Route
BIA → Kandy → Train → Ella → BIA
Highlights
- Kandy to Ella Mountain Railway
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Ella Rock
- Nanu Oya Tea Valley
- Demodara Loop
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Kandy
- Drive to Kandy · Peradeniya Gardens
- Temple of Sacred Tooth puja ceremony
- Book scenic train tickets for next morning (2nd class observation car)
Day 2The Great Train Ride: Kandy to Ella
- Kandy railway station departure — settle into observation car
- Pass Kadugannawa Pass, Peradeniya Junction, Hatton highlands
- Nuwara Eliya mountain backdrop — watch from open door
- Arrive Ella — walk Nine Arches Bridge through tea fields
- Ella Rock sunset hike at your own pace
Day 3Ella & Return
- Relaxed Ella morning — café, waterfall walk, Little Adam's Peak
- Ravana Falls visit
- Drive back to BIA (280 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · train tickets (book 2–3 weeks ahead) · entrance fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Kandy · Ella
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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