Luxury Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka with Amara & Nwankwo Kanu

Highlights

  • Stay in luxury accommodation at two stunning boutique hotels
  • Holistic rituals with Spa Ceylon Ayurveda
  • Invigorating sunrise and sunset yoga sessions and guided meditation to elevate your wellbeing
  • All meals and daily wellness activities included
From £1950 pp
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What you'll do

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Retreat Date 2-8 June 2024 – Spaces still remaining !
A wellness retreat like no other, staying in two luxury boutique hotels with specially curated wellness experiences to nurture and enrich your wellbeing long after you bid farewell to Sri Lanka’s beautiful shores.Get ready for a journey that’s equal parts luxury and zen, where relaxation meets adventure in the most delightful way possible! Join us on a one-of-a-kind retreat where you will have the opportunity to try an array of specially curated activities and accompanied by celebrity couple Amara & Nwankwo Kanu.

Lush landscapes and  vibrant culture will be the backdrop for your quest for self-discovery in stunning Sri Lanka. From beachside yoga to sunrise meditations atop historic fortress walls, every moment is tailor-made to tantalize your senses and boost your well-being to new heights.

You will stay in two wonderfully appointed boutique hotels that redefine luxury. First stop is for three nights at  the enchanting Wallawwa, an atmospheric 18th century manor house converted into a  award-winning 18-bedroom country house hotel, nestled in lush gardens just a stone’s throw from Colombo’s international airport. Then your final three nights are at the Fort Bazaar Hotel, a 17th-century gem tucked within a UNESCO-listed fort, where stylish guestrooms and Middle Eastern-inspired decor await your arrival.

Both hotels offer a delight for your taste buds as you indulge in nutritious cuisine, lounge by a jungle pool, and melt away stress with heavenly spa treatments fit for royalty.

You’ll also enjoy exclusive sessions with Ayurveda Wellness company Spa Ceylon, led by the one and only Shalin Balasuriya himself. Plus, an immersive excursion to the Foundation of Goodness, guided by its founder Kushil Gunasekara, which promises to leave you inspired and rejuvenated.

Dive into the adventure of a lifetime and treat yourself to a week of pure bliss!

Arrival Day

On arrival you will be transferred from Bandaranaike International Airport to the luxurious boutique hotel, Wallawwa. Check in after 3pm and enjoy some free time to relax at the resort.

This evening there will be a welcome dinner and introduction by your host Manuel and time to get to know your fellow participants.

 

Prepare for the week ahead

Wake up and reset, breakfast is served between 7 and 10 am ,  take this morning to focus on yourself and prepare for the week, energizing your body and mind for the adventures ahead.

Your retreat Yoga instructor will have an introductory chat with you to discuss your aims for the week and your yoga experience and ability.

There will be time for a one-on-one session to relax you into the week.
A two course lunch will be served from 1pm and afterwards enjoy an afternoon Yoga session on the lawn.

Enjoy leisure time, perfect for relaxation and exploration, relax by the pool, enjoy the gardens or book in for a spa treatment ( extra charge)

A three course dinner will be served in the restaurant and you will finish the evening with a grounding meditation and sound healing session

 

Spa Ceylon Holistic Experience

Today your journey begins with a holistic experience personally led by the founder of Spa Ceylon, Shalin Balasuriya. A welcome into a soothing connection with nature, including guided meditation, expertly crafted to deepen your harmony with the earth and promote inner balance. Enriching this experience further, we incorporate the essence of Spa Ceylon wellness products, carefully chosen to amplify the calming and grounding effects.

After lunch, take the afternoon to explore and relax before an evening sunset yoga session followed by dinner in the restaurant.

Inspirational Insight

Today you will check out of your accommodation after breakfast and be transferred to your new hotel at Fort Bazaar, the historic UNESCO 17th Century Fortress Town of
Galle, approximately a two and a half hour journey.

Once you arrive at the hotel lunch will be served and you will have time at leisure to acquaint yourself with the hotel and location.

You will be transferred to the yoga shala where you will experience a yoga session offering a rejuvenating experience for both body and spirit.

Dinner will be served back at the hotel

 

Blue Mind Ocean Ritual

Today after breakfast at the hotel you will be going on a trip to the beach, where we partake in Spa Ceylon’s Blue Mind Ocean Ritual, a transformative experience merging modern science with Ayurvedic wisdom.
Led by soothing breathwork and immersive sensory activities, participants embark on
a tranquil journey to unwind the mind, body, and soul, whilst listening to the waves in
the background.

Lunch will be at the hotel and following this, a yoga session awaits, on the ramparts of Galle Fort where you can enjoy the incredible sunset before dinner.

 

The Foundation of Goodness

After breakfast you will depart for the Foundation of Goodness in Seenigama, set up in 1999 the Foundation is an NGO and has worked extensively following the devastating Tsunami of 2004. It offers wellbeing and development opportunities for thousands of Sri Lankan residents including empowerment programmes and sports training facilities for disadvantaged rural villages to help children to reach their full potential, and to provide vocational and life skills training to villagers. One of its main sponsors is the MCC ( London) and it is also supported by The Bryan Adams Foundation. On arrival there will be a tour of the site delving into its rich history, purpose and achievements led by the founder Kushil Gunasekera.

Lunch will be served in the Villa at the Foundation, before returning to Fort Bazaar.

Afterwards, enjoy leisure time before engaging in your last Sunset Yoga session on the fort ramparts, and concluding with a final farewell meal.

 

 

Departure Day

After breakfast today you will check out and be transferred back to Bandaranaike International Airport for your flight home, feeling rested, relaxed and rejuvenated.

 

What's included

Included

  • Transfers to and from Bandaranaika Airport
  • Accommodation of 3 nights at Wallawwa Hotel and 3 nights accommodation at Fort Bazaar Hotel
  • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 6 Dinners
  • Transfers to all organised activities
  • Daily Wellness sessions

Accommodation

Stay at the Luxury Wallawwa resort

Set in 200-year-old tropical gardens just 15-minutes’ drive from Sri Lanka’s main international gateway, our award-winning 18-bedroom country house hotel with gourmet food, jungle pool and heavenly spa, carved out of an atmospheric 18th century manor house, exudes style and serenity. Room facilities include: King or twin size Four poster bed, Air conditioning, Fan, TV, Mini bar, In-room Tea / Coffee, Safety deposit box, Toiletries, Hair dryer, Bathrobes, Wi-Fi.

Fort Bazaar Luxury Boutique Hotel

A handsome merchant’s home-turned-boutique hotel with 18 stylish guestrooms and fresh, contemporary interiors invoking a Middle Eastern vibe. Positioned within the UNESCO-listed 17th century fort, it promises serenity, high-end service and gourmet modern dining.

All rooms have: Air conditioning, Fan, TV, Mini bar, In-room tea and coffee,
Safety deposit box, Toiletries, Hair dryer, Bathrobes, Wi-Fi

Your local host

Manuel

Our retreat concept was born from a deep-seated commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives worldwide by guiding them on transformative wellness journeys. In 2019, our visionary founder, Manuel Benages, recognised the potential of merging therapy and wellness to craft unparalleled experiences in some of the world’s most stunning locations.

This is our core foundation, bettering people and leaving them with wonderful life long memories.

Our retreat concept was born from a deep-seated commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives worldwide by guiding them on transformative wellness journeys. In 2019, our visionary founder, Manuel Benages, recognised the potential of merging therapy and wellness to craft unparalleled experiences in some of the world’s most stunning locations.

This is our core foundation, bettering people and leaving them with wonderful life long memories.

Location

Your wellness retreat is based on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka.You will spend the first three nights at Boutique Hotel Wallawwa, and the final three nights at Hotel Fort Bazaarcwithin the fortress of  Galle. Transfers to and from the airport and between the hotels are included.

The Boutique Hotel Wallawwa  is not your typical hotel. Set in 200-year-old tropical gardens just 15-minutes’ drive from the airport, the award-winning 18-bedroom country house hotel offers gourmet food, a jungle pool and heavenly spa, it exudes style and serenity.

There is an open sided restaurant and bar, overlooking the lush gardens, a spa and designated yoga and meditation spaces.

The Luxury Fort Bazaar Hotel is a handsome merchant’s home-turned-boutique hotel with 18 stylish guestrooms and fresh, contemporary interiors invoking a Middle Eastern vibe. Positioned within the UNESCO-listed 17th century fort, it promises serenity, high-end service and gourmet modern dining.

All rooms have: King or twin four poster beds, Air conditioning, Fan, TV, Mini bar, In-room tea and coffee, Safety deposit box, Toiletries, Hair dryer, Bathrobes, Wi-Fi.

 

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