Sri Lanka · Cave Exploration

10-Hour Makeli Ella Falls and Pahiyangala Cave Tour from Colombo

10 Hours Round trip from Sri Lanka Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Pahiyangala Cave, where remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered
02 Visit Fa-Hien Lena, the largest cave in Sri Lanka and one of Asia's largest natural rock formations
03 See the popular Makeli Ella Falls in the Kaluthara district
04 Learn how Makeli Ella Falls is formed by the Makeli Oya, a branch of the Kalu Ganga

Explore Pahiyangala Cave, also known as Fa-Hien Lena, where the remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered. Located in the village of Yatagampitiya, this is the largest cave in Sri Lanka and one of the largest natural rock formations in Asia. This 10-hour tour also takes you to the popular Makeli Ella Falls in the Kaluthara district, formed by the Makeli Oya, a branch of the Kalu Ganga. Admire the beautiful natural scenery of the waterfall along the way.

Explore Pahiyangala Cave, also known as Fa-Hien Lena, where the remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kalutara, Ella

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pahiyangala Cave and Makeli Ella Falls Exploration

Explore the Pahiyangala Cave with your Colombo tour guide, where the remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered. Located in the village of Yatagampitiya in Sri Lanka, Fa-Hien Lena, also known as Pahiyangala Cave, is the largest cave on the island and one of the largest natural rock formations in all of Asia.
Visit Makeli Ella Falls, a very popular waterfall in the Kaluthara district.
Discover how it is created by the Makeli Oya, a branch of the Kalu Ganga.
Marvel at the beautiful natural view of the waterfalls.