From Ella Travel to Kandy by Second or Third Class Train Ticket
Kandy, Sri Lankaby Ceylon Pass
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Skip the line
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Overview
Board a train in Ella and begin your magical journey through rugged mountains, lush greenery, and pristine lakes. Find your seats in the first class section of the train and settle in. As you ride to Kandy, the train will first pass through a narrow ridge and misty green forests before reaching several rushing waterfalls. Continue through Haputale to reach the tea plantations in Nanu-Oya. Continue through luscious fields of greenery to cross into Horton Plains, keeping an eye out for wildlife and rural life in the countryside. As enter your final stretch, enjoy the views of green rolling hills before pulling into Kandy, a bustling city nestled in the Highlands of Sri Lanka home to the famous Temple of Tooth and Ambuluwawa Tower. Due to damage caused by Cyclone Dithwa, the Until Further Notice Train Experience will temporarily terminate at Nanuoya. For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided to cover the section not accessible by train.
What's included
- One Way Second/Third-class Train Ticket
- Meals and Drinks
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
Enjoy a scenic train ride from Ella to Kandy with a first class ticket. Pass through the lush greenery of the countryside and the Highlands, and see the famous Temple of Tooth in Kandy.
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will come and pick you from your hotel in Ella. We will send the meeting instructions the day before the activity via portal.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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