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 & ask any questions at our opening circle, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
What to expect
Meet your retreat friends, friendly Sri Lankan hospitality, delicious food, Sri Lankan culture, big city hustle, ocean breezes, hatha yoga & meditation practice.
Day 02: Colombo
Highlights
Colombo city tour.
What to expect
Hustle & bustle, markets, temples, fabulous flavours, Sri Lankan smiles, lots of colour, city walking, hatha yoga & meditation practice.
Day 03: Train to Kandy
Highlights
Morning walk & local train to Kandy (about 4 hrs)
What to expect
Local sightseeing, beautiful, lush green scenery, mingle with the locals on the train, fresh mountain air, arrival at your yoga sanctuary in the hills, hatha yoga & meditation practice.
Day 04: Kandy
Highlights
Explore the UNESCO world heritage city of Kandy, Buddha's tooth relic temple, evening aarati.
What to expect
Beautiful views, delicious food, lake walking, abundant nature, fresh mountain air, temples, shopping, free time to explore the city, a fire ceremony, Buddhist history, hatha yoga & meditation practice.
Day 05: Religion & Culture
Highlights
Hindu spiritual ceremony -Ganesha Puja (white clothes required), Sri Lankan cooking class, Kandy city Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & nighttime Aarti (fire) ceremony.
What to expect
Spiritual embodiment, delicious food, scenic drives, festivities.
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: Pekoe Trail Hike
Highlights
Walk the Pekoe trail past tea plantations, forests, mountains, & village houses.
What to expect
Lush and green scenery, nature, Sri Lankan culture, gentle exercise, a refreshing, invigorating and uplifting walk, Indian Jones memories!!
Day 08: Buddhist Meditation Centre
Highlights
Day visit to a local Buddhist meditation centre.
What to expect
A short, picturesque drive, Buddhist philosophy and practices, loving kindness, a deep sense of peace.
Day 09: Ella, Ravana's Cave & waterfall & the Nine Arches Bridge to Unawatuna Beach
Highlights
A beautiful drive, the high mountain town of Ella - cafes, the nine arches bridge, and historical Ravana's cave and waterfall (the Hindu epic The Ramayana).
What to expect
A drive of a few hours through the most luscious scenery, time to explore the quaint hill town of Ella, Hindu mythology, stunning scenery, cafes, a serene vibe.
Day 10: Galle Fort Tour
Highlights
Explore the history, architecture, shops, and cafes of Galle Fort, Pedlar Street, and the old Dutch market.
What to expect
Old Portuguese & Dutch influences, quaint cafes, bustling laneways, boutique shopping, crumbling architecture, the scent of exotic spices, delicious food, spectacular sunset, optional cocktails!
Day 11: Explore the Beaches
Highlights
Sri Lanka's best beaches
What to expect
A scenic drive, lots of picturesque beaches, great food, swimming (optional), ocean spray, palm trees, nature, tropical vibes!
Day 12: Free Day & Closing Circle
Highlights
Enjoy a free day exploring anywhere you like, our closing circle.
What to expect
Time to do whatever you like - relax on the hotel beach, swim in the pool, revisit Galle or one of the beaches, go to a national park, enjoy some surfing.
Day 13: Departure Homewards
Highlights
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Sri Lankan adventure
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"