COLOMBO
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 7 train experiences travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
Ella day tour with pickup: Nine Arch Bridge, train views, Ravana Falls and Pool Club, Little Adam’s Peak hike, tea factory.
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Prebook reserved 2nd-class seats from Colombo Fort to Kandy. Skip ticket hassle, ride past tea estates, and go stress-free.
“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”
Two days in Sri Lanka’s hill country with the Hill Country Blue Train, Kandy temples, Peradeniya gardens, and a Nuwara Eliya tea tour.
“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…”
Book reserved seats on the Nuwara Eliya to Ella blue train with paper tickets delivered to your hotel, then enjoy tea-and-hill views.
“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…”
Reserve a numbered seat on the Kandy to Colombo train, with paper tickets and a simple ride to Colombo Fort Station for $9.90.
“Great service”
Reserved train seats from Colombo to Kandy, easy e-ticket check-in, and a scenic rail ride. Drop-off in Kandy with optional hotel transfer.
“The train going was the 'express', meaning it had minimal stops. The scenery was very enjoyable. The return was cancelled so we were an hour late leaving so it was dark with no views, stopped at every station imaginable and took nearly 4 tedious hours. No fun at all on the return.”
2-day Yala safari and Ella hill-country train ride from Negombo with Rawana Falls, Nine Arches Bridge, tea factory, and 3-star hotel.
“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…”
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
