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Latest storyThe direct Kandy to Ella train is paused while the line is repaired, but the most scenic stretch is running again. Here's how to do the trip in 2026, step by step.
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The 9 best places on Sri Lanka's south coast, from Galle Fort and Unawatuna to Mirissa's whales and Rekawa's turtles, with when to go and a 4-day route.
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A relaxed 10-day honeymoon route through Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Ella and the south coast, with romantic extras and 2026 train and visa updates.
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A relaxed 14-day route through Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Horton Plains, Ella, Yala and the south coast, with an east coast version for summer and 2026 fees.
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A 10-day loop from the airport through the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, tea country, the Ella train, a Yala safari and the south coast, updated for 2026 rail closures and entry fees.
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From leopard safaris and surf breaks to Ayurvedic retreats and tea country, the best types of Sri Lanka holiday, with where to go, the season and how long to stay.
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A 7-day loop from the airport through Sigiriya, Kandy, the Nanu Oya to Ella train, a Yala safari and Galle Fort, updated for the 2026 rail closures, free ETA and entry fees.
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We test the routes, count the costs and share what actually worked, from first-timer itineraries to solo trips on a shoestring.