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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.
“It was a good experience. The tickets were delivered to our accommodation a day before travel and communication with the travel agency was also very pleasant. The train ride itself was beautiful with stunning views for most of the 7 hours.”
Reserve seats for the Kandy to Ella train, see tea country and Nine Arches Bridge, get e-tickets by WhatsApp, and ride in comfort.
“Always book ticket as can be disappointed. Journey was really comfortable good seats and large windows to appreciated the wonderful scenery. We sat in second class seats . Plenty of room . So glad we booked. The country side we travelled through was spectacular. From the mountains to the tea plantations. Crossing through towns and…”
Scenic Kandy to Ella transfer via Nuwara Eliya with tea plantations, Ramboda Falls, tea factory, Gregory Lake, and drop-off in Ella.
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.
“Nice trip by train with gorgeous views of the countryside.”
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.
“The tour was good created, there was a time for having a chill and also to see all the touch points.”
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 was told that I would be picked up and taken to ambewala station since Kandy station wasn’t running due to damage from the cyclone. First, they told me pick up would be between 530-6am for a 930am train. Then, at the unreasonable hRead 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.
“Outstanding service provided by Hansika at Lakpura. Despite the Kandy to Ella train being sold out everywhere else, she managed to secure us tickets for this iconic journey. Highly recommend Lakpura for their exceptional service and commitment to customer satisfaction!”
Kandy to Ella private day trip with tea factory tasting, Ramboda waterfall views, Nuwara Eliya sights, and Nine Arches Bridge, with pickup included.
“it was a wonderful day tour we had with our guide Lal. the tour was as described. we really loved to be there and overall great experience to see the beautiful country. Ramboda waterfall and tea planation tour was amazing and top class. Thanks for evrytrhing.”
