Yala & Adam's Peak
Leopards, national parks and a peak worth the climb
I spent 11 days travelling Sri Lanka.Read the personal write-up — the full route, what it cost and what I'd do differently →For travellers who want their trip to have a pulse: a wildlife safari through Yala followed by the overnight climb up Adam's Peak.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Estimated cost
- ₹32,000 - ₹55,000
- Best time to visit
- February to May
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Fly into
- Colombo
- Good for
- Friends, Solo, Couples
When to go: Yala is at its best from February to July and usually closes in September; the Adam's Peak pilgrimage season runs from December to May.
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5-day itinerary for Yala & Adam's Peak
Day 1: Arrival & road to Yala
- Drive from Colombo to Tissamaharama
- Evening at leisure near Yala National Park
Day 2: Yala Safari
- Full-day jeep safari for leopards and elephants
- Sundowners near the park boundary
Day 3: Onward to Adam's Peak base
- Scenic drive through the highlands
- Early night ahead of the climb
Day 4: Adam's Peak sunrise climb
- Overnight climb to catch sunrise from the summit
- Rest afternoon back at base
Day 5: Departure
- Transfer back to Colombo airport
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