which is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. This route is famous for being a hiker friendly route with its craggy twists and turns earning its rather frightening name. You will enjoy a natural river bath and lunch.

What's included

  • Hotel Pick up and drop off by an Air-conditioned car
  • Bottled water
  • Refreshments and water bottles
  • Lunch
  • Trekking guide
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ella
    2h
    06:30
    You will be picked up from your hotel and driven Bandarawela or Ella railway stations to catch the train to to Ohiya. This one and half hours train journey is one of the best scenic journeys in the railway network of Sri Lanka.
  2. Ohiya
    15m
    08:30: Arrive at Ohiya Railway Station and Take a TukTuk ride to the Trailhead.
  3. Devil's Staircase
    4h
    08:45: Arrive at the trekking starting point. Your guide will give you a brief introduction about the trekking prior to the start.

    Hike through the rugged terrain passing some wonderful valleys, waterfalls and tea fields. The cool climate makes it an attractive destination for nature trekkers.
  4. Bambarakanda Falls
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    13:00
    Visit Bambarakanda waterfalls and enjoy your lunch at a Local Restaurant near the Falls.

    14:30
    Enjoy a river bath and refresh before leaving the place.

    16:30
    You will be dropped off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from most centrally located hotels in Bandarawela or Ella.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Ella and Bandarawela hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • If you are pregnant, you should not take part.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.
  • Children 10 Years and younger are not recommended.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather. Activity can be rescheduled or the payment could be refunded.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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