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The south and west beaches are calm from December to April; the east coast flips and runs best May through September.
The Kandy to Ella stretch sells out in peak season. Reserve reserved seats two to three weeks ahead.
Shoulders and knees covered, shoes off at the door. A light scarf solves most of it.
Market stalls, tuk-tuks and village eateries rarely take cards or large bills.
Mist and monsoon showers reach the hills most afternoons — a light rain shell beats an umbrella.
Distances look short on the map and take far longer in traffic. Two stops a day is the honest maximum.
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