Sri Lanka
Scenic Train Journeys • Scenic Train Journey
Best Time
November – April
From
On request
Duration
6D / 5N
Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience
Experience Sri Lanka's most scenic railway journey through lush tea estates, misty mountains, charming colonial towns, and breathtaking viewpoints. Explore the beauty of Nuwara Eliya, travel by the world-famous hill-country train to Ella, visit iconic attractions, and conclude in the peaceful town of Badulla. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking a relaxing mountain escape.
Journey Route
Route Summary
arrival Colombo - Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Badulla - Departure Colombo
Experience Details
Perfect for travelers seeking a curated luxury escape shaped around destinations, stays, attractions, activities and personal travel style.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Nuwara Eliya
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and begin exploring the charming hill station. Visit Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and enjoy the cool climate. Wander through colonial-era streets and tea-covered landscapes before relaxing at your hotel.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Misty Hills • Nuwara Eliya- The Blackpool • La Grande Villa
Meals
Dinner
Travel Time
30.00 hours
Distance
5.00 KM
Day 2
Nuwara Eliya
Visit a renowned tea estate and factory, learn about Ceylon tea production, and enjoy tea tasting. Continue to Hakgala Botanical Garden and Seetha Amman Temple. Enjoy panoramic views across rolling tea plantations.
Accommodation
Oak Ray Misty Hills • Nuwara Eliya- The Blackpool • La Grande Villa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
35.00 KM
Day 3
Ella
Board one of the world's most beautiful train journeys. Travel through misty mountains, tea estates, tunnels, and picturesque villages. Arrive in Ella and spend the evening exploring the relaxed mountain town atmosphere.
Accommodation
Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • Oak Ray La Ella Breeze • 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
70.00 KM
Day 4
Ella
Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, hike Little Adam's Peak for spectacular mountain views, and stop at Ravana Falls. Enjoy Ella's cafés and scenic viewpoints while immersing yourself in the tranquil hill-country surroundings.
Accommodation
98 Acres Resort & Spa • Oak Ray La Ella Breeze • Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
20.00 KM
Day 5
Badulla
Travel to Badulla through scenic mountain roads. Visit Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, explore local markets, and enjoy an excursion to the spectacular Dunhinda Falls, one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful waterfalls.
Accommodation
The Grand Heritage • Nestline Holiday Resort • Hotel Uva Rest Sanasta
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.30 hours
Distance
24.00 KM
Day 6
Enjoy breakfast and some leisure time before your departure. Capture final views of Sri Lanka's beautiful hill country before continuing your onward journey.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
6.00 hours
Distance
360.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Nuwara Eliya⟶Ella⟶Badulla
