Little Adam’s Peak Hike In Ella, Sri Lanka: Complete Guide

Ella is a hiking hotspot in the mountain country of Sri Lanka. Some of the views from hikes in Ella are phenomenal with the region well known for its tea plantations and spectacular mountain ranges. If you want to enjoy some of the best views without needing to hike for hours, Little Adam’s Peak Hike is the perfect trek, especially for an unforgettable sunset.

How to get to Little Adam’s Peak from Ella

From the main strip in Ella, you can walk about 1.5kms to the start of the trail. The trailhead is right next to Ella Flower Garden Resort. We parked our car out the front of the resort/restaurant and hit the trail. The map below shows you the location of Little Adam’s Peak (also known as Mini Adam’s Peak) but you can also see where the trail hits the main road (the Flower Garden). An alternative entrance is also located at 98 acres resort and marked by a white Buddha. We went for sunset and only needed about an hour to reach the summit and we were super slow with all of our photos. Coming back down after sunset, we were the last to exit and it was quite dark. Worth it though and easily one of the best things to do in Sri Lanka!

Little Adam’s Peak Hike Entrance Fee

There was no entrance fee for Little Adam’s Peak hike, which was awesome!

Little Adam’s Peak Guided Tour (Includes Ella Rock & Nine Arch Bridge)

If you are in Ella and looking to visit Little Adam’s Peak but also want to see Ella Rock and the Famous Nine Arch Bridge, there is a great day-tour that packs it all in. It’s extremely good value considering you can tick off all three attractions in just one day for about $70. It is called the Ella Three Icons Day Tour.

Little Adam’s Peak Map

Below you will find a map showing how to get to the trailhead for Little Adam’s Peak.

 

Little Adam’s Peak Hike

The trail begins with a moderate incline as it winds through tea plantations. We passed several ladies with wide smiles who were finishing up work for the day. There are some great photo opportunities early on in the hike if you keep your eyes open!

The trail will lead you up to 1141m above sea level although you already begin at a high elevation so you will only hike up a few hundred meters. The trail is marked the whole way with well-maintained paths and stairs to the first set of viewpoints. As you can see below there are multiple platforms, rocks, and viewpoints perfect for photos once you hit the top of Little Adam’s Peak. Although, you can and should keep going along the ridge and the view only gets better.

Little Adam’s Peak Sunset

As you continue along the ridge the trail gets a little wilder and you might get a little dirty, managing your way up and down to the final viewpoint. I had my friends run ahead so I could shoot them on my 200mm, which resulted in some epic shots with the mountains looming in the background.

Once I caught up with them we all hung out at the top of Little Adam’s Peak with no one else around, taking in the mountains and the epic scenery of the 360-degree views. We probably waited a little too long to head back and ended up trekking back down in the dark.

For just a short hike, Little Adam’s Peak gives you unbelievable views and is the ideal way to spend sunset in Ella.

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