14 Day Mind and Body Relaxation – Sri Lanka Tour and Wellness Retreat

Overview

Sri Lanka Yoga Tour with Spiritual Guidance by Buddhist Monk

A unique tour around Sri Lanka, enjoying the natural beauty of golden beaches, breathtaking hills, ancient monuments, and incredible wildlife with a personal, off-the-beaten track introduction to the local culture. The holiday will include yoga, meditation, and spiritual guidance by a beloved Buddhist monk, as well as a mind-body detox at Plantation Villa.

Meet the instructors

Ishara De Silva 1 Certificate Show

Bernardo Staut 5 Certificate Show

Escola de Yoga Arjavam

Aruna Yoga

The Kundalini Research Institute

The Viniyoga Healing & Research Centre

Svastha Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher Training

Bernardo has been teaching and studying yoga for over a decade. He has been in contact with different teachers and schools, from western and Indian traditional approaches. For the last years, his studies were more in line with the Krishnamacharya tradition, with a focus on the usage of yoga techniques as a therapy tool to restore the wellbeing of the human system. He is a certified Hatha yoga teacher, Vedic healing chants teacher from the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram - India, has studied yoga with the Mohan family from the Krishnamacharya tradition. He is also a certified Ayurveda therapist.

DR K Kalaivani 1 Certificate Show

Dr Deepthi Peiris 1 Certificate Show

Highlights

4 days of mind-body detox retreat at Plantation Villa Including spa treatments
Wisdom talks and guided meditation with a beloved monk
Private counseling by a monk
Yoga / meditation throughout the tour, where possible
13 nights accommodation at 3- to 5-star hotels with all meals
Join the community in the New Year celebrations
Transport to/from airport and during the tour

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate

Yoga styles

Hatha

14 days with instruction in English

The organizer also speaks: Sinhalese

Airport transfer included: Bandaranaike International Airport

Check-in Time: 14:00
Check-out Time: 11:00

At Plantation Villa, step into the past and experience colonial charm at the 150-year-old villa, once the residence of the village chief. Fully renovated in 2015/2016, the villa boasts a living room, dining hall, veranda, and open living area.

Your stays in Kandy and Unuradhapura will be in nice hotels of different levels (3-5 star category).

A mind-body detox at Plantation Villa includes:

4 nights stay (standard room)
Guided yoga meditation (twice daily)
Ayurveda doctor consultation
Ayurveda treatments (30 mins daily)
Activities including nature walks, cookery classes, talks

Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Kandy:

Daily morning yoga and meditation
Visit to Kandy Temple
Exploring tea plantations
Visit to the botanical gardens
Exploring the city of Kandy

Visit the 2500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage City, sacred sights, and some truly unique time and guidance with a monk:

Meditations at the largest pagoda in the world
Wisdom talks and personal counselling by monk
Visit to ancient sights and absorb in the rich culture

Being one of the world’s top 5 biodiversity hotspots, Sri Lanka is blessed with an abundance of rich nature and wildlife. Explore these with a safari within one of Sri Lankas National Parks. See some of the majestic elephants, leopards and other wildlife and some of the exotic flora and fauna.

Hosting some of the best beaches in the world, Sri Lanka is known for its golden sandy beaches dotted with coconut palms. Enjoy:

Yoga and meditation on the beach
Sea swimming and relaxation
Souvenir shopping in beach villages

Nestled in the heart of the tranquil village of Nehinna, on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, lies Plantation Villa. Here, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in a lush, idyllic countryside setting, surrounded by verdant greenery, for the first four days of this trip.

Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage City of Kandy, followed by a visit to the 2500-year-old UNESCO World Heritage City and sacred sights, and some truly unique time and guidance with a monk.

Plantation Villa takes pride in offering guests freshly made Ayurvedic meals using only the finest produce, most of which is grown in our very own gardens. From the moment you step into the dining hall, you’ll be met with the tantalizing aromas of spices and herbs, expertly blended together to create dishes that are as nourishing as they are delicious.

The chefs carefully select the freshest ingredients, such as organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs, all grown in the garden without the use of harmful chemicals. These ingredients are then expertly combined using traditional Ayurvedic techniques, resulting in dishes that are both healthy and flavorful. Whether you’re enjoying a hearty lentil soup, a colorful vegetable stir-fry, or a steaming bowl of coconut curry, each dish is prepared with your health and wellbeing in mind.

Plantation Villa believes that food is medicine, and that the right combination of ingredients can help to balance the body and promote overall health and wellness. So come and join them at the table, and experience the healing power of fresh Ayurvedic cuisine.

In Kandy and Anuradhapura, you can also expect to enjoy fresh, healthy, and nourishing meals.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Whole food
Other dietary requirements on request
Ayurvedic

If you have special dietary requirements it’s a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

At the spa, you can choose from a range of rejuvenating treatments, including head and foot massages, Shirodhara, body scrubs, full body Abhyanga massage, Pinda Sweda, Pichu, and many more. All treatments can be easily booked and paid for on-site for your convenience.

4-day mind-body detox at Plantation Villa Sri Lanka
Visit historic city of Kandy and see the hill country and tea plantations
Spiritual guidance and meditations at the sacred city in 2500-year-old ancient temples
Personal tour with a Buddhist monk
Beach stay with sea bathing, shopping and relaxing under coconut palms in golden sand
Wildlife safari to see the majestic Asian elephants and other Sri Lankan wildlife
13 nights accommodation at Plantation Villa and 3 to 5-star hotels with all meals
Joining the community in New Year celebrations
Transport to/from airport and Sri Lanka tour
Wisdom talks and guided meditation with a beloved monk
Private counseling by a renowned Monk
Yoga / meditation throughout the tour, where possible

Flights
Visa
Health insurance

Recommended Airports

CMB

Bandaranaike International Airport

72 km

Transfer included

Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). On your arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB), the Plantation Villa transportation services will pick you up from the airport and bring you to Plantation Villa. If you decide to come earlier and visit elsewhere, transport is not covered.

Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport Airport transfer included: Bandaranaike International Airport. You can request this in the next step.