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Kandy's 10 most popular kandy to ella train rides. 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.
“Great experience! Delivered the ticket straight to our office. Seats were perfect and they helped us out when we needed last minute tickets”
Reserve seats for the Kandy to Ella train, see tea country and Nine Arches Bridge, get e-tickets by WhatsApp, and ride in comfort.
“The train ride itself is incredible, amazing views. Sadly the experience to book it here is just horrible! If you book the experience here,you actually don't know if you will get a ticket until the night before! It wasn't mentioned during the booking process that you might don't get tickets,it just says that they will…”
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 tea-country day trip from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by train, with Lake Gregory, Ramboda Falls, and Blue Field Tea Factory.
“We had a really nice time getting to see the Nuwara Eliya with Menuka, who was a very obliging and fabulous tour guide! The train tracks have been damaged by the cyclone so we took a sedan car up instead, and Menuka was thankfully very skilled at driving so the winding roads did not make…”
Ride a vintage train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with a private guide, tea factory stop, and Ramboda Falls on the return.
“The driver turned up late. We had to call him to find out where he was. Then they had not booked the train tickets in the first class carriage. Then he stuff around for another half hour before we worked out with him to go the reverse of the itinRead more”
First class Kandy to Ella scenic train with prebooked seats, big window views of tea hills, waterfalls like Ravana Falls, and an Ambewela shuttle.
“Would recommend if you want a hassle free travel experience on the famous train .Communication was excellent .Arrived on time took us to the station ,told us the platform and even gave us snack bags Had the best seats We had loaRead more”
Scenic Kandy–Nanu Oya train plus Gregory Lake, old post office, Blue Field tea factory and Ramboda Falls. Full-day pickup.
“We had a great time! There were lots of stops on the way to stretch your legs and see some amazing views. Was well organised and they took extra care to made sure we got the correct train from the station.”
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”
Reserved seats on the Kandy to Nanu Oya train take you into Sri Lanka’s tea country in about 4 hours, with window-seat options.
“Company is very professional the day before your trip they will deliver ticket at your hotel , communications with them is easy”
Ride the scenic **Podi Menike Train 1005** from Kandy to Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya). Choose first or second class with a mobile ticket.
“We booked this trip for 2 pax in reserved seating in second class prior to our trip to Sri Lanka. Despite the booking being paid for and confirmed, a number of weeks later they asked for additional information to purchase the tickets. When this Read more”
