The train trip from Nuwaraeliya (Naanu oya) to Ella in Sri Lanka, or the other way around, is considered to be one of the most beautiful train trips in the world. This train ride is 2-3 hours long and takes you through stunning landscapes of green and lush tea plantations and mountain views. The train trip between Kandy and Ella is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka in our opinion!To see where your morning cup of tea originates, visit the Pedro Tea Estate. Situated about 3.5 KM east of Nuwara Eliya. Visitors can visit the Tea estate from morning up to 12.30 p.m. and again after 2.00 p.m. At Pedro Estate factory you will be shown the full process of how tea is manufactured and then graded and packed for export to all corners of the world. The Pedro tea estate is located in Central Sri Lanka at close proximity to Nuwara Eliya and is located on a landscape with the blue sky as the background with green pastures of tea and water falls cascading, which is a sight never to be missedThe Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka and is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the nation.
Sri Lanka · Tea Plantation Tours
Ella Day Tour with Train Ride from Kandy
The journey
- 01 Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
- 02 Travel through tea plantations, mountains, waterfalls, and villages
- 03 Visit a traditional tea factory
- 04 See the iconic Nine Arch Bridge
- 05 Explore Ella on a full-day trip from Kandy
- 06 Private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
- 07 Includes train ticket and entry fees to listed attractions
Experience one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic day trips with a journey from Kandy into the hill country, combining a beautiful train ride with some of the region’s best-known sights. Travel through lush tea plantations, misty mountain landscapes, waterfalls, and charming villages before continuing on to Ella’s iconic viewpoints and landmarks.
Along the way, visit a traditional tea factory to learn more about how tea is produced, then enjoy the famous train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. After arriving in Ella, take in the striking Nine Arch Bridge and continue exploring the area before returning to Kandy with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s heartland.
The train trip from Nuwaraeliya (Naanu oya) to Ella in Sri Lanka, or the other way around, is considered to be one of the most beautiful train trips in the world.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Train Ticket - NanuOya to Ella
- Entry/Admission - Tea Factory
- Entry/Admission - Nine Arches Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Little Adam's Peak
- Entry/Admission - Ramboda Water Falls
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
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Meeting & route
Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kandy..
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