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Ella to Kandy: A Scenic Journey by Train and Car or Van

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Ella to Kandy: A Scenic Journey by Train and Car or Van

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Highlights

The experience begins at Ella Railway Station, where you board the train to Nanu Oya for one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic hill-country journeys. Departing Ella at 9:52 AM or 3:52 PM, the train travels through lush tea plantations, mist-covered mountains, cascading waterfalls, peaceful valleys, and charming local villages. Along the way, it stops at picturesque stations such as Bandarawela, Diyatalawa, Haputale, Idalgashinna, Ohiya, and Pattipola before arriving at Nanu Oya. After the train journey, enjoy a comfortable private transfer from Ambewela to Kandy by air-conditioned car or van. Relax as your English-speaking chauffeur drives through winding mountain roads and beautiful highland scenery, concluding your memorable journey at your hotel in Kandy.

Itinerary

Travel from Ella to Nanu Oya on one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic hill-country train journeys. Departing Ella at 9:52 AM or 3:52 PM, the train passes lush tea plantations, mist-covered mountains, waterfalls, villages, and picturesque stations, including Bandarawela, Diyatalawa, Haputale, Idalgashinna, Ohiya, and Pattipola. Arrive in Ambewela at approximately 12:16 PM or 6:06 PM, then continue comfortably to your Kandy hotel by private air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking chauffeur.

Includes the Ella–Nanu Oya train ride, private transfer to Kandy, hotel drop-off, taxes, and service charges. Excludes Ella hotel pickup, food, drinks, and personal expenses. First- or second-class seats are provided subject to availability. Please reserve at least 10 days in advance.

What's included

INCLUDED

Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Pick-up from Nanu Oya Railway Station.
Ella to Nanu Oya train ride.
Service of an English-Speaking chauffeur Driver.
All Taxes & Service Charges.

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel drop-off to Kandy.
Food or drinks.
Expenses of personal nature.

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Provider

Lakpura LLC

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