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Velvet Lanka Tours

Wellness, Ayurveda Healing & Nature Immersion Escape

Best For

Wellness seekers, burnout recovery, and mindful travellers

Best Season

Dec – Apr

Style

Wellness · Ayurveda · Nature · Mindfulness

Day by Day Itinerary

Day

01

Arrival & Ayurveda Welcome Rituals

Land at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo for the first chapter of your wellness journey. An Ayurveda welcome consultation with Nadi Pariksha pulse diagnosis sets your healing baseline. Receive an Abhyanga warm herbal oil massage to release travel fatigue, followed by calming Shirodhara oil-flow therapy and a light sattvic dinner.

 

Day

02

Forest Bathing & Restorative Yoga

Transfer to Sigiriya’s lush eco-wellness retreat and immerse yourself in a Shinrin-yoku-inspired forest bathing session amid ancient jungle surroundings. Evening restorative yoga focuses on releasing the hips and spine, unwinding tension. A warm Pada Abhyanga herbal foot therapy with aromatic oils completes a nourishing and peaceful first evening at Sigiriya.

 

Day

03

Rock Climb & Herbal Recovery

Begin with sunrise yoga and breathwork facing the jungle. Ascend Sigiriya Rock Fortress as a mindful walking meditation, each step intentional. Post-climb, receive cooling coconut water therapy and a soothing Pinda Sweda herbal compress treatment. Evening Abhyanga massage with anti-inflammatory lemongrass and turmeric-infused oils completes recovery.

 

Day

04

Village Cycling & Yoga Nidra

Cycle through organic village landscapes and learn about traditional medicinal farming practices. Join an Ayurveda herbal cooking class using healing spices – turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Cleanse with herbal detox drinks and fresh juice sessions. Evening yoga nidra deep sleep meditation therapy guides the mind toward restoration and renewal.

 

Day

05

Sacred Kandy & Dosha Analysis

Transfer to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic for deep spiritual grounding and contemplation. Evening brings an Ayurvedic Dosha analysis consultation to identify your body’s constitutional type and tailor subsequent treatments accordingly. A gentle herbal foot bath and relaxation massage ease you into Kandy’s peaceful highland atmosphere.

 

Day

06

Botanical Yoga & Ayurveda Rejuvenation

Morning yoga amid the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens connects movement with nature’s healing energy. A full Ayurveda rejuvenation day follows: Shirodhara oil-flow therapy, Abhyanga herbal massage, and purifying Swedana steam therapy. Optional Nasya herbal oil treatment for the nose improves clarity. Evening meditation beside serene Kandy Lake completes the transformation.

 

Day

07

Ceylon Tea Trails & Plantation Healing

Transfer to the Ceylon Tea Trails estate in Hatton, surrounded by rolling tea plantation landscapes. Engage in a meditative walking session in a tea plantation. Begin a herbal tea detox therapy programme using fresh estate blends. Evening Kati Basti warm herbal compress treatment targets back relaxation and deep spinal release.

 

Day

08

Sunrise Yoga & Tea-Infused Spa Day

Rise to sunrise yoga overlooking mist-wrapped tea valleys, one of the world’s most serene natural settings. Morning Pranayama breathing sessions focus on lung cleansing and respiratory vitality. Enjoy tea-infused spa treatments and a therapeutic herbal bath. A guided silent meditation walk through rows of the plantation deepens inner stillness and clarity.

 

Day

09

Scenic Train to Ella & Sound Healing

Transfer to Hatton Railway Station for the celebrated scenic train journey to Ella through tea plantations, waterfalls, and tunnel passages. Arrive in Ella for a gentle grounding forest walk and a restorative tea ritual. Evening sound healing with singing bowls and restorative yoga prepares the body and mind for deep overnight rest.

 

Day

10

Little Adam's Peak & Chakra Balancing

Practice a sunrise walking meditation while ascending Little Adam’s Peak, with panoramic views of the Ella Valley unfolding at the summit. Herbal inhalation therapy for respiratory cleansing follows the hike. Optional Ayurvedic massage focusing on muscle release and improved circulation. Evening chakra balancing meditation and breathwork harmonise the body’s energy systems.

 

Day

11

Safari & Wildlife Immersion

Transfer to Udawalawe National Park for a serene afternoon elephant safari, practising mindful wildlife observation and gratitude for these creatures. Nature sound therapy sessions in the lodge surroundings offer a rare opportunity to reconnect with the rhythms of wild nature. A grounding herbal foot soak and meditation close the day.

 

Day

12

Yoga, Ocean Therapy & Sunset

Arrive at Tangalle’s serene coastal wellness resort and immerse yourself in beach yoga with ocean Pranayama breathing therapy, the sound of waves enhancing meditative depth. Receive a beachfront Ayurveda massage with coconut oil and herbal infusions. Optional Marma energy-point therapy restores vital flow. A sunset meditation concludes this healing day.

 

Day

13

Coastal Serenity & Galle Fort

Enjoy a slow, meditative coastal drive through mangrove forests and quiet fishing villages to the historic Galle Fort. Take a mindful evening walk through the fort’s atmospheric cobblestone lanes. A Shiroabhyanga head massage therapy session and warming herbal tea ritual complete a deeply peaceful final wellness evening in this ancient fort.

 

Day

14

Departure

Begin your final morning with a gentle beach meditation and flowing yoga session by the Indian Ocean. Receive a concluding Ayurveda detox drink and closing consultation from your wellness practitioner. Drive to Colombo for a final scenic farewell. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, carrying deep healing and rejuvenation home.

 

From the forest-bathing stillness of Sigiriya and the tea valley meditations of Hatton to the oceanic breathing sessions on Tangalle’s shore and the closing ceremonies in Galle, every day is designed to return something rather than simply add to it. For those arriving tired and intending to leave, it has changed.

  • Body constitution analysis
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress climbed as a mindful walking meditation
  • Shirodhara, Abhyanga massage & Swedana steam therapy
  • Ceylon Tea Trails with tea plantation walking meditation sessions
  • Scenic train from Hatton to Ella
  • Sunrise hike to Little Adam’s Peak
  • Elephant safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • Beachfront yoga with ocean Pranayama breathing therapy
  • Evening mindful walk through Galle Fort
  • Daily yoga sessions – restorative, sunrise, breathwork, chakra balancing & yoga nidra
  • Ayurveda detox consultation to carry your healing programme home
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • 13 nights’ accommodation
  • Daily breakfast – light sattvic menu options where available
  • Welcome Ayurveda consultation and pulse diagnosis
  • Ayurveda treatments as specified
  • Herbal cooking class at Sigiriya
  • Train tickets
  • Cultural Dance show tickets
  • Cultural Village tour
  • International airfare and airport taxes
  • Visa fees (Electronic Travel Authorisation – ETA)
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners unless specifically mentioned
  • Personal expenses – tips, gratuities, souvenirs, and laundry
  • Entrance fees