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.

Enjoyed everything we did that day and it was made even more enjoyable due to our guide for the day. A knowledgeable guide is essential if you want to get the most out of the day

The train journey was great. The views from the train were spectacular and we got to see the country from a different perspective. The temple was a really good experience and the guide was so knowledgable giving us all the information about it. The lunch we had was delicious and had great river views. The botanical gardens were beautiful. We enjoyed seeing how tea was made too at the tea factory. Just a great day in Kandy.

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

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James S
Travelled with a group of friends
14 July 2025
5
United States of America
Enjoyed everything we did that day and it was made even more enjoyable due to our guide for the day. A knowledgeable guide is essential if you want to get the most out of the day
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Lisa W
Travelled as a couple
28 June 2025
5
United Kingdom
The train journey was great. The views from the train were spectacular and we got to see the country from a different perspective. The temple was a really good experience and the guide was so knowledgable giving us all the information about it. The lunch we had was delicious and had great river views. The botanical gardens were beautiful. We enjoyed seeing how tea was made too at the tea factory. Just a great day in Kandy.