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Meth Travels

Rest, restore, explore gently

Wellness, Ayurveda & Slow Sri Lanka

Three nights at an Ayurveda resort on the coast, then gentle days in the Kandy hills and tea country — time to slow down.

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Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Pace
Relaxed
Best months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Activity level
Easy
Route
Bentota – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Price
On request

This trip puts rest first. It begins with three nights at an Ayurveda resort on the west coast, where you can choose treatments after a consultation, then moves inland to quiet hotels in the hills around Kandy and a tea-country bungalow.

We describe Ayurveda as a traditional wellness practice, not a medical treatment; please tell practitioners about any health conditions. Programmes vary widely between resorts, and we help you choose one that suits.

Trip highlights

  • Ayurveda consultation and treatments
  • Yoga and meditation sessions (where offered)
  • Peradeniya gardens
  • Tea-country walks

At a glance

Starts / ends
Colombo Airport (CMB)
Best months
December, January, February, March, April
Transport
Private air-conditioned car or van
Guiding
Driver or licensed chauffeur guide — your choice
Meals
Bed and breakfast (other meal plans on request)
Ideal for
Couples, Solo travellers, Mature travellers

Route

Bentota – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

  1. 1 Bentota
  2. 2 Kandy
  3. 3 Nuwara Eliya
Wellness, Ayurveda & Slow Sri Lanka route — indicative route; exact roads depend on conditions. Open in Google Maps

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Bentota Arrive — Bentota Transfer to your Ayurveda resort; consultation with the resident practitioner.

    Transfer to your Ayurveda resort; consultation with the resident practitioner.

    Travel:
    1 hr 45 min – 2 hr
    Overnight:
    Bentota
  2. Day 2 · Bentota Ayurveda Treatments, yoga and time by the sea.

    Treatments, yoga and time by the sea.

    Travel:
    —
    Meals:
    Breakfast
    Overnight:
    Bentota
  3. Day 3 · Bentota Ayurveda Treatments and an optional gentle river boat ride.

    Treatments and an optional gentle river boat ride.

    Travel:
    —
    Meals:
    Breakfast
    Overnight:
    Bentota
  4. Day 4 · Kandy To Kandy Drive inland to a quiet hotel in the hills above Kandy.

    Drive inland to a quiet hotel in the hills above Kandy.

    Travel:
    3 hr 30 min
    Meals:
    Breakfast
    Overnight:
    Kandy
  5. Day 5 · Kandy Kandy Peradeniya gardens and the Temple of the Tooth in the calm of the morning.

    Peradeniya gardens and the Temple of the Tooth in the calm of the morning.

    Travel:
    Local
    Meals:
    Breakfast
    Overnight:
    Kandy
  6. Day 6 · Nuwara Eliya Tea country Move to a tea-estate bungalow.

    Move to a tea-estate bungalow.

    Travel:
    About 3 hr
    Meals:
    Breakfast
    Overnight:
    Nuwara Eliya
  7. Day 7 · Nuwara Eliya Estate walks Gentle walks through the estates and a tea tasting.

    Gentle walks through the estates and a tea tasting.

    Travel:
    Local
    Meals:
    Breakfast
    Overnight:
    Nuwara Eliya
  8. Day 8 Depart Drive to the airport.

    Drive to the airport.

    Travel:
    5 – 6 hr
    Meals:
    Breakfast

What’s included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver or chauffeur guide
  • Accommodation at your chosen level (twin/double sharing)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport meet-and-greet and transfers
  • Fuel, highway tolls and parking
  • Driver’s accommodation and meals

Not included

  • International flights and Sri Lanka ETA/visa fees
  • Entrance fees to sites and national parks (quoted separately)
  • Safari jeeps, boat trips and train tickets unless stated in your proposal
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks unless stated
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Practical details

Accommodation

We suggest hotels at the level you choose — good-value, comfortable, boutique or premium — and explain why each one suits the route. You can swap any hotel before anything is booked.

Transport & guide

You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group and luggage, with the same driver or chauffeur guide throughout. Licensed site guides can be added at major heritage sites.

Best time to travel

December to April for the coast.

Add-ons for this route

Availability depends on season and your dates — we confirm before adding anything. Tick the ones you like in the form below.

You will be staying among working tea estates.

Bentota combines river backwaters with established Ayurveda resorts.

Kandy is the home of Kandyan dance and a good place to learn Sri Lankan cooking.

Also possible on this trip

  • Extend to a 7- or 14-night Ayurveda programme
  • Private meditation session at a monastery (by arrangement)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ayurveda a medical treatment?

We present it as a traditional wellness practice. Consult your doctor about any medical conditions before travelling.

Make this trip yours

Adjust anything below, or just tell us your dates. A consultant replies personally — this is not a booking and nothing is charged.

Trip adjustments

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Updated . Travel conditions change — we confirm details when we plan your trip.

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