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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$85 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Hotel pickup in Kandy and drop-off at Nanu Oya or Ambewela station.
    • Ramboda Falls: Stand before a stunning waterfall for perfect panoramic photos.
    • Tea Estate Experience: learn tea manufacturing, and taste premium Ceylon tea.
    • "Little England" Sightseeing: British colonial architecture, Red Post Office
    • The "Bridge in the Sky" Train Journey

Activity location

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Valid for 6 Hours, Kandy to Nanuoya Drop for Ella Scenic Train Journey in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This tour starts from Kandy to Nanu Oya Railway Station. Along the way, you can visit tea factories, tea estates, view points, and places in Nuwara Eliya city and end your trip at Nanu Oya Railway Station or, if you prefer, in Nuwara Eliya city.

Price details
AU$85.77 x 1 AdultAU$85.77
Total
Price is AU$85.77

Valid for 6 Hours, Kandy To Nanuoya Drop By Tuktuk With Local Guide in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
AU$84.72 x 1 AdultAU$84.72
Total
Price is AU$84.72

Valid for 6 Hours, Kandy to Ambewela/Nanuoya Drop for Ella Train (Family pack) in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Recommended Version Great for Small Families!
Standard Capacity: Comfortably fits up to 3 adults.
Flexible for Families: Easily accommodates 4 guests if the group includes 2 adults and 2 small children.

Price details
AU$107.96 x 1 AdultAU$107.96
Total
Price is AU$107.96

Valid for 7 Hours, Kandy to Ambewela/Nanuoya Drop for Ella Scenic Train Journey in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Price details
AU$131.65 x 1 AdultAU$131.65
Total
Price is AU$131.65

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire journey Professional English-speaking driver-guide All fuel costs and highway tolls Pick-up from your hotel or designated location in Kandy Guided stop at Ramboda Falls and viewpoints Visit to a high-altitude Ceylon Tea Factory and plantation tour Tea tasting session at the factory Sightseeing tour in Nuwara Eliya (Post Office, Lake Gregory, Singal Tree Hill View point and colonial town) Visit to Ambewela Farm ('Little New Zealand') Final drop-off at Ambewela Railway Station in time for your train All parking fees and driver expenses
  • Inclusions
    Well Experienced Licensed Tourist Driver and he will Guide...
  • Inclusions
    Insurance: Comprehensive Passenger insurance
  • Inclusions
    You will be dropped off at the station where you have previously booked your tickets. If you have not booked your tickets, you will be dropped off at the station of your choice, as per your choice.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Food & Drink
  • Exclusions
    Train tickets for travelling by train from Ambewela or Nanuoya can be purchased at the train station itself, especially 2nd and 3rd class tickets, where it is difficult to get first class tickets. You can get tickets ( Non reserved ) on some days except Wednesday. But you can book 1st class tickets online.
  • Exclusions
    Important: Understand Your Ticket Options Before You Travel
  • Exclusions
    Your upcoming journey comfort depends entirely on the ticket type you select. Please review the critical differences below:
  • Exclusions
    Same-Day Station Tickets (Standard Package) Purchased directly at the station ticket counter.Seating is completely unreserved.High risk of extreme overcrowding and standing.
  • Exclusions
    Advance Online Tickets (Recommended Upgrade)Booked securely online prior to your travel date.Includes a guaranteed, assigned seat.Zero risk of encountering sold-out trains.

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Kandy to Ella Train Connection: Private Transfer & Highland Tour
    Turn your transit from Kandy into a curated private tour through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking Central Highlands, ending perfectly in time for your scenic train ride. Instead of a basic taxi, enjoy a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver-guide who handles the winding mountain roads while sharing local history and culture.

    Ticket option 1
    ⚠️ Critical Booking Info: Secure Your Train Ticket First
    Your journey's comfort depends entirely on your train ticket type. We strongly advise booking your train travel ahead of time:
    Advance Online Tickets (Recommended Upgrade): Booked securely online prior to your travel date. Includes a guaranteed, assigned seat with zero risk of encountering sold-out trains.

    Ticket option 2
    Same-Day Station Tickets (Standard Package): Purchased directly at the station counter on travel day. Seating is completely unreserved, carrying a high risk of extreme overcrowding and standing.

    Ticket option 3
    Free ticket delivery or same-day station pickup included.Unreserved tickets are day-of-travel only.Seats are not guaranteed on unreserved tickets.

    Vehicle Capacity & Family Flexibility > This tour is excellent for small families.
    Standard Capacity: Comfortably fits up to 3 adults.
    Family Flexibility: Easily accommodates 4 guests if the group includes 2 adults and 2 small children.

    Highland Itinerary Highlights
    Hotel Pickup: Convenient morning pickup directly from your hotel in Kandy.

    Ramboda Falls: Stop at a panoramic viewpoint to witness this roaring 109-meter-tall cascading waterfall.

    Historic Tea Factory: Walk through lush emerald estates, observe the traditional orthodox manufacturing process, and enjoy a fresh, complimentary cup of premium Ceylon tea.

    Nuwara Eliya (“Little England”): Explore British colonial architecture, see the iconic 1894 Tudor-style Red Post Office, and drive past scenic Lake Gregory.

    Lunch Break: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant at your own pace.

    Tailored Station Drop-Off OptionsYour driver seamlessly drops you off at your chosen station right in time to catch the world-famous scenic train to Ella. If you have not pre-booked train tickets, you can choose your drop-off point on the go:

    Option A (Nanu Oya Drop): Perfect for standard routes or earlier train departures. This is the primary railway hub for travellers heading towards Ella.

    Option B (Ambewela Drop): Ideal for later train departures. Take a scenic detour through the high-altitude grasslands of Ambewela (“Little New Zealand”) to see rolling green meadows and dairy cattle before dropping off at the picturesque Ambewela Railway Station.Arrive at your platform relaxed, inspired, and perfectly on time for the next leg of your Sri Lankan adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kandy
    • Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka