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Nuwara Eliya from Kandy by Train

Travel by scenic mountain train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's colonial hill town, on this private 12-hour day trip with a chauffeur guide.

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About this experience

Board the train at Kandy and settle in as the tracks climb through a landscape of mist-wrapped hills and rolling tea estates. The scenic rail journey to Nanu Oya — one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated train routes — takes you past emerald green fields and cool mountain air. Your ticket is included (second or third class, with a first-class upgrade subject to availability), and a bottle of water is waiting for you on board.

From Nanu Oya, your English-speaking chauffeur guide drives you up winding mountain roads into Nuwara Eliya, the hill town the British once shaped in the image of home. Spend the day exploring colonial-era mansions, the tranquil shores of Lake Gregory, and the historic post office — worth a stop if you'd like to send a postcard. The return leg to Kandy is by air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel drop-off included. The full day runs to around 12 hours; minimum age is 5.

Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLKTYTW49XR

What’s included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy.
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. (Nuwara Eliya to Kandy)
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • Train Tickets. (2nd class or 03rd class tickets / 1st class upgrade complimentary on availability).

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to the visiting sites.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Comfortable walking shoes and hats are recommended
  • Please train ride is not a private ride.
  • Your hotel in Kandy

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