Meditation and Yoga Tour (5 Days)

About this experience

This five-day tour centres on a yoga and meditation retreat in the Kandy hill country, reached and left by private vehicle with a chauffeur guide. After an initial transfer from the airport that takes in the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the remaining days settle into a retreat rhythm at the Kandy Samadhi Centre, combining daily yoga practice with time to explore the surrounding countryside and the city of Kandy itself.

Travellers get a structured balance of activity and stillness: yoga sessions each afternoon, Ayurvedic therapies, bird watching, river bathing, waterfall and Knuckles mountain trekking, a cookery introduction to Sri Lankan spices, and visits to local craft traditions such as gem cutting, woodcarving and batik, alongside a Kandyan cultural dance show. A day is also set aside to see Kandy's lake, streets and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

The tour is suited to travellers who want a genuine retreat experience rather than a packed sightseeing schedule, with the hill-country setting of the Samadhi Centre providing privacy and quiet throughout the stay.

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Chathum Executive

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What’s included

Included

Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide throughout the tour.
All prevailing taxes and service charges (Except for Credit Card Charges).

Not included

Hotel Accommodation.
Entry Visa Fees
International / Domestic Airfare.
Any expenses of personal nature.
Entrance fees to the respective sites.

Day-by-day itinerary

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1 Kandy / Digana

Day 1 — Airport → Kandy / Digana

Transfer from the airport to the Kandy Samadhi Centre, a retreat set among paddy fields and Kandyan hills, with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on the way.

Kandy Samadhi Centre

A retreat set among the Kandyan hills, surrounded by Kandyan murals and antiques, with suites opening onto paddy fields. It offers yoga practice and a range of Ayurvedic therapies, with an afternoon yoga session to settle into the stay.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

A sanctuary in the Sabaragamuwa province for young elephants displaced or lost from their natural habitat, home to one of the largest captive groups of elephants in the world.

Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0

Technical Tours

Visits introducing local craft traditions such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batik, together with a Kandyan cultural show of traditional dance and music.

2 Kandy / Digana

Day 2 — Kandy / Digana

A day exploring the city of Kandy, set around its lake and framed by forested hills.

Kandy city and lake

The city centres on its lake, often wrapped in hill-country mist, with colourful houses set against the surrounding forested hills.

Ji-Elle · CC BY-SA 3.0

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

A golden-roofed temple housing the tooth relic of the Buddha, Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic.

A.Savin · FAL

3 Kandy / Digana

Day 3 — Kandy / Digana

A day combining nature activities around the retreat with an afternoon yoga session.

Bird watching

Morning bird watching around the retreat centre.

River bathing and waterfall trek

A trek to a nearby waterfall followed by bathing in the river to cool down.

Knuckles mountain trek

An optional trek into the Knuckles mountains for those wanting a more adventurous day, taking in views of the surrounding peaks.

Yoga practice

An afternoon yoga session in the quiet surroundings of the retreat.

4 Kandy / Digana

Day 4 — Kandy / Digana

A day of forest trekking and a Sri Lankan cookery introduction, with yoga again in the afternoon.

Forest trekking

A guided trek through nearby forest scenery.

Spice cookery session

A hands-on session learning to use local spices to prepare authentic Sri Lankan food.

Yoga practice

An afternoon yoga session in the serene surroundings of the retreat.

5 Airport

Day 5 — Kandy → Airport

A final transfer by chauffeur guide to the beach hotel or airport, closing out the retreat.

Please note

Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Cancellation policy

More than 24 hours notice: full refund
Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is private to your group: your own air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide for all 5 days, with no other travellers joining.

Where does the tour start and end?

Day 1 starts at Colombo airport (CMB) and day 5 ends at Colombo airport (CMB). Every stop in between is reached by road in the same vehicle, so there is no other transport to arrange.

Are hotels included?

Hotels are not included in the price. Tell us the hotel class you would like in the booking notes and our team will arrange them for all 4 nights.

What vehicle will we travel in?

It depends on your group: a car for 1–2 guests, a van for 3–5, a large van for 6–8 and a bus for 9–15. Choose the number of guests in the booking box and the price updates to match.

Are entrance fees included?

Not in the base price. Set Tickets to Included in the booking box to add the entrance fees and safari jeeps for the sights on this itinerary; the booking box lists exactly which ones are covered.

Can we have a national guide?

Yes. A chauffeur guide is always included, and you can add a government-licensed national guide who travels with you for the whole tour. Choose it under Guide in the booking box; the vehicle is sized for the extra seat.

Can we change the itinerary or the dates?

Yes. Every tour is private, so it can start on any date you choose. To change stops, add nights or combine it with another tour, write to us in the booking notes or plan your own trip at lakpura.com/plan-your-trip.