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A train with passengers standing by the windows, surrounded by greenery and trees. 1
A stationary train with the number 983 and class S14, parked at a platform with people waiting. 2
A scenic train journey with a waterfall, tea plantation, and a bridge over water. 3
A person leaning out of a bus window, holding onto the window frame. 4
A woman in a dress standing on a train. 5
By Kumarihami Village House

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The previous price was £62 and current price is £52 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy a scenic morning train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella with a guide
    • Travel from Kandy to Nanu Oya via Ramboda and Nuwara Eliya
    • Visit the Ramboda Viewpoint, Damro View Point, and tea plantations
    • See the Nuwara Eliya Red Post Office and Lake Gregory
    • Relax on a peaceful train journey through the Sri Lankan countryside

Activity location

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kandy, Sri Lanka | Your pickup time will vary depending on the hotel you are staying at. However, you should depart from Kandy at 5:00 AM.
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Kandy to Nanu Oya Drop By Tuk and Morning Ella Train Ride (02)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

It's raining on the morning commute. And it's very cold. Only those who can handle it should book a three-wheeler.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£30.61
£26.02 x 2 Adults£52.04
Total
The previous price was £61.22 and current price is £52.04
15% off

Kandy to Nanuoya Drop By Tuk & Morning Ella Train Ride (01)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

It's raining on the morning commute. And it's very cold. Only those who can handle it should book a three-wheeler.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£30.61
£26.02 x 2 Adults£52.04
Total
The previous price was £61.22 and current price is £52.04
15% off

Kandy to Nanu Oya Drop-Off by Car and Morning Ella Train Ride – Up to 4

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A comfortable and air-conditioned car
English speaking driver
You can carry your luggage
Train tickets included
This is not a group tour. Only those who book this will be able to travel in this car.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£35.68
£30.33 x 2 Adults£60.66
Total
The previous price was £71.36 and current price is £60.66
15% off

Kandy to Nanuoya Drop By Car & Morning Ella Train Ride (01)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A comfortable and air-conditioned car
English speaking driver
You can carry your luggage
Train tickets included
This is not a group tour. Only those who book this will be able to travel in this car.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£35.68
£30.33 x 2 Adults£60.66
Total
The previous price was £71.36 and current price is £60.66
15% off

Kandy to Nanuoya Drop By Car & Morning Ella Train Ride (02)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A comfortable and air-conditioned car
English speaking driver
You can carry your luggage
Train tickets included
This is not a group tour. Only those who book this will be able to travel in this car.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£35.68
£30.33 x 2 Adults£60.66
Total
The previous price was £71.36 and current price is £60.66
15% off

Kandy to Nanuoya Drop By Car & Morning Ella Train Ride (04)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A comfortable and air-conditioned car
English speaking driver
You can carry your luggage
Train tickets included
This is not a group tour. Only those who book this will be able to travel in this car.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£35.68
£30.33 x 2 Adults£60.66
Total
The previous price was £71.36 and current price is £60.66
15% off

Kandy to Nanuoya Drop By Car & Morning Ella Train Ride (05)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A comfortable and air-conditioned car
English speaking driver
You can carry your luggage
Train tickets included
This is not a group tour. Only those who book this will be able to travel in this car.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£35.68
£30.33 x 2 Adults£60.66
Total
The previous price was £71.36 and current price is £60.66
15% off

Kandy to Nanuoya Drop By Car & Morning Ella Train Ride (06)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A comfortable and air-conditioned car
English speaking driver
You can carry your luggage
Train tickets included
This is not a group tour. Only those who book this will be able to travel in this car.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£35.68
£30.33 x 2 Adults£60.66
Total
The previous price was £71.36 and current price is £60.66
15% off

Kandy to Nanuoya Drop By Car & Morning Ella Train Ride (07)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

A comfortable and air-conditioned car
English speaking driver
You can carry your luggage
Train tickets included
This is not a group tour. Only those who book this will be able to travel in this car.

Starting time: 05:00
Price details
£35.68
£30.33 x 2 Adults£60.66
Total
The previous price was £71.36 and current price is £60.66
15% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Train tickets for the second or third compartment are included
  • Inclusions
    During the train journey from Nanu Oya railway station, you can get off at Pattipola, Ohiya, Idalgashinna, Haputhale, Dhiyathalawa, Bandarawela, Ella, Demodara and Badulla railway stations
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Beautiful Tea Plantations
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Tea Plantations View point
  • Inclusions
    Choose your preferred vehicle, car or three-wheeler (TukTuk) to travel from Kandy to Nanu Oya Railway Station
  • Inclusions
    An experienced guide who will lead and manage the tour smoothly
  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pickup
  • Inclusions
    Water
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Oakray View Point
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Ramboda falls View Point
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Damro View Point
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Nuwara Eliya Red Post Office
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Lake Gregory
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • We have designed this tour for travellers who wish to travel by private vehicle from Kandy via Ramboda and Nuwara Eliya to Nanu Oya Railway Station, and then catch the 9:00 AM train from Nanu Oya to Ella. You will be able to reach Ella station around 12:00 PM. This is an exceptional tour for travellers who want to reach Ella early.

    Usually, a complete train journey directly from Kandy to Ella takes around 12 hours. However, with this itinerary, you can complete the journey from Kandy to Ella—including the iconic train ride—in just about 6 hours. Furthermore, the most scenic stretch of the Kandy-to-Ella railway line is between Nanu Oya and Ella, which you get to experience fully through this route. While some tourists spend a night in Nuwara Eliya before taking the train the next day, this tour allows you to travel from Kandy to Nanu Oya and arrive in Ella on the very same day.

    A unique feature of this morning train is that it departs daily at 9:00 AM from Nanu Oya towards Badulla. It passes through Ambewela, Pattipola, Haputale, Ella, and the Nine Arch Bridge before reaching Badulla. Compared to other trains, it is uncrowded and far less busy, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful and relaxed train journey.

    Tour Highlights & Schedule:

    • 5:00 AM: Departure from Kandy is mandatory.
    • 8:45 AM: Arrival at Nanu Oya Railway Station to ensure a smooth, hassle-free boarding.
    • En-route Attractions: On the way from Kandy to Nanu Oya via Ramboda and Nuwara Eliya, you can visit several key attractions, including the Ramboda Viewpoint, Damro View Point, lush tea plantations, Sri Lanka's most beautiful tea estate, the iconic Nuwara Eliya Red Post Office, and Lake Gregory.

    After visiting these sites and having your breakfast, you will proceed to the railway station to board the train to Ella.

    Inclusions:

    • Train tickets provided for all tourists.
    • An experienced guide who will lead and manage the tour smoothly.

    If you wish to escape the crowded routes and reach Ella early from Kandy while comfortably enjoying the scenic train ride, this is the perfect tour for you.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kandy, Sri Lanka | Your pickup time will vary depending on the hotel you are staying at. However, you should depart from Kandy at 5:00 AM.
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka