Ayurveda-Ultimate Rejuvenation in Sri Lanka

Drive Time –  Airport to Arankele Monastery (Approximately 2.5 hour drive)

Arankele Monastery to Sigiriya (Approximately 2 hour drive)

Accommodation –     Ayurvie Sigiriya Retreat

Meal Basis –    All-Inclusive basis (Vegetarian only)

Arrive in Sri Lanka in the style you deserve, greeted by your chauffeur guide and transfer to your wellness retreat in the midst of an ancient kingdom; Sigiriya. Your journey will take you along a picturesque route passing rice paddy fields to the town of Kurunegala. Look out for the towering Lord Buddha statue upon a rock, which from far is the town’s landmark!

Your first glimpse of this ancient healing science will be witnessed in the depths of a 6^th Century Cave hermitage; the Arankele Forest Monastery. Situated up a forested hillside, Arankele is home to the largest hot water pond in Sri Lanka and houses the ruins of an ancient monastery, once inhabited by a sect of reclusive monks who had been attracted to this site for shelter, meditation and for its very isolation and seclusion.

During your exploits you will witness the remnants of grinding stones that had been used to prepare Ayurvedic medicines and the existence of an impressive ancient hermitage hospital with its moats, stone walls, stone herbal baths, herb grinders, sick rooms, meditation halls and a superior sanitary system. You are likely to be the only visitor to it all week. We have even got special permission from the Archaeology Department for our guests to have picnics here, just make sure you leave it as you found it!

Gradually retreat to your spiritual hub, perched in the midst of an ancient kingdom; a haven nestled among the lush greenery of rolling fields, decades old indigenous trees and stunning views to the famed Lion Rock!

Accommodation –    Ayurvie Sigiriya Retreat

Meal Basis –       All-Inclusive basis (vegetarian only)

Wake up to the rays of sunlight and a dose of Herbal drink to revitalize and soothe your spirits.

Created around a beautiful organic garden, all meals will be prepared after consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic physician, who determines the meals in accordance with the main and secondary Dosha (three energies) conditions of your body as either Vata, Pita or Kapa or a combination. Daily treatments are then prescribed with the aim of rebalancing these “doshas”.

Each mouth-watering vegetarian dish placed before you is an outcome from the organic home garden and is carefully prepared to complement Vata, Pita and Kapha body constitutions; the primary focus of each meal is the positive enhancement of your health!

Your in-house Ayurvedic physician will also diagnose a suitable course of treatment depending on your body constitution. Each day, sink into the care of the experienced Ayurvedic doctor who will consult you to a different treatment designated from a range of carefully curated treatments.

End your day with an evening Yoga session to alleviate stress, improve flexibility and practice mindfulness to relax and reach a state of tranquility.

Accommodation –   Ayurvie Sigiriya Retreat

Meal Basis –   All-Inclusive basis (vegetarian only)

Beyond herbal soaks and hot oil treatments administered by the Ayurvedic physician, the wellness retreat also offers a range of other facilities and amenities that creates in fulfilling a holistic wellness experience. You may indulge in a morning and evening dose of yoga lessons, a cookery demonstration with the hotel chef who is well known for his Ayurvedic cuisine and a visit to the lush organic gardens to learn about the fresh produce and medicinal herbs and pick your vegetables to prepare traditional vegetarian curries with the chef. You will also relish in the art of pottery making with the local villagers to learn the secrets of the trade and make your own pottery souvenir, to take home!

Accommodation –  Ayurvie Sigiriya Retreat

Meal Basis –    All-Inclusive basis (vegetarian only)

As each day passes, discover the ancient healing wisdom of our lands with a selection of soothing treatments and personalized packages that refresh and revitalize your mind, body, and soul.

Alternatively if you haven’t gotten your fill of cultural adventure, make a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa; home to the Sinhalese kings and queens of old. Without a doubt, the best way to explore the ancient city is by bicycle where you will meander through stupas, ancient palaces, temples, Buddha statues and more. If you need to take a break don’t fret and make sure that you stop off at many of the coconut and drink points to cool down.

You could also embark on a slow and scenic catamaran ride along the Polonnaruwa Lake for bird watching and sometimes elephants in search of water during hot and dry months.  En-route, stop at a village home for “Plain Tea” with Treacle and “Helapa”, a traditional Sri Lankan snack that can refresh you.

Drive Time –    Approximately 5.5 hour drive

Accommodation –    Ayurvie Weligama Retreat

Meal Basis –       All-Inclusive basis (Vegetarian only)

Your Ayurvedic retreat will continue to the island’s pristine sands of Weligama. Drive five and a half hours south until you reach Sri Lanka’s pristine coastline – to the historical city of Galle. One of Sri Lanka’s charms is that how in a short time you will pass from the hills to the meandering rivers, past the farms and then onto the idyllic Southern coast until you meet the historical city of Galle – a perfect combination of Blue Ocean, history and culture. Interestingly, Galle is a living world heritage site that you can explore by a leisurely walk in the afternoon. Explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums, stylish cafes, quirky boutiques, impeccably restored hotels and cafes. For those adventure enthusiasts, we recommend you cycle through Galle Fort’s sleepy, cobblestone streets into its neighboring villages and markets to experience the quiet, peaceful lifestyle in the southern coast.

Late afternoon, retreat to your secluded eco-friendly wellness cove in Weligama that overlooks the stunning Indian Ocean. As you check-in you will be presented with the luxury of choosing rooms that complement your body constitutions and color preferences. Your dwelling will be complemented with wide open white spaces facing the ocean, surprising eruptions of bright color and mandala designs and a spectacular view in all its glory!

Accommodation –  Ayurvie Weligama Retreat

Meal Basis –    All-Inclusive basis (Vegetarian only)

Wake up to mild splashes of the Stilt fishermen who still adorn the coast here, rendering to it both a scenic and intriguing characteristic. Relish an exquisite herbal drink or fresh fruit juice from the ‘Arishta’ beverage bar to revitalize and soothe your spirits.

All meals will be prepared after consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic physician, who determines the meals in accordance with the main and secondary Dosha (three energies) conditions of your body as either Vata, Pita or Kapa or a combination. Daily treatments are then prescribed with the aim of rebalancing these “doshas”. Each mouth-watering dish placed before you consists of pure vegetarian and bio-food, flavorfully cooked with the resort’s own garden grown, organic vegetables.

Your in-house Ayurvedic physician will also diagnose a suitable course of treatment depending on your body constitution. The spa offers its own herbal pharmacy, herbal bath and steam rooms, a range of therapies from body massages to oleation therapy and other herbal treatments designed to relieve your body and mind of stress. Each day, sink into the care of the experienced Ayurvedic doctor who will consult you to a different treatment designated from a range of carefully curated treatments.

Unwind the day atop the recreation room with tea served by the sea and the sunset to amuse you. Overlooking the azure ocean waters, the recreation room opens you to ample inspiration of poetry, recreational painting and a mini library with books placed by guests of various nationalities.

Accommodation –   Ayurvie Weligama Retreat

Meal Basis –   All-Inclusive basis (Vegetarian only)

Beyond herbal soaks and hot oil treatments administered by the Ayurvedic physician, the wellness retreat also offers a morning and evening dose of yoga lessons that creates in fulfilling a holistic wellness experience. A dedicated yoga instructor conducts two sessions of ‘Hath Yoga’ at 6.30am and 5.30pm where you will be able to find solace and inner peace with a view of the sunset and the sunrise.

In the afternoon, drive few minutes away to arrive at the Bimbarama temple to observe the uninterrupted pace of life attended to by mediating resident monks. Take a stroll through the temple’s garden, orchard and ground where most of the organic produce served at the resort is grown.

End your day with an evening Yoga session atop the spacious yoga and meditation mandapa. Drift in the calmness and find inner peace in this tranquil haven.

Accommodation –    Ayurvie Weligama Retreat

Meal Basis –     All-Inclusive basis (Vegetarian only)

As each day passes, discover the ancient healing wisdom of our lands with a selection of soothing treatments and personalized packages that refresh and revitalize your mind, body, and soul. Forget all worries, feel yourself being cleansed and find your inner peace and solitude.

Alternatively, you could always soak up some sun on the pristine beaches of Weligama or head off-shore and wade towards the world famous, tiny Taprobane Island which is a mesmerizing sight just by itself.

Accommodation –  Ayurvie Weligama Retreat

Meal Basis –   All-Inclusive basis (Vegetarian only)

Spend your days relishing diverse therapies where you will forget all worries, feel yourself being cleansed and find your inner peace.

Alternatively you could also immerse in the Sri Lankan tea culture with a visit to a low altitude tea plantation famed for ‘Virgin white teas’, so pure they are never touched by the human hand. The only tea estate closest to the ocean, the Handungoda Estate takes you through tea fields and enlightens one on the noble heritage of white tea, the art of plucking and a tour of the antiquated factory. Halfway through the tour enjoy a refreshing cup of tea with cake!

For those adventure enthusiasts, we suggest a rain forest trek and lunch in the diverse forest reserve of the Kanneliya Rainforest. This jungle book trek will take you pass a diverse range of flora, fauna, monkeys, snakes, chameleons, extensive birdlife, a beautiful waterfall and aa scrumptious lunch by an idyllic lake.

Drive Time –  Approximately 2.5 hour drive

Enriched in a holistic wellness experience, we bid you farewell as your Chauffeur Guide transfers you to the Airport to meet your departure flight home, preferably in the evening.