Travellers exploring Sigiriya with a driver guide in Sri Lanka
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6 days / 5 nights · ≈600 km

Tea & Train

You ride the hill train with your day bags. Your driver takes the van and all your luggage to your Ella hotel by road and meets you there.

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Day by day

A suggested sequence of the route, confirmed around your flight times and preferences. Activities and tickets remain subject to your agreed quote.

  1. Day 1

    Colombo to Kandy

    Meet your driver in Colombo and begin your journey to Kandy.

  2. Day 2

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Travel by road into tea country. The Kandy to Nanu Oya rail section is currently closed.

  3. Day 3

    Nanu Oya to Ella

    Ride the scenic train with your day bags. Your driver takes your luggage by road and meets you at your Ella hotel. Reserved seat costs are arranged separately.

  4. Day 4

    Ella

    Spend a full day around Ella, with time for the hill country views.

  5. Day 5

    Ella towards the airport

    Return towards the airport for your final night, with stops agreed for your group.

  6. Day 6

    Airport departure

    Transfer to the airport for your flight.

Included

  • Private vehicle and English speaking driver guide
  • Fuel, highway tolls and parking
  • Your driver's meals and accommodation
  • Flight tracking and up to 90 minutes of waiting at arrivals
  • Photo and comfort stops along your agreed route

Not included

  • Hotels, booked by you or quoted separately
  • Entrance tickets and park fees
  • Safari jeep and park permits
  • Personal meals, souvenirs and spending

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