Is the scenic train ride the blue train that you can hang out of?

Yes, the scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is the blue train

Are we able to join the tour if we are in our 70's? Also, dates shown do not fit with our arrival.

We do accept over 70s on our tours - we just ask that you complete a tour suitability form so we can make sure the experience is right for you.

what hotels are we staying at thanks

Please see below hotel list : DAY 01: Raddison Colombo, DAY 02: Jetwing Lake Dambulla, DAY 03: Raddison Kandy, DAY 04: Raddison Kandy, DAY 05: Jetwing St Andrews Nuwara Eliya, DAY 06: Grand Udawalawe, DAY 07: Jetwing Yala, DAY 08: Mandara Resort Mirissa, DAY 09: Raddison Colombo

What hotels do you use for the "Wild About Sri Lanka" Tour?

The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary. - OZO Colombo, Colombo - The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya - OZO Kandy Hotel, Kandy - Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya - Jetwing St Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe National Park and Embilipitiya - Jetwing Yala, Yala National Park - Mandara Resort, Weligama & Mirissa

What is the standard of accommodation?

As per the tour itinerary, the standard accommodation in this tour is 4 star hotels.

Can you advise me about the tour company that is operating this particular tour in Sri Lanka?

The operator of this tour is called 'On The Go' and is a great partner of ours.We would suggest to check out all the other reviews On The Go has on our website to give you a better feel for the operator.

What is not included in the tour price?

Not included: -International flights and visas entrance fees -Tipping for your tour guide. We recommend you allow per day per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture -Tipping Kitty

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Both the company and the itinerary suited as well. Special mention for Akmar who guided the wildlife section of the tour.
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Colombo tour (early arrivals only - must arrive before 5:00am): Tuk tuk ride through Bambalapitiya, local train into city centre, walk through vibrant streets of Pettah, visit Red Mosque and colonial Old Town Hall, explore historic Dutch-built Wolvendaal Church, enjoy mutton roll and iced coffee at Nippon Hotel
Landmarks
Red Mosque
Old Town Hall
Wolvendaal Church
Day 2
Polonnaruwa - Dambulla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Rock Temple (five caves with 150+ Buddha images and 14-meter carved statue)
- Guided tour of Polonnaruwa ruins (Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, and monuments)
Landmarks
Dambulla Rock Temple
Polonnaruwa Royal Palace
Gal Vihara
Day 3
Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy
Meals
Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch at Kayanwala Village - curry, dahl, spiced rice, pickle and more)
Included Activities
- Explore Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress (200 meters high citadel built over 1500 years ago)
- View world famous paintings of the Heavenly Maidens in sheltered pocket of rock via spiral stairway
- Local hand tractor ride and canoe trip to Kayanwala Village
- Cooking demonstration in mud brick home with local woman
- Visit spice garden in Matale to see herbs, spices and learn about growing and processing methods
Landmarks
Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
Kayanwala Village
Day 4
Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kandy
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Drive around Kandy Lake
- Local bazaar and gem museum visit
- Tuk tuk ride into surrounding hills
- Visit to Geragama Tea Factory
- Cultural performance of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance
Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Geragama Tea Factory
Day 5
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya through tea plantations
- Sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya through 'Little England'
Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Day 7
Udawalawe National Park to Yala National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Yala National Park
Landmarks
Yala National Park
Day 8
Bundala National Park - Mirissa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Bundala National Park
Landmarks
Bundala National Park
Day 9
Mirissa to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colombo city centre (Fort area, government buildings, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple)
Optional Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching boat cruise (01 Nov - 30 April, weather dependent, approximately 2-6 hours duration, average 4 hours)
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Galle fortress (01 May - 31 Oct)
Landmarks
Galle Fortress
Gangarama Temple
Galle Face Green
Day 10
Colombo
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Sri Lanka at various properties
- Explore Sri Lanka's tropical coastline and beaches
- Travel to India for wildlife spotting

Landmarks
Red Mosque
Old Town Hall
Wolvendaal Church

Landmarks
Dambulla Rock Temple
Polonnaruwa Royal Palace
Gal Vihara

Landmarks
Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
Kayanwala Village

Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Geragama Tea Factory

Landmarks
Nuwara Eliya

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park

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Yala National Park

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Bundala National Park

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Galle Fortress
Gangarama Temple
Galle Face Green

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.6
Food
4.4
Tour Operator
4.6

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Kenneth
March 13th, 2020
4
Very well organised with knowledgeable guide
Traveled in February 2020
Reply from: On The Go Tours
Thankyou very much for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent trip with On The Go Tours. We are pleased you had a wonderful time. Feedback in very important to us to not only congratulate our teams who have done a wonderful job but to also help us to continually improve. We look forward to you travelling with us again.
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Margaret
December 30th, 2019
4
Loved the country & the people - always smiling and welcoming!
Traveled in December 2019
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Thank you kindly for the feedback!
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Sofia
October 29th, 2019
5
This trip has been absolutely brilliant! Our guides Akthar and Rajith were excellent! and the tour had the right...
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Traveled in October 2019
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Thankyou very much for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent trip with On The Go Tours. We are pleased you had a wonderful time. Feedback in very important to us to not only congratulate our teams who have done a wonderful job but to also help us to continually improve. We look forward to you travelling with us again.
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michelle
March 20th, 2019
4
Tour was a nice mix of culture and nature. Guide was great dealing with some particularly challenging guests pretty...
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Traveled in February 2019
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Thank you kindly for the feedback!
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Stewart
February 5th, 2019
5
This was our first experience of a group tour and it was a very positive one indeed. Both the company and the...
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Traveled in January 2019
Reply from: On The Go Tours
Hi Stewart, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed Sri Lanka. Please do travel with us again. Regards, On The Go Tours
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alison
November 2nd, 2018
4.5
Fabulous tour, loved the train ride up into the mountains. Hotels were all excellent. Transport had wifi and air con...
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Traveled in October 2018
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Jennifer
August 7th, 2018
5
A well planned, busy tour. The variety of our itinerary surpassed anything I expected, and we had a wonderful,...
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Traveled in July 2018
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Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
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Alyssa
Asked on October 17th, 2025
Is the scenic train ride the blue train that you can hang out of?
Tour Details
Transport
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written October 2025
  Yes, the scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is the blue train
K
Kristin
Asked on July 26th, 2023
Are we able to join the tour if we are in our 70's? Also, dates shown do not fit with our arrival.
Age Range
Tour Details
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written July 2023
  We do accept over 70s on our tours - we just ask that you complete a tour suitability form so we can make sure the experience is right for you.
- K
  Kristin
  Traveler•Written July 2023
  Please confirm number of nights staying in each location, which hotels we would be staying at, and if driver can take us to a hotel after tour end instead of airport. Is the price quoted inclusive of accommodation, transport, driver, breakfast, and train journey?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written July 2023
  We can book your post tour accommodation nights and with this your airport transfer would be included. INCLUDED: Breakfast daily, all relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles, 9 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties, airport arrival and departure transfers.
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Thomas
Asked on February 3rd, 2023
what hotels are we staying at thanks
Accommodation
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written February 2023
  Please see below hotel list : DAY 01: Raddison Colombo, DAY 02: Jetwing Lake Dambulla, DAY 03: Raddison Kandy, DAY 04: Raddison Kandy, DAY 05: Jetwing St Andrews Nuwara Eliya, DAY 06: Grand Udawalawe, DAY 07: Jetwing Yala, DAY 08: Mandara Resort Mirissa, DAY 09: Raddison Colombo
- T
  Thomas
  Traveler•Written February 2023
  I am a single woman traveling are there other people booked for 26 march
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written February 2023
  We do not have anyone else booked on the 25th March departure however we do have people booked on the 11th March departure if you are flexible with your dates
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Ray
Asked on July 18th, 2017
What hotels do you use for the "Wild About Sri Lanka" Tour?
Accommodation
- R
  Ray
  Traveler•Written July 2017
  The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
  
  - OZO Colombo, Colombo
  - The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya
  - OZO Kandy Hotel, Kandy
  - Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
  - Jetwing St Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya
  - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe National Park and Embilipitiya
  - Jetwing Yala, Yala National Park
  - Mandara Resort, Weligama & Mirissa
T
Tammy
Asked on April 1st, 2017
What is the standard of accommodation?
Accommodation
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written April 2017
  As per the tour itinerary, the standard accommodation in this tour is 4 star hotels.
N
Nancy
Asked on September 1st, 2016
Can you advise me about the tour company that is operating this particular tour in Sri Lanka?
Operator
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written September 2016
  The operator of this tour is called 'On The Go' and is a great partner of ours.We would suggest to check out all the other reviews On The Go has on our website to give you a better feel for the operator.
R
Rick
Asked on July 1st, 2016
What is not included in the tour price?
Other
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written July 2016
  Not included:
  -International flights and visas entrance fees
  -Tipping for your tour guide. We recommend you allow per day per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
  -Tipping Kitty

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before May 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and On The Go Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Colombo

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Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy

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Kandy

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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park

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Udawalawe National Park to Yala National Park

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Bundala National Park - Mirissa

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Mirissa to Colombo

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Colombo

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