12 night yoga tour of Sri Lanka staying in 3-4 star hotels in Colombo, Kandy and Unawatuna Beach. The perfect combination of adventure, yoga, meditation, and down time. Explore breathtaking nature, visit ancient temples, relax on stunning beaches, & immerse in Hindu & Buddhist practices.
08 Mar 2026 – 20 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka
Day 01: Arrival in Colombo
Choose your own way to arrive in Colombo airport, meet your airport transfer and arrive at the hotel by 4pm. Learn more about your adventure and enjoy a relaxing yoga practice at our opening circle, dinner at the hotel, and maybe a walk along the Indian ocean.
What to expect
Meet your retreat friends, friendly Sri Lankan hospitality, delicious food, Sri Lankan culture, a grand colonial hotel on the water, ocean breezes, introductions & our first gathering of yin yoga & meditation practices.
Day 02:
Colombo to the Mountains Ayurveda Retreat
Highlights
Morning puja, Colombo temple tour and drive to the mountains
What to expect
Ritual, Buddhist temples, deities, a little city walking, a few hours travel, arrival at our blissful Ayurvedic yoga retreat hotel, evening meditation.
Day 03: Ayurveda Retreat
Highlights
Morning yoga, Ayurveda talk, R & R at the hotel, massages.
What to expect
A day to restore and relax, enjoy delicious food, learn about the ancient healing science of Ayurveda, time by the pool, evening meditation practice.
Day 04: Pekoe Trail Hike
Highlights
Walk the Pekoe trail about 6 hrs - meditate at the stupa, walk through tea plantations, forests, mountains, & local villages.
What to expect
Lush and green scenery, nature, beautiful views, Sri Lankan culture, an invigorating and uplifting walk, Indiana Jones memories- listen out for leopards!!, yin yoga & meditation practices.
Day 05: Ayurveda Retreat
Highlights
Hindu spiritual ceremony -Ganesha Puja (white clothes required), Sri Lankan cooking class, R and R at the hotel - massages.
What to expect
Spiritual embodiment, delicious food, yoga & meditations practices.
Day 06: Sigiriya & Dambulla Cave Temple
Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Site Sigiriya - an ancient Buddhist rock mountain temple/palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site Dambulla - an ancient Buddhist cave temple.
What to expect
Scenic drives, Sri Lankan ancient history and culture, spiritual sites, heart expanding experiences, breathtaking moments.
Day 07:
Morning at the Ayurveda retreat and stay at the Buddhist ashram
Highlights
Morning at the Ayurveda retreat and stay at the Buddhist ashram
What to expect
A relaxing morning, short drive to the ashram, meditation and dhamma with the monks.
Day 08: Buddhist Meditation Centre
Highlights
Wake up with the monks and follow their daily routine
What to expect
Theravada Buddhist dhamma with the monks, loving kindness, a deep sense of peace, yoga, & meditation with the monks.
Day 09:
Buddhist Ashram Meditation Centre - Beach Hotel
Highlights
Morning practice at the ashram, drive to the coast
What to expect
Time with the monks, a half day drive to the beautiful Indian ocean coast.
Day 10: Beach hotel
Highlights
Wake to the sounds of the ocean, morning yoga and meditation, free time to explore the beaches, hang out in the beach cafes or relax by the pool.
What to expect
Sri Lanka's best beaches, lots of palm trees, kool cafes, beach swims, R & R if you choose.
Day 11: Beach Hotel
Highlights
Sri Lanka's best beaches
What to expect
Explore the old Galle Fort - historic Dutch architecture, fantastic restaurants, shopping
Day 12: Free Day & Closing Circle
Highlights
Enjoy a free day exploring anywhere you like (beaches, national park, turtle hatchery, R & R, rent a surfboard, Ayurveda, massage), & our closing circle.
What to expect
Time to do whatever you like and our final puja and gathering together.
Day 13: Departure Homewards
Highlights
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Sri Lankan adventure and the making of lifelong friends.
Cancellation Policy
Monies paid, deposit and full payment, for the Sri Lanka retreat are final, non transferable & non-refundable. Client initiated cancellation results in a loss of all funds paid for the retreat.
Please take out full travel insurance coverage at the time of your booking to cover you for any reasons that may prevent your attendance on the retreat, be they personal or otherwise.
In the rare event that the Sri Lanka retreat needs to be rescheduled or cancelled by The Yoga Hive/Namastayz all monies paid will be refunded within 4 weeks of the cancellation notification, or at your request, held in trust for the rescheduled event.
I understand I am responsible for booking & paying for flights to and from Sri Lanka
I understand all personal purchases whilst on retreat are funded by myself
I understand that full payment must be made by Jan 7th 2026 or loss of monies already paid will result
I understand that all payments made are non-refundable.
Payment options:
- To secure your place, pay a deposit of $1,000 now and remainder by June 7th 2026.
- Pay in full now
Payment methods:
- Credit card
- PayPal
- Bank deposit - please use your full name and Sri Lanka as reference, eg. "Mary Smith Sri Lanka"