Ella to Kandy Highland Escape
(Scenic Train + Private Transfer)
Total Duration: 6.5 Hrs (approximately)
A scenic train ride from Ella to Nanu Oya through the lush highlands of Sri Lanka with panoramic views of tea-covered slopes and valleys.
Private air-conditioned car/van transfer from Nanu Oya to Kandy, including sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya.
Ideal for travellers who couldn’t secure train seats for the full Ella–Kandy route but want to enjoy the iconic highland railway experience.
$72/per person (net)
$85/for two people (net)
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Travel Itinerary
● Starting Point & Time
- Starting Point: Ella Railway Station
- Departure Time: 08:15 Hrs (Train Departure from Ella)
● Journey Details
- Scenic train ride: Ella → Nanu Oya
- Arrival at Nanu Oya: Meet your chauffeur holding a paging board with your name.
- Private car/van transfer: Nanu Oya → Kandy
- En-route stops: Tea factory visit & Gregory Lake (Nuwara Eliya).
● End Point
- Kandy City Limits (hotel or town drop-off).
- Estimated Arrival in Kandy: 14:45 Hrs (depending on stops and traffic).
Booking Conditions
● Booking must be made at least 48 hours in advance (the booking window closes 48 hours before travel).
● Passport numbers are mandatory for train ticket reservations.
● Travel times are approximate and may vary due to weather, traffic, or rail conditions.
● Drop-off limited to Kandy town limits (remote hotels may require an additional tuk-tuk/shuttle, not included).
● Extras/entry fees/meals during the transfer are payable by the client.
Excursion Details
● What’s Included:
- Reserved train seats (Ella → Nanu Oya).
- Private air-conditioned car/van transfer (Nanu Oya → Kandy).
- Professional driver/guide (including fuel, tolls, and parking).
- Tea factory visit & sightseeing at Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya.
- Pick-up from Ella and drop-off in Kandy (within town limits).
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
Add Ons
● Optional stops for meals or refreshments during the private transfer (to be discussed with the driver).
● Tea factory visit – scenic and educational experience on Ceylon tea production.
● Additional transfers (for accommodations outside Kandy town limits) can be arranged separately.