Kandy to Ella Rail Journey
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
Ride one of the world's most scenic train lines through misty tea country. Start with the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, take reserved seats on the hill-country train to Ella, then walk to the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak. A private driver-guide meets you in Colombo and handles every transfer.
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
- Reserved hill-country train seats
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak hike
- Ravana Falls
- Private driver-guide
Day-by-day itinerary
3 days · 2 nights · Colombo ⇄ Ella
- Colombo
- Kandy
- Nanu Oya
- Ella
- Colombo
Your driver-guide picks you up in Colombo for the drive to Kandy, stopping at the Pinnawala area on the way. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic for the puja ceremony, then watch a Kandyan dance performance by the lake.
Board the morning train with reserved seats and wind up through tea estates, waterfalls and cloud forest past Nanu Oya and Haputale. Your driver meets you at Ella station and takes you to your hotel for a relaxed evening in town.
Walk to the Nine Arch Bridge in time to see a train cross, then climb Little Adam's Peak for views over Ella Gap. After lunch, stop at Ravana Falls on the way back to Colombo.
Driving times are indicative and the order of visits may change with weather, train schedules and availability. Your final itinerary is confirmed with your booking.
Everything below is covered in the package price of LKR 48,000 per person.
What's included
5 items- 2 nights' accommodationKandy and Ella, twin share
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Reserved train seats Kandy → Ella
- Private air-conditioned car with driver-guideFrom Colombo and back
- Temple of the Tooth entrance & Kandyan dance show
Not included
5 items- Travel insuranceWe can arrange a policy
- Lunches and drinks
- Other entrance fees
- Tips for your driver-guide
- Personal expenses
Ways to pay
- Bank transferTransfer in LKR to our company account. Account details are sent with your confirmed quote.
- Credit or debit cardVisa and Mastercard accepted at our office or through a secure payment link.
- Cash at our officePay in person at our Rajagiriya office and get a receipt on the spot.
- InstalmentsSplit the balance into easy payments before you travel. Ask us about the options for your trip.
How payment works
- 1Pay a deposit to confirmA deposit holds your hotels, seats and flights. We tell you the amount with your quote.
- 2Pay the balance before you travelThe remaining amount is due before your travel date, by the deadline on your booking.
- 3Get your travel documentsOnce paid in full, we send your vouchers, tickets and final itinerary by email or WhatsApp.
Prices are per person in LKR. Card payments may carry a bank charge. Cancellation and refund terms depend on the hotels and airlines in your package and are shared before you pay.
How can we help?
Questions about Kandy to Ella Rail Journey, or want to change dates, hotels or the route? Send us a message and we'll tailor it for you.
- Call us+94 77 831 6020
- Email usinfo@letsfly.lk
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