From Kandy: 2-Day Highlights Tour with Scenic Train to Ella

Experience Kandy's cultural highlights, Sri Lanka's scenic hill country, tea plantations, waterfalls, and an optional train ride to Ella on this flexible 2-day private tour.
Experience two of Sri Lanka's most beautiful destinations on this private two-day journey from Kandy to Ella, combining cultural heritage, breathtaking mountain scenery, tea plantations, waterfalls, and one of the world's most famous railway journeys.

Designed for travelers who want to experience more than just transportation, this flexible tour lets you discover the highlights of Sri Lanka's hill country while travelling comfortably with your own English-speaking chauffeur-guide.

Day 1 – Discover Kandy
Begin with pickup from your hotel in Kandy and explore the island's cultural capital.

Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, stroll beside the peaceful Kandy Lake, and enjoy panoramic views from Bahirawakanda.

Your journey continues with visits to traditional handicraft workshops including a gem museum, wood carving workshop, and local craft centre, where you can learn about Sri Lanka's artistic traditions.

If you wish, you may also visit the Royal Botanical Garden or the Tea Museum, depending on your interests and available time.

Accommodation is not included, giving you complete flexibility to choose your preferred hotel in Kandy.

Day 2 – Hill Country & Scenic Train to Ella
After breakfast, leave Kandy behind and journey into Sri Lanka's spectacular hill country.

Travel through winding mountain roads lined with lush tea plantations while stopping at beautiful viewpoints and the impressive Ramboda Waterfall.

Visit a working tea factory and plantation to discover how world-famous Ceylon tea is produced before continuing toward Nanu Oya or Ambewela Railway Station.

From there, guests may choose to experience the world-famous scenic train journey to Ella , we will bring you your stuff and we will care language with us to Ella

Upon arrival in Ella, your chauffeur-driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Throughout the journey, your private chauffeur-guide is happy to recommend additional viewpoints and attractions based on your interests and available time.

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.