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Indus Travel’s Yoga and Meditation in Sri Lanka retreat offers a revitalizing 10-day immersion into wellness, mindfulness, and cultural connection set amidst the country’s lush landscapes. Located in serene jungle and coastal settings, daily guided yoga sessions—ranging from gentle Hatha to calming meditation—take place in open-air rice-shala studios surrounded by tropical greenery. Personalized Ayurvedic consultations lead to restorative treatments including herbal massages, steam baths, and detox rituals. Nutrition-focused, farm-to-table vegetarian meals highlight local spices and seasonal produce, enriched by hands-on cooking workshops. Requests for restorative excursions include mindful village walks, waterfall treks, and optional surfing or paddle-boarding by the ocean, ensure a seamless balance of inner renewal, nature exploration, and Sri Lankan authenticity ideal for travelers seeking holistic well-being, cultural immersion, and soul-restoring serenity!
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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with this 11-day yoga and meditation tour of Sri Lanka! Explore the Jewel of the Indian Ocean with this fascinating journey. You will discover extraordinary World Heritage Sites, breathtaking landscapes, and famous landmarks which attract visitors from all around the world! Begin your tour in Colombo and transfer to Waikkal, a seaside village in the northwest where you will have the opportunity to practice yoga in your hotel. Travel to Pinnawala to visit the Elephant Orphanage, a conservation and educational centre where you will learn about these incredible creatures. Next, make your way to Kandalama, a gateway to reach the major cities of Sri Lanka. Visit Sigiriya, where you will climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and visit the Lion Rock Citadel. Your tour will then take you to Matale to see a diverse spice garden along with a traditional cooking demonstration. Stop in Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and plenty of bazaars and gem museums! Wander through the tea plantations before you visit Nuwara Eliya, a popular hill resort in the heart of the country, which is known for producing a significant share of the world’s best tea! Travel to Ella en route to Galle, a breathtaking port city where you will practice yoga. Travel to Colombo to end your tour of Sri Lanka!
Yoga and Wellness Tour
Prices for this tour are per person, based on twin/double sharing basis.
Make your way to your gateway airport for your flight to Sri Lanka. Enjoy in-flight meals and services.
Overnight Onboard Flight
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival in Colombo, you will be met by our company representative and transferred to Waikkal, where you can check into your hotel.
Overnight in Waikkal
In the morning before breakfast, you may wish to practice yoga in the hotel as there will be facilities available (prior notice is required; cost is not included). After breakfast, you will visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The Orphanage was established in 1975 and started with seven orphans, some of whom are still alive today and who are lucky enough to have seen their grandchildren born here. With the help of local and foreign experts, Pinnawala has become a conservation and educational centre and has started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. After visiting the orphanage, you will be transferred to Kandalama, where you may spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may choose to take advantage of some of the Ayurvedic spa treatments on offer at the hotel this afternoon (not included).
Overnight in Kandalama
Today you will visit Sigiriya, where you may climb the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress (a World Heritage Site). The “Lion Rock” is a breathtaking citadel that rises 200 metres from the scrub jungle; it is surrounded by a moat and extensive gardens (including the renowned water gardens). After the climb, you may visit the fascinating Sigiriya Museum. Your next stop will be in Polonnaruwa, the second capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and a World Heritage Site. Here you will see the Gal Viharaya Site, where four splendid rock statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary', and 'Recumbent' postures can be seen. After visiting the site, you will be transferred back to Kandalama.
Overnight in Kandalama
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Matale, where you will visit a spice garden to learn about the different spices for which Sri Lanka is most famous. You will also see a cookery demonstration where you can learn how to prepare traditional curries using local spices (not included, at your own cost). Afterwards, you will depart for Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be driven around the lake and visit the town where you will find the bazaar, an arts and crafts centre, and a gem museum. You will also discover the Temple of the Tooth Relic and see a local cultural show.
Overnight in Kandy
There are yoga facilities available at the hotel if you wish to use them in the morning before breakfast (prior notice is required; cost is not included). After breakfast, you will be transferred to a Tea Plantation, where the best tea in the world is produced. You can see the manufacturing process and learn how tea is graded. Take the opportunity to taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea before continuing your tour to Nuwara Eliya. Due to its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s most popular hill resort and the heart of the country, producing a significant share of the world’s best tea. Your last stop today will be in Ella.
Overnight in Ella
Today you will be transferred to Galle, once the chief port of Ceylon. Galle is situated in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka and continues to be the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese during their period in the country. The city is home to the Galle Fort, a World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Galle
This morning you may choose to take part in an hour-long yoga session (prior notice is required; cost is not included), or simply relax at the hotel. Perhaps join our optional tour.
Overnight in Galle
This morning you may choose to take part in an hour-long yoga session (prior notice is required; cost is not included), or simply spend the day relaxing at the hotel.
Overnight in Galle
In the morning you may choose to take part in an hour-long yoga session (prior notice is required; cost is not included). After breakfast, you will be transferred to Colombo, the trade capital of Sri Lanka. While most of the city’s old buildings have been replaced by new apartments and office buildings, certain parts continue to retain their old charm. Later today you will be transferred to Jaela.
Overnight in Jaela
Today you will be transferred back to Colombo Airport to check-in for your onward flight.
Club Hotel Dolphin is located in Waikkal and offers a beach getaway just 20 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. This club-concept hotel offers free parking, a spa, and 2 large outdoor pools. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms at Dolphin Club Hotel are tastefully furnished with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Each is equipped with a tea/coffee maker and hairdryer. Private bathrooms come with shower facilities. Relaxing massage therapies are available at the spa. For those looking to exercise, a tennis court, squash court, and fitness centre are available. Dolphin Hotel also provides mini-golf facilities and badminton.
Welcome to a very special hotel. A hotel that doesn't sit on the landscape but is part of it. Where monkeys climb your balcony pillars as if they were trees, swifts nest in the corners of corridors as if they were cliffs, granite crags erupt into the sinuous white walkways. Where you can float in the infinity pool while gazing across at the Sigiriya rock fortress, the eighth wonder of the world. Welcome to Heritance Kandalama.
Santani Resort & Spa has received a number of international accolades highlighting the level of service, the cuisine, and the spa. This 48-acre unique property opens out to the Hunnasgiriya Mountain range, and the Knuckles Mountain Range, a Unesco world heritage site. All rooms have a glass wall that provides unhindered views of the lush vegetation surrounding the area. Free Wi-Fi is also offered at the resort. Each meal at Santani is an experience, and with no printed menus, the chefs propose a menu to each guest based on the dietary preferences and utilizing the fresh organic vegetables grown on-site. Spa access and Hatha yoga are provided free of charge.
Featuring the luxurious comforts of a boutique hotel, 98 Acres Resort & Spa is set in Ella amidst a stunning landscape also known as the 98-acre tea estate. Featuring free Wi-Fi at the hotel, all rooms include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bath or shower and a hairdryer. 98 Acres Resort & Spa provides certain units with mountain views, and each room is equipped with a kettle. Guest rooms feature a desk.
Amari Galle is a luxury resort featuring rooms and suites, an outdoor pool with a pool bar, spa and fitness centre. All rooms boast of a direct view of the Indian Ocean, carefully designed to offer living spaces with a 40-inch LED TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, work desk, mini-bar, tea and coffee making, and ironing facilities. AHARA Gourmet Gallery is Amari Galle’s signature all-day dining restaurant serving a buffet breakfast. The Voyager Lounge is Amari Galle’s unique offering to its guests who are looking to rest and relax during an early arrival or late check-out.
The Wallawwa is a restored colonial manor house sitting on 3 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, only 15 minutes' drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. This peaceful retreat features an outdoor pool, a pampering spa and yoga pavilions. Spacious and well-designed, the air-conditioned rooms all feature a Balinese four-poster bed and a flat-screen TV. A personal safe and tea/coffee making facilities are included. Bathrooms have relaxing rain showers. The Wallawwa is a 30-minute drive from the beaches and fish markets of Negombo. It is also a 30-minute drive from Muthurajawela Wetlands. Colombo City is an hour's drive away. Free parking is available.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
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Once final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
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Indus e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airlines seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
