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5 days between conferences in Singapore. Enough for a taste of Sri Lanka or skip?

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Marco•875 rep•2

Trying to convince myself it's worth doing. Direct flight 3.5 hours. But 5 days seems short.

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5 days is enough for a taste but not enough to relax. Realistic itinerary: Day 1 arrive CMB, drive to Sigiriya (3.5 hours). Day 2 climb Sigiriya + Dambulla caves. Day 3 to Kandy, Temple of Tooth. Day 4 train Kandy to Ella (scenic day). Day 5 Ella morning + drive back to CMB for departure. Skips beaches entirely. Feels like a business trip's efficiency, not a vacation's rest. If you'd rather actually relax: skip inland, do 5 days at south coast (Bentota or Mirissa).

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Ravi•7260 rep•1

^ solid picks. Alternatively: fly CMB, straight to Galle Fort (2 hours), do 4 nights on the south coast, back to CMB. Total downtime, no rushed inland trip. Legitimate vacation. Sri Lanka in 5 days works if you pick ONE region.

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Dave•6760 rep•1

5 days south coast it is. Skipping the inland cram.

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Marco•875 rep•2

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