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A blue train traveling through a lush, green landscape with rolling hills and scattered trees. 2
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By Lakpura®
Free cancellation available
Price is £22 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • One of the most scenic train rides in the world.
    • Stunning hill country landscapes.
    • Tea plantations along the route.
    • Waterfalls and deep valleys.
    • Charming tunnel passages.

Activity location

    • Ella
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • V2GW+7RG, Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella, Sri Lanka | After booking, we will contact you via whatsapp or email and send you a direct ticket, or provide you with a direct ticket to the meeting point.
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

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Ella to Ambewela Scenic Train Ride

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:50
Price details
£22.15 x 1 Adult£22.15
Total
Price is £22.15

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Scenic train ride from Ella Railway Station to Ambewela Railway Station by Train No. 1005 or No. 1015.
  • Inclusions
    All taxes and service charges.
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from or to Ella or Ambewela.
  • Exclusions
    Food or drinks.
  • Exclusions
    Expenses of a personal nature.

What you can expect

  • Ella to Ambewela train ride is considered one of the most picturesque short train journeys in Sri Lanka, offering breathtaking views of the central highlands. We facilitate our clients to book 1st class AC compartments or 2nd class non-AC reserved seats for a comfortable travel experience. The train departs from Ella Railway Station and gradually ascends through misty mountains towards Ambewela, taking approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the destination.

    During the journey, the train passes through stunning landscapes including rolling tea plantations, cloud-covered hills, deep valleys, and iconic railway loops. As the journey continues, travellers can also witness vegetable farms, pine forests, and wide grazing lands near Ambewela, often referred to as “Little New Zealand” of Sri Lanka due to its cool climate and scenic beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ella
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • V2GW+7RG, Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella, Sri Lanka | After booking, we will contact you via whatsapp or email and send you a direct ticket, or provide you with a direct ticket to the meeting point.
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka