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Ella Train Tours — Our Top 5

5 rail days  ·  from $18 a seat

Good ella train tours sell the seats before the fares, and the best ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

1.Ella to Kandy scenic train journey with reserved seats ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $17Our pick

Reserve a seat for Sri Lanka’s famous Ella to Kandy train ride. The six-hour trip passes tea plantations, waterfalls, mountain villages, and misty hills. Your seat may be in first, second, or third class, depending on availability. Tickets arrive by WhatsApp before midnight the day before travel.

“They were very kind and very quick to respond. Everything is perfect. I wanted to buy tickets for a trip with friends and on the main website in two minutes they left, I relied on them and as promised the day before departure at midnight, the tickets and 2nd class reserved arrived. I would buy backAuto-translated”

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From Ella: Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour - Nine Arch Bridge before the train
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From Ella: Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour

2.Ella Unfogettable Day tour & Train Ride Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

Travel by tuk-tuk with guides such as Shifar, Rishad, or Jagan to Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Station, Ella, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, and Pallewela Waterfall. The day includes hiking, swimming, photography, and a short train ride. Lunch and zipline entry cost extra.

“We had an exceptional tour and can highly recommend it. Our guide spoke clear, easy-to-understand English, communicated very well before the trip, and was punctual and reliable. He was also incredibly helpful and supportive, especially during the hike, and made sure we were comfortable even though we were traveling with our two-year-old son. The trip itself was fun and well organized. The waterfalls were truly impressive, and the hike down and back up was challenging but absolutely rewarding. The view from Little Adam’s Peak was stunning and a real highlight of the day. Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish!”

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From Ella- All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train - Ella Rock takes the most effort
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From Ella- All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train

3.All inclusive Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Join an English-speaking guide such as Nuwan or Ruwan for a private Ella day tour covering eight major sights, hotel transfers, hikes, waterfalls and a Demodara to Ella train ride. Add the $33 Flying Ravana zipline or $5 Calypso train music option if desired.

“Hiking up Ella Rock was challenging but so rewarding with the stunning views from the top. Ravana Falls was a picturesque spot and perfect for some great photos. Riding the Calypso train through the lush landscapes was a unique experience, and Little Adam's Peak offered breathtaking views with a much easier hike.Our guide was fantastic and made sure we had an amazing day.”

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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey - From hotel pickup to the platform
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All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

4.All Inclusive Ella From/To Kandy Scenic Train Journey

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

You’ll take a 10-hour scenic rail journey toward Ella with an English-speaking host or greeter, reserved first-class seating, snacks, one included drink, and hotel transfers within 10 miles of the station. The route currently starts at Ambewela because of cyclone damage, with a complimentary shuttle provided.

“ceylon havde en fantastisk servise men togturen var længere end forventet måtte vente 3 timer i toget på en station”

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From Ella - Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride - Ravana Falls and the first taste of Ella’s folklore
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From Ella – Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride

5.Day Trip of 8 Iconic Sights & Scenic Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $49

Join an English-speaking guide and driver for a full day around Ella, with hotel pickup, lunch, Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, the Demodara Loop, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak. You can add the Calypso train for about $5 or the Flying Ravana zipline for about $33.

“Saw so much, had a delicious lunch and the driver was excellent”

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