SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular scenic train journeys in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Prebook and deliver reserved Ella-to-Kandy train seats to your hotel, with 2nd-class priority and unforgettable tea-and-viaduct views.
Most Popular“Wonderful experience with this company. Communicated every step of the process, and answered my many questions immediately, via WhatsApp. They even messaged me after the train ride to make sure all was ok. I highly recommend them!”
Reserve your Ella to Kandy train seats in advance with WhatsApp e-tickets, so you can relax through tea country for about 6 hours.
“I recommend to book your tickets with this provider! Easy, no fuss or stress. I purchase my tickets around 3 months in advance and they even got me seats in the left side from Ella to Kandy, which is the side with best views. I got my ticketRead more”
Tea factory, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Waterfall, Little Adam’s Peak, a scenic train ride, and more in one pickup-included Ella day.
3 days in Sri Lanka from Sigiriya to Ella by train: Sacred Tooth in Kandy, tea country, sunrise hikes, and Udawalawe elephants.
Ride the Demodera Loop to Ella, stop at Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak, swim at Pallawella, and see Ravana Falls.
Private Ella day trip from Bentota with train ride, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Rawana Falls, and tea factory.
“A wonderful day trip exploring the sights around Ella. This let us experience the beauty of Sri Lanka away from the coast. Pradeep was our driver and guide for the day and was superb at his job. He was friendly and made sure everything was jRead more”
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Ella and Lipton’s Seat day trip from Galle with Rawana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, a scenic train ride, and a tuk-tuk tea safari.
“A very interesting tour with an attentive guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it; we visited many interesting places and took tons of photos. Thank you, the organization was superb✨”
Private Ella day trip packing Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, train over Nine Arch Bridge, zipline option, and Little Adam’s Peak.
Prebook reserved 2nd-class seats on the Colombo Fort to Kandy non-stop train, delivered by e-ticket for an $18 service.
“So, the tickets are accurate, the train is on time, the e-ticket works for the controllers and no need to print it out. The only thing is the agency shares the e-ticket on the night before, i.e. 5-6 hours before the train which, having booked from abrRead more”
First-class Ella–Nanu-Oya train with reserved seats, air-con comfort, tea-plantation views, and small-group coordination in 5 hours.
Reserved e-ticket seats for the scenic Ella to Ambewela train to reach Nuwara Eliya area, with simple entry and about 3 hours on board.
“a great option if you are booking last minute as there are often no more tickets left at the train station”
Take a scenic train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, then see Lake Gregory, Ramboda Falls, and the Blue Field Tea Factory for Ceylon Tea.
Sri Lanka hill country in 2 days: Blue Train views, Kandy Temple and cultural show, Peradeniya gardens, and Nuwara Eliya tea.
“The train ride was a dream. I can highly recommend it. On day one, after a very short lunch break of just 30 minutes, we were dragged to a jeweler -> then had to watch a video about how the jewelers are made and, at best, buy something. It wasn't on the program and we…”
Reserved-seat Blue Train tickets from Ella to Colombo with printed seat numbers, hotel delivery, and optional pickup for a smoother 9-hour ride.
“I booked two reserved seat 2nd class train tickets for my partner and I to travel from Ella to Colombo. We paid a lot more that you would do if you bought them directly from the station, but you’re paying for the service more than anything else. Read more”
Private Ella day trip with Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, tea garden, Rawana Falls, plus a scenic train ride to Bandarawela.
“I booked a private tour with Sindu based on the reviews. Unfortunately the night before I was informed there would be another passenger. When I queried this I was offered another guide. After my day I would have to say that Armuna is not Read more”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
