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From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella

By Kandycity tuk tuk
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$297 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Climb Adam’s Peak, night hike and watch the sunrise from the summit
  • Visit Ambuluwawa Tower for panoramic mountain views
  • Experience the world-famous Kandy–Ella train ride (optional)
  • Private transport with a friendly, knowledgeable driver- licence guide

Activity location

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kandy, Sri Lanka
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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07:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
07:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
08:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
08:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
09:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
09:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
10:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
10:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
11:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
11:00 AM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
12:00 PM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr
12:00 PM, From Kandy: 2-Day Adam’s Peak Hike & Drop to Ella in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
Price details
AU$297.39 x 1 AdultAU$297.39
Total
Price is AU$297.39
Until Wed, 15 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup (Kandy Area) and drop-off Ella
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    Private Tuk Tuk & Car with Friendly local Licence driver/guide
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    wednesday) Seats cannot be reserved for these two classes
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    For other every other day, we can get the same ticket from the train station on the same day, but it is not possible to reserve seats for this 2nd and 3rd class.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fully customisable Schedule – Travel at your Own Pace
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    Relaxed, no-rush Experience Tailored to Your Preferences
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    Water bottles
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    Tea Factory Visite
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    Ambuluwawa Tower (optional)
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    Adams Peaks Climb
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    Ambewala Railwa station To Ella Tran Ride (Optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Note: Ambbewala to Ella Tran Tickets (Second and third class Tickets since it will not be realesed on
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    Meals and personal expenses
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    Tips and service charge
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    Accommodation
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    Guide to climb Adams Peak
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    Guide to Train Ride
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    Tickets to Train Ride
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    Ambuluwawa Tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Everything not mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 70 years, People with altitude sickness, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Experience two of Sri Lanka’s most breathtaking adventures in just two days on this private 2-Day Adam’s Peak & Ella Tour from Kandy. Perfect for travellers seeking a blend of spirituality, nature, and scenic beauty, this journey combines the famous Adam’s Peak night hike with the iconic Kandy–Ella train ride — one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world.

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kandy. First, travel to the remarkable Ambuluwawa Tower, an architectural and spiritual landmark that offers panoramic 360° views of misty hills and valleys. Climb to the top of the spiral tower for an unforgettable perspective of central Sri Lanka before continuing your drive towards Nallathanniya, the starting point of the Adam’s Peak pilgrimage trail.

Upon arrival, relax at a nearby guesthouse and prepare for your nighttime hike. As night falls, begin the ascent of Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) — a sacred mountain revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Muslims alike. The hike typically begins around midnight, following a well-lit path lined with small rest stops and tea stalls. Walk at your own pace with your guide, taking in the peaceful atmosphere and starry night sky.

Reach the summit by early morning to witness one of Sri Lanka’s most magical sunrises, with golden rays spreading across the mountains and valleys below. After soaking in the views and serenity of this sacred site, descend gently back to the base, where your driver awaits to take you onward.

Enjoy en route as you travel to Nanu Oya or Ambewela railway station, the gateway to the famous up-country train route. Board the train for a stunning ride through tea plantations, waterfalls, and mountain tunnels as you make your way to Ella, a charming highland town surrounded by misty hills. If you prefer not to take the train, your driver will instead transfer you comfortably by private car to your hotel in Ella. (Optional train ride available.)

The tour ends upon your arrival in Ella, leaving you with incredible memories of two days filled with spirituality, adventure, and Sri Lanka’s most iconic natural scenery.

This 2-day journey is ideal for active travellers, couples, backpackers, and photographers — anyone seeking a unique experience that blends culture, challenge, and pure beauty in the heart of Sri Lanka.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kandy, Sri Lanka
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka