Private transfer
Door to door · runs every day · your own vehicle
AC carup to 3 travellers + bags$55total, fixed
AC vanup to 6 travellers + bags$75total, fixed
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Ella to Yala
Leave the tea country at the Ella Gap and watch the road spill downhill through hairpins into hot dry-zone plains. A private car can pause at Ravana Falls or Buduruwagala's rock Buddhas en route; a cheaper shared seat heads to Yala on Wed & Sat at 9:00am.
- Ravana Falls, roadside on the Ella hill road
- Buduruwagala's rock-cut Buddhas near Wellawaya
- Tissamaharama's lake and white dagoba
- Safari jeeps queueing at the Yala park gates
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Ella to Yala — questions
How long does the Ella to Yala transfer take?
Plan for approx. 125 km · 3h 15m by road. Your driver takes the fastest safe route and can add stops along the way.
How much is a taxi from Ella to Yala?
A private car is from $55 and an air-conditioned van (up to 6 people) from $75, fixed and door to door — the price you see is the price you pay. A shared seat is from $22.99 per person.
How does a shared seat work?
Pick the date you want to travel. When 3 travellers are going on that date the van runs, and everyone pays $22.99 a seat. Your card is saved when you add your name and is only charged once the van is confirmed — if it never fills, you pay nothing.
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 Yala 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.