Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by lush green hills in Ella, Sri Lanka
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Sanka Nadisha — born in Ella, guiding since 2020. Tuk tuk, car or van. WhatsApp reply under 30 minutes.

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Guiding Ella & beyond

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Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tropical greenery
5 categories

Day Tours

Ella, safaris, beaches, ancient cities & hill country — custom routes with a local guide.

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Private car driving along a scenic Sri Lankan road
Door to door

All Transfers

Airport pickups, intercity routes, hotel transfers — meet & greet included.

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Sigiriya Lion Rock rising above the jungle canopy
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3 to 10-day private circuits across the island.

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Popular routes

Quick transfers

BIA Airport to Ella route
Most booked
BIA AirportElla
245 km6.5–7.5 hrs
Most popular transfer — meet & greet at arrivals
Ella to Yala National Park route
Safari
EllaYala National Park
78 km1.75–2.25 hrs
Depart 3:30am for morning leopard safari
Ella to Kandy route
Scenic
EllaKandy
140 km4.25–5 hrs
Scenic hill-country drive through tea country
Multi-day tours

Popular journeys

Tea plantations in the Sri Lankan highlands
3 days
BIA Airport
3-Day Classic Highlights
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella — the most loved short circuit

Most popular short circuit in Sri Lanka

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Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress rising above the jungle
5 days
BIA Airport
5-Day Private Sri Lanka Tour
Cultural Triangle, hill country, Ella and Yala in one week

Most requested 5-day itinerary from tourists

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Golden beach along the southern coast of Sri Lanka
7 days
BIA Airport
7-Day Grand Island Tour
One week, the whole island — ancient, scenic, wild, coastal

The classic full-island loop

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Wild elephants on safari in Sri Lanka
8 days
BIA Airport
8-Day Round Tour with Safari
Sri Lanka's most reviewed itinerary — covers everything that matters

Most comprehensive Sri Lanka itinerary

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What travellers say

Loved by 180+ guests

Real reviews from real travellers — every word earned on the road

"Fun day trips to Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, waterfalls, and tea factories at fair prices. Super responsive to messages for morning, evening, and flexible scheduling."

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Sammy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

"Sanka is a fantastic tuk-tuk driver offering reliable, friendly service with fair prices and punctual arrivals. Excellent upfront pricing and always willing to help."

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Kateřina T.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

TripAdvisor

"Very safe driving and incredibly kind to our children. Calm demeanor and warm friendliness enhanced our entire travel experience in Ella."

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Charlotte T.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

TripAdvisor

"Sanka is truly one of the best drivers in Ella. Excellent driving skills, kind and genuine assistance. His prices are fair and trustworthy."

M

Maria H.

🇩🇪 Germany

TripAdvisor

"Managed transporting our group of 18 people seamlessly. Super responsive with helpful recommendations and a friendly demeanor throughout our three-day stay."

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Katie P.

🇦🇺 Australia

"Punctual, professional, and extremely courteous. Clean, comfortable tuk-tuk with safe driving and helpful, friendly service that made every journey smooth."

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Petra B.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

TripAdvisor

"Super friendly, helpful, and always on time. Picked us up late at night and ensured safe drops. Service made the journey easy and comfortable."

H

Huzaifa M.

🇩🇪 Germany

"Very friendly and professional with fair prices and very quick responses. Organized transportation within Ella plus a van for seven passengers traveling to the coast."

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Danila M.

🇫🇷 France

TripAdvisor

"Fun day trips to Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, waterfalls, and tea factories at fair prices. Super responsive to messages for morning, evening, and flexible scheduling."

S

Sammy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

"Sanka is a fantastic tuk-tuk driver offering reliable, friendly service with fair prices and punctual arrivals. Excellent upfront pricing and always willing to help."

K

Kateřina T.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic

TripAdvisor

"Very safe driving and incredibly kind to our children. Calm demeanor and warm friendliness enhanced our entire travel experience in Ella."

C

Charlotte T.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

TripAdvisor

"Sanka is truly one of the best drivers in Ella. Excellent driving skills, kind and genuine assistance. His prices are fair and trustworthy."

M

Maria H.

🇩🇪 Germany

TripAdvisor

"Managed transporting our group of 18 people seamlessly. Super responsive with helpful recommendations and a friendly demeanor throughout our three-day stay."

K

Katie P.

🇦🇺 Australia

"Punctual, professional, and extremely courteous. Clean, comfortable tuk-tuk with safe driving and helpful, friendly service that made every journey smooth."

P

Petra B.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

TripAdvisor

"Super friendly, helpful, and always on time. Picked us up late at night and ensured safe drops. Service made the journey easy and comfortable."

H

Huzaifa M.

🇩🇪 Germany

"Very friendly and professional with fair prices and very quick responses. Organized transportation within Ella plus a van for seven passengers traveling to the coast."

D

Danila M.

🇫🇷 France

TripAdvisor

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Sanka Nadisha — local guide born and raised in Ella, Sri Lanka

"Best guide in Ella"

180 5-Star Reviews across Google & TripAdvisor

5+

Years guiding

Your guide

Born in Ella.
Knows every road.

I'm Sanka Nadisha — born and raised right here in Ella. I grew up watching the Nine Arch Bridge being crossed by trains, and I know every secret waterfall, tea estate, and shortcut across the hill country.

Since 2020, I've taken hundreds of guests across Sri Lanka — from sunrise safaris in Yala to late-night drives to Colombo airport. I speak English well and reply to WhatsApp messages fast. No agents, no surprises.

English-speaking
Local-born
Punctual
Flexible
No hidden fees
Our fleet

Started with a tuk tuk.
Now any vehicle you need.

What began as tuk tuk tours around Ella in 2020 has grown into a full private transport service across Sri Lanka.

Tuk Tuk — 1–2 guests
Where it all started

Tuk Tuk

1–2 guests · Best for Ella local tours

The original Ella experience. Open-air, nimble on mountain roads, and the most fun way to see the Nine Arch Bridge trail.

Private Car — 1–4 guests
Most popular

Private Car

1–4 guests · Best for Day trips & transfers

Air-conditioned comfort for longer day trips — Yala safaris, south coast runs, and BIA airport transfers.

Van / Minibus — 5–12 guests
Groups & families

Van / Minibus

5–12 guests · Best for Multi-day & groups

Spacious, air-conditioned transport for larger groups and multi-day tours across the island.

Safari Jeep — 1–6 guests
National parks

Safari Jeep

1–6 guests · Best for Yala & Udawalawe

Licensed 4x4 jeeps for Yala and Udawalawe. Sanka arranges the jeep and expert tracker — you just enjoy the wildlife.

Simple booking

Three steps to your trip

No forms, no complexity. Just tell Sanka what you want, and let him handle the rest.

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Tell Sanka your plans

Share your travel dates, group size, and destinations via WhatsApp or our trip planner.

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Get a personalised quote

Receive a detailed itinerary and pricing under 30 minutes. Transparent, no surprises.

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Travel with a local expert

Sanka handles everything — driving, guiding, and looking after you every step.

Sri Lanka tea plantations and misty hills
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Sri Lanka itinerary

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Coverage

Everywhere Sanka goes

28 destinations across Sri Lanka — from airport to ancient ruins to beach

Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
Lipton Seat
Ravana Falls
Demodara Loop
Bogoda Bridge
Haputale
Yala National Park
Udawalawe
Sigiriya
Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
Lipton Seat
Ravana Falls
Demodara Loop
Bogoda Bridge
Haputale
Yala National Park
Udawalawe
Sigiriya
Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
Lipton Seat
Ravana Falls
Demodara Loop
Bogoda Bridge
Haputale
Yala National Park
Udawalawe
Sigiriya
Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
Lipton Seat
Ravana Falls
Demodara Loop
Bogoda Bridge
Haputale
Yala National Park
Udawalawe
Sigiriya
Dambulla
Polonnaruwa
Anuradhapura
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Horton Plains
Adam's Peak
Knuckles Range
Pedro Tea Estate
Mirissa
Dambulla
Polonnaruwa
Anuradhapura
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Horton Plains
Adam's Peak
Knuckles Range
Pedro Tea Estate
Mirissa
Dambulla
Polonnaruwa
Anuradhapura
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Horton Plains
Adam's Peak
Knuckles Range
Pedro Tea Estate
Mirissa
Dambulla
Polonnaruwa
Anuradhapura
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
Horton Plains
Adam's Peak
Knuckles Range
Pedro Tea Estate
Mirissa
Galle Fort
Unawatuna
Weligama
Tangalle
BIA Airport
Negombo
Colombo
Tissamaharama
Galle Fort
Unawatuna
Weligama
Tangalle
BIA Airport
Negombo
Colombo
Tissamaharama
Galle Fort
Unawatuna
Weligama
Tangalle
BIA Airport
Negombo
Colombo
Tissamaharama
Galle Fort
Unawatuna
Weligama
Tangalle
BIA Airport
Negombo
Colombo
Tissamaharama

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