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sri lanka Tours Ella Extension
Ella Extension
Extend your time in the tea country with a stay in picturesque Ella, an area renowned for its hiking opportunities and fantastic views.
- Style: Private Tour
- Duration: 4 days/3 nights
- Starts in: Nuwara Eliya
Guide Price £543
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Highlights:
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ella
- Colombo
Itinerary:
Day 1 Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Transfer from your Nuwara Eliya hotel to Nanu Oya station and board your train for the scenic 2½ hour journey to Ella, arguably one of the world’s greatest train rides. The route passes through lush landscapes, over the railway’s highest point at 1,911m above sea level and through more than a dozen tunnels. Upon arrival at Ella transfer to your hotel and enjoy beautiful views as the sun sets.
Day 2 Ella
After an early breakfast enjoy a short hike up Little Adam’s Peak for breathtaking views across the valley towards Ella Rock. Later take a drive around Ella, a laidback little town popular with travellers. Stop at Demodara station for a short walk along the track to see the spiral railway of the ‘Demodara loop’, one of Sri Lanka’s engineering marvels, then continue to another viewpoint to see the famous and picturesque Nine Arch Bridge. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 3 Ella to Colombo
Today it’s a long but scenic drive to Colombo. On arrival your guide will give you a brief city tour including the old parliament, Galle Face Green and a stop at the Gangaramaya Temple.
Day 4 Colombo
Transfer to the airport. If you have a late flight, why not add an afternoon experience? speak to your travel consultant for more details.
Departs:
DailyYour Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.
Prices
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Inclusions
- Private vehicle & driver/guide
- Train as detailed
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- 3 breakfasts
Not Included
- International flights
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