Ella Train Tours — Our Top 12

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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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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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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5.From kandy Train, and Pool Club Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Travel from Kandy toward Ella in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, a short train ride, Ramboda Falls, Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, a tea factory, zipline, and Ravana Pool Club. Driver J is praised for careful timing, though the schedule is very full.

“O excursie pe care o recomand 100%. Am avut un sofer J. foarte implicat, care a reusit sa ne duca la timp sa prindem si trenul spre Ella. Multumiri !”

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6.Unforgettable Day Trip of 8 Sights & Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $34

You’ll spend a full day touring Ella with an English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Ravana Falls, Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Loop, and Little Adam’s Peak. A train ride is included when schedules allow. Nuwan is one guide reported for this tour, with ziplining and Calypso music available at extra cost.

“I had the most amazing day in Ella. Nuwan was the best guide I’ve ever had in all my travels. He let me customise my day since it was just him & I on the scooter. I got to see so much of Ella. He was very conversational and really kind and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone, but especially solo travelers!!”

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7.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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8.All Inclusive Day Trip to Experience Ella & Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $69

You’ll tour Ella by car and on foot with an English-speaking guide and driver, stopping at Ella Rock, Ravana Falls, Demodara Loop, Nine Arch Bridge, Flying Ravana, and Little Adam’s Peak. Lunch, water, tea, coconut, tickets, and hotel transfers are included. The train and zipline cost extra.

“The itinerary was good with some great views however very expensive for sri lankan day tours apparently and we did not finish it our choice Unfortunately the tour guide was not great Arrived late then went to get fuel took until after a big hike to get water supplied Taxi was dirty and a relative was brought along for the ride Lunch was cold roadside curry not usual Sri Lankan style for tourists no opportunity for a cold beer either Finished the tour at half day as so poor Have been on other tours in Sri Lanka this did not compare at all”

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9.Explore Ella: Rock Hike, Loop, Falls, Nine arch & Train View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $45

Spend nine hours exploring Ella with an English-speaking guide such as Dimuthu, combining the demanding Ella Rock hike with Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara Loop, Ravana Falls, lunch, and Little Adam’s Peak. Expect uneven trails, changing weather, scenic train views, and transport by tuk-tuk or van.

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10.Ella Day Tour with Scenic Train Ride & Tea Plantation Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $226

Spend 10 hours exploring Ella by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, scenic train ride, Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Falls, tea plantation, and Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Pickup and drop-off are available from 13 locations.

“That was an amazing trip, everything was well organised! Special thanks to our guide Sachitha!”

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11.Day Excursions to Horton Plains & Local Train Experience from Ella

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $60

Start at 6:00 am with an English-speaking guide and driver, visit Horton Plains at 2,100 to 2,300 metres, then board the train from Ohiya to Ella. Hotel pickup, bottled water, WiFi when available, and the train ticket are included. Park admission and meals are extra.

“Naveen and the driver were very welcoming and they were to go out of their way in picking me up at an Airbnb.”

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12.Ella to Nanu Oya train ride on (Train No: 1006 “Podi Menike”)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $35

Take Train No. 1006, Podi Menike, from Ella to Nanu Oya in Sri Lanka’s hill country. You’ll pass tea estates, farms, villages, forests, and tunnels on a roughly three-hour ride. Choose a reserved 1st-class AC compartment or 2nd-class seat with opening windows.

“The train is beautiful, clean and has different classes. If you go jn a not hot time, I recommend you book 2nd Class reserved seats instead of 1st Class. This is because, in 2nd Class, you can open the windows and peep outside the train. Read more”

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