Sri Lanka Wellness 12-Day Tour Itinerary
Overview
This comprehensive Ayurveda wellness tour provides an authentic healing journey through Sri Lanka’s ancient medical tradition.
The itinerary combines traditional Panchakarma treatments, yoga, meditation, herbal therapies, and cultural experiences at renowned Ayurvedic resorts and wellness centers.
From initial consultation to complete detoxification and rejuvenation, this tour offers a transformative wellness experience rooted in 5,000-year-old healing wisdom.
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Initial Consultation
Distance: 30 km from airport (1 hour) | Overnight: Colombo / Wadduwa
Morning / Afternoon
- Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
- Meet your Ayurveda tour coordinator and wellness guide
- Transfer to Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort, Wadduwa
- Check into oceanfront accommodation with Ayurvedic ambiance
Late Afternoon
- Initial Ayurvedic consultation with qualified physician
- Comprehensive health assessment and body constitution (Prakriti) analysis
- Pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha) and personalized treatment planning
- Medical history review and wellness goal setting
Evening
- Ayurvedic dinner prepared according to your dosha
- Introduction to Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle
- Orientation about detox process and program expectations
- Early rest to prepare for healing journey
Accommodation: Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort or similar beachfront wellness resort
Days 2–3: Pre-Purification Phase (Poorva Karma)
Overnight: Wadduwa (2 nights)
Morning (6:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
- Yoga and Pranayama by the beach
- Meditation session in peaceful garden settings
- Ayurvedic breakfast tailored to individual constitution
- Herbal steam therapy (Swedana) to open body channels
Mid-Morning (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Abhyanga (oil massage) with medicated herbal oils
- Herbal decoction therapy to prepare digestive system
- Ayurvedic physician consultation and progress monitoring
Afternoon (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Specialized treatments such as Shirodhara, Udvartana, Akshi Tarpana
- Ayurvedic cooking class – learn healing recipes
- Beach meditation and nature therapy
Evening (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Sunset yoga and gentle stretching
- Ayurvedic dinner with medicinal herbs and spices
- Educational session about Ayurvedic lifestyle
- Herbal tea and early sleep (9:30 PM)
Days 4–7: Main Purification Phase (Panchakarma)
Transfer: Wadduwa → Bentota / Beruwala (25 km – 45 minutes) | Overnight: Barberyn Ayurveda Resort (4 nights)
Day 4: Transition and Intensive Treatment Begin
- Transfer to Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts, known for authentic Ayurveda, yoga, and healthy cuisine
- Comprehensive medical examination by senior Ayurvedic physician
- Begin intensive Panchakarma therapy program including Vamana and Virechana preparation
Days 5–7: Deep Purification Treatments
- Core Panchakarma therapies: Abhyanga, Shiropichu, Karna Purana, Netra Tarpana, Kati Basti, Janu Basti, Nasya
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions by the sea
- Ayurvedic meals prepared by expert chefs
- Herbal garden tours and cultural lectures on Ayurvedic philosophy
- Optional specialized programs: Weight Loss, Stress Relief, Anti-Aging, Chronic Condition Management
Days 8–9: Rejuvenation Phase (Rasayana)
Location: Continue at Barberyn Ayurveda Resort (2 nights)
Focus: Post-Cleansing Rejuvenation
- Gentle yoga and joint mobility exercises
- Rejuvenating treatments: Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Dhanyamladhara, Sattvavajaya therapy
- Cooking workshops and spice garden visits
- Traditional craft workshop – making meditation aids
- Personalized lifestyle consultation
Cultural Integration
- Temple visit for spiritual healing
- Traditional music therapy and gem healing session
- Optional astrology consultation
Day 10: Mountain Wellness Retreat
Transfer: Bentota → Kandy Hills (150 km – 3 hours) | Overnight: Kandy / Peradeniya
Morning
- Check out after final treatments at Barberyn
- Transfer to the hill country for climate therapy
- Ayurvedic doctor’s final consultation and travel medicines
Afternoon
- Arrive at Sen Wellness Sanctuary or similar retreat center
- Climate acclimatization and forest bathing therapy
- Herbal garden meditation among medicinal plants
Evening
- Mountain yoga session with valley views
- Ayurvedic cuisine adapted to mountain climate
- Sound healing session with Tibetan bowls
Accommodation: Sen Wellness Sanctuary or similar mountain retreat
Day 11: Cultural Wellness Integration
Location: Kandy area | Overnight: Kandy
Morning
- Sunrise meditation in Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Visit a traditional Ayurvedic hospital and medicinal plant garden
- Consultation with a traditional physician at government Ayurveda hospital
Afternoon
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic for spiritual healing
- Buddhist meditation session with resident monks
- Participate in traditional healing ceremony
- Enjoy a cultural dance performance (therapeutic movement)
Evening
- Ayurvedic spa treatment at a luxury hotel spa
- Farewell dinner with traditional healing foods
- Lifestyle coaching for maintaining wellness at home
- Certificate ceremony for Ayurveda program completion
Day 12: Integration and Departure
Transfer: Kandy → Colombo → Airport (115 km – 3 hours)
Morning
- Final yoga and meditation session
- Ayurvedic consultation – health summary and recommendations
- Personal wellness plan for home practice
- Visit Ayurvedic pharmacy to purchase medicines and herbs
Afternoon
- Drive to Colombo with scenic stops
- Optional spa treatment at airport luxury spa
- Shopping for Ayurvedic oils, herbs, and supplements
- Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport
Pre-Departure Services: Health certificate, personalized diet plan, online follow-up consultations, and Ayurvedic medicine export assistance
Comprehensive Panchakarma Therapy Packages
1. Detoxification Program (Days 4–7)
Includes Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (purgation), Basti (medicated enema), Nasya (nasal therapy), and Raktamokshana (blood purification).
2. Stress Relief & Mental Wellness
Daily Shirodhara, Shirobasti, Akshi Tarpana, Karnapurana, along with meditation and counseling sessions.
3. Anti-Aging & Rejuvenation
Pizhichil (oil bath), Njavarakizhi (rice pudding massage), Mukhalepana (facial therapy), and Rasayana therapy for cellular regeneration.
4. Weight Management Program
Udvartana (herbal powder massage), Ksheeradhoomam (medicated steam), constitution-based diet, and yoga sequences.
Accommodation & Wellness Centers
- Days 1–3: Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort, Wadduwa
- Days 4–9: Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts (Beruwala, Bentota, or Weligama)
- Days 10–11: Sen Wellness Sanctuary, Kandy Hills
Ayurvedic Cuisine & Nutrition
- Dosha-specific meals prepared by Ayurvedic chefs
- Integration of six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent)
- Medicinal spice combinations and locally sourced ingredients
- Cooking workshops and herbal tea blending sessions
Yoga & Meditation Programs
- Daily Hatha Yoga and Pranayama sessions
- Yoga Nidra for deep relaxation
- Vipassana, Mantra, and Walking meditation practices
- Group meditation for collective energy
Cultural & Spiritual Integration
- Visits to sacred temples and heritage sites
- Buddhist and Hindu rituals for spiritual energy
- Lectures on Ayurveda philosophy and pulse diagnosis
- Herbal medicine identification and lifestyle counseling
Investment & Inclusions
- 11 nights at authentic Ayurveda resorts
- All Panchakarma treatments and Ayurvedic meals
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
- Ayurvedic physician consultations and cultural workshops
- Airport and inter-resort transfers
- Herbal medicines and personal wellness plan
Optional Add-ons: Private treatment rooms, personal yoga instructor, astrology consultation, gem therapy
Not Included: International flights, visa fees, personal shopping, tips, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages
Pre-Departure Preparation
- 2 weeks before: begin detox diet
- 1 week before: reduce caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods
- 3 days before: light vegetarian meals
- Mental preparation for healing intentions
Post-Program Support
- 90-day follow-up consultation
- Personalized lifestyle plan guidance
- 6 months of online yoga classes
- Ayurvedic product sourcing assistance
- Annual wellness check-up program
This 12-day Ayurveda tour provides authentic treatments, spiritual practices, and cultural immersion, creating a lasting path to holistic wellness.