West Coast
Bentota
A golden beach where a river meets the sea, with water sports and Geoffrey Bawa's gardens.
Tailor-made
Sri Lanka Wellness & Ayurveda Tour
Sri Lanka has a long tradition of Ayurveda, and many retreats offer treatments, yoga and healthy food in peaceful settings. We can plan transfers to your chosen retreat and add gentle sightseeing before or after your stay.
- 7–21 days
- Private vehicle & driver
- Tailor-made
Tour at a glance
- Length
- 7–21 days
- Type
- Tailor-made holiday style
- Starts from
- The airport or your hotel
- Places
- Bentota, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Unawatuna Beach
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Price
- Personal quote based on dates, group size and hotels
Who it suits
- Travellers looking for rest and restoration
- Yoga practitioners
- Anyone combining a retreat with sightseeing
Highlights
- Ayurveda retreats on the south and west coasts and in the hills
- Yoga and meditation programmes
- Nature walks in tea country and rainforest
- Gentle cultural sightseeing at your pace
Ayurveda and wellbeing in Sri Lanka
Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine, is widely practised in Sri Lanka. Retreats on the south and west coasts and in the hills offer programmes that combine consultations, herbal treatments, massages, a tailored diet, yoga and meditation.
Programmes usually work best over a week or more. Many travellers combine a retreat with gentle sightseeing before or after.
Gentle add-ons
Walks in the tea country, a visit to a spice garden, a day at the botanical gardens in Peradeniya, birdwatching in the rainforest or time on a quiet beach all pair well with a wellness stay.
If you have health conditions, speak to your doctor before starting a treatment programme.
How private touring with us works
You travel in our own air-conditioned vehicle with one driver for the whole trip, so there is no sharing with strangers and no fixed schedule. Your driver collects you from the airport or your hotel, takes you between places, waits while you visit and helps with local advice along the way.
Before you travel, we agree the route and the hotels with you, and confirm what is included in writing. During the trip, small changes such as an extra stop, a slower morning or a different restaurant are easy to make.
What's usually included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver
- Route planning around your dates and interests
- Fuel, parking and highway tolls
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Retreat programmes and treatments (booked directly or quoted separately)
- International flights and Sri Lanka ETA / visa
- Entrance fees, activity fees and safari jeep hire
- Accommodation and meals, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Places on this route
Hill Country
Kandy
The last royal capital, home to the Temple of the Tooth and a lakeside town ringed by hills.
Hill Country
Nuwara Eliya
Cool highland air, emerald tea estates and colonial-era bungalows high in the hills.
South West
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
A UNESCO-listed lowland rainforest, rich in endemic birds and plants.
South Coast
Unawatuna Beach
A sheltered bay near Galle with snorkelling, beach restaurants and a jungle-covered headland.
Frequently asked questions
How long should an Ayurveda programme be?
Retreats typically recommend a minimum stay for their programmes; check with the retreat you choose.
Can you book the retreat?
We can suggest options and arrange transfers. Retreat programmes are usually confirmed directly with the retreat.
Should I consult a doctor first?
If you have medical conditions or take medication, speak to your doctor before starting any treatment programme.
What is included?
Usually: private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver; route planning around your dates and interests; fuel, parking and highway tolls; airport pick-up and drop-off. Not included: retreat programmes and treatments (booked directly or quoted separately); international flights and Sri Lanka ETA / visa; entrance fees, activity fees and safari jeep hire; accommodation and meals, unless agreed in your quote; travel insurance and personal expenses. Final inclusions are confirmed in writing with your quote.
How much does this tour cost?
It depends on your dates, group size, vehicle and the hotels you choose. Send us an enquiry and we'll reply with a written quote.
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