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12-Day Sri Lanka Wellness & Ayurveda

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Overview

Over twelve days on this Sri Lanka wellness retreat, you will find ultimate serenity and relaxation in a luxurious way in some of the country's most beautiful resorts.

Staying in the finest luxury wellness retreats in Sri Lanka, you'll be delivered some of the best Ayurveda, yoga and meditation treatments. You'll also experience consultations, delicious cuisine, nature works and ancient healing arts.

You will explore the famous attractions in Sri Lanka during the tour in addition to the wellness activities. Of the many wonderful places you'll visit, the highlights will be the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, the Galle Dutch Fort and the beautiful hilltop town of Ella.
Wellness
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean!

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Welcome to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean!

On arrival at the Bandaranayke International Airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; a representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to Kandy. It is a relatively long drive so depending on your arrival time, you will be making few stops on the way to have a tea break, try some local fruit juices or have a meal before reaching Kandy. Once you arrive at your wellness resort, you will only see the greenery and mountains around you.

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    Accommodation

    Santani Wellness Resort & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

Day 2

Wellness Activities

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Wellness Activities

The quietness of the wellness resort and unique meditation techniques will help you to reach a level where you start to hear the sound of nature and feel connected with nature. During your time at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa, you are entitled to experience all the below activities on a daily basis: daily group nature walks with a naturalist; daily morning and evening group yoga; access to the sauna and steam room and the salt bath.

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    Accommodation

    Santani Wellness Resort & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Daily Wellness Activities at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Central Province

Day 3

Wellness Activities & Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic

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Wellness Activities & Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic

You'll have a consultation upon arrival and prior to departure by the resident Ayurvedic Doctor. After breakfast and a day of wellness treatments including spa treatments and yoga, you'll head out to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in the early evening and witness a cultural show. Kandy, the popular charming hill capital of Sri Lanka, is surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural centre of the island and a UNESCO World Heritage City.

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    Accommodation

    Santani Wellness Resort & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Daily Wellness Activities at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Central Province

Day 4

Kandy to Bandarawela

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Kandy to Bandarawela

After breakfast at the hotel to kick-off your day, you will be travelling further into the hill country to Bandarawela. Before you reach the hotel, you'll stop to witness Ramboda Falls and enjoy the beauty of it. On the way, you will also visit a tea plantation with a tea factory where you will learn about the tea production process and enjoy a fresh cup of the world-famous Ceylon Tea. In the evening, you'll relax at your hilltop resort.

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    Accommodation

    Anasa Wellness Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ramboda Falls

    Pedro Tea Factory

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kandy to Bandarawela

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Central Province

    Bandarawela

Day 5

Wellness Activities at Anasa Wellness Resort

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Wellness Activities at Anasa Wellness Resort

Today, you'll wake up to the sound of quietness. This place is an isolated place in the mountains which offers you pin-drop silence which is ideal for wellness activities and spiritual relaxation. You are entitled to experience an assortment of activities and facilities on a daily basis. These activities include an individual wellness consultation with a professional, sunrise and sunset yoga, bird watching with a guide and a choice of one wellness program form the menu at the spa.

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    Accommodation

    Anasa Wellness Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Daily Activities at Anasa Wellness Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Bandarawela

    Uva Province

Day 6

Explore the Beauty of Ella

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Explore the Beauty of Ella

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll travel to Ella to enjoy the beauty of mother nature. Ella is a beautiful hill country village surrounded by mountains, tea plantations and greenery everywhere you go. The Ella Gap offers a stunning view and the Ravana Ella Falls is another spectacular sight in Ella. Ella’s Rock offers a breathtaking view of the countryside, the walk up to the rock itself is beautiful, passing through rail tracks and tea plantations.

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    Accommodation

    Anasa Wellness Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ella

    Little Adam's Peak

    Ravana Falls

    Daily Activities at Anasa Wellness Resort

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Anasa Wellness Resort to Ella

    Private Driver from Ella to Anasa Wellness Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Bandarawela

    Ella

    Uva Province

Day 7

Tropical Views & Relaxation in One Place

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Tropical Views & Relaxation in One Place

After breakfast at the hotel, you will continue your Sri Lanka wellness retreat to Weligama which is a city in the south. From now on, you will enjoy the tropical beach and wellness activities in one place in Weligama. Upon arrival in Weligama, you'll check into your beach Ayurveda hotel and head down to check out the beautiful beach. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel or lounging on the beach.

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    Accommodation

    Ayurvie Weligama5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandarawela to Balapitiya

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Bandarawela

    Matara

Day 8

Wellness Activities at the Resort

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Wellness Activities at the Resort

Whilst staying at the Ayurvie Wellness Resort, you'll enjoy solely vegetarian meals and a wide range of Ayurveda and wellness treatments prescribed by the doctor. These treatments include body wraps, body treatments, body scrubs, facial treatments, aromatherapy treatments, thalassotherapy treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, ayurvedic treatments, hot stone massage and more. You'll also engage in morning and evening yoga sessions.

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    Accommodation

    Ayurvie Weligama5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Daily Wellness Activities at Ayurvie Wellness Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matara

    Southern Province

Day 9

Visit the Galle Dutch Fort

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Visit the Galle Dutch Fort

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out on a city tour in Galle with a visit to Galle Dutch Fort. Galle was once the chief port of Sri Lanka and the Galle Fort was originally built by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. As a result, Asia's largest colonial-built fort has protected a wealth of interesting architecture, now housing galleries, cafes and shops. After exploring, you'll return to the hotel and relax on the beach.

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    Accommodation

    Ayurvie Weligama5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Daily Wellness Activities at Ayurvie Wellness Resort

    Galle

    Galle Dutch Fort

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Galle to Balapitiya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matara

    Southern Province

    Galle

Day 10

Wellness Treatments at the Resort

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Wellness Treatments at the Resort

Today will be another day of pampering and treatments. After a delicious vegetarian breakfast, you'll be able to choose from a range of treatments for the day, these include body wraps, body treatments, body scrubs, facial treatments, aromatherapy treatments, thalassotherapy treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, ayurvedic treatments, hot stone massage and more. You'll also engage in morning and evening yoga sessions.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Ayurvie Weligama5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Daily Wellness Activities at Ayurvie Wellness Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matara

    Southern Province

Day 11

Balapitiya to Colombo

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Balapitiya to Colombo

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll travel to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, for your final night. Upon arrival in Colombo, you'll head out on a city tour with your local guide. The busiest place in Sri Lanka is Colombo, the commercial capital of the country. Colombo is a beautiful city with modern high rise buildings amidst old colonial ones making it a picturesque place. You'll explore the city before checking into your hotel and getting ready to go out and party in the city!

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    Accommodation

    Galle Face Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Colombo City

    Galle Face Green

    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

    Colombo Nightlife

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Balapitiya to Colombo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Matara

    Colombo

Day 12

Goodbye Sri Lanka

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Goodbye Sri Lanka

Your Sri Lanka wellness retreat ends today. After breakfast at the hotel, you'll proceed to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colombo

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 17 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 10 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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