YOUR THREE-DAY JOURNEY
Kandy culture, tea hills & Ella by train.
A private 3-day Ella tour with train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, with two nights in the hill country and a return to Colombo.
Overnight: Kandy
Overnight: Ella
Return to Colombo
Pickup & return
Start: Your Colombo hotel or Bandaranaike International Airport on Day 1. Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route to Kandy. An early Colombo pickup or morning airport arrival is recommended for the day’s sightseeing.
Finish: Colombo late in the evening on Day 3. Share any onward flight plans before booking so transfer timing can be discussed.
Where you will stay
Night 1: Kandy
Night 2: Ella
Choose transport only, or ask us to quote accommodation and breakfast. Hotels and breakfasts are included only when explicitly confirmed in your quotation. Share your hotel category and room preferences.
Before you book
Can I book this tour throughout the year?
Yes. Enquire for your preferred dates year-round. Train services, tickets, hotels and visits remain subject to availability, weather and local conditions.
Are the train tickets included?
No. Nanu Oya to Ella train tickets are extra and subject to availability and travel class. Tell us your preferred class when enquiring. Your quotation will confirm ticket arrangements; no class or seat is guaranteed before confirmation.
Are accommodation and breakfast included?
They are optional. We can quote private transport only, or include two nights of accommodation and breakfasts. Only the services listed in your confirmed quotation are included.
Where does my chauffeur meet me after the train?
Your chauffeur travels by road while you take the train and meets you at Ella Railway Station for the transfer to your hotel.
What happens if train tickets are unavailable?
We will discuss an alternative with you before confirming, such as continuing by private vehicle. The quotation and final itinerary will reflect the agreed arrangements.
How much does the three-day tour cost?
Price on request. The quote depends on your dates, group size, pickup point, hotel and room preferences, and any requested extras. Entrance tickets and cultural show admission are separate unless your quotation includes them.
Planning a longer holiday? Explore our Sri Lanka tour packages for more private itineraries.
Three Days in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
Explore Kandy, Sri Lanka’s tea country and Ella on this private 3-day Ella tour with train ride. Start from Colombo or Bandaranaike International Airport, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route to Kandy, and enjoy the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, Kandy viewpoint and a traditional cultural show. Travel through Nuwara Eliya for the scenic Nanu Oya to Ella train journey. Enjoy Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and Ravana Falls before returning to Colombo late on Day 3. Two nights: Kandy and Ella. Price on request. Accommodation and breakfasts may be added to your quotation; train tickets cost extra and depend on availability and travel class.
Tour Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, viewpoint and cultural show
- Tea plantation and factory visit, plus Nanu Oya to Ella train journey; tickets extra
- Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak and Ravana Falls with your private chauffeur