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Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast
The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.
from $890
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Hill Country Train Journey
Kandy → Ella
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Kandy → Ella6–7 hours
A slow blue train climbs from Kandy through Hatton and Nanu Oya into Ella, crossing viaducts and tea gardens. Reserved seats sell out weeks ahead; we arrange them.
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