Group of tourists taking a photo in a beautiful paddy field in Sri Lanka

Cycling Ella to Yala

A tourist couple taking a photo while the Cycling Ella to Yala
A dramatic view of a pontoon rider in beautiful lake in Ella to Yala route in Sri Lanka
The view of a farmer farming his paddy field as the first step of farming in Sri Lanka
A view of a woman in a rural boutique meet while cycling Ella to Yala in Sri Lanka
Cyclists ride in relaxing cycling trail in flat terrain in Sri Lanka
A beautiful nature view of lakeside cycling meet in Ella to Yala tour

Cycling Ella to Yala

  • Things to do in Ella
  • Ella
  • 110 - 110 km
  • 5 - 6 hours
  • 1 - 7+ Pax

Starting From:

70$

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Overview

Cycling from Yala to Ella is a relaxing cycling trail in flat terrain and Ella to Yala cycle tour based on national park boundaries. It is a wonderful experience while you cycling Ella to Yala spotting wild animals and wilderness. From Ella to Wellawaya is long downhill about 20 Km and after the Wellawaya to Yala cycling trail in flat terrain and exploring the unique landscapes, dry zone beauty.  

After the Wellawaya town, you will cycle through the countryside roads to Yala and approx. distance 110 Km and in between the cycle tour, you will get local lunch at a local restaurant. Ella to Yala cycle tour based in remote locations and therefore you cannot expect fancy restaurant like touristic areas. 

Ella to Yala cycle tour based in 80% countryside and remote locations. It is a wonderful experience to stay away from the busy towns and exploring Sri Lanka's beauty authentic way. Ella to Yala cycle tour will end in Tissamaharama Town. If you are fit enough, you can continue the cycle ride to Yala hotel itself. It is another additional 25–30 Km. if you are lucky enough, you might spot the Wild Elephants near the elephant fence and dancing peacocks by the roadside. Ella to Yala cycle tour is exploring the countryside landscapes, living style of locals and wilderness of Sri Lanka.

Operational Details

  • Starting Point

    Starting from at your hotel in Ella

  • Finishing Point

    Ella to Yala Cycling tour will end in Tissamaharama

  • Starts At

    Starting time at 8 a.m.

  • Distance

    Approx. cycling distance 110 Km (from Ella to Wellawaya town 20 Km downhill
    from Wellawaya to Tissamaharama flat terrain)

  • Duration

    Between 5 - 6 hrs

    Included

  • Guide
    A well experienced cycling guide
  • Equipment
    Mountain bikes, helmets
  • Food
    Sri Lankan lunch
  • Transport
    Hotel pick up from Ella and drop in Yala
  • Support Vehicle
    Support vehicle throughout the tour

    Not Included

  • Cycle Exchange
    E-bike rentals

    Additional Details

  • Tour Difficulty Level

    Medium Soft Cycling Trail

  • Health Advices & Age Restrictions

    Recommended age 12 Years and above

  • Recommendations

    • casual dress
    • Good sunscreen and sunglass

    Rates Per-Person

    Package 1
    1
    • 1 Pax

    Rate per-person

    345$

    2
    • 2 Pax

    Rate per-person

    165$

    3
    • 3 Pax

    Rate per-person

    140$

    4
    • 4 Pax

    Rate per-person

    110$

    5
    • 5 - 6 Pax

    Rate per-person

    85$

    6
    • 7+ Pax

    Rate per-person

    70$

    E-bike Rental
    E
    • 1+ Pax
    • 1 Days

    Rate per-person

    30$

    Tour Highlights

    1
    Explore the scenic landscapes from hill country to low land
    2
    Experience the cultural difference and countryside living style
    3
    Explore the wilderness, nature and wildlife
    4
    Experience the paddy farmers’ way of working paddy fields
    5
    Ancient irrigation system and explore scenic landscapes over the water tanks and paddy fields
    6
    Experience local cuisine

    Tour Locations

    Payments and Cancellations

    Payment policy
    • Tour will confirm up on the payment.
    • You may need to check the availability before making the payment.

    Cancellation policy
    • If you are going to cancel the activity before the 24 hours of the operation, take place, then we will not apply for any cancelation charge.
    • If the activity cancels from My Ceylon Adventures (our) end because of unexpected weather condition effect then Fully refunded (100%) or you can book alternative activity instead of the refund.

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    Gallery

    The cyclists take a break in the beautiful Rawana ella area in Sri Lanka
    A huge elephant meet in Yala National Park area in cycling Ella to Yala Sri Lanka
    A paddy field farming with bulls in Wellawaya area meet in cycling tour
    A view of planting paddies in the paddy field by a group of farmers
    A tourist couple taking a photo while the Cycling Ella to Yala
    A dramatic view of a pontoon rider in beautiful lake in Ella to Yala route in Sri Lanka
    The view of a farmer farming his paddy field as the first step of farming in Sri Lanka
    A view of a woman in a rural boutique meet while cycling Ella to Yala in Sri Lanka
    Cyclists ride in relaxing cycling trail in flat terrain in Sri Lanka
    A beautiful nature view of lakeside cycling meet in Ella to Yala tour
    The cyclists take a break in the beautiful Rawana ella area in Sri Lanka
    A huge elephant meet in Yala National Park area in cycling Ella to Yala Sri Lanka
    A paddy field farming with bulls in Wellawaya area meet in cycling tour
    A view of planting paddies in the paddy field by a group of farmers
    A tourist couple taking a photo while the Cycling Ella to Yala
    A dramatic view of a pontoon rider in beautiful lake in Ella to Yala route in Sri Lanka
    The view of a farmer farming his paddy field as the first step of farming in Sri Lanka
    A view of a woman in a rural boutique meet while cycling Ella to Yala in Sri Lanka

    FAQ

    Yes, and it is a private guided tour

    Yes! we are flexible enough to delay maximum 30 minutes but we are highly recommending leave the hotel around 7 a.m.–7.30 a.m. early morning. Because you can spend more time in capturing stunning landscapes and you can ride 50–60 Km before the daytime temperature increase

    Day time temperature 32 C–34 C and it is 12 p.m. 2 p.m. is the warm time of day

    Yes of course! That mentioned breaks in the itinerary to indicate about breaks in between the cycle tour and there is no restriction to take a break or take pictures while you are cycling.

    We want to keep you relax and add memories of your Sri Lanka holiday. So, you are feeling free to take the pictures as souvenir and we are flexible always with our valued customers’ comfortability

    Yes of course! If you can start the cycle tour around 7 a.m. then it would be much more comfortable ride and manage the time. Then you have more time to spend relaxing and other activities.  😊

    Yes of course! We will bring some extra fruits to keep you comfortable and some sandwich (such as tomato and cheese). You need some extra energy ride such a long hard cycling trail 

    There is no additional cost for those extra fruits and snacks!

    Yes! sometimes you might need to manage with nature. Because this trail based in remote locations and you might not able to access build WCs every place. But we will try to direct you decent place as much as possible

    Yes of course! Wherever if your partner not feels well or tired, she / he can stop the ride, get into support truck and you can continue the cycle tour with our cycling guide. Partner can relax on the vehicle and it is always behind us for the support throughout the tour. If your partner fits enough to ride again and your partner feels free to cycle again wherever comfortable.

     

    Or your partner can get E-bike with extra battery and then partner can ride comfortably.

    Well, you do not need to miss this fantastic tour anymore...! you can get E-Bike paying additional USD $30 and E-bike makes comfortably ride to Ella to Yala

    No! mountain bike cost already included in the main cost

    No! it is optional cost

    Yes of course! Our supporting vehicle always behind the riders and we are using bring extra cycles and water for the cycle tour. We pleased to transport your luggage’s next point along with you and there is no any additional cost

    Yes! every cycle tour we will carry out a few extra cycles for selection to our valued customers and we will keep additional cycles until the tour end because if your cycle did not function well in between the tour, we will try to fix it during the cycle tour but if we feel take the time to fix the bike, then immediately we will replace the cycle instead of spend the time to fixing the cycle. We do not like to keep waiting long duration and warm down the body. We are always looking forward to offering wonderful cycle tour in Sri Lanka.

    If you could not ride due to weather, low light or fitness issue, then you can get the support from our back-up vehicle and others can continue the cycle tour with our guide. We will drop you in Yala as part of the tour, and there is not any additional cost for that transport.

    Or after the sometime later, if you are comfortable to ride again with your team or partner and you can join with the cycle tour again. We do not push you to end the cycle tour as expected duration. We will keep paddling with you until the tour end and at the end we are looking forward to offer wonderful ride that you spend money

    Yes! fully refunded from our side because of the Weather or unexpected circumstance cancelled by My Ceylon Adventures side

    We will keep post before the operation takes place in 24 hrs. If you did not receive any message from our end, that’s mean scheduled operation of activity takes place as it is.

    Yes! you are feeling free to wear any comfortable dress for you (except swimming dress).

    We will follow the WHO given guidelines and we will ensure 100% safe from our side

    If you injured in a remote area, then we can take you nearest hospital by our supporting vehicle or we connected with 1919 emergency ambulance service and immediately we will arrange the Ambulance transferred to nearest hospital.

     

    All our guides and escort leaders given basic First Aid training. So, they will give the basic first aids until you transfer to the hospital

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