Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Sri Lanka
You will be met on your arrival and travel to nearby Colombo, where we check in to our hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to meet with a Buddhist monk who will talk to you about meditation and its importance to their way of life. Dinner and Overnight at Ceylon Continental Hotel.
Day 2: Galle
After Breakfast we travel to Galle. Galle was once the chief port of Ceylon. It is still well known for hand-made lace. You can also visit the Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) which was originally built by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. This is a World Heritage Site. Overnight stay at Closenberg Hotel.
Day 3: Yala National Park
Breakfast at the hotel and a morning to relax. In the afternoon we take a safari trip in the Yala National Park by jeep. Yala is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka and is the home of wild elephants, wild boars, wild buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer and crocodiles. Large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds are also found here. Dinner and Overnight stay at Yala Village Hotel.
Day 4: Meditation and a chanting ceremony
After breakfast we proceed to Tissamaharamaya. Spend the whole day at the Nimalawa Aranya Senasuna at Kirinda on Meditation and experience a chanting ceremony. Dinner and Overnight at Yala Village Hotel.
Day 5: The great sculptures of Buduruwagala
We take breakfast at the hotel before leaving for Buduruwagala. The great sculptures of Buduruwagala date back to the 9th or 10th centuries. The central figure of the group is Buddha, 51 feet (15.5 metres) from head to toe. The statue is attended on either side by figures of two 'Bodhisattvas', each of 40 feet in height. It is approached through a jungle area until suddenly the face of the Buddha statue emerges through a dark arch of forest. Thereafter, you have the chance to have a conversation with the chief monk at Buduruwagala. We then proceed to Nuwara Eliya and enroute stop for a refreshing cup of quality Ceylon tea. Dinner and Overnight stay at the Grand Hotel.
Day 6: Kandy
After breakfast we head off to Kandy and enroute visit a tea plantation and factory. In the afternoon we have a city tour of Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. We also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. In the evening we get to witness a Kandyan Dance. Dinner and overnight stay at Earls Regency Hotel.
Day 7: Ayurveda Centre
This morning we begin the journey out to the coast and the Southern Coastal resort of Beruwela. Our destination is The Neptune Ayurvedic Village, where you will spend the next 6 nights. With a calm and serene setting the whole resort, close to the beach, was created to be conducive to the ayurvedic way of life. The wonderful landscaped gardens and numerous ponds provide a soothing and rustic environment that is ideal for a programme of Ayurveda while friendly staff make you feel at home.
Ayurveda as the name implies (Ayu: life, Veda: Knowledge) is the "Art of healthy living". Ayurveda is the oldest complete medical system in the world with a history of nearly 5000 years. The traditional medicine was developed by ancient sages through keen observation of life and its functions. Ayuredic philosophy postulates that the development of each of us from birth is governed by the varied combination of the five basic forces of nature - Water, Fire, Air, Earth and Ether. Add to this, three other classifications called Vatha, Pitha and Kapha are evident and this is the Ayurvedic Practitioners starting point.
On your arrival at Neptune Ayurveda Village you will receive a welcome foot oil massage followed by a meeting with the Consultant Chief Doctor who will examine you and provide an individual treatment plan based on pulse diagnosis. The selection and frequency of treatments will be at the discretion of the chief doctor while they will be administered daily by well-trained friendly therapists under supervision from two resident physicians.
All food at the resort is prepared under strict supervision of ayurvedic doctors so that it is healthy and nutritious. Meals are served in an open-air restaurant and are often served as a buffet. In keeping with the ayurvedic way of life, no alcohol is served. There is an Ayurveda library on site that contains extensive information of ayurvedic wisdom, a nursery of herbs and an Ayurveda pharmacy where guests may purchase additional remedies to take home.
Aside from relaxing walks though the pretty gardens deep in thought, the beach is close by for sunset strolls while there is plenty to see and do in the local area.
Day 13: Depart from Sri Lanka
At an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred from the hotel to the airport (approx. 90km) for your return flight.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in standard rooms on Half Board basis for 6 nights from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7 at hotels specified or hotels of a similar standard.
- Full board inclusive of all therapy at the Neptune Ayurveda Village from arrival on day 7 to departure on day 13. (please note that this does not include alcohol which is not served)
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to Yala National Park, Buduruwagala, Kandy Temple , Cultural Show.
- Cost of the Yala Jeep safari.
- Services of an English Language Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
Price Excludes:
- Your international flights
- Video and Camera permits.
- Christmas and New Year's eve supplements at hotels. Please contact us for details.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other services not specified above.
- Travel Insurance.
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