Train journeys

Ella & Tea Country Train Journey

Built around the famous Kandy–Ella railway, with Nine Arches Bridge and hikes in Ella.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inKandy
RouteKandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella
Places3 destinations
CountrySri Lanka
Ideal forTrain journeys, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1ICDEA

Best time to visit: January to April

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Nine Arches Bridge – Ella

Trip overview

Built around the famous Kandy–Ella railway, with Nine Arches Bridge and hikes in Ella.

The route spends 1 night in Kandy, 1 night in Nuwara Eliya and 3 nights in Ella, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits train journeys and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Temple of the ToothKandy LakeRoyal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaTea factoriesGregory LakeHorton Plains and World's EndNine Arches BridgeLittle Adam's PeakElla Rock

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kandy

Arrive via Colombo (CMB) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Kandy Lake: Lakeside walk

Day 2Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Travel from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by private vehicle
Check in at your Nuwara Eliya hotel
Tea factories: Tea tours and tastings

Day 3Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella by private vehicle
Check in at your Ella hotel
Scenic train

Day 4Ella: Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock

Little Adam's Peak: Easy hike with views
Ella Rock: Longer hike

Day 5Ella: Ravana Falls and Lipton's Seat

Ravana Falls: Roadside waterfall
Lipton's Seat: Tea estate viewpoint near Haputale

Day 6Depart from Ella

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Colombo (CMB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Train seats booked as soon as bookings open
A road alternative planned in case seats are unavailable
Luggage handled so you can travel light on board
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
Hotels close to the best viewpoints

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kandy: Board the Kandy–Ella train for one of the world's most beautiful rail journeys.
Nuwara Eliya: Start the Horton Plains hike by 6 am; mist covers World's End by late morning.
Ella: Check train timings at Nine Arches to see one cross the bridge.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella
Ideal for: Train journeys, Photography holidays
Best time: January to April
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1ICDEA

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kandy: January to April. Nuwara Eliya: January to April. Ella: January to April.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kandy (Colombo (CMB), about 3 hours). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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