The Perfect Way to Spend One Day in Ella, Sri Lanka - Where to Stay, Eat, and Visit

Ella is one of the BEST places in all of Sri Lanka! We love this small tourist town so much and share our favourite place to stay, eat, and visit in this video. If you are traveling to Ella and want to know how best to spend one day here, then you've come to the right video. We might be most excited to show you where we are staying in Ella! In our opinion, Idyll Homestay is the best place to stay in Ella, Sri Lanka. If you want to book a stay there, you can reach out to Anil (the owner) via Whats'App at +94 071 911 3701. There is something so magical about waking up in the hills of Ella to the monkeys and birds that makes us feel so at peace.
During our one day in Ella we made the short journey to the famous Nine Arch Bridge after a glorious morning at Idyll Homestay. Nine Arch Bridge is another place in Ella that feels like it's out of a storybook (maybe all of Ella feels like that). This iconic bridge is one of the most well-known and photographed places in all of Sri Lanka. The incredible workmanship of the bridge is beautifully placed among the luscious plant life that can be found everywhere in Sri Lanka, making is so easy to photograph.
Then it was time to head to One Love to try Sri Lankan food! Sri Lankan rice and curry is one of kind, and we tried some really delicious varieties of curry during our lunch meal, followed by some Sri Lankan lamprais which we had never had before. Sri Lankan food is incredible, and we highly recommend you visit this restaurant in Ella if you want to try some authentic Sri Lankan food!
Another thing you have to do on your visit to Ella is see the famous Ella tea plantations. You can go on a tea plantation tour in Ella, but our preference was to hop on Wanda and explore the tea plantations via scooter. And of course, you can't miss Ravana falls when you're in Ella! But seriously, beware of the monkeys!
Our one day in Ella was so amazing and we hope you love it as much as we do if you are heading there soon!
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== Chapters ==
0:00 Welcome to Ella!
1:25 The BEST place to stay in Ella
3:49 The famous Nine Arch Bridge
6:38 Trying Sri Lankan food at Café One Love
9:13 Ella's tea plantations
12:07 Ravana Falls (beware of monkeys)
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  • @aravind4090
    @aravind4090 Жыл бұрын

    Lots of love and blessings to Srilanka 🥰😇 by Kerala 🥳☺️

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for joining us!

  • @lahirusankalpa
    @lahirusankalpa Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful Paradise of the world❤

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    It really is :)

  • @lahirumadhushan7525

    @lahirumadhushan7525

    Жыл бұрын

    ඇත්ත

  • @kdes1212

    @kdes1212

    Жыл бұрын

    One of the most, not the most

  • @jonson-te5gf

    @jonson-te5gf

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. Sri lanka is much beautiful country😊☺

  • @josannefromin7750
    @josannefromin7750 Жыл бұрын

    this is absolutely marvellous and it sure is a lot of fun with the Muskies..............you both are so funny and lovely 🥰🥰🥰have a fantastic day..................after everything that happens I feel so I could do this right now. I am retired but we could love to do this young travelling...................Namaste

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🤗

  • @maxplanck9055
    @maxplanck9055 Жыл бұрын

    Those monkeys are terrorists! No one is safe with a snack around them,nice to see you enjoyed and survived the experience,what country are you visiting next? Sri Lanka is a beautiful island country thanks for sharing,much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah they're brutal! We still have handful of videos to share in Sri Lanka before we head to our next country which is a very special one! We'll share what it is with you soon!

  • @veetour
    @veetour Жыл бұрын

    Great episode. Ella region is surreal in its natural beauty.

  • @hansanakolonnage2378
    @hansanakolonnage2378 Жыл бұрын

    The highlight of my week is watching the two of you living your best life in Sri Lanka. No wonder Nicki Minaj keeps referencing the place.

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! That's so nice to hear 🤗

  • @Geeth.Dissanayake
    @Geeth.Dissanayake Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are really amazing 🥺 Loving them all the time ❤️🙌

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @sumansargam3262
    @sumansargam3262 Жыл бұрын

    Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad to have you here!

  • @sumansargam3262

    @sumansargam3262

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanku soo much

  • @thephilankanfam
    @thephilankanfam Жыл бұрын

    Oooohh! Gorgeous! Beautiful place! Can’t wait to go there someday! It’s a must!!! ❤️

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!

  • @sachinthalakshan6713
    @sachinthalakshan6713 Жыл бұрын

    Happy to see you guys enjoying srilanka❤❤🇱🇰

  • @selvarajaruchunan3324
    @selvarajaruchunan3324 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys nice beach's trincomalee crystal water marble beach and nilaveli I been there January enjoy wish from Germany

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestions! Thank you!

  • @DLFH
    @DLFH Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy seeing all your animal encounters and how lovely it was that you were able to meet back up with your pup friend to see how she was thriving. And my goodness your lunch looked so yummy.

  • @gaminilk
    @gaminilk Жыл бұрын

    8:40 The name reminded me of a very sad story. Dog Laika the first living creature to be shot into space and orbit Earth. There were no plans to return her to Earth, and she lived only a few hours in orbit. Love your videos, they are the best. Leaving for Sri Lanka tomorrow. 🚝🏝🏖

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe that's so sad! Hopefully we are well past that point now. The doggy here was so cute. We hope you enjoy your trip to Sri Lanka!

  • @gaminilk

    @gaminilk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nicoleandmico ❤

  • @truebelief3631
    @truebelief3631 Жыл бұрын

    The best part for me was the cheeky monkey snatching the corn. Hilarious. Another great video.

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

  • @QuakerJones268
    @QuakerJones268Ай бұрын

    This is a great video. Thanks for making it and thanks for sharing it. Ella reminds me so much of Kerala in India.

  • @maxplanck9055
    @maxplanck9055 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the chicken Nicole! Your my friend forever!😃✌️❤️🇬🇧happy travels much love

  • @milinda.lakmal96
    @milinda.lakmal96 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one lovely ❤

  • @deshanmanohara7386
    @deshanmanohara7386 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed your video guys. Another amazing video. Love you guyzz😍

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

  • @matt281075
    @matt281075 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video well presented👌👍😎 perfect

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again!!

  • @devtech99
    @devtech99 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you to come Sri Lanka. Welcome to Sri Lanka. hope u enjoy in here.🥰

  • @kkair
    @kkair Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your videos. Simply one of best vlogs that I have seen about Sri Lanka. Thank you for #VisitSriLanka and spread the reality of beautiful Sri Lanka.

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @easyever696
    @easyever696 Жыл бұрын

    Thank u so much for promoting our country.

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure 😊

  • @pcspictures312
    @pcspictures312 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing vlog as usual❤️🤩

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

  • @Harley_The_Beagle_Boy
    @Harley_The_Beagle_Boy Жыл бұрын

    Love this place ❤

  • @voiceofworld-vow7667
    @voiceofworld-vow7667 Жыл бұрын

    Paradise island 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰❤️❤️❤️🇱🇰

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    It is!

  • @ourmotherlandbharat
    @ourmotherlandbharat4 ай бұрын

    I am Indian 🇮🇳 I will definitely go to Sri Lanka tourism and I will definitely go to this ella place.

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    4 ай бұрын

    We had such a great time here. We know you will love it!

  • @solotravalsrilanka3630
    @solotravalsrilanka3630 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the beautiful island

  • @rimdeen5416
    @rimdeen5416 Жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful Paradise of the world

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    So gorgeous!

  • @kasunliyanage9416
    @kasunliyanage9416 Жыл бұрын

    Ella looking like a heaven ..enjoy ur stay

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    It is!

  • @dilusharushiru6522
    @dilusharushiru6522 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for coming SL GUYS❤

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @artistcha
    @artistcha Жыл бұрын

    Much Love From Sri Lanka

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    🤗🤗🤗

  • @buddiraweerasekara9681
    @buddiraweerasekara9681 Жыл бұрын

    You guys should visit Sembuwatta😌

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    We just Googled it and it looks amazing!

  • @Timmyboy788
    @Timmyboy788 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka 🙏🇱🇰

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @kaveeshacharith8299
    @kaveeshacharith8299 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to sri lanka ❤️

  • @aravind4090
    @aravind4090 Жыл бұрын

    Happy holi 🤩🥳 to lovely couple 💞

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @amii
    @amii Жыл бұрын

    Guys😍

  • @Januroma
    @Januroma Жыл бұрын

    Nice video 👍

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rajithaseneviratne4
    @rajithaseneviratne4 Жыл бұрын

    wow gorgeous

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @umeshstravels3878
    @umeshstravels3878 Жыл бұрын

    wow superb video

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @ganashpraveena1725
    @ganashpraveena1725 Жыл бұрын

    Love you so much sister

  • @prashanshan7125
    @prashanshan7125 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Visit beautiful Gartmore Falls in maskeliya..

  • @Travellers_Island
    @Travellers_Island7 ай бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @zerocarbon6787
    @zerocarbon6787 Жыл бұрын

    When in India you should visit ~ 1. For Beautiful Indian Beaches----> a) Andaman Nicobar Islands (Havelock's, Neil Islands. Rose and Smith Islands, Elephanta beach, Radha Nagar beach). b) Lakshyadweep Islands ( Bangaram Islands, Thinikara, Minikoy.) c) Goa, Kerala, Gokarna. 2. For Dessert Palaces ---> Rajasthan's Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar. Jaisalmer offers (overnight dessert stay, bonfire under moonlit sky/ camel safari). 3. For Snowy Himalayan Mountains ---> Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Ladhak, Leh, Nubra valley, Tso moriri, Pagong lake, Tawang, Manali, Spiti valley, Sikkim - Nathu la pass, Gurudongmar lake, Lachung, Tsomgo lake/Changu lake, Yumthang Valley, Mcleodganj/Dharamshala, Kashmir (snows in winter). 4. For Backwaters, Tree/ Boat House ---> Kerala - Kumarakom, Alleppey, Varkala beach, Kovallam beach, Idduki, Thekkady, Munnar, Wayanad. 5. For Tropical Beaches---> Goa - Vagator, Calangute, Anjuna, Colva, & Benaulim. Grand Island for water sports. Fort Aguada, Church of Mae De Deus, Basilica of Bom Jesus. Temple of Bodgeshwar, St Xavier’s Church. 6. For Religious Tourism, Ganga ---> Rishikesh (rafting), Golden temple, Akshardam Temple (Delhi), Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Corridor, Ranakpur temple, Bodh Gaya, Dharamshala, Brihadeshwara Temple, Dilwara Temples, Monasteries in North east (Leh, Ladhak, Sikkim, Tawang). 7. For Exotic, Different Architecture ---> Hampi, Badami Cave, Khajuraho, Orccha city, Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Corridor, Mahabalipuram, Jatayu Earth Centre, Ellora Caves, Unakoti Rock Carving, Kailash Temple, Rameshwaram, Ramoji Film City. 8. For Hill stations ---> Sikkim, Munnar, Ooty, Coorg, Chitmangloor, Shillong, Gulmarg, Manali, Kodaikanal, Lonavala, Koroli, Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra Hill Stations. 9. For Wildlife Safari ---> Mysuru Zoo, Kaziranga National Park, Rajgir Wildlife Safari Bihar, Panna Tiger Reserve, Jim Corbett - Uttarakhand, Ranthambore National Park, Hemis National Park, Sasan-Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanha National Park. 10. For Jungle Waterfalls, Wildlife, Camping, Offbeat Tourist Spots ---> Madya Pradesh, Jharkhand. 11. For Forts, Palaces, Temples ---> Delhi, Rajasthan, Mysore, Gujarat, Agra, Madya Pradesh, Telegana. 12. North East India ---> Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam. Save this list for guidence. India is 29 states 7 Union Territories. Each state is distinct and diverse by race, ethnicity, cuisine, language, festivals, ethnic dress, religion, mannerisms etc. No one state is similar to the other. Therefore India or indians cannot be stereotyped in one category for anything. Each state experience is unique. Google each "Indian state tourist spots" based on your preference (Dessert, Fort, Snow, Palaces, Hill Station, Himalayas, Temples, etc) Best time to visit India is in winters - Oct to Jan end.

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestions! We will have to visit this next time we are in India!

  • @fannyharper

    @fannyharper

    Жыл бұрын

    Going to Goa tomorrow what beach would you recommend to arrive? I’m starting in Arambol

  • @morephotos_ITALIA
    @morephotos_ITALIA2 ай бұрын

    👏🏻👏🏻

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    2 ай бұрын

    Love Ella

  • @etroix-custom
    @etroix-custom Жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm also Sri Lanka

  • @chamathkanethmini
    @chamathkanethmini Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Syiepherze
    @Syiepherze Жыл бұрын

    Those darn macaques 😆 One time when I was hiking down from Dambulla cave temple several years ago, one of these guys just snatched my juice box and tore it open to drink from lmao

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh man they are ruthless!

  • @ruvanchamara959
    @ruvanchamara959 Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @Wishmitha_Lokayaofficial
    @Wishmitha_Lokayaofficial Жыл бұрын

    I'm proud to be a srilankan

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    🥰🥰

  • @Sweden_Natural_View
    @Sweden_Natural_View Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇸🇪

  • @kumarankoth4369
    @kumarankoth4369 Жыл бұрын

    Ayubowan sri lanka ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Dilshan764
    @Dilshan764 Жыл бұрын

    Visiting sri lanka 🇱🇰 Thanks you 💝🇱🇰

  • @yashikasamanmalie8544
    @yashikasamanmalie8544 Жыл бұрын

    Lump Rice 😍

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    SO DELICIOUS!😍

  • @fannyharper
    @fannyharper Жыл бұрын

    Im about to arrive to Colombo in 2 weeks as solo female traveler, would you recommend to hire a scooter in Colombo to travel around?

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    No need for a scooter in Colombo! Taxi or tuktuk work great 😊 or you can use the PickMe app which is like uber

  • @apcmp1048
    @apcmp1048 Жыл бұрын

    👊

  • @roshansanjeewaherath8804
    @roshansanjeewaherath8804 Жыл бұрын

    Your welcome Sri lanka

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nature2941
    @nature2941 Жыл бұрын

    Nice ....I saw your kind heart, because to treitment for mirissa dogi girl...is she safe now...still live at road..???

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! She still lives on the road with her pack and with the family taking care of them.

  • @santhushka2004
    @santhushka2004 Жыл бұрын

    Guys be careful with those monkeys...they can pull your stuff and ran away, even your mobile or camera...enjoy your ride guys..cheers

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah they're terrible!

  • @BROWN1.2M
    @BROWN1.2M Жыл бұрын

    🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @traveldiary1207
    @traveldiary1207 Жыл бұрын

    thank you dir

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @madthings9715
    @madthings9715 Жыл бұрын

    Hai

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @user-jz9st6zr4g
    @user-jz9st6zr4g Жыл бұрын

    Back where u came from was that a dog that u passed by

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure.. what time?

  • @tharigamage8970
    @tharigamage8970 Жыл бұрын

    10:20 🤨hold up how were you recording, both of your hands are empty or wus there a third person

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    We use a 360 camera sometimes which can get us cool shots like 🙃

  • @tharigamage8970

    @tharigamage8970

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nicoleandmico ohhhhhhhh ok 👌

  • @tharigamage8970
    @tharigamage8970 Жыл бұрын

    I wanted to ask where are you guys now like 'right now'

  • @arunaagalawaththa3046
    @arunaagalawaththa3046 Жыл бұрын

    put your chenel name Mico and Nico

  • @namaldilshan5536
    @namaldilshan5536 Жыл бұрын

    use your hand for eat sri lankan food mate.

  • @MCBC_5
    @MCBC_5 Жыл бұрын

    Please dont do this with so much issues with the supply chain in SL at least give a disclaimer

  • @PasanArunajith
    @PasanArunajith Жыл бұрын

    Your camera is like a 3rd person who is travelling with you all the time

  • @nicoleandmico

    @nicoleandmico

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's quite neat! We picked it up in Colombo and it has been really fun to film with!

  • @indukadilan111
    @indukadilan111 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @nuwanrabel9220
    @nuwanrabel9220 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤