Ella or Bandarawela: Adisham & Demodara Loop Rail Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from centrally located hotel Ella and Bandarawela.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ella

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St Benedict's Monastery - Adisham

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Demodara Loop

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Beyond Escapes

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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