Private transfer
Door to door · runs every day · your own vehicle
AC carup to 3 travellers + bags$59total, fixed
AC vanup to 6 travellers + bags$79total, fixed
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Ella to Arugam Bay
Breakfast in the hills, surf on the east coast: the road from Ella to Arugam Bay drops through Wellawaya and Monaragala. Private cars carry boards and stop on demand.
- Wild elephants grazing near the road at Lahugala
- Monaragala's paddy and rubber country
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya, the beachside temple at Pottuvil
- Main Point, Arugam Bay's famous right-hand break
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Ella to Arugam Bay — questions
How long does the Ella to Arugam Bay transfer take?
Plan for approx. 135 km · 3h by road. Your driver takes the fastest safe route and can add stops along the way.
How much is a taxi from Ella to Arugam Bay?
A private car is from $59 and an air-conditioned van (up to 6 people) from $79, fixed and door to door — the price you see is the price you pay.
Is there a shared option on this route?
This route is private-only, so you get the whole vehicle to yourself. If you'd like to share, message us and we'll suggest the nearest route travellers are pooling.
Can we stop along the way?
Of course. A private transfer is door to door and yours for the trip — tell your driver where you'd like to stop for photos, lunch or a quick sight and they'll build it in.
How do I book the Ella to Arugam Bay transfer?
Get an instant fixed price and book online, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it. You pay securely online to confirm your booking.