SL RIDE

Unawatuna to Ella

181 km ~4h 32m by car

Travel from Unawatuna to Ella with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. A sheltered bay with calm turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a relaxed beach-village atmosphere. A laid-back mountain village beloved for dramatic hikes, the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, and sweeping valley views. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

181 km

Estimated Travel Time

~4h 32m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Unawatuna

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Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike
Cultural

Japanese Peace Pagoda Hike

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A short jungle trail leads to a serene white Buddhist stupa on a hilltop with sweeping views of the coastline.

Rumassala Jungle Walk
Nature

Rumassala Jungle Walk

Unawatuna1.5h

Trek through the Rumassala nature reserve — said to be the spot where Hanuman dropped a piece of the Himalayan mountain range.

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling
Adventure

Unawatuna Beach & Snorkeling

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Swim in the sheltered turquoise bay and snorkel over vibrant coral gardens just metres from shore.

Things to Do in Ella

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Divurumpola Temple
Religious

Divurumpola Temple

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The sacred site where Sita proved her purity through the "Agni Pariksha" (fire ordeal) as described in the Ramayana. A deeply revered temple among Hindu pilgrims on the Ramayana trail.

Ella Rock Hike
Adventure

Ella Rock Hike

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A more challenging full-day hike through tea estates and jungle to a dramatic viewpoint above the clouds.

Little Adam's Peak Hike
Adventure

Little Adam's Peak Hike

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A gentle 3 km hike to a grassy summit with sweeping panoramic views over Ella Gap and the valleys below.

Nine Arch Bridge Visit
Sightseeing

Nine Arch Bridge Visit

Ella1.5h

Watch colonial-era steam trains cross the iconic nine-arch viaduct buried in lush jungle — Ella's most photographed sight.

Ravana Cave
Cultural

Ravana Cave

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A large cave on the hillside believed to be where King Ravana hid Sita after abducting her. An atmospheric site steeped in legend with sweeping views of the surrounding jungle.

Ravana Falls Visit
Nature

Ravana Falls Visit

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One of Sri Lanka's widest waterfalls, steeped in Ramayana mythology — a refreshing stop on the hillside road.

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