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Kandy day tour by train

4.7/5
4 reviews

A train ride through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka is one of the most scintillating ways to discover the country. You'll trundle through the verdant hills to discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, as well as a few other green delights on this full day tour.

A scenic train ride through the Central Highlands sets the tone for a great day of exploration. Watch the rolling hills, tea plantations and lush wilderness pass as you make tracks towards Kandy. Once you're there, it's off to the Temple of the Tooth Relic – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's Sri Lanka's most sacred temple, and the complex also includes a royal palace.

And you can also look forward to visits to a botanical garden, a tea plantation and factory in Giragama, and a spice garden in Mawanella. What's more, lunch is included.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Negombo
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Meal included
E-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Train journey through the Central Highlands to Kandy
  • Discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Explore a botanical garden laden with exotic flora
  • Visit the fragrant spice garden at Mawanella
  • Learn about tea production at the Giragama plantation and factory

Important to know

  • If you're taking the excursion from Colombo, you'll take the morning train to Kandy while for the other option, you take the afternoon train from Kandy to Gampaha
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 14 days before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Train ride
  • Guide
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

MUSEMENT SPA


What people say about this experience

4.7/5

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Based on 4 reviews


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Value for money

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    Nightwish281

    Travelled with family


    21 August 2025
    5

    Germany

    Uns hat es gefallen das der Guide so viele Informationen und Geschichten erzählte. Die Zugfahrt war einfach wunderschön und ist absolut empfehlenswert man kann Fenster und Türen des Zuges öffnen und raus filmen /fotografieren Der Zahntempel war mega interessant und der Botanische Garten wunderschön. Der Fahrer war nett und fuhr sehr gelassen, mir wurde nicht schlecht. Man muss bedenken das die Rückfahrt von Kandy nach Hikkaduwa 4h dauert. Aber es ging gut, es wurde eine Pause gemacht.

  • M

    Michael

    Travelled as a couple


    27 February 2025
    4.2

    Germany

    Die Zugfahrt war einzigartig! Die Teeplantage leider sehr enttäuschend.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    29 March 2024
    5

    Germany

    Wir haben als Paar einen Tagesausflug mit dem Zug nach Kandy gebucht. Wir wurden am 13.03.24 um 04.15 Uhr von unserem Hotel pünklich abgeholt. Wir wurden besten betreut. Wir hatten einen PKW mit Fahrer und Reiseführer. Die ganze Reise war ein tolles Erlebnis. Wir würden die Reise noch einmal buchen.

  • S

    S.K.

    Travelled with family


    15 November 2023
    4.6

    Germany

    Sehr schöne Tour, die toll organisiert war. Wir hatten einen deutschsprachigen Tourguide, der uns viel erklärt hat und auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen ist. Ein wirklich tolles Mittagessen (die Getränke waren hier nicht inklusive, sollte vielleicht vorher erwähnt werden).

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145