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Sri Lanka

Ultimate Slow Wellness Journey

Wellness & Ayurveda Retreats • Wellness • Luxury

Ultimate Slow Wellness Journey

Best Time

November – April

From

On request

Duration

14D / 13N

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Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience

Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka

The Ultimate Slow Wellness Journey is a thoughtfully curated 14-day healing experience across Sri Lanka, designed to slow down travel and reconnect body, mind, and nature. This journey blends Ayurveda wellness, scenic landscapes, cultural heritage, and coastal serenity into one continuous restorative flow. Starting from the coastal calm of Negombo, the route gently moves into the cool, misty tea country of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Ella, where fresh mountain air and green plantations create natural detox conditions. The experience then transitions into wildlife and adventure in Yala National Park, followed by deep relaxation along the southern coastal Ayurveda belt. The concept focuses on slow travel philosophy, meaning reduced travel stress, longer stays in each destination, and immersive wellness activities such as Ayurveda therapies, yoga, meditation, organic food experiences, and nature-based healing. The journey ends with coastal leisure and cultural richness in Galle and Bentota, before a calm departure from Colombo or Negombo. This is not just a holiday, but a structured wellness reset journey, fully customizable based on Ayurveda intensity, hotel category, and personal healing goals.

Journey Route

Itinerary

Day-by-day journey

1

Day 1

Day 1 – Arrival | Negombo

Negombo

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Arrive at BIA Airport, meet & greet, transfer to Negombo. Relax at beach, light Ayurveda welcome consultation, unwind after flight.

Accommodation

Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions • Sentido Heritance Negombo

Meals

Breakfast

Distance

15.00 KM

2

Day 2

Day 2 – Negombo → Kandy

Kandy

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Travel to Kandy via scenic inland route. Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route. Evening cultural dance show & temple visit.

Accommodation

The Golden Crown Hotel • Amaya Hills Kandy

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

115.00 KM

3

Day 3

Day 3 – Kandy Exploration

Kandy

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Temple of Tooth Relic, Botanical Gardens, Kandy Lake walk. Leisure Ayurvedic spa session in evening.

Accommodation

The Grand Kandyan • Amaya Hills Kandy

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

4

Day 4

Day 4 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)

Nuwara Eliya

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Drive through misty hills, waterfalls & tea plantations. Visit tea factory & Gregory Lake evening walk.

Accommodation

Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty • Heritance Tea Factory • Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

80.00 KM

5

Day 5

Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya Leisure

Nuwara Eliya

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Horton Plains optional trek, Hakgala Gardens, tea tasting experience, relaxation in cool climate.

Accommodation

Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty • Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya • Heritance Tea Factory

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

40.00 KM

6

Day 6

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella

Ella

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Scenic train or drive via Demodara loop. Nine Arches Bridge, Ravana Falls visit.

Accommodation

Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • 98 Acres Resort & Spa • EKHO Ella

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

55.00 KM

7

Day 7

Day 7 – Ella Relaxation

Ella

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Little Adam’s Peak sunrise hike, leisure spa, village walk, organic food experience.

Accommodation

Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • 98 Acres Resort & Spa • EKHO Ella

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

8

Day 8

Day 8 – Ella → Yala

Yala

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Travel to Yala. Evening jeep safari in national park for leopard & wildlife spotting.

Accommodation

Cinnamon Wild Yala • Wild Trails Yala • Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

120.00 KM

9

Day 9

Day 9 – Yala → Mirissa / Weligama (South Coast Ayurveda

Mirissa

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Transfer to south coast Ayurveda beach resort. Relaxation by beach, herbal treatments start.

Accommodation

Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection - Adults Only- • Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort - All Meals, Ayurveda Treatment, Yoga • OLU AYURVEDA BEACH RESORT

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

150.00 KM

10

Day 10

Day 10 – Ayurveda Wellness Day

Mirissa

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Full Ayurvedic detox therapies, yoga, meditation, healthy meals, beach relaxation.

Accommodation

Ayurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection - Adults Only- • Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort - All Meals, Ayurveda Treatment, Yoga • OLU AYURVEDA BEACH RESORT

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

11

Day 11

Day 11 – Mirissa → Galle / Hiriketiya

Galle

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Visit Galle Fort UNESCO site, coastal drive, sunset at Hiriketiya beach.

Accommodation

Le Grand Galle • Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

80.00 KM

12

Day 12

Day 12 – Bentota Ayurveda Retreat

Bentota

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Travel to Bentota. River safari, Ayurveda spa continuation, sunset beach relaxation.

Accommodation

Robert Ayurweda Villa • Ocean of Life Ayurvedic Resort • Sanjee'sHome & Lanka Ayurveda

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

95.00 KM

13

Day 13

Day 13 – Bentota → Colombo / Negombo

Colombo

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Transfer to Colombo. City tour, shopping, seaside relaxation or return to Negombo.

Accommodation

Cinnamon Red Colombo • Granbell Hotel Colombo • Mirage Colombo Hotel

Meals

Breakfast • Dinner

Distance

80.00 KM

14

Day 14

Day 14 – Departure

Colombo / Airport

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Transfer to airport with relaxed wellness departure after healing journey.

Meals

Breakfast

Route Summary

Negombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Mirissa/Weligama → Bentota → Colombo

Experience Details

How We
Plan Your Journey

Perfect for travelers seeking a curated luxury escape shaped around destinations, stays, attractions, activities and personal travel style.

Attractions
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Colombo National MuseumElla RockGalle Face GreenHanthana Mountain RangeLover’s Leap WaterfallRoyal Palace of KandyVictoria ParkViharamahadevi ParkSecret Beach MirissaSeema Malaka TempleYala National ParkTemple of the Sacred Tooth RelicPettah MarketRavana CaveMirissa Whale WatchingNine Arches BridgeNegombo BeachLunuganga EstateGalle FortGalway’s Land National ParkColombo Port City PromenadeBentota BeachBentota River SafariCoconut Tree HillGregory Lake ParkLotus TowerLittle Adam’s PeakMoon PlainsDegaldoruwa Raja Maha ViharayaGangaramaya TempleKandy View Point
Activities
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Banana boat rideBomburu Ella FallsDutch Hospital PrecinctGangaramaya TempleFish market visitCoconut Tree HillArcade Independence SquareAyurveda spa treatmentBentota River safariBentota beachEmbekke DevalayaElla Rock hikeGadaladeniya TempleGalle Fort walking tourHigh tea experienceHorton Plains National Park trekHigh tea experienceKandy cultural dance showNational Museum ColomboNegombo beach sunsetNine Arch Bridge walkNuwara Eliya city & Gregory LakeOne Galle Face MallMount Lavinia beachLittle Adam’s Peak hikeRamboda FallsRavana CaveRavana FallsRock climbingSecret Beach MirissaRoyal Botanical Gardens PeradeniyaSeetha Amman TempleSri Lankan cooking classWhale watchingZipline Flying RavanaYoga sessionYala National Park safariUnawatuna beachVictoria ParkViharamahadevi ParkTemple of the ToothTea plucking experienceTea factory visitPettah market walkMirissa beach
Hotels
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Jetwing Ayurveda PavilionsSentido Heritance NegomboThe Golden Crown HotelAmaya Hills KandyThe Grand KandyanAraliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural BeautyHeritance Tea FactoryHeaven Seven Nuwara EliyaMorning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella98 Acres Resort & SpaEKHO EllaCinnamon Wild YalaWild Trails YalaWild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All InclusiveAyurvie Weligama - Ayurvedic Retreat by Thema Collection - Adults Only-Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort - All Meals, Ayurveda Treatment, YogaOLU AYURVEDA BEACH RESORTLe Grand GalleCape Weligama - Relais and ChateauxRobert Ayurweda VillaOcean of Life Ayurvedic ResortSanjee'sHome & Lanka AyurvedaCinnamon Red ColomboGranbell Hotel ColomboMirage Colombo Hotel
Highlights
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Authentic Ayurvedic healing & detox programsYala National Park wildlife safariGalle Fort UNESCO cultural experienceSouth coast beach wellness retreat
Inclusions
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Airport pickup and departure transfersAll sightseeing and excursions mentioned in the itineraryComplimentary bottled water during transfers and excursionsPrivate luxury air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tourLuggage handling assistance at hotelsHotel pickup and dropTransport by air conditioned Shared vehicleHotel pick-up and drop-offMeet and greet assistance at the airport upon arrivalTrasnportServices of a professional English-speaking chauffeur guideAccommodation in hotels/resortsAll government taxes and service charges24/7 on-tour assistance and customer supportPrivate air-conditioned vehicleWater bottleBottled waterTea plantation and tea factory experience with tea tastingSafari by JeepTransportation by air conditioned shared vehicleDaily breakfast and dinner at hotelsGovernment taxes and service chargesCultural show experience in Dambulla / KandyLuxury jeep arrangements for safari or adventure experiences where applicableScenic train journeys with reserved seatsPick up and drop off from Colombo hotelTransportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (car/van/bus)Highway toll charges and parking feesTea plantation & factory visitWhale watching boat ticketFlexible photo & beach stop timeCustomized Ayurveda treatment plan throughout the stayDaily full-board Ayurvedic meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival may incur cancellation charges.Free cancellation for hotel reservations up to 30 days prior to arrival, subject to hotel policies.

Trip Blueprint

Duration14D / 13N
Travel StylePrivate Tailor-Made
Starts InColombo / Airport
Ends InColombo / Airport
Route Path

Negombo⟶Kandy⟶Nuwara Eliya⟶Ella⟶Yala⟶Mirissa⟶Galle⟶Bentota⟶Colombo⟶Colombo / Airport⟶Weligama

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