Ella & Mountain Highlands/Adventure & Hiking

Kandy to Ella Scenic Blue Train & Tea Country Trek

5.0(1 verified review)
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SLTDA Certified Chauffeur Tour
•100% Bespoke Private Journey
Blue Train at Nine Arches Bridge
Ceylon Tea Plantation
Duration1 Day (8-9 Hours)
Journey TypeSmall Group / Private
Chauffeur GuideEnglish & German
CancellationFree up to 24h

Overview

Ride the world-famous blue train through mist-veiled peaks, cloud forests, and emerald tea estates. Walk the tracks to photograph Nine Arches Bridge and hike Little Adams Peak.

Curator's Highlights

Signature moments hand-selected by our private Ceylon travel curators

  • Guaranteed pre-reserved seats on the world-famous highland blue train
  • Marvel at infinite vistas of Ceylon tea hills, gorges, and waterfalls
  • Walk the rails to photograph trains crossing the colonial Nine Arches Bridge
  • Sunset trek to the panoramic ridge of Little Adams Peak overlooking Ella Gap
  • Visit an authentic tea plantation to observe orthodox tea processing

What's Included

  • Reserved train ticket (2nd or 3rd Class Reserved Seating)
  • Private station transfers and luggage handling assistance
  • Certified local hill-country trekking guide in Ella
  • Guided excursion to Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adams Peak
  • Fresh Ceylon highland tea tasting session

What's Excluded

  • Personal snacks & lunch along the railway route
  • Optional flying Ravana zipline activity tickets
  • Driver and guide tips

Important Information & What to Bring

Reserved seat confirmation vouchers are issued directly. Train times follow official Sri Lanka Railway schedules.

What to bring: Light sweater, hiking trainers, camera with spare battery, sun protection.

Verified Traveller Reviews

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Elena Rostova

🇩🇪 Germany • Traveled 2026-09-24

“The first-class reserved carriage on the scenic blue train from Kandy to Ella through the misty tea hills was unforgettable. Our private chauffeur met us smoothly at the station with chilled refreshments. Flawless execution.”

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$65/ person

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