Ella or Bandarawela: Adisham & Demodara Loop Rail Tour

Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a scenic rail journey from Ella or Bandarawela featuring visits to historic Adisham Monastery and the iconic Demodara Loop. Travel through misty hills, tea plantations, and lush valleys while experiencing one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful railway routes.

What's included

  • Standard Public Train Tickets
  • All government taxes
  • Hotel pick up and drop off by TukTuks
  • Lunch, Water bottles & refreshments
  • Service of a local guide during the tour
  • Gratuities
  • Any others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section

What to expect

  1. Ella
    1h
    Begin your day at 8:30 AM with a hotel pickup by your local guide and travel by tuk-tuk to Ella Railway Station. Catch a scenic train between 9:00–9:30 AM and enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, waterfalls, tea plantations, and rural villages en route to Haputale.
  2. St Benedict's Monastery - Adisham
    2h · Admission ticket included
    From Haputale, start a leisurely walk through tea estates, jungle paths, and village stalls selling fresh strawberries to reach Adisham Bungalow. Visit this historic monastery, built by Sir Thomas Lister Villers and now maintained by Benedictine monks.
  3. Demodara Loop
    1h
    Later, enjoy lunch at a tea plantation before boarding the train to the famous Demodara Loop. Conclude your experience with a drop-off at your hotel around 5:00 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from centrally located hotel Ella and Bandarawela.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Bandarawela and Ella hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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