Tours/Bentota/Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive
Viator · Private tour

Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive

4.9(70)Bentota1 hour
VIATOR4.6(10)TRIPADVISOR4.9(60)

Description

Enjoy an unforgettable excursion through Sri Lanka’s hill country, visiting popular attractions such as Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ravana Waterfall, and a Tea Factory, complemented by a memorable scenic train ride through stunning mountain scenery. Attractions & Activities- • Hill Country Train Journey (Approximately 75 min) • Tea Factory & Plantation • Nine Arch Bridge • Little Adams Peak • Rawana Waterfall Inclusions • Free Pick-up & Drop-off • Private Return Transportation with an experienced driver-guide • Entry Fees • Pre Reserved Train Tickets • Mineral Water • Lunch Pick-up & Drop-off from following areas- • Colombo, Mt Lavinia, Negombo, Katunayake • Wadduwa, Waskaduwa,Kalutara • Bentota, Beruwala, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Ambalangoda • Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama, • Weligama, Mirissa, Matara • Dickwella, Tangalle, Ranna, Hambantota • Yala, Tissamaharama, Udawalawe, Arugam Bay, • Kandy, Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya and nearby areas

Tour Options

From Ahangama/Koggala
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Aahangama, Koggala & Habarduwa areas. Starting points: Ahangama, Sri Lanka Koggala, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Pick up from Wadduwa/Kalutara
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Wadduwa, Waskaduwa, Kalutara & Maggona areas. Starting points: Kalutara, Sri Lanka Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Dickwella/Tanaglle/Ranna
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Dikwella, Hiriketiya, Tangalle & Ranna areas. Starting points: Dikwella, Sri Lanka Ranna, Sri Lanka Tangalle, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Bentota/Beruwala/Ahungala
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Bentota, Beruwala, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya & Ambalangoda areas. Starting points: Ahungalla, Sri Lanka Bentota, Sri Lanka Beruwala, Sri Lanka Kosgoda, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Pick up from Kandy
  • Pick up & drop off from : Kandy & nearby areas. Starting point: Kandy, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Hambantota/Weerawila
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Hambantota, Ambalantota & Weerawila areas. Starting point: Hambantota, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Pick up from Arugam Bay
  • Pick up & drop off from: Arugam Bay & nearby areas. Starting point: Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Dec 31
  • Starting point: Udawalawa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Weligama/Mirissa/Matara
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Weligama, Midigama, Mirissa & Matara areas. Starting points: Mirissa, Sri Lanka Weligama, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Tissamaharama/ Yala
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Tissamaharama, Kataragama, Kirinda & Yala areas Starting point: Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka Pickup included
31 Dec
  • Pickup included
From Hikkaduwa/Galle/Unawatuna
  • Pick up from & drop off from: Hikkaduwa, Rathgama, Galle, Unawatuna & Talpe areas. Starting points: Galle, Sri Lanka Talpe, Sri Lanka Unawatuna, Sri Lanka Pickup included
Pick up from Udawalawe
  • Pick up & drop off from : Udawalawe areas Starting point: Udawalawa, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Nuwara Eliya / Ramboda
  • Pick up & drop off from: Nuwara Eliya & Ramboda areas. Starting points: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Ramboda, Sri Lanka Pickup included
From Colombo/Negombo
  • Pick up & drop off from: Colombo, Mt Lavinia, Negombo & Katunayake areas. Starting points: Colombo, Sri Lanka Negombo, Sri Lanka Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

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Admission included20 min

Visit Popular Rawana Falls - Ravana falls is named after the demon King Ravana who according to traditional folklore is believed to have ruled Sri Lanka. It is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka and currently ranks as one of the widest waterfalls in the country.

Admission included60 min

Little Adam’s Peak: Ella’s premier attraction, resembling Adam’s Peak. A brief 20-30 min climb, revealing breathtaking views of valleys, plantations.. etc atop the 1141-meter summit. Unforgettable beauty in a compact adventure.

Admission included45 min

The Nine Arch Bridge, also called as the Bridge in the Sky, is a bridge in Sri LankaLocally it is known as ‘Ahas Namaye Palama’ meaning nine skies bridge in Sinhala. The name derives from the visual experience. . It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers. Commissioned under the British in the year 1921, the Nine Arch Bridge stands proudly, a testament to the engineering and architectural brilliance of the early 20th century. Ideally placed between the Ella and Demodara railway station, those choosing to walk along the bridge will be presented with scenes of rolling hills and dense jungle to delight in.

Admission included60 min

Demodare tunnel and railway entrance referred to as the Demodare Loop, is where the rail line travels around a spiral loop beneath itself and appears out of a tunnel located precisely underneath the Demodare train station. - Catch the Train from Demodara Railway Station & Enjoy the Scenic Hill Country Train Journey.

30 min

The Scenic Train Ride from Ella - was described as one of Popular train journeys around the world – and with good reason. The train journey between Demdara and Hapuatale ( Approximately 60 min) Sri Lanka is considered one of the most breathtaking in the world. Even on grey, rainy days like the day you may travelled, the views are still magical!

Admission included60 min

Go around in the tea factory with a guide and Learn everything there is to know about Ceylon tea. And enjoy a session where you will experience the art of tea manufacturing. It is also possible to purchase factory-fresh teas.

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Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Private Return Transportation with an experienced driver-guide
Entry Fees & Train Tickets

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Private Return Transportation with an experienced driver-guide
Entry Fees & Train Tickets
Not included
Gratuities
Drinks

Pickup Locations & Times

• Tour Starts at 4-4.30am from the pick-up point • Free Pick-up & Drop-off availble from from following areas. Colombo, Mt Lavinia, Negombo, Katunayake, Wadduwa, Kalutara, Beruwala, Bentota, Ahungalla, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Talpe, Koggala, Ahangama, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara, Dickwella, Hiriketiya, Tangalle, Hambantota, Udawalawe , Weerawila, Yala, Tissamaharama, Arugam Bay, Kandy, Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya

Traveller Ratings

4.9
70 reviews
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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a full package activity which includes entrance fees, activity charges, transportation and taxes for above mentioned activities & attractions.

Reviews(70)

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Jacqui B
June 2, 2026
Ella day trip

We took several tours with BTM and were very happy with the service. Ella was beautiful and our driver Dinesh was helpful and polite throughout. The company were happy to accommodate any personalised tour or transport required and very professional and flexible.

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Jacqui_B
May 27, 2026
Very professional driver...

Very professional driver and experienced guide who knew all the best spots in the Park to see the animals. We got a really close encounter with a leopard.

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Priyadarshana P
April 27, 2026
Ella

We had an amazing trip to Ella and it was truly a memorable experience! The beautiful scenery, fresh air, and peaceful वातावरण made our journey unforgettable. Everything was well organized, and we got to enjoy some of the best views Sri Lanka has to offer. Highly recommended for anyone looking to relax and explore nature. Thank you for making our trip so special

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colleen_h
April 22, 2026
Ella

It is a long day and an early start but we'll worth it. The train was amazing got to see he drivers cab and talk to the driver about his years on the train. Lunch very nice and our driver the best. The tea plantation was educational wish they had a shop

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Dylan_S
April 3, 2026
Great way to see Ella in a day!

We booked this as we were only in Sri Lanka a short time, and wanted to see Ella. This was a great way to tick off a few of the sights without it taking up more than a day. It was a guided tour but not much information given on each location, but it was still really good. We’d definitely recommend this trip!

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jackiehI1742VE
March 12, 2026
Ella day trip

We had a fantastic time from being picked up promptly to throughout the whole day our driver Dinesh was very helpful and really looked after us. We saw everything that we had expected to see moving from one thing onto the next smoothly and not rushed. This is a very beautiful trip a long day but totally worth getting up early for.. Full marks to Bentota travel mart brilliant company to deal with would totally recommend and plan to use again when returning

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Explore33782149566
March 11, 2026
Excellent, varied and interesting

This was a very good trip. Our driver, Dinesh, was excellent. We'd certainly recommend this day trip. There was a great selection of things to do and see. The train ride was a real highlight Well done Bentota Travel

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Wanderer19581583136
February 23, 2026
Wonderful experience

We had a great time. Truly beautiful place. The trainride was spectacular, with amazing of the landscape. The visit to the tea-factory was also a great experience and we learned a lot

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Stay534316
February 12, 2026
Ella Day Trip

Great experience, scenic beauty.; very courteous driver, Pradeep

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Мария С
February 11, 2026
The best!

This excursion was absolutely amazing and perfectly organized. It’s an ideal way to explore the most iconic sights of the hill country — from the breathtaking Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak to the beautiful Rawana Waterfall and the Tea Factory visit. The scenic hill country train journey was a real highlight — incredibly picturesque and relaxing. Everything was well-timed, so we managed to see all the attractions without any rush and truly enjoy every moment. Special thanks to our guide — he was extremely friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the whole trip. He made sure we were comfortable, answered all our questions, and took great care of us. Thanks to him, the day was smooth, informative, and full of unforgettable impressions. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Sri Lanka’s hill country in one perfect day!

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