Travelon introduces ‘Holidays on Rail’

January 17, 2012, 6:57 pm 

Innovative domestic & out-bound tour operator, Travelon has ventured into new vistas of travel, namely rail travel with an out-sourced rail company giving ground support.

The recent tour by Travelon saw 36 travelers boarding the Kandy - Colombo ICE (Intercity Express). The guests were served champagne, afternoon snacks, tea and coffee travelling in a super luxury comfort within the cabin maintained by the CGR.

The luxury compartment comprising 40 seats is attached next to the engine, so as not to make any excessive swings & swaying of the carriage due to the uneven rails which dates back to 1950’s or prior.

However the guests who traveled with Travelon on rails were quite happy with the new service which the travel company has introduced and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

The 1st class carraige is fully air conditioned, with comfortable seats & tray holder, baggage compartment, free flow of tea and coffee, piped music & movies and clean & modern toilettes. The tourists also had the option of availing themselves of the service of a mini fridge and a microwave oven to heat the food. vegetarian food would be served, if prior bookings are made at the time of purchase of tickets.

The next rail tour by Travelon will be during the 4th - 6th February long weekend when they venture out to Nanuoya (Nuwara Eliya), Peradeniya, Kandy & return to Colombo entirely on the luxury train. Night stays in Hotel Hilltop - Kandy and Alpine or Silver Falls.