Excursion to Cultural Triangle by Train (8)

Day 1: colombo > Kandy

1. Royal Botanical Gardens
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Here you will find a wide range of flora including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, palms and much more. This is an enjoyable picnic spot for many locals and foreigners alike.
2. Kandy
   Pass by
   A Kandy city tour is a must, including a visit to the Kandy Lake and other important sites in Kandy. In the evening, you can enjoy a cultural show with traditional Kandyan dancers to entertain you.

Day 2: Kandy > Nanu Oya > Nuwara Eliya

1. Nanu Oya
   4h
   Your destination from Kandy by train will be to Nanu Oya. This is a ride during which you must do nothing but sit back, relax, and enjoy the most breathtaking scenery ever! From Nanu Oya
2. Nuwara Eliya
   2h
   a car will drive you to Heritance Tea Factory hotel in Nuwara Eliya. On the way, you will pass Nuwara Eliya town, where you can enjoy an evening boat ride on Gregory Lake.

Day 3: Nanu Oya > Ella

1. Nuwara Eliya
   3h
   In Nuwara Eliya, we have scheduled a tea factory visit where you can learn about the manufacturing process of tea and partake in an exciting tea plucking experience the traditional way. After a tour of Nuwara Eliya tow
2. Ella
   Pass by
   you will be driven to the Nanu Oya train station for your next train ride to Ella. This is another journey during which indulging in the beauty outside is a must. In Ella, you will stay at a luxury hotel known as the 98 Acres Resort and Spa.

Day 4: Ella

1. Ella
   Pass by
   In Ella, it is advisable to begin your day at the crack of dawn if you want to hike to Little Adam’s Peak and get the best view at the Ella Gap. The Nine Arch Bridge is another attraction that you can visit in Ella before you return to your luxury hotel for another night

Day 5: Ella > Yala

1. Yala National Park
   Pass by
   From Ella, you will be driven to the southern city of Yala and on your way you can spend some time at the beautiful Ravana Waterfall. Upon reaching Yala, a jeep safari at the Yala National Park is a must. Jetwing Yala is the hotel we have selected for your accommodation in Yala.

Day 6: Yala > Mirissa

1. Mirissa
   Pass by
   Moving further towards the southern coast, Mirissa is a popular beach destination in Sri Lanka. Here you can spend plenty of time enjoying the exotic beach. Sri Sharavi Beach Villas is where you will spend a night in Mirissa. A visit to the Weligama fish market is optional in this Sri Lanka rail tour itinerary.

Day 7: Mirissa > Bentota

1. Mirissa
   Pass by
   Early next morning, enjoy an adventurous whale watching experience in Mirissa.
2. Bentota
   Pass by
   After experience in Mirissa and then head towards the train station at Matara for your next train ride to Bentota. On this ride, you will see completely different scenery to what you saw in the hill country.
3. Madu River Safari by Buddhi
   Pass by
   Relax on a boat ride in the Madu river.

Day 8: Bentota > BIA

1. Colombo
   Pass by
   At the Bentota train station, you can get into any train going towards Colombo and get off at the Colombo Fort. Walk around the fort area and the Pettah trading market and shop for anything that you like. Then explore the Gangarama Temple to learn about Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka. You can also visit the Manning Market in Colombo for some tropical fresh fruits and vegetables.
   
   End of the your journey the next day and drive towards the airport at a suitable time, depending on the time of your flight.

Pickup details

(1) Your hotel in Colombo.
(2) Your hotel in Negombo.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels