Included in this offer :

• The 11-day / 10-night stay in the hotels as mentioned or similar hotels
  - 5 nights in Sigiriya
  - 5 nights in Weligama
• All-Inclusive package (excluding alcoholic or soft drinks not available in the establishments)
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Private transfers in air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
• Daily activities and treatments mentioned in the programme
• Entrance fees to sites indicated in the programme
• A free reusable water bottle on arrival at the airport

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AT THE HEART OF WELL-BEING IN SRI LANKA

Embark on a true retreat of peace with this private 11-day tour focused on wellness and relaxation. We will start with a stay in the heart of the northern plains, still claiming a rich Buddhist cultural value today, then head south in search of the country's beautiful and peaceful beaches. Mornings will be dedicated to your care and relaxation sessions while the afternoons will allow you to explore the surroundings.

Highlights of this tour:

• In Sigiriya, stay in a haven of peace perched amidst captivating countryside landscapes, at the heart of the cultural triangle, about 170 km from Sri Lanka's capital and a few hours from many historical and religious monuments.
• In Weligama, a therapeutic retreat in a paradise setting, facing the sea.
  A true immersion in the secrets of the country’s well-being with extremely well trained and professional doctors to treat stress; long-term medical problems; weight loss or for general relaxation.
  

Your itinerary, day by day:
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo - Ridigama - installation in Sigiriya
Day 2: Start of your stay in Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya
Day 5: Sigiriya
Day 6: Sigiriya - departure to Weligama
Day 7: Weligama
Day 8: Weligama
Day: 9 Weligama
Day 10: Weligama
Day 11: Departure from Weligama to Colombo for your return

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1 | Arrival in Colombo - Ridigama - Check-in at Sigiriya

Arrival at Colombo airport. Greeting and assistance at the airport by a representative and transfer to Sigiriya (Approx. 190km - 4 hours drive).

On the way, visit the Ridigama temple. Lunch at the temple and meditation class. Later, arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 | Sigiriya

This morning, breakfast at the hotel.

We begin our stay in the heart of the northern plains, at a charming resort focused on the virtues of Ayurveda and ancient treatments.

Arrival and check-in at the hotel followed by an introduction to Ayurveda:

Ayurveda, developed by the Rishis of India, is an ancient life science that connects the mind and body. Based on five elements (earth, water, fire, air, ether), it identifies three constitutions (doshas): Vata, Pitha, and Kapha. This wisdom uses nutrition, herbs, massages, yoga, and meditation to restore the balance of the doshas and promote overall health.

First Ayurvedic consultation with the retreat doctor to tailor your treatments to ensure they suit your body and health. Lunch followed by relaxation with approximately 2 hours of Ayurvedic treatment (treatment times will be set by the doctors).

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 | Sigiriya

This morning, after breakfast, there will be a yoga session, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments as advised by the doctor.

Later, visit a village school to donate school supplies (except on public holidays/weekends and school holidays).

Then, in the afternoon, depart for the Talkotte temple and offer Dhanaya to the monks: A hermitage is located about 30 minutes' drive from Sigiriya. It is an isolated place surrounded by rice paddies, vegetable fields, and forest. Wewala Aranya is a Buddhist temple with natural caves where some Buddhist monks meditate. You will join the villagers in offering a vegetarian lunch (dhanne) to the monks (Duration: about 2 hours).

Enjoy a typical lunch on-site with the monks: a meal prepared with vegetables, spices, etc., grown in their own gardens by the monks themselves.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Tip: In temples and in the presence of monks, it is recommended to wear white clothing covering shoulders and knees. Visits are barefoot, so bring socks.

DAY 4 | Sigiriya - Dambulla - Sigiriya

This morning:

Breakfast, yoga session, meditation and ayurvedic treatments.
Then, shrub planting session at the hotel.

Free optional excursions during the stay:
- Participate in a paper recycling workshop
- Experience traditional pottery with a local artisan
- Participate in bird and butterfly watching sessions with a naturalist
- Pick vegetables from our organic vegetable garden and prepare your harvest with our chefs to discover the Sri Lankan cuisine
- Visit the hotel’s CSR-funded computer and language centre, R.e.V.

Lunch and then in the afternoon, departure to visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla. It was founded in the 1st century by King Valagamba. Ancient sculptures and paintings of the Buddha and various Hindu deities are located in five central caves. The original sculptures and paintings have gained additions over the centuries and stand as a monument to the evolution of artistic styles. (Duration: about 1h30).

Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Remarks:
- Provide clothing covering shoulders and knees. Visits are made barefoot, provide socks.
- The climb has 364 steps.

DAY 5 | Sigiriya

In the morning, yoga session, meditation, Ayurvedic treatments, and breakfast.

Rest of the day free.

Meals and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 | Sigiriya - Departure for Weligama

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Weligama (approx. 300km - 5h30 drive). Upon arrival, check-in at the new hotel and have lunch, followed by an initial Ayurvedic consultation with the retreat's doctor to refine your treatments, then a session of yoga and meditation.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 | Weligama

In the morning, breakfast, yoga session, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments.

In the afternoon, visit the Bimbarama temple, a beautiful Buddhist temple located 10 km from Weligama and 1.2 km from Ahangama. Discover beautiful frescoes and representations of Buddha (duration: approximately 1 hour).

Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Note: At the temple, wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Visits are done barefoot, so bring socks.

DAY 8 | Weligama

In the morning, enjoy breakfast, a yoga session, meditation, and Ayurvedic treatments.

In the afternoon, travel by vehicle to the stunning Koggala Lake, immortalised by the famous Sri Lankan writer Martin Wickramasinghe. Once there, take a boat ride to explore the lake's pristine mangrove ecosystem and its abundance of birds with an English-speaking local guide.

Head to the pier to explore the village of Koggala by bicycle or tuk-tuk, passing through the lush village and its rice cultivation. Stop at a cinnamon plantation to learn about the harvesting process. Did you know that Sri Lanka produces more than 75% of the world's cinnamon? Conclude the experience with a refreshing cinnamon tea and Kithul Hakuru (a palm-based jaggery).

Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9 | Weligama

Morning routine: yoga session, meditation, breakfast, and Ayurvedic treatments.

In the afternoon, visit the Galle Fortress: Galle is the main city on the South Coast, with its oldest monument being the 17th-century Portuguese and Dutch fort. The journey to Galle follows palm-fringed beaches passing through Hikkaduwa with its beautiful coral gardens and exotic tropical fish.

Visit the Dutch fort and the city of Galle. As you walk through the streets, you can see strong Dutch influences in the architecture, with some old British residences and various mosques with Arabic touches (duration: about 2 hours on foot).

Return to the hotel at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 | Weligama

Morning: yoga session, meditation, breakfast, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Afternoon free.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11 | Weligama - departure from Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel or packed according to your flight schedule, then transfer to the airport to catch the flight (distance from Weligama hotel to Colombo airport: approx. 173km - about 2h45 by highway from Weligama).

We hope this stay has brought you well-being and relaxation!

Your accommodations

During your private 11-day tour, you will be accommodated for 10 nights in the hotels listed below (or similar):

• Sigiriya: 5 nights at Ayurvie Sigiriya in a Deluxe Room
• Weligama: 5 nights at Ayurvie Weligama in a Deluxe Room

Your accommodation

You will enjoy the ALL-INCLUSIVE package (except alcoholic or carbonated drinks not available at the hotel), from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure.

Note: Meals are exclusively vegetarian.

ENTRY / RESIDENCE FORMALITIES

Access to the Sri Lankan territory is subject to the issuance of an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Application can be made online http://www.eta.gov.lk/ (http://www.eta.gov.lk/) or upon arrival at the BIA office at the airport.

Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, visitors must be provided with a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry, a return ticket and proof of resources for the duration of their stay.

TRANSFERS / TRANSPORT

The transfer to/from the airport - hotel as well as transfers between hotels and to the sites provided for in the program are included and operated by private car with air conditioning and a capacity of 2 people/ car with an English-speaking driver. Baggage will be carried in the vehicle.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

As of August 1, 2019, nationals of 46 countries are exempt from visa fees for stays of less than 30 days. However, a free ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) must be requested on the Internet at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ (this is an official site which should be used to the exclusion of all others). It is possible to submit your ETA request upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp?locale=fr_FR#byapp ; https://www.airport.lk/passenger_guide/arrival_info/immigration.php).

Travellers wishing to stay for 30 to 90 days as tourists are only allowed to enter the country upon presentation of a paid ETA. This authorisation may only be requested from the Sri Lankan embassy or consulate in the country of residence before departure.

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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NEED HELP FINALISING YOUR BOOKING?

020 3318 2660
Everyday from 8am-8pm (Local rates apply)

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