Ella Tour from Colombo with Train Ride

ID590TypeMountains and hikingWhereColombo (Sri Lanka)Meeting pointHotel pickup in ColomboDuration12 hFormatPrivate (your group only)DifficultyEasy: suitable for children and seniorsSchedulePickup at 4:40 a.m.Languagesen

The excursion

Ella day tour from Colombo Discover Sri Lanka’s hill country on a private Ella tour from Colombo with a scenic train ride. Leave Colombo at 4:40 am by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Arrive at Hali Ela Station around 10:30 am, then enjoy an approximately 30-minute Calypso open-top rail cabin ride to Ella. Train tickets, entrance fees and meals are paid separately. Confirm train availability and your Ella sightseeing stops with JK Travels Sri Lanka before booking.

Plan a private Ella tour from Colombo with a scenic train ride. Train tickets, entrance fees and meals are extra. Enquire with JK Travels Sri Lanka.

Itinerary

1. 4:40 am · Pickup from Colombo — Start at 4:40 am from your confirmed Colombo pickup location and travel towards Hali Ela by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.; 2. Around 10:30 am · Arrive at Hali Ela Station — Reach Hali Ela Station at approximately 10:30 am. This is the planned station arrival time, not a confirmed train departure time. Your driver will coordinate the next part of the itinerary around the rail service.; 3. Hali Ela to Ella · 30-minute Calypso train ride — Enjoy an approximately 30-minute ride from Hali Ela Station to Ella in a Calypso open-top rail cabin. The train ride forms part of the itinerary; train tickets are charged separately. Confirm service availability and departure arrangements ; 4. Ella sightseeing & return to Colombo — Continue with the Ella sightseeing stops agreed before booking, allowing for the train schedule and return drive. Meals and entrance fees are extra. Return to your confirmed Colombo drop-off location by private vehicle; the return time depe

Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle; English-speaking driver; Colombo pickup and return transfer; Hali Ela to Ella train ride in the itinerary (train tickets extra)

Paid separately

Calypso train tickets; Attraction entrance fees; Meals and personal expenses; Optional activities and tips

Details

CancellationFull refund for cancellations before 24 hours.

Organized by:

JK Travels Sri Lanka

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

≈ €157 ($175) per group.

How long does it take?

About 12 hours.

What is included?

Private air-conditioned vehicle; English-speaking driver; Colombo pickup and return transfer; Hali Ela to Ella train ride in the itinerary (train tickets extra).

Can I cancel?

Full refund for cancellations before 24 hours.

Where is the meeting point?

Hotel pickup in Colombo.

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