Ella: Curated Scenic Train Journey from Nanu Oya with Locals Nuwara Eliya: Train E Ticket to Ella 1st or 2nd class cabin

Join a hosted hill-country train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, featuring one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic rail routes, with reserved seats included for a smooth and relaxed experience.
This hosted scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Railway Station) to Ella is designed for travelers who want to experience Sri Lanka’s iconic hill-country railway with local insight and a relaxed start.
Before departure, you will meet a local host near the station who provides a brief orientation about the route, scenic viewpoints, and what to expect during the journey. A reserved train seat is included as part of the experience, allowing you to enjoy the ride without concerns about availability or queues.
As the train travels through misty mountains, tea plantations, tunnels, and wide valleys, you will experience one of the most scenic rail journeys in Sri Lanka. This is a public train ride, offering an authentic local atmosphere and many opportunities for photography and quiet observation.
The host’s role is to ensure a smooth beginning to the journey and to share useful context before departure. After boarding, you are free to enjoy the train ride independently until arrival in Ella.
This experience focuses on the journey itself, combining scenic travel, cultural insight, and a relaxed start into one memorable hill-country rail adventure.
For convenience, digital train tickets are shared in advance via WhatsApp or email. Physical tickets may also be provided upon request. You will meet your local representative near Nanu Oya Railway Station, where you receive boarding guidance before starting the journey. Once onboard, relax and enjoy views of rolling tea estates, mountain tunnels, waterfalls, and lush valleys as the train winds through Sri Lanka’s central highlands.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.