SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular train experiences 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“Booked tickets through Viator from Ella to Kandy on 7/18 for a train on 8/4. Cost was $44 USD and got a “confirmation” that seats were reserved. Early in the morning at 4:30am on the day of travel we got a notification that the tickets could Read more”
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.
“30/8/23 We had a wonderful tour guide chathu who was very kind and accomodating. We would love to come back to Sri Lanka and have him as our tour guide again. This tour had a lot jam packed into the day which we were glad about as we only had limited time in Sri lanka…”
3 days in Sri Lanka from Sigiriya to Ella by train: Sacred Tooth in Kandy, tea country, sunrise hikes, and Udawalawe elephants.
“I had an very good time at this tour and I saw a lot. My driver Chamara was amazing. He took me to all the beautiful places and organised things for me. I also loved the hotels. So all in all I can only recommend this tour and my driver.”
Ride the Demodera Loop to Ella, stop at Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam’s Peak, swim at Pallawella, and see Ravana Falls.
“Shifar is a very professional and kind guide, he knew exactly how to avoid the crowds and give us the best experience everywhere on the program. Totally recommend this guide, 5 stars from us and if we cone back, we only want him as our guide!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Private Ella day trip from Bentota with train ride, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Rawana Falls, and tea factory.
“This is the perfect way to visit a few key sites if you're short on time. In one day we got to visit a waterfall, the nine arches bridge, Ella and little Adam's Peak. It was perfect! Prot Tip: bring a change of clothes.”
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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.
“Amazing Experience ever. with in Day we cover all these things with this Nuts. Rawana Wter Falls and Little Adams Peak hiking then Nine Arches Bridges and back to Liptons Tea and had amazing Train Ride and had a Wonderfull Tuk Tuk ride. No need to stay in Ella with in Day they covered All…”
Private Ella day trip packing Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, train over Nine Arch Bridge, zipline option, and Little Adam’s Peak.
“We had the tour with Ruwan and it has been beautiful! The guide was really kind and caring and he explained to us many things about the places we saw, moreover we felt safe with him as women and the driving was safe too (with the tuk tuk)”
Prebook reserved 2nd-class seats on the Colombo Fort to Kandy non-stop train, delivered by e-ticket for an $18 service.
“Helpful staff, but train was over booked. Great price. They are very personal. Sri Lankans are such a friendly culture.”
First-class Ella–Nanu-Oya train with reserved seats, air-con comfort, tea-plantation views, and small-group coordination in 5 hours.
“the customer service was excellent I had a small hiccup and all the team was on line to help and resolve which was resolved amicably”
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.
“Beautiful train ride through fascinating scenery. Stops at nice little stations, and shows something of 'real life'. About 3 hours is totally fine.Auto-translated”
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”
Take a scenic train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, then see Lake Gregory, Ramboda Falls, and the Blue Field Tea Factory for Ceylon Tea.
“This was a wonderful day out escorted by Indika. He was arrived at the correct time and collected us from a completely different station than planned, and with a smile on his face! Thank you, India. As for the train trip, it completely met our expectations with some great scenery, tea plantations and pickers plus…”
Sri Lanka hill country in 2 days: Blue Train views, Kandy Temple and cultural show, Peradeniya gardens, and Nuwara Eliya tea.
“A great tour with a competent and knowledgeable guide. He took our wishes into account and only drove to the places that actually interested us. 👍”
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.
