Sri Lanka Travel Guide: Routes, Safaris & Tips - LowKeyMiles

Sri Lanka

Temples, Elephants, and the Magic of Chaos

Currency Rupee (LKR)
Plug Type G / D (Adapter)
Signature Dish Kottu Roti
Transport Train & Tuk-Tuk

The Teardrop of India, Your Way

Sri Lanka is one of the most intense, wild, and rewarding destinations in the world. You go from the suffocating heat of the jungle to the cold of the tea mountains in a single train ride.

We went for 12 days, and an international conflict left us stranded on the island for 4 extra days. That experience taught us that in Asia, flexibility is everything. Here's our survival diary and the optimized routes to make your trip (a little) less chaotic than ours.

Itineraries Through Sri Lanka

From express routes to the complete circular tour of the island.

Practical Guides & Tips

Safari in Sri Lanka: Yala or Udawalawe? Essential

Safari in Sri Lanka: Yala or Udawalawe?

We compare the national parks. Why we avoided the crowds at Yala and chose to see elephants in peace at Udawalawe.

5 min read
The Kandy - Ella Train: The Definitive Guide Transport

The Kandy - Ella Train: The Definitive Guide

Considered the most beautiful train ride in the world. How to buy tickets, which side to sit on, and how to survive the journey.

4 min read
Trekking in Ella: Ella Rock & Little Adam's Peak Adventure

Trekking in Ella: Ella Rock & Little Adam's Peak

A detailed route so you don't get lost (or scammed) climbing Ella Rock, plus the easy alternative of Little Adam's Peak.

3 min read