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Optimal: (1) 3-4 nights per base (not 1-2). (2) morning activity + afternoon rest daily. (3) massage/spa day every 3-4 days. (4) chauffeur car (no public transport for long distances). (5) pool/pool time built into every base. (6) altitude gradual — Colombo, then hillcountry, not sudden.
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Recommended zones for elderly: Galle Fort (walkable, no hills), Nuwara Eliya + heritage bungalows, Cinnamon Bey area, Bentota luxury zone. Avoid: full-day Yala safari (jolting), Sigiriya rock (steep). Prioritize experiences over checklist.
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