Colombo: Sigiriya, Kandy & Ella: 3-Day Tour With Train Ride

Explore Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, elephant safaris, Kandy’s sacred temple and cultural highlights, lush tea plantations, waterfalls, and enjoy a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.
Day 1: Colombo, Airport or Negombo to Sigiriya – Rock Fortress, Cave Temple & Elephant Safari

Begin your journey with pickup from Colombo, Negombo, or Bandaranaike International Airport. Travel to Sigiriya and climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Dambulla Cave Temple to discover its ancient Buddhist murals and statues. In the evening, enjoy an elephant safari at Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park, depending on wildlife movements and local conditions. For an additional experience, choose an optional night safari in search of the elusive slender loris.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Day 2: Sigiriya to Kandy – Ancient Temples, Gardens & Cultural Highlights

Travel towards Kandy, stopping at Nalanda Gedige, an intriguing ancient stone temple, and Matale along the way. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist sites. Explore the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and discover Kandy’s main attractions and scenic viewpoints. Depending on your available time and preferred itinerary, you may also visit Ambuluwawa Tower or choose an optional visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 3: Kandy to Ella – Tea Country, Waterfalls & Scenic Train Journey

Travel through Sri Lanka’s picturesque hill country, stopping at tea plantations and a tea factory to learn about the island’s world-famous Ceylon tea. Discover Nuwara Eliya’s colonial charm, including the historic Old Post Office, and visit a strawberry farm when available. Enjoy the scenery at Ramboda Waterfall and other beautiful viewpoints along the route.

Continue to Nanu Oya Railway Station to board your scenic train journey to Ella. Enjoy views of rolling tea plantations, misty mountains, and lush valleys along the way.

Upon arrival, your driver will meet you at Ella Railway Station and transfer you to your Ella hotel or another agreed destination.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.