Ella day tour from Colombo
Discover Sri Lanka’s hill country on a private Ella tour from Colombo with a scenic train ride. Leave Colombo at 4:40 am by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Arrive at Hali Ela Station around 10:30 am, then enjoy an approximately 30-minute Calypso open-top rail cabin ride to Ella. Train tickets, entrance fees and meals are paid separately. Confirm train availability and your Ella sightseeing stops with JK Travels Sri Lanka before booking.
JK TRAVELS SRI LANKA · PRIVATE DAY TOURS
A hill-country escape with a scenic train ride
Combine a private road journey from Colombo with the scenery of an Ella train experience. Ride from Hali Ela to Ella in a Calypso open-top rail cabin, with sightseeing arranged around the rail service and your return drive.
Plan your Ella tour
USD 175 per group of up to 3 people
USD 250 per group of 4–7 people
These are total group prices. Choose the package matching your group size and book one group. Train tickets, entrance fees and meals are extra.
Share your travel date, passenger numbers and pickup hotel. We’ll confirm the route, train availability, timings and total price before you book.
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The Hali Ela to Ella train ride is part of the itinerary. Train tickets are charged separately. Around 10:30 am is the planned station arrival time; the train departure and availability must be confirmed for your travel date.
Before you book
Is the train ride included?
The approximately 30-minute Calypso open-top rail cabin ride from Hali Ela Station to Ella forms part of the itinerary. Train tickets are extra, and service availability and departure arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Where does the tour start and finish?
This private tour starts from Colombo and returns to Colombo. Share your hotel or pickup location so we can confirm the pickup and return arrangements.
What time will we leave Colombo?
Pickup from Colombo starts at 4:40 am. We plan to reach Hali Ela Station around 10:30 am. This is the station arrival time, not the train departure time. Your return time depends on the sightseeing route and traffic.
Which Ella attractions can we visit?
Tell us which sights interest you. We’ll confirm the sightseeing stops that fit your train schedule and return journey before you book.
How much does the Ella tour cost?
The private tour costs USD 175 per group of up to 3 people, or USD 250 per group of 4–7 people. These are total group prices. Train tickets, attraction entrance fees, meals and personal expenses are charged separately. Contact us for groups larger than 7.
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