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9-Day Sri Lankan Railroad Tour

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Overview

Spend nine days exploring this island's countryside, culture and tradition on this Sri Lanka train trip, where you will travel in one of the best modes of transport to see the country: by train!

Sink into the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka during your tour of Kandy, enjoy the cool green tea fields and colonial architecture in the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, hike through deep forest trails and get a chance to see the awe-striking views of Ella.

Make your way to Yala National Park to get an up-close and personal view of elephants and other wildlife, go whale watching in Mirissa and finish off with a relaxing day spent on the famous golden beaches of Bentota.

With a host of fun-filled activities in new and exciting environments, this is undoubtedly a tour of immense charm!
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Sri Lanka

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Arrival in Sri Lanka

Arrive at Colombo International Airport where you will be met by your driver and taken to your hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon you are free to explore the city at your leisure. There are plenty of interesting landmarks to visit in the capital of Sri Lanka, such as the Independence Square, the National Museum or the Old Lighthouse.

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    Accommodation

    OZO Colombo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Colombo City

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to OZO Colombo

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    Destinations

    Colombo

Day 2

Start of Your Sri Lanka Train Trip

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Start of Your Sri Lanka Train Trip

In the morning head to the railway station in Fort and board a train to Kandy. The train journey will take around three hours, and passes through some of the most scenic countryside in Sri Lanka. Once you arrive in Kandy, a driver will collect you and take you to a hotel for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the Temple of Tooth Relic, an important religious site for Buddhists. In the evening you can enjoy a Kandyan performance that showcases rich culture and traditions through dance.

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    Accommodation

    Earl's Regent Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

    Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from OZO Colombo to Colombo Fort Station

    Train from Colombo Fort Station to Kandy Railway Station

    Private Driver from Kandy Railway Station to Queen's Hotel

    Private Driver from Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance show to Earl's Regent Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Colombo

    Kandy

Day 3

Travel From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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Travel From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

The Kandy to Nanu Oya train journey takes you on a picturesque ride through some beautiful highland countryside areas where you will come across vast verdant tea plantations, misty mountains and towering waterfalls. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to explore the quaint colonial town of Nuwara Eliya, which was favoured by the British for its cooler climate. Here you will find rolling green hills, cottage houses and typical English country farms.

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    Accommodation

    Jetwing St. Andrews4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Nuwara Eliya

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Earl's Regent Hotel to Kandy Railway Station

    Train from Kandy Railway Station to Nanu Oya Railway Station

    Private Driver from Nanu Oya Railway Station to Jetwing St. Andrews

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Nuwara Eliya

Day 4

A Scenic Train Journey to Ella

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A Scenic Train Journey to Ella

This morning after breakfast at your hotel, a driver will transfer you to the train station in Nanu Oya. Here you will catch a train to your next destination: Ella. Along the way, you will be treated with stunning views of the countryside and the surrounding nature. Upon arrival in Ella, a private chauffeur will transfer you to your hotel. You have the afternoon free to relax at your accommodation or explore Ella at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Ella Jungle Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ella

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Jetwing St. Andrews to Nanu Oya Railway Station

    Train from Nanu Oya Railway Station to Ella Railway Station

    Private Driver from Ella Railway Station to Ella Jungle Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nuwara Eliya

    Badulla

    Ella

Day 5

Explore Ella

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Explore Ella

Spend the day exploring Ella’s most interesting sights. In the morning you will go on a hike to Little Adam's Peak, a relatively easy climb, where you will pass through bright green tea fields and will be treated to some spectacular views at the top. After, visit the historic Nine Arches Bridge to learn more about the fascinating story of its construction. End your hike at the Demodara railway station with its unique loop-over track design.

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    Accommodation

    Ella Jungle Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Little Adam's Peak

    Nine Arch Bridge

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Badulla

    Uva Province

    Demodara

Day 6

Safari in Yala National Park

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Safari in Yala National Park

This morning stop for a visit at Ravana Falls, that are named after an Indian epic poem, Ramayana. After lunch, a driver will take you to Yala National Park to enjoy a three-hour safari. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo and large herds of native elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

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    Accommodation

    Kithala Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ravana Falls

    Yala National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ella Jungle Resort to Yala National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Badulla

    Uva Province

    Southern Province

    Mahasenpura

Day 7

Relax on Mirissa Beach

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Relax on Mirissa Beach

Today you will spend some time relaxing at the beach. Mirissa is a crescent-shaped beach and when laying on the smooth sands you can see the beach curving outwards on either side, giving the impression that you are laying on a far away, deserted palm covered island. The beach is quietly located in the far eastern end of Weligama Bay and is now famous around the world, as it once formed part of the undiscovered natural treasures of Sri Lanka.

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    Accommodation

    Mandara Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mirissa Beach

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kithala Resort to Mandara Resort Mirissa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mahasenpura

    Southern Province

    Mirissa

Day 8

Whale Watching and Journey to Bentota

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Whale Watching and Journey to Bentota

Early this morning you will go on an exciting whale watching tour. During five hours, you will spend time on a boat with a naturalist that will explain more about these beautiful creatures and show you how to identify the different species. After the tour, you will hop on a train to go to Bentota, a small town known for its stunning beaches and tranquil atmosphere.

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    Accommodation

    Cinnamon Bey Beruwala4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Whale Watching in Mirissa

    Bentota Beach

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mandara Resort Mirissa to Zephyr

    Train from Mirissa Railway Station to Bentota

    Private Driver from Bentota to Cinnamon Bey Beruwala

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Southern Province

    Mirissa

    Beruwala

    Bentota

Day 9

Departure From Sri Lanka

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Departure From Sri Lanka

After breakfast at your hotel this morning, you will pack your bags and check out from your hotel. A private driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport after spending a memorable time on this Sri Lanka train trip.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cinnamon Bey Beruwala to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Beruwala

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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