Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Four days through the cool, green heart of the island. You'll visit Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, wander through working tea estates and waterfalls around Nuwara Eliya's colonial hill station, then ride the famous Blue Train across the hills into Ella — arguably the most beautiful rail journey in Asia — before exploring Nine Arch Bridge and the town's viewpoints on foot.
Day by day
Transfer to Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and take an evening stroll around Kandy Lake before a traditional cultural dance show.
Drive up into the hills, stopping at Ramboda Falls and a working tea factory for a tour and tasting. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's 'Little England', by afternoon.
Morning at leisure around Nuwara Eliya's Gregory Lake and gardens, then board the scenic Nanu Oya to Ella train — hills, tea terraces and waterfalls pass right by your window.
Morning visit to Nine Arch Bridge and a short walk up Little Adam's Peak for hill country views, before your driver transfers you onward or to the airport.
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Good to know
Yes — we book reserved 2nd class seats in advance, which avoids the standing-room crowds this route is known for.
January to April gives the clearest hill country views, though the route is scenic year-round.
Evenings can drop to around 12–15°C, so bring a light jacket or fleece.
Yes, though we'd encourage the train — it's one of the highlights of the whole route.
Yes — this connects naturally with our Leopards & Wild Elephants Safari or a south coast beach stay.
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