Sri Lanka Yoga & Ayurveda Eco Retreat
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size
2–10 people
Cities
3 Cities
About This Tour
Seven nights at Ulpotha, a secluded eco-wellness sanctuary set around a lake in dry-zone countryside, where the programme is yoga twice daily, vegetarian meals with herbal teas and fresh juices, a massage with the visiting therapist, and an excursion to nearby heritage sites. Accommodation is in open, nature-facing huts — simple by design rather than luxurious. Two gentle days in Kandy and Pinnawala follow before the flight home.
Tour Style
Categories
Day by Day Itinerary
9 days of curated experiences
Arrival & Transfer to Ulpotha
Met at Bandaranaike International Airport by our representative and chauffeur, then driven inland to Ulpotha — a secluded eco-wellness sanctuary set among paddy, forest and a spring-fed lake. Arrival day is kept deliberately light. Check in to your hut, settle into the surroundings and take the rest of the day at your own pace.
Accommodation Details
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Eco Retreat· 4
Meals
Full Board
Travel Time
Approx. 3.5 – 4.5 hours
Transport
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Moments That Define the Journey
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Settling Into the Retreat Rhythm
The retreat sets its own daily rhythm: yoga in the morning, a long unhurried middle of the day, and a second session in the late afternoon. Meals are vegetarian, cooked from what the gardens and the surrounding villages produce, and eaten together. There is no schedule to keep beyond the one you choose.
Accommodation Details
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Eco Retreat· 4
Meals
Full Board
Travel Time
Not applicable
Transport
Not required — retreat stay
Moments That Define the Journey
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ayurvedic Consultation & First Treatments
Guests who have booked one of the Ayurvedic courses begin with a consultation, after which the resident doctor prescribes the treatments and any internal preparations for the days that follow. Everything is matched to your constitution rather than picked from a menu. Yoga continues twice daily alongside.
Accommodation Details
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Eco Retreat· 4
Meals
Full Board
Travel Time
Not applicable
Transport
Not required — retreat stay
Moments That Define the Journey
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Treatments, Yoga & Rest
A full day inside the retreat programme. Treatments continue to the doctor's prescription, yoga runs morning and late afternoon, and the hours between are genuinely free — swimming in the lake, reading, walking the paddy bunds, or doing nothing at all, which is rather the point.
Accommodation Details
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Eco Retreat· 4
Meals
Full Board
Travel Time
Not applicable
Transport
Not required — retreat stay
Moments That Define the Journey
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Heritage Excursion Day
Once during the week the retreat runs an excursion to nearby cultural heritage sites, using its own transport. Ulpotha sits within reach of the dry-zone heritage belt, so this is the day the outside world comes back into view briefly. Guests who would rather stay put are under no obligation to go.
Accommodation Details
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Eco Retreat· 4
Meals
Full Board
Travel Time
Not applicable
Transport
Retreat transport for the excursion
Moments That Define the Journey
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Massage & Continued Programme
The stay includes one massage with a visiting therapist, usually scheduled around this point in the week. Ayurvedic treatments and the twice-daily yoga continue. By now most guests have stopped checking the time, which is the change the week is designed to produce.
Accommodation Details
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Eco Retreat· 4
Meals
Full Board
Travel Time
Not applicable
Transport
Not required — retreat stay
Moments That Define the Journey
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Final Full Day at the Retreat
The last complete day of the programme. Treatments and yoga run as usual, with a closing consultation for guests on the Ayurvedic courses. An unhurried evening meal, and an early night before the drive out in the morning.
Accommodation Details
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Eco Retreat· 4
Meals
Full Board
Travel Time
Not applicable
Transport
Not required — retreat stay
Moments That Define the Journey
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat to Kandy
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kandy through the hill country. Stop at a spice garden en route to see how cinnamon, cardamom and pepper are grown and used in Ayurvedic preparation — a natural continuation of the week — and take lunch on the way. In the evening, a viewpoint over the city and the surrounding hills, then time at the hotel.
Accommodation Details
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Hotel· 4
Meals
Half Board
Travel Time
Approx. 3 – 4 hours
Transport
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Moments That Define the Journey
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
Kandyan Traditional Dance
Pinnawala & Departure
Check out after breakfast and drive towards the airport, stopping at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for the morning bathing session, when the herd comes down to the Maha Oya river. Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the river, then on to the airport for your flight.
Accommodation Details
Not applicable
Not applicable
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
Approx. 3.5 – 4.5 hours
Transport
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Moments That Define the Journey
Herd Bathing in the Maha Oya River
Colombo Old Parliament
Colombo Lotus Tower
Colombo City Tower
What's Included
Everything you need to know before you go
Included
12 items- Seven nights full board at Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat, twin-sharing in open-sided nature huts
- Yoga twice daily at the retreat (except Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings)
- Yoga-friendly breakfast, two vegetarian meals daily, plus snacks, juices and herbal teas
- One relaxing massage with a visiting therapist
- One retreat-organised excursion per week to nearby cultural heritage sites
- Two nights at a 4-star hotel in Kandy on half board
- Private air-conditioned transport on days 1, 8 and 9, including fuel, parking and highway charges
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Certified English-speaking national guide
- Entrance ticket for the Kandy cultural dance show
- Two 1L bottles of water per travelling day, and a local SIM card on request
- All applicable local government taxes
Not Included
7 items- Entrance fees to sites not listed under inclusions, and safari jeep costs
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips and porterage
- Camera or video permits at religious and cultural sites
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Any hotel facilities, services or activities not specifically listed
- Anything arising from force majeure, including flight delays
Travel Map
Destinations on this tour
Terms & Conditions & Policies
Important information about booking and cancellation policies
Assurance
Your safety, comfort, and trust are our priority. We work with government-licensed travel partners, verified accommodations, and experienced chauffeur-guides to ensure a smooth and reliable travel experience from arrival to departure.
- Fully government-licensed tour operator with registered travel services.
- Experienced and vetted chauffeur-guides trained in safe driving and hospitality.
- Secure bank payment handling with monitored confirmation and verified receipts.
- Accommodation partners personally inspected and selected for quality and safety.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- 24/7 on-tour support for emergencies, modifications, or assistance.
- Compliance with all local tourism regulations and safety standards.
Booking Information
Once you submit your booking details, we will begin processing your reservation. A 20% advance payment is required via bank deposit. Your booking confirmation will be sent within 48 hours after we receive the payment.
The remaining 80% of the package cost is payable 30 days prior to the tour start date. Once the final payment is completed, you may proceed with visa arrangements and other travel preparations.
Important Notes
- The above rates are based on the hotels listed in the program and are subject to change if government taxes are revised.
- Rooms are subject to availability at the time of reservation. If clients wish to secure rooms in advance, a 50% block-booking payment is required to guarantee availability with the hotels.
- Rates apply only for this specific itinerary. If you wish to add or remove destinations, we can adjust the pricing accordingly. We also offer customized tailor-made programs upon request.
Cancellation Policy
All travel offers listed on our website are discounted. As such, all orders are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion.
Cancellations made less than 30 days before the tour start date and no-shows are non-refundable.
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