Scenery on the drive from Galle to Ella, Sri Lanka

Galle to Ella private transfer

A full cross-island transfer from the south coast fort up into tea country, best broken with a lunch stop.

~210 km ~5 h Fixed all-in price

What the Galle to Ella drive is like

Flat coastal and inland roads for the first half, then a long climb through Wellawaya and Ella Gap. A private vehicle beats the bus and train combination on both time and comfort.

Stops travellers add

  • Handunugoda tea estate
  • Ravana Falls
  • Buduruwagala rock carvings

Which vehicle for this route?

  • Car1-3 passengers, 2 large suitcases
  • SUV1-4 passengers, 3 large suitcases
  • Van4-7 passengers, 6-7 large suitcases
  • Bus8-30+ passengers, One case per seat

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