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5 Ella Train Journeys to Build a Day Around

5 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Good ella train journeys fill up weeks ahead and the famous ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

1.Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $17Our pick

Book a reserved-seat train journey from Ella to Kandy through We Lanka Tours. The roughly six-hour ride passes tea plantations, waterfalls, mountain views, villages, and misty hills. Your seat may be in first, second, or third class, depending on availability. You receive an e-ticket by WhatsApp before midnight on the day before departure, with passport details required.

“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”

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From Ella: Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour - Nine Arch Bridge, Ella’s famous railway view
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From Ella: Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour

2.Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Spend seven hours exploring Ella with a local guide such as Shifar, Rishad, or Jagan. Ride the Demodara to Ella train, visit Nine Arch Bridge and Ravana Falls, hike Little Adam’s Peak, and swim at Pallawela Waterfall. The day suits active visitors who want major sights, photo stops, and a flexible tuk-tuk tour in one outing.

“We had an exceptional tour and can highly recommend it. Our guide spoke clear, easy-to-understand English, communicated very well before the trip, and was punctual and reliable. He was also incredibly helpful and supportive, especially during the hike, and made sure we were comfortable even though we were traveling with our two-year-old son. The trip itself was fun and well organized. The waterfalls were truly impressive, and the hike down and back up was challenging but absolutely rewarding. The view from Little Adam’s Peak was stunning and a real highlight of the day. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish!”

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From Ella- All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train - Starting early with Ella Rock
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From Ella- All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train

3.All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 1 day · from $28

This private Ella day trip packs eight major sights into one full day, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide-driver, hikes to Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak, a Demodara to Ella train ride, and optional zipline and Calypso music upgrades. Guides such as Nuwan and Ruwan also help with photos and route changes.

“The tour was well worth the price. Our guide was very nice and helpful. He took lots of photos for us. It was a very enjoyable day.”

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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey - Ambewela changes the usual plan
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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

4.All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

You’ll be collected near Kandy, assisted at the station, and sent by reserved first-class train toward Ella, with sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and one drink included. A driver meets you at the far station and takes you to your hotel. Allow about 10 hours, and keep one day of flexibility because train times, class, and the current Ambewela departure may change.

“ceylon havde en fantastisk servise men togturen var længere end forventet måtte vente 3 timer i toget på en station”

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From Ella - Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride - Ravana Falls and the first taste of Ella
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From Ella – Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride

5.Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $49

Travel from Ella or Bandarawela with an English-speaking guide and driver to Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, Kithalella, Demodara Loop, Nine Arch Bridge, Flying Ravana Zipline, and Little Adam’s Peak. Lunch, drinks, entrance fees for Ella Rock, and a normal train ride are included. Add the Calypso train for about $5 or zipline for about $33.

“Saw so much, had a delicious lunch and the driver was excellent”

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