Sri Lanka Wellness Escape
Bookend laid-back beach stays at idyllic Hikkaduwa and Tangalle with meditative hikes and spiritual blessings in the Highlands on a wellness journey through southern Sri Lanka.
Flowering spice groves, undulating tea plantations, Buddhist temples fragrant with incense… Odes to Sri Lanka’s soul-quieting beauty and wealth of spiritual attractions are as apt today as they were when western explorers first laid eyes on its golden shores. A restorative journey through the south’s most scenic destinations taps into the tranquil rhythms of life in Hikkaduwa, where Eastern wellness practices meet tropical beaches and wildlife reserves. Tour the swish boutiques and colonial-era monuments of Galle, dining with descendants of Dutch colonists within the fortress walls, before voyaging seamlessly north into lush hill country, home to sacred monasteries and hiking trails. Your journey ends at an Ayurvedic resort set upon the golden sands of Tangalle. The luxury hotels chosen by our experts place an emphasis on holistic wellness through yoga, meditation, locavore food, treatments and more, to ensure you return home rejuvenated. advisor tools
Highlights:
Re-energize with sunrise yoga, centering your breath while soaking up the views
Experience true tranquility on a mindful walk in Lunuganga, an oasis-like garden at Geoffrey Bawa’s Estate in Bentota
Discover Galle Fort with an archaeologist guide, followed by tea with a local family and a monk’s blessing at a temple
Hike one of the most scenic sections of the Pekoe Trail, beginning at a Buddhist temple in Makulella
Learn to meditate with a resident monk at the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
Swim and surf off the Indian Ocean beaches of Hikkaduwa and Tangalle