Sri Lanka Ayurveda Retreat Tour: 21 Days (7-Day Tour + 14-Day Retreat)

Day-by-day itinerary

1st Day –Airport/ Sigiriya

After the arrival drive to Sigiriya (3 Hours 45 Minutes). Stay in a Hotel at Sigiriya. (1st day programs will be changed depending on the arrival time)

2nd Day – Sigiriya

Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO world heritage). In the afternoon elephant watching Jeep Safari to a National Park. (One of Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Parks). Stay in a hotel at Sigiriya.

[Sigiriya Rock is nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) high. According to the Sri Lankan history, this site was selected by king Kasyapa (477-495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed world heritage site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.]

[Minneriya National Park is in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The park is situated 182 kilometers (113 mi) from Colombo. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd of elephants are gathered here is numbering around 150-200.]

3rd Day- Sigiriya / Kandy

Drive to Kandy on the way visit the Cave temple at Dambulla, after arriving to Kandy in the evening visit the Temple of Tooth Relic and watch a Cultural Dancing show. Stay overnight in a Hotel at Kandy. (2 Hours 30 Minutes’ Drive)

[Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient king’s era of Sri Lanka. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988]

4th Day – Kandy / Nuwaraeliya

In the morning visit the botanical garden and drive to Nuwaraeliya on the way see a waterfall and visit a tea factory /tea state. Stay in a hotel at Nuwaraeliya. (3 Hours’ Drive)

[Nuwaraeliya is a city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft.) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. Nuwaraeliya is the coolest area in Sri Lanka having the annual temperature of 16 ⁰C (61 ⁰F). In the winter months, there can be frost at night, but it warms up rapidly during the day because of the high sun angle.]

5th Day – Nuwaraeliya /Ella

Have a train ride from Nanuoya to Ella. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and stay in a hotel at Ella. (2 Hours 30 Minutes’ Drive)

[Ella is approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft.) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.]

6th Day – Ella/Thissamaharama (Yala)

In the morning climb the Mini Adam’s Peak at Ella. Drive to Thissamaharama and afternoon jeep Safari to Yala National Park. Stay overnight in a hotel at Thissamaharama. (2 Hours 15 Minutes’ Drive) (4 Hours Safari)

[Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southeast region of the country. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals and aquatic birds. Including Sri Lankan elephant, 44 species of mammals are resident in Yala National Park, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world]

7th Day – Thissamaharama /Galle/ Bentota

In the morning drive to Galle and visit the Old Dutch Fort. Visit a Sea Turtle Conservation Center and Further Drive to Bentota. Stay In a hotel at Bentota. (3 Hours’ Drive)

[Galle is major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km (74 mi) from Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province]

[Galle Fort is in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.]

[Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) south of Colombo and 56 kilometers (35 mi) north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern band of the Bentota River mouth. Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda.]

(7th day to 14th day) 7 days of Ayurveda Treatments at Bentota

The treatment programs offer combine healing massages, herbal baths, medicine, and counseling to ensure that your objectives are met, whether they be detoxification, rejuvenation, weight control, or fitness. The herbal medicines are hygienically prepared at the resort using rare ingredients under the close supervision of a doctor. Programs are integrated with yoga and meditation sessions and treatments derived from related sciences such as acupuncture, acupressure, panic healing, and tachyon energy healing to improve the results of the Ayurveda medicines THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENTS

• Relaxation
• Detoxification & rejuvenation

THE TREATMENT PACKAGES 1. New life packages featuring Panchakarma and pure nature with traditional-style treatments at the resort offer body and mind healing through professional Ayurveda treatments, yoga, meditation. “Panchakarma” cleansing treatment methods are introduced in all the packages below, along with specialized separate treatments as the case may be Package 1: stress management – 02 weeks minimum Package 2: weight management – 02 weeks minimum Package 3: Rejuvenation & regeneration -01 week upwards 2.” Relaxing Lifestyle’ package A light treatment package with only two relaxing Ayurveda therapies a day. Sample Ayurveda Package for 7 Days. Bellow Package will be changed according to your preference or by the doctor after consultation. 01st Day – Welcome

• Foot Therapy 20 minutes
• Face Therapy 25 minutes
• Synchronized Body Therapy 30 minutes
• Herbal Bath 20 minutes
• Doctor Consultation Pulse Diagnosis

02nd Day – Yoga 1

• Head Therapy 20 mts
• Back and Spine Therapy 20 mts
• Intensive Body therapy 40 mts
• Herbal Steam Bath 20 mts

03rd Day – Yoga & Meditation

• Face Therapy 25 mts
• Neck and Shoulder Therapy 20 mts
• Body Therapy 30 mts
• Herbal Bath 20 mts

04th Day – Yoga

• Shirodhara Oil Treatment (1) 30 mts
• Intensive Body Therapy 40 mts
• Herbal Inhalation 20 mts
• Herbal Bath 20 mts

05th Day – Yoga

• Shirodhara Oil Treatment (2) 30 mts
• Intensive Body Therapy 40 mts
• Herbal Inhalation 20 mts
• Herbal Bath 20 mts

06th Day – Yoga

• Shirodhara Oil Treatment (3) 30 mts
• Intensive Body Therapy 40 mts
• Herbal Inhalation 20 mts
• Herbal Bath 20 mts
• Doctor Consultation Pulse Diagnosis

07th Day – Yoga and Meditation

• Face Therapy 25 mts
• Foot therapy 20 mts
• Synchronized Body Therapy 30 mts
• Flower herbal bath

Included for the 7 days Ayurveda Package

• Villa Accommodation
• Meal Plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Full Day Ayurveda Treatments
• Doctor Consultation
• Herbal Organic Cooking Class in River Restaurant
• Bird Watching and Canon Riding
• Village Tuk tuk Safari and Ancient Buddhist Temple Visit
• Beach Excursion with Tuk tuk

21st Day – Bentota/Airport

Transfer to the airport for the departure. (2 hours) End of the Tour.

Sri Lanka Ayurveda 14-Day Tour Map