Colombo · ELLA & THE NINE ARCH TRAIN
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Below are the 14 best ella & nine arch train tours you can book from Colombo right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is there for a reason.
Rail views, tea tastings, Ravana Waterfall, Nine Arch Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak, with hotel pickup included from west-coast Sri Lanka.
“We had a very good trip. Our driver and guide (Rukshan) was also very polite and helped us as much as he could and explained all the spots we visited. Definitely a recommendation!”
3 days from Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Udawalawe, with guided pickups, tea stops, and a wild-elephant safari.
“Dhanash was great. He was always on time for pickup and made sure everything went smoothly with the tours and driving around. He made sure to tailor the trip to what I had wanted to see not just on the itinerary. The hotels were really Read more”
Private, air-conditioned transfers in Sri Lanka from Colombo Airport to Colombo, Galle, Ella, Sigiriya, Kandy and more, for up to 3.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent service provided during my recent trip. The driver was extremely friendly, caring, and supportive throughout the journey. I also received great assistance from Mr. Fernandes, wRead more”
Ella Adventure Sri Lanka covers Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Yala safari, Galle, and Colombo in 8 days from Negombo.
“I had a wonderful experience with Hellow Travels. Dhanuka organised the trip seamlessly, allowing us to customise our itinerary within our timeframe while staying within our budget. The hotels were beautiful, comfortable, and well-suited to our needs.”
Private 7-day Sri Lanka circuit from Colombo to Galle, with Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Yala safari, and coastal classics.
“We had an amazing 8 days tour with Sujee. He came to collect us in the airport and then we started the tour. Suje is not just a driver, he explained to us a lot of interesting things about Sri Lanka's culture, geography and traditions. He was alwaRead more”
Prebook reserved paper tickets for the blue train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Two departures, scenic hill views, seat numbers included.
“Very good views and it was a memorable ride. Seats were comfortable. A little anxiety for not receiving the physical tickets earlier but it was still on time. It was confusing to find the seat numbers but we reached out to the uniformed staff to ask. Overall, the train ride really opened up our hearts to see endless hills and beautiful scenary of Sri Lanka.”
Kandy temples, tea-country train views, and a Yala wildlife day, all wrapped into a pickup-to-dropoff 3-day Sri Lanka tour.
“Good tour was provided by the wish colombo travels. Hotels were very good. Driver was informative and on time everytime. I recommend it more .we enjoyed this 3days tour”
Private Udawalawe safari with jeep time, Elephant Transit Home visit, and smooth south-coast transfers to Ella. Lunch and park fees included.
“We had an excellent tour guide, saw many many animals, especially elephants, peacocks, monkeys, crocodile, various lizards, and birds, and I’m sure there’s more oh yes, and mongoose. Lunch was great.”
A small-group day to Diyaluma Falls: hotel pickup, an easy jungle hike, panoramic valley views, lunch, and time to swim.
“Pubba, our guide, was one of the best people we met in Sri Lanka, so friendly, wise, and genuinely concerned for us. We didn’t receive driver/car details, but he arrived on time in a tuk tuk. Although outside his work, he stopped at Rawana Falls and Little Adam’s Peak to have our pics taken from a distance. He helped us throughout the hike and took tons of great photos of us. He let us enjoy two natural ponds for as long as we wanted. For lunch, he brought us to Somasiri Bakery Ella, which is where we got to know him at a way deeper level, which I truly cherish.…”
Two days in Sri Lanka with a Yala morning safari, Ella waterfalls and viewpoints, then the Hill Country train to tea country.
“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Our driver Ishan was an expert and super friendly and helpful. They even got me a cake for my birthday! Every experience from the safari to the train ride was excellent. The communication and coordination of the tour agency was perfect. I can’t wait to come back to Sri Lanka, thank you so much!”
Private 3-day Sri Lanka route with Yala safari, Ella sights, hill-country train, and Kandy culture, with hotels, tickets, and transport included.
“The River safari in bentola as well as the excursion to Yala, it was excellent. On the other hand, visiting places such as the jewelry store, the mask shop and the place of remembrance of the tsunami are a little too commercial for our taste. The driver was very nice and acceded to all our requests.Auto-translated”
Private air-conditioned car from Colombo to Ella with meet-and-greet, 60-minute airport waiting, bottled water, and a friendly English-speaking driver.
“Excellent transfer with professional communication and service. The ride was punctual, comfortable and safe. Highly recommend!”
Private day trip from Nuwara Eliya to Kitulgala for Kelani River rafting, plus Gregory Lake and two waterfall stops—private transport included.
“This is my 2nd time and this is way better than the first time... Instructor was very patient and clear in English. He clearly says what to do and What not to do. This was cheaper than my last time. Me and Wife felt very safe all through the event. We did River Rafting, Water StrRead more”
3 days across Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle and hill country to tea plantations, Ella waterfalls, and Udawalawe elephants.
“This was a good tour, I will just point out that this private trip your driver is just your driver, not a guide.”
