How much does it cost?

From A$12,975 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $9,306 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is all the accommodation aboard the train?

Yes. The Viceroy Special is a private luxury train, and all 12 nights are spent aboard it.

Yes. Railway Adventures provides a tour leader throughout the 13-day journey.

When does this tour depart?

One departure is currently listed: March 2027. Contact Railway Adventures to confirm dates and availability.

Which destinations does the train visit?

The Viceroy Special travels from Colombo through Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, and Kandy, ending in Galle.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Sri Lanka by Private Train on the Viceroy Special

13-day private luxury train journey through Sri Lanka on the Viceroy Special

Railway Adventures operates the Viceroy Special, a private luxury train journey through Sri Lanka lasting 13 days and 12 nights. The route departs from Colombo and travels through the Cultural Triangle and mountain regions, visiting Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, and Kandy before reaching the coastal town of Galle. All accommodation is aboard the train itself, allowing travellers to experience the Sri Lankan landscape without changing hotels. A dedicated tour leader, Rob Clark, accompanies the entire journey. The Viceroy Special is positioned as a premium private-train experience, suited to travellers seeking luxury rail travel and those returning to rail travel who want a specialized, all-inclusive option. With only one departure currently listed in March 2027, this is a limited-availability offering.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at A$12,975 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Only one departure is currently listed: March 2027. Confirm availability and future dates with Railway Adventures before booking.
The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary showing which days are spent on the train versus in each destination. Confirm the schedule and the balance of travel time versus time spent in Colombo, Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Kandy, and Galle before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$12,975 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $9,306 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is all the accommodation aboard the train?: Yes. The Viceroy Special is a private luxury train, and all 12 nights are spent aboard it.
Is the tour guided?: Yes. Railway Adventures provides a tour leader throughout the 13-day journey.
When does this tour depart?: One departure is currently listed: March 2027. Contact Railway Adventures to confirm dates and availability.
Which destinations does the train visit?: The Viceroy Special travels from Colombo through Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, and Kandy, ending in Galle.