KANDY · KANDY TRAIN JOURNEYS
Good kandy train journeys fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Ella Odyssey train from Kandy to Ella, with reserved seats, scenic stops, ticket delivery, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Nice trip by train with gorgeous views of the countryside.”
A practical review of Sri Lanka’s two-day hill-country tour, with Kandy temples, the blue train, tea country, gardens, hotels, and key drawbacks.
“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 didn't want to do that anyway. When we arrived at the hotel, everyone looked at us strangely and showed no welcoming hospitality. Day 2: The train ride was great, but then the guide wanted to go back to Colombo. We asked about Grake Esplanade, the tea plantation and the spice market. Esplanade was too far…”
Review the Kandy to Ella Podi Menike train ride, with scenic tea country, seat choices, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“The trainride is definitely worth it and a must-do if you visit Sri Lanka. We had reserved 2nd class tickets. The doors were opened regularly to make instragrammable pictures.”
Review the Kandy to Nanu Oya Podi Menike train ride, with scenic views, class choices, booking tips, timing, value, and practical advice.
“Slow train ride through beautiful countryside. Views amazing. Train was quite empty when I travelled maybe lucky. I was in 3rd class. Maybe go in second class for a more comfortable seat.”
Review the Kandy to Ella train ride, with scenic tea country, timing, seat choices, price, practical tips, and booking advice.
“Viator buy up multiple tickets under the guise of doing travelers a service. This prevents people from buying tickets directly from the railways as they appear to be fully booked. Viator then sell them at greatly inflated prices. The railway priRead more”
Review of Sri Lanka’s Kandy to Ella train tour, with scenic views, private transfers, costs, timing, train risks, and booking advice.
“Nok noget af det smukkeste natur jeg nogen sinde har set, turen igennem det bjergrige terræn, the plantager, skov og palmer i alle naturens grønne farver, en oplevelse man skal unde sig selv hvis man er i Sri Lanka. Det er ret svært at få billetter hvis man ikke bruger en guide eller et bureau.”
Review of a private Kandy to Nuwara Eliya day tour with Ramboda Falls, Pedro Tea Factory, Gregory Lake, lunch, and a scenic train ride.
“This Nuwara Eliya tour was everything I didn’t know I needed lush waterfalls, cozy tea plantations, and that dreamy train ride through the hills? Seriously, wow. It felt like we were in a movie the entire time.”
Review of Sri Pada hiking and Ella train journey from Kandy, with practical advice on fitness, timing, price, views, and booking.
“Reliable and flexible management which satisfy clients' requests. Very good and modern car. Great service. I recommend this travel agency! Many thanks to Mr. Jnaka and Mr. Ek”
Review of the Kandy to Colombo train: scenic views, low cost, digital tickets, booking advice, first-class risks, and practical tips.
“We had booked a first class ticket with Viator back to Colombo from Kandy. The trains in Sri Lanka are great, and it's easy enough to get a driver if you need one rather than renting a car. While the ride was fine, we had booked First class tickets but were told the day before tRead more”
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