How to get a direct taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay?

Book a private car or van through nearby travel agencies on Ella Main Street, or you can ask your guesthouse owner to set up a dependable local driver. That twisting 130-kilometre trip usually eats up about 3.5 to 4 hours.

You can also check the ride-sharing notice boards in well-known Ella cafes; it is a good way to meet other travellers who want to divide the transport expense. Before you leave, confirm the vehicle has working air conditioning, because the weather turns markedly hotter and drier as you go down from the hill country towards the eastern coast.