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35 Photos That Will Inspire You To Visit Sri Lanka

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During the first week of June, 60+ bloggers, photographers, and travel influencers ascended upon Sri Lanka for the second Cinnamon Travel Bloggers Conference & Awards.  #TBCAsia

Every hosted attendee had a choice of four different pre-conference tours of Sri Lanka to choose from:  North, South, East, or West.

I was on the “Discover South” tour, but I was definitely stalking my fellow bloggers on their different trips to see what type of incredible sights they were exploring.

Everyone had such stunning pictures to share from their various trips, so I wanted to put a post together showcasing a few my favorites.

Check out these 35 Instagram posts from attendees of #TBCAsia, and start planning your own Sri Lankan adventure.


1)  Cotton Candy Sigiriya Sky

Kiersten from The Blonde Abroad completely knocked this one out of the park.  This sunset shot taken of Sigiriya Rock Fortess is completely breathtaking.  What a capture!  Congratulations to Kiersten for co-winning the title of Best Travel Blog at this year!

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Ok Sri Lanka. You win. ? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I thought hiking Sigiriya in the distance had the most incredible view I could get, but I'd say this view of it from atop Pidurangala at sunset might take the cake. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #tbcasia #cinnamonhotels #srilanka #beautifuldestinations #wanderlust #sunset

A post shared by Kiki | The Blonde Abroad (@theblondeabroad) on Jun 5, 2016 at 10:50pm PDT


2)  Snorkel Time

Hannah & Adam from Getting Stamped, who won Best Travel Photography Blog this year, captured this excellent over-under shot that will definitely get you keen for your next snorkeling trip.  Pigeon Island, off the coast of Trincomalee, has some of the best biodiversity in the country!

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Hello there Mr fishy ? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Photo Location: Pigeon Island, Sri Lanka Captured with our @gopro while snorkeling ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #TBCasia #easternSL #cinnamonhotels #SriLanka #gopro

A post shared by Adam & Hannah ✈Travel Couple (@gettingstamped) on Jun 6, 2016 at 7:24am PDT


3)  Bath Time in Yala National Park

Sebastian from Off The Path perfectly captured this elephant having a bit of fun during bath time.  I was actually in the same jeep during this safari, and this little guy was definitely a cutie.  One of the many elephants we saw during our time in Yala National Park.

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Just having a bath! ? #srilanka #yala #yalanationalpark #nationalpark #elefant #asia #chooseadventures #offthepath #mudbath #safari #tbcasia

A post shared by Off The Path (@offthepath) on Jun 7, 2016 at 2:57am PDT


4)  Oh hey, what’s up?

Marta from In A Faraway Land got this stellar shot which perfectly encapsulates a standard train ride experience in Sri Lanka.  Congrats to Marta for winning the Best Up-and-Coming travel blog this year!

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Flirting Sri Lankan style. Train rides in here are so much fun #tbcasia #cinnamonhotels #iflysrilankan #cvisitsrilanka

A post shared by Marta Kulesza (@infarawayland) on Jun 5, 2016 at 7:00pm PDT


5) Hanging Out

Nicola from Polkadot Passport shared this gorgeous view of Knuckles Mountain Range and made it known that she is certainly isn’t afraid of heights.

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Feeling on top of the world today as we explored the stunning Knuckles Mountain Range ? —- #TBCasia #CinnamonHotels #CVisitSriLanka

A post shared by Nicola Easterby (@polkadotpassport) on Jun 3, 2016 at 6:44am PDT


6)  Accidentally Awesome

Kristin from Be My Travel Muse unknowingly poses as Backpacker Steve grabs some insane drone footage of this old stoupa in the middle of jungle in Kumani National Park.  What an incredible view!

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When you chase the sunrise to an old stoupa in he middle of the jungle ……………………….. Love how much more in flow we get with each video project. Didn't even discuss this idea it just happened organically when I saw the drone flying and walked to the edge ? @backpackersteve! (?: Enkidu – Falling Embody remix)

A post shared by Kristin Addis (@bemytravelmuse) on Jun 4, 2016 at 10:48am PDT


7)  Bird’s Eye View

Backpacker Steve absolutely nails it again with drone footage of this gorgeous Arugam Bay sunset.  Huge props to Steve for his quality work, as well as an amazing speaking presentation on videography at TBC Asia.

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Surf's up and sun's down! #tbcasia #sunset

A post shared by Steve Hänisch (@backpackersteve) on Jun 3, 2016 at 6:46am PDT


8)  Lily Pad Perfection

Liz from Young Adventuress proves that Sri Lanka is a place where dreams are made of.  I definitely wouldn’t mind going to sleep if it brought me here.

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Paddling through the lily pads – what dreams are made of! @cinnamonhotels #tbcasia

A post shared by Liz Carlson☀️Young Adventuress (@youngadventuress) on Jun 12, 2016 at 10:07am PDT


9)  Elephants Need Alone Time Too

Dave & Deb from The Planet D shared this amazing capture they took during the previous trip to Sri Lanka in preparation for heading back as speakers for TBC Asia.  What a shot!  Congrats to Dave & Deb for co-winning the title of Best Travel Blog this year!

 

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Spending some time at the waterhole in Kaudulla National Park in Sri Lanka. ……….. As we get ready to head back to Sri Lanka I can't help but remember this special moment from our last visit. …………. There is nothing really like coming upon 200 elephants in the lush green grasses of Sri Lanka. As we headed out on our safari I was a little skeptical as to how many we would see. This is the wet season and most of the heard disperses. This little guy was separated from the heard and seemed to enjoying a nice moment of silence. Another amazing adventure in Sri Lanka. ………….. #srilanka

A post shared by Dave & Deb?ThePlanetD (@theplanetd) on May 25, 2016 at 6:00am PDT


10)  Galle Explorations

Hey, that’s my photo!  Taken from our amazing afternoon checking out the highlights of the old Dutch fort city of Galle.  Easily one of the highlights of my time on the Discover South tour.

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Galle in the south of Sri Lanka was absolutely stunning, but unfortunately we only had an hour or two to explore. I might be extending my trip here in Sri Lanka, so maybe I'll just find myself down that way again. I've got time here, and no plans. It's a very fun way to travel.

A post shared by Dave | Jones Around The World (@jonesaroundtheworld) on Jun 9, 2016 at 7:06am PDT


11)  Arugam Sunsets

Raphael from Journey Wonders shows us how beautiful the sunsets can be around Arugam Bay.  A wonderful shot from the “man of wonders”.

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Now this is what I call a proper sunset of wonders. Greetings from the magical Arugam Bay, one of the most popular destinations in Sri Lanka for surfers. Would you like to surf here my wonder friends ?

A post shared by Raphael Alexander Zoren (@journeywonders) on Jun 3, 2016 at 4:58pm PDT


12)  Sunset Serenity

Janet from Journalist On The Run captured this marvelous sunset picture from the top of Pidurangala Rock.  Definitely worth the 25 minute hike, wouldn’t you agree…?

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One of the most awesome hikes I've ever done and topped by this spectacular sunset. Big thanks to @walkerstours and @cinnamonhotels for such a fantastic trip! Sri Lanka…you're stealing my heart! ❤

A post shared by Janet – Irish Travel Blogger (@janetnewenham) on Jun 11, 2016 at 9:08am PDT


13)  East Coast Beach Paradise

Paul & Karen from Global Help Swap share with us this superb view of Sri Lankan’s east coast beaches.  Not a bad place for a swim, yeah?

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I think we have found paradise here on the east coast of Sri Lanka! If you want a beach holiday and want to avoid the crowds then head to Pasikuda. #tbcasia #easternsl #cinnamonhotels #pasikuda #srilanka

A post shared by Globalhelpswap (@globalhelpswap) on Jun 4, 2016 at 10:06pm PDT


14)  Getting Air

Jenna & Jordan from Stoked For Saturday got this amazing jumping photo at the top of Sigiriya rock.   Congratulations to both of them for winning the Best Travel Video Blog this year!

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Woo-hoo! What an awesome first day in Sri Lanka! We climbed to the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock to amazing 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains while exploring the ancient rock fortress! It's like Sri Lanka's version of Machu Picchu – a must see! #TBCasia #CinnamonHotels #iflysrilankan

A post shared by Adventures of Jenna & Jordan ? (@stokedforsaturday) on Jun 5, 2016 at 8:08am PDT


15)  Wildlife Safari Ready

Turkish blogging power couple Murat & Tugce from Gezimanya show off how much fun they’re having on their Yala National park safari.  This is definitely a must for anyone making their way to Sri Lanka!

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Sri Lanka Yala Milli Parkı'nda jeep safari ile leopar peşindeyken. / Chasing leopards in jeep safari in Yala National Park of Sri Lanka #CinnamonTBAwards #flysrilankanairlines #flySriLankan #TBCasia #gezimanya #gezmedikyerbırakma #gezmedikyerbirakma

A post shared by Tuğçe & Murat (@gezimanya) on Jun 6, 2016 at 12:28am PDT


16)  Lake Life

Annika from Midnight Blue Elephant shows us the beautiful and peaceful lagoon in Habanara.  Not a bad place to relax for a bit.

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17)  Breakfast

Food blogging pro Emma from My Darling Lemon Thyme gives us just a taste of how amazing the Sri Lankan food is at the Cinnamon Hotel breakfast buffets.  Every meal on the tour was absolutely delicious.  I’m sure I’m not the only one who will be leaving Sri Lanka a bit heavier.

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String hoppers + all the sambols for breakfast ?? #tbcasia #srilanka #cinnamonhotels

A post shared by Emma Galloway • Real Food (@mydarlinglemonthyme) on Jun 3, 2016 at 11:20pm PDT


18) Train Ride Scenery

Eric from TravelBabbo captured this epic shot of the Kandy – Nuwara Eliya train ride scenery.  Make sure you grab a window seat for this one.

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The train ride south from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya was absolutely amazing – probably my favorite train ride anywhere and one of my top travel days ever. The scenery, with tea, mountains, rivers and waterfalls, is extraordinary, and you haven't really lived until you've hung out the door of a moving Sri Lankan train! Thank you to @cinnamonhotels for this opportunity! Sri Lanka is seriously stunning. And I feel so tied now to my fellow door-hangers: @polkadotpassport; @gregorsnell; and @infarawayland. Anytime you guys want to do it again, I'm in! #traveldeeper #gnomads #lonelyplanet #cvisitsrilanka #train #tbcasia

A post shared by Eric Stoen | Family Travel (@travelbabbo) on Jun 5, 2016 at 8:45pm PDT


19)  Vacation Ready

Regitse from The Copenhagen Traveler shares with us this perfect view proving Sri Lankan is an ideal vacation destination.  Grab a book and a cocktail, and forget about your worries.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGRKntHiPXS/

20)  Surfer’s Paradise

Mridula from Travel Tales From India reminds us that Sri Lanka is home to some of the world’s top surfing destinations.  She captured this guy in the beautiful surfing hub of Arugam Bay.

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The ocean is his playground! #srilanka

A post shared by Mridula Dwivedi (@mridulablog) on Jun 8, 2016 at 11:49pm PDT


21)  It’s Bath Time Again

Laurence from Finding the Universe shares this captivating Sri Lankan landscape complete with an elephant bathing.

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Elephant taking a bath, as seen on our drive up into Sri Lanka’s hill count.

A post shared by Laurence: Finding the Universe (@lozula) on Jun 8, 2016 at 5:40am PDT


22)  Green Explosion

Gregory Snell who was representing Travel Dudes snagged this gorgeous view showing the lush and green landscape in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka Views. #asia #island #travel #travelawesome ??☺️???

A post shared by Greg Snell (@gregorsnell) on Jun 3, 2016 at 4:37am PDT


23)  Buddhism Introduction

XpatMatt shows us this top-notch photo of monks at the Thuparamaya stupa, where Buddhism was first introduced in Sri Lanka.  Shoutout to Matt for doing an excellent job in his role as President of the PTBA and helping oversee the success of this event.

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We visited the stupa where Buddhism was first introduced to #SriLanka today. #TBCAsia #CinnamonHotels

A post shared by Matt Gibson (@xpatmatt) on Jun 3, 2016 at 10:41am PDT


24)  Rest & Relaxation

Jayney from Girl Tweets World shared this terrific shot of her floating in the pool after a long wildlife safari.  We all need a little downtime!  Congrats to Jayney for winning the Best Luxury Travel Blog this year!

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Trekking & elephant safaris are awesome but sometimes us bloggers need a little down time. Lucky @cinnamonhotels has us covered on all bases ? #tbcasia #srilanka #cinnamonhotels #cinnamonlodgehabarana #pooltime

A post shared by Jayne @ Girl Tweets World (@jayneytravels) on Jun 5, 2016 at 1:54am PDT


25)  Beach Bliss

Matt from The Expeditioner shares this quality view overlooking Unawatuna Beach.  Definitely a place I wouldn’t mind spending a few days.

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Beach views from Unawatuna Beach, Sri Lanka.

A post shared by Matt Stabile (@matt_stabile) on Jun 9, 2016 at 10:50pm PDT


26)  Citadel of Sigiriya

Sankara from Be On The Road shows us a different side of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

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Returning this evening to see the ancient city of#sigriya, but this time hoping to see the big rock from an opposite rock called #pidurangalarock . Hope to get a different perspective and see it in different light. This 2500 million year old rock is such a stunner! #srilanka #tbcasia #cinnamonhotels #cinnamontbawards #beontheroad #liveyourtraveldream #huffpostgram #travelgram #instagoodmyphoto #travelplaces #travelphotooftheday #beautifuldestinations #lonelyplanetindia #bbctravel #natgeoindia

A post shared by BE ON THE ROAD (@sankaracs) on Jun 5, 2016 at 2:36am PDT


27) Traditional Dancing

Kylia from Stylistic shares with us this photo of the traditional dancing performed at the TBC Asia pre-conference dinner.

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Danse traditionnelle. Les Sri Lankais vous accueille souvent avec une show pendant des gros événements dans restaurants ou hôtels. Assez agréable. À quand la même chose chez nous ???? #srilanka #travelgram #cinnamonhotels #tbcasia #visitsrilanka #letsdance #habarana #srilanka #partytime •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• [? Snapchat ?] : stylisticfr

A post shared by Kylia (@kyliadeparis) on Jun 7, 2016 at 8:41am PDT


28)  Good Looking Group of People

Shiran grabbed this shot of all the attendees dressed up in the local swag we were given thanks to Uptown Kandy.

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Sri Lanka's night… ?????? #cinnammonhotel #visitsrilanka #TBCasia #colombo #blogers

A post shared by shiranphoto (@shiranphoto) on Jun 6, 2016 at 9:41am PDT


29) But First…

Josh from Go Travel Your Way takes a stellar selfie showing off the beautiful landscape of Kumana National Park.

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When you reached the end of the world :) waking up at 4:30 was totally worth it! This photo was taken at the Kumana National Park in the very South-East of Sri Lanka. Spotted 2 wild Elephants already… way to go! #cinnamonhotels #tbcasia #srilankatravel #gotravelyourway #gopro @cinnamonhotels #goproselfie #kumana #nationalpark #iflysrilankan #instatravel #awesomepix #arugambay #srilankatourism #srilanka

A post shared by Josh Cahill (@gotravelyourway) on Jun 3, 2016 at 8:08pm PDT


30)  Sigiriya Sunrise

Famous Youtuber Krzysztof Gonciarz proves that Sigirya is definitely one of the main reasons to visit Sri Lanka.  Truly a sight you must see for yourself.

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Epic sunrise in Sri Lanka #kgonciarz #cvisitsrilanka #cinnamonhotels #tbcasia

A post shared by Krzysztof Gonciarz (@kgonciarz) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:39pm PDT


31)  Don’t Forget the Dolphins

Janicke from Norskereiseblogger shows off her perfect timing skills by capturing this shot during a dolphin safari off the coast of Trincomalee.

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Dolphin #safari outside the coast of #trinkomalee #srilanka #tbcasia #cinnamonhotels #cvisitsrilanka #flysrilankan

A post shared by Janicke Hansen (@letsgetlostno) on Jun 6, 2016 at 1:22am PDT


32)  #NoFilter…?

JK.  Although it would be pretty cool if life did look this shot that TBC Asia speaker Halona Padiachy posted!

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Serenity in Hikkadua #tbcasia #cinnamonhotels

A post shared by Halona P (@piripirisauce) on Jun 3, 2016 at 12:10pm PDT


33) Perfectly Blue

Lifestyle blogger Mélo Limparfaite captured the amazing colors of the ocean you’ll find in Sri Lanka.  Who could resist a swim?

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So many shades of blue #SriLanka #pigeonisland #beach #TBCasia #blusky #travelbloggers #melolimparfaite #landscape

A post shared by Mélo Limparfaite (@melolimparfaite) on Jun 10, 2016 at 2:21am PDT

34 ) Train Station Vibes

Anneka representing Travelettes shared this stunning shot from Colombo train station.  You haven’t truly traveled around Sri Lanka unless you’ve taken one scenic train ride.

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Good morning from Colombo! Yesterday I arrived from Galle by train to start my tour for TBC Asia. We are heading further north and I am excited to share some sights with you. But first let's take in how pretty and jungel-y Galle station looks like! #postedbyannika #srilanka #tbcasia

A post shared by Travelettes (@travelettes) on Jun 1, 2016 at 6:50pm PDT


35 ) THANKS TBC ASIA ! ! !

One epic week with some amazingly talented bloggers, photographers, and travel influencers.

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I love a good sunset photo competition, and this shot won me a free massage! TBC Asia is almost over, but it's been an awesome experience. Sri Lanka is a gorgeous country with friendly people and absolutely delicious food. I'm glad I'm extending my stay here after the conference so I can do some more exploring. #TBCAsia #CinnamonHotels

A post shared by Dave | Jones Around The World (@jonesaroundtheworld) on Jun 5, 2016 at 10:21am PDT


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Planning a trip to Sri Lanka?

Check out a few of my other articles below:

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  • The 20 Best Beaches in Sri Lanka
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June 14, 2016/11 Comments/by Dave
Tags: Best Instagrams of Sri Lanka, HD Photos of Sri Lanka, Photos, Photos of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Instagram, Sri Lanka Photo Essay, TBC Asia, Travel Bloggers
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11 replies
  1. Hannah @GettingStamped says:
    June 15, 2016 at 2:32 am

    Awesome collection of all our photos!!! Can’t wait for the next #TBCasia

    • Dave Anderson says:
      June 15, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Everyone’s posts were sooo good, I just couldn’t help but throw a post together :-) I’m definitely looking forward to the the next TBC Asia as well. So much fun! Congrats again btw !

  2. Annika says:
    June 15, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Awesome Post, Dave! Thanks for including my bikini body and dirty feet :)

    • Dave Anderson says:
      June 15, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks Annika! And no worries, it was an amazing photo of your dirty feet, lol. Great meeting you as well! :-)

  3. Sankara says:
    June 15, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    Fabulous post. Stunning pictures. That feeling of nostalgia…

    • Dave Anderson says:
      June 16, 2016 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks Sankara! Great to briefly meet you man! :-)

  4. Dave Anderson says:
    June 16, 2016 at 11:49 am

    It’s my pleasure! I’m loving my time in Sri Lanka, and it was really fun to put this together from all the amazing and talented people who attended #TBCAsia. :-)

  5. Dave Anderson says:
    July 5, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Yeah man Sri Lanka is absolutely amazing! I’ve been twice now, and I love it. I think tourism is going to skyrocket in the upcoming years.

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