Navira Ceylon
Hill Country Scenic Train Ride — Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hills

Nature & Scenic

Hill Country Scenic Train Ride

Ride the famous railway through tea estates, tunnels and misty hills.

Nuwara Eliya, Ella

About this experience

The hill-country railway between Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya) and Ella is widely regarded as one of the world's most scenic train journeys.

What you'll experience

  • Tea-country views
  • Nine Arch Bridge area
  • Photo opportunities

Important information

  • Train seats depend on availability; a road transfer is used if seats are unavailable.
  • Exact timings, inclusions and prices are confirmed in your written quotation.
  • Availability depends on season, weather and local operators.

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Misty tea plantations with tea pickers in Nuwara EliyaBlue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by tea hills

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