Full-Day Kandy and Nuwara Eliya Tour from Colombo by Train

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy a scenic train ride from Colombo to Kandy
• 02 Marvel at the famous Ramboda Waterfalls
• 03 Explore a tea factory and tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya
• 04 See the main landmarks of Kandy and the sites of Nuwara Eliya city

Go on this full-day sightseeing tour to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya from Colombo. Experience a scenic train journey to Kandy, visit the tea plantations and factory, and marvel at Ramboda Waterfalls along the way. Explore the main landmarks of Kandy and the sites of Nuwara Eliya city, including Devon Falls and St. Clair's Falls.

Explore the sites of Nuwara Eliya city and visit Devon Falls and St. Clair's Falls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kandy and Nuwara Eliya by Train and Road

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour from Colombo at 6:00 am. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

• Reach Colombo Fort Railway Station at 6:30 am.

• Travel from Colombo to Kandy by train, subject to early tour confirmation and seat availability, from 7:00 am to 9:45 am.

• Get escorted to Kandy Railway Station at around 10:00 am.

• Go for a brief visit to see the main landmarks of Kandy.

• Drive to Nuwara Eliya.

• Visit the famous Ramboda Waterfalls.

• Head to the tea factory and plantations.

• Explore the sites of Nuwara Eliya city and visit Devon Falls and St. Clair's Falls.

• Drive back to Colombo. The expected return time is 11:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned car

• English-speaking, experienced Colombo driver-guide (all expenses related to the driver-guide are included)

• Entrance to all places mentioned in the itinerary

• Mineral water: 2 L water bottle

What's Not Included

• Extra food and beverage costs (except hotel breakfast)

• Extra hotel and other services, such as laundry, hotel spa, minibar, etc.

• Tips, donations, shopping, and other personal expenses

Know before you go

• Train reservation is not guaranteed 100% at the time of tour confirmation. We will check reservation availability after you confirm the tour with us.

• If the train is not available for your tour date, you will have to continue the journey by car.

• Train ticket reservation is included only if available at the time of your tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.