COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
Colombo’s best days out.
The 6 most popular train experiences in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.
Ella day trip with pickup: tea factory, train ride, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Pool Club, Little Adam’s Peak hike, and zipline.
Most Popular“Dashi was a wonderful tour guide and the day was fantastic. I would highly recommend it. The scenic train and little Adam’s peak were my favourite. They had amazing views.”
Prebooked reserved 2nd-class seats on the Colombo Fort–Kandy non-stop train, with e-tickets by email/WhatsApp and optional pickup.
“So, the tickets are accurate, the train is on time, the e-ticket works for the controllers and no need to print it out. The only thing is the agency shares the e-ticket on the night before, i.e. 5-6 hours before the train which, having booked from abrRead more”
Ride the Hill Country Blue Train, explore Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, see Peradeniya Gardens, and tour tea country in Nuwara Eliya.
“The train ride was a dream. I can highly recommend it. On day one, after a very short lunch break of just 30 minutes, we were dragged to a jeweler -> then had to watch a video about how the jewelers are made and, at best, buy something. It wasn't on the program and we…”
Prebook reserved seats from Nuwara Eliya (Nanuoya) to Ella on Sri Lanka’s blue train, with paper tickets delivered to your hotel.
“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…”
Reserved-seat train from Kandy to Colombo with a paper ticket and assigned seat number, for about 3 hours and great value.
“Issued reserves Tickets from mahaveli travels. Seats were 1st class and we enjoyed the travel from Kandy to Colombo. Thank you”
Reserve a seat for the Colombo Fort to Kandy train transfer, ride scenic rail views, and check in with an e-ticket sent by email or WhatsApp.
“The vendor tells you to go to the fort railway to retrieve your ticket. When I went there, I didn’t have a reservation. After I paid for another ticket, he asked me why I asked for a refund. He then stated he sent me a e ticket and I didn’t need the paper ticket. I…”
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