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Kandy's 10 most popular ella day trips. Prices, the operators behind each one, and what the day actually feels like on the ground.
Reserve 2nd or 3rd class seats on the Kandy-to-Ella blue train with reserved ticket delivery and top-notch scenery for a fast scenic hop.
“Incredible views, make sure you reserve your seats. Best part of the trip is the last hour, although the whole trip was amazing.”
Reserve seats for the Kandy to Ella train, see tea country and Nine Arches Bridge, get e-tickets by WhatsApp, and ride in comfort.
“Hold your nerve, tickets didn't come through until 4.00am on the day of travel. We had ordered 3rd class reserved seats and got two seats together in a block of 6(no window seat) HOWEVER.... No one else had seats in the block. We had so much room both with a window view.”
Scenic Kandy to Ella transfer via Nuwara Eliya with tea plantations, Ramboda Falls, tea factory, Gregory Lake, and drop-off in Ella.
“I truly enjoyed the tuk-tuk journey from Kandy to Ella. My driver, Wicky, was fantastic! Very friendly, kind, and a great driver. Since I had only arrived in Kandy the evening before, he also showed me several nice places around Kandy. We even ended up being on the road longer than planned, and I saw…”
A group scenic drive from Kandy to Ella with tea estates, waterfalls, temples, and quick photo stops for $26 per person.
“Not a bad option if train tickets are unavailable. Friendly and fast service from your hotel. Drop off downtown Ella”
Ella Odyssey delivers reserved Kandy–Ella train seats with paper tickets, calm reserved compartments, and extra scenic stops for photos and views.
“Scam!!!!! Do not purchase here!!!!”
Private Kandy to Ella day tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned car, Wi‑Fi, bridge and tea visits, and misty views from Little Adam’s Peak.
“Drive from Kandy to Little England the highlight - really beautiful. Also enjoyed the drive to Ella and visiting Nine Arch Bridge but heavy rain unfortunately ( fun to experience monsoon but not so good for sightseeing). Everything well organised and felt safe and well looked after. Longish day but well worth it”
First class Kandy to Ella scenic train with prebooked seats, big window views of tea hills, waterfalls like Ravana Falls, and an Ambewela shuttle.
“I recently took the First Class Scenic Train from Kandy to Ella, and it was amazing! The agent provided us with incredible seats, and they made booking super easy. Our driver was fantastic he helped us with our big luggage and brought us snRead more”
3-day private Sri Lanka tour to Ella, Nuwara Eliya and Haputale with waterfalls, tea stops, Horton Plains. Pickup and mobile ticket.
“We met Aruna by chance during our trip in Sri Lanka. Aruna knows a lot of intersting and beautiful places all around Sri Lanka and he was able to improvise a nice tour in the Sigiriya region for us, following our scheduled hotels yet making us Read more”
Ride the Podi Menike from Kandy to Ella in 6 to 7 hours, with reserved seats and big views over tea country.
“We had booked and were apparently guaranteed a Kandy to Ella ticket. However, we were told a day before that the tickets were not available, and the best we can get is a ticket from Nanu Oya to Ella, beginning our journey halfway betweRead more”
Reliable private transfer between Kandy and Ella with hotel pickup, air-conditioned ride, free Wi-Fi, and flexible timing for about 4 hours.
“Good driver, on time for pick up.”
