Train Tours with Lunch in Sri Lanka: 8 to Book

1.Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $190Our pick

Travel from Bentota to Ella in a private car with a driver-guide, stopping at Rawana Falls, Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Loop, and a tea factory. You’ll also ride the Hill Country train from Demodara toward Haputale, with lunch, tickets, entry fees, and hotel transfers included.

“A wonderful day trip exploring the sights around Ella. This let us experience the beauty of Sri Lanka away from the coast. Pradeep was our driver and guide for the day and was superb at his job. He was friendly and made sure everything was jRead more”

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

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

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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3.Day trip to ELLA & LIPTON’s SEAT with Train Ride [ALL INCLUSIVE]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $135

Travel from Galle to Ella and Haputale on a private, all-inclusive day trip with hotel pickup, a tuk-tuk ride to Lipton’s Seat, Ravana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Buduruwagala Temple, and a one-hour train ride through tea country. Mathews is one guide named in guest feedback.

“Nice trip to Ella and othe places. Amazing views from the little Adam's peak. The trip from Welligama takes the whole day, but it's worth to see all this places.”

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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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5.2 Day Tour of Yala & Ella with Hill Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $340

Travel from Negombo or nearby coastal towns to Yala for a four-hour morning safari, then continue to Ella for Rawana Falls, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak. Day two brings a 60 to 70 minute hill-country train ride and a tea factory visit, with transport, meals, hotel, tickets, and a private jeep included.

“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Our driver Ishan was an expert and super friendly and helpful. They even got me a cake for my birthday! Every experience from the safari to the train ride was excellent. The communication and coordination of the tour agency was perfect. I can’t wait to come back to Sri Lanka, thank you so much!”

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6.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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7.All inclusive private Ella Day Tour with Train Ride & Teafactory

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $188

Tony Tours takes you from Bentota to Ella in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a long but rewarding day. Expect a short train ride, Rawana Falls, Nine Arch Bridge, Mini Adam’s Peak, a tea factory visit, tea tasting, lunch, bottled water, and private transport.

“Excursion lourde au départ de Bentota , 8h A/R. Ensuite 6h sur place déjeuner compris. Il vaut mieux loger à Ella qui est un village dynamique ( restaurants , commerces ...) à la montagne. Le fameux train avec arches en suivant est intéressant. Little Adam peaks randonnée et pont de vue sympathiques.”

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8.2 Day Tour of Udawalawe & Ella with Up Country Scenic Train Ride – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $340

You’ll leave early with a private English-speaking driver-guide, visit Udawalawe National Park and the Elephant Transit Home, then continue to Ella for waterfalls, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak. Sam can help tailor the route, while driver Ishan has been praised for his warm service.

“Der Ausflug hat sich gelohnt. Unser Guide wusste wo sich die Elefanten befanden. Einfach nur empfehlenswert.”

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