Arriving by Boat in Sri Lanka | Yala Safari, Ella Train & Sigiriya Adventure Ep 240

We're the Wood family - Woody, Irenka, Rowan, Darroch & Yewan. 8 years circumnavigating on a sailboat with 3 kids • ~40,000 miles • ~40 countries & territories • BOOK RELEASE MAY 2026: "Mothership Adrift: A Parent's Guide to Escaping the Rat Race and Living a Life of Freedom, Travel and Adventure on the Sea with Your Kids" -- 🎬 AS FEATURED IN: ▷Amazon Prime's "Adventure in Wonder" - Sizzle Reel: https://youtu.be/0YJSjKO4js8 - Trailer: https://youtu.be/7OfAmECKj7E ▷The Telegraph: We quit rat race for eight-year sailing adventure - Read Through: https://youtu.be/5NnprymsWC0 - Article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/activity-and-adventure/eight-year-sailing-adventure/ ▷The Telegraph: We spent 8-year sailing around the world. This was the scariest part - Read Through: https://youtu.be/w7tgipworFE - Article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/trips-of-a-lifetime/red-sea-around-the-world-sailing/ ▷BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ep8w192yno ▷BBC South East Today: https://youtu.be/BuJe4VtLLmQ ▷GB News: https://youtu.be/KN5yhpD1csA ▷Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/we-are-raising-kids-sea-during-covid19-1530315 ▷Yachting Monthly Award Winner: https://youtu.be/Y1icRewwML8 ▷Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/families-living-on-the-sea ▷Full press: https://www.mothershipadrift.com/about -- MORE MOTHERSHIP CONTENT: 📺 Share this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/mothershipadrift 🔧 Learn how we fix our boat: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mothershipmaintenance 📧 Free book chapter: https://www.mothershipadrift.com/mothershipadriftbook 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MothershipAdriftPodcast 💙 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mothershipadrift 🌐 Website: https://www.mothershipadrift.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothershipadrift 👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothershipadrift --- Arriving by boat in Sri Lanka marked the beginning of an unforgettable adventure across one of South Asia’s most beautiful islands. In this travel vlog, we leave the coast behind and venture deep inland to explore some of Sri Lanka’s most iconic sights and hidden gems. Our journey takes us on an incredible safari through Yala National Park, where we search for wildlife in their natural habitat. We then experience the world-famous scenic train ride from Ella to Kandy, often called one of the most beautiful train journeys on Earth. The adventure continues as we climb the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress, learn about Sri Lanka’s renowned gemstone industry, and visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, home to one of Buddhism’s most important relics. We also attempt the breathtaking pilgrimage hike up Adam’s Peak, but not everything goes to plan. Along the way, we face unexpected challenges — including a shocking wildfire in Ella that turns part of the trip into an unforgettable moment. If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka or simply love immersive travel documentaries, this video showcases the country’s culture, landscapes, wildlife, and real travel experiences — both the highlights and the surprises. 🔔 Subscribe for more travel adventures around Sri Lanka and beyond. #SriLankaTravel #YalaNationalPark #EllaToKandyTrain #SigiriyaRock #AdamsPeak #SriLankaVlog #TravelSriLanka #SriLankaItinerary --- MUSIC CREDITS: "Tick Tock" "Follow The Road" "Don't Close your Eyes"by Josh Woodward Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: 95HHUBRQKYNED1FF Artist: : TURNIQUE 💙 SUPPORT OUR CHANNELS: A big THANK-YOU to our MOTHERSHIP PATREON family who make these videos possible. What is a Patreon? A Patreon is a regular person like you, who helps content creators like us, to make entertaining and useful stuff like this! If you'd like to help towards the filming, editing and data costs of our Mothership Adrift channels, please: ▷ Click the SUPER THANKS button below the video ▷ Follow the Paypal link: https://paypal.me/Mothershipadrift ▷ Follow the Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/mothershipadrift --- KEYWORDS: family sailing vlog, sailing around the world, homeschooling at sea, worldschooling, sailing with kids, family cruising sailboat, long passage sailing, offshore sailing, night watch at sea, sail trim, liveaboard sailing life, sailing morale, crew dynamics on a sailboat, Amel Super Maramu --- #SailingFamily #Circumnavigation #WorldSchooling #FamilyTravel #MothershipAdrift