Quick Thoughts

Wildlife photography was the reason that drew me to Sri Lanka, but I was also blown away by the incredibly diverse terrains and vivid landscapes. While geographically Sri Lanka may look small, it really does require more extensive time to explore fully. This was a quick weekend getaway for me, but the brief taste of Sri Lanka was enough to convince me I need to come back pronto!

Key Highlights

• See my collection of Instagram Stories from this trip!

• Wildlife safaris in Udawalawe National Park

• Small town of Ella

• Hiking Adam’s Peak overnight for sunrise

• Lush landscapes near Nuwara Eliya including tea plantations, waterfalls and rolling hills

Things to Know

• While traversing via train is the best way to explore Sri Lanka, given time constraints I went with a hired driver. You don’t necessarily have to hire a driver in advance - I booked mine at the airport.

• The roads are…chaotic, but they are somewhat a controlled chaos. Just strap in and find your inner zen.

• You can book wildlife safaris through your hotels usually.

• Hiking Adam’s Peak is pretty intense (3-6 hrs roundtrip, 5,500 steps). I started the hike at ˜2am to catch the sunrise, and keep in mind based on seasonality the top may be crowded.

Bird’s Eye View

Trip by the Photos