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Sri Lanka by Private Train on the Viceroy Special

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

Illustration of Sri Lanka by Private Train 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.

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

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.
What is the cost?
The price is AUD 12,975 per person (approximately USD 9,002). A deposit of AUD 1,000 per person is required, with final payment due 15 January 2027.
Which destinations does the train visit?
The Viceroy Special travels from Colombo through Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, and Kandy, ending in Galle.

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