Itinerary
Day 01 : Airport / Anuradhapura
Program
- Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport where you will be welcomed by a representative of Lotus DMC Lanka or a tour guide and proceed to Anuradhapura
- Relax and Unwind at the hotel
- Option to engage in yoga in the garden of the Hotel
Drive (Approximately) - 169 km / 3 h 35 min
Dress Code – No Dress code
Overnight stay - Anuradhapura.
Day 02 : Anuradhapura
Program
- After Breakfast, proceed to Anuradhapura city, you will get the opportunity to visit the following places.
- Basawakkulama Tank
- Sri Maha Bodhi
- Ruwanweliseya
- Samadhi Buddha Statue
- Isurumuniya Rock Temple
- Option to do a bicycle tour in Anuradhapura
Drive (Approximately) - 45 km / 1 h 35 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. Wearing white recommended.
Overnight stay - Anuradhapura
Day 03 : Anuradhapura / Mihintale
Program
- After Breakfast spend leisurely at the hotel engaging in yoga at the garden
- Afternoon, you will be transferred to Mihintale where you will get the opportunity to have a Special Lunch by the Ruins - Slow cooked Sri Lankan Traditional Food
- Witness the Mihintale Rock where Buddhism was believed to be inaugurated to Sri Lanka from
- You can engage in a Meditation session or breathing-yoga near the Mihintale Temple
Drive (Approximately) - 45 km / 1 h 45 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples.
Overnight stay - Anuradhapura.
Day 04: Anuradhapura / Pidurangala / Dambulla
Program
- After Breakfast, proceed to Pidurangala.
- Yoga Session on top of the Pidurangala Rock, facing Sigiriya
- Grab the opportunity to witness the reclining Buddha and some faded cave paintings in Pidurangala Cave Temples
Drive (Approximately) - 95 km / 2 h 35 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples.
Overnight stay - Dambulla.
Day 05: Dambulla / Polonnaruwa
Program
- Early morning practice a Yoga and Meditation session on top of Thimbiriththa Rock, facing the lake and the Sigiriya Rock
- Afterward, proceed to Polonnaruwa to engage in a City tour
- Raising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa - medieval capital & crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I - remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs.
Drive (Approximately) - 100 km / 2 h 35 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples.
Overnight stay - Dambulla.
Day 06 : Dambulla / Hiriwaduna
Program
- After Breakfast, proceed to Hiriwaduna to engage in a Special Yoga and Meditation practice session, which also can be arranged at a paddy field in the Village
- You will also get the opportunity to have a Traditional lunch at one of the local farmhouses
- Option to engage in an Ayurvedic Treatment at a local Spa in Hiriwaduna
Drive (Approximately) - 35 km / 0 h 45 min
Dress Code – No Dress code, carry a hat or a cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen is recommended.
Overnight stay - Dambulla.
Day 07: Dambulla / Matale / Kandy
Program
- After Breakfast, proceed to Kandy Via Matale.
- En-route visit the National Spice Garden in Matale, where you will be able to purchase fresh and original Sri Lankan Spices such as Cinnamon, etc.
- In Matale, grab the opportunity to visit a Hindu Temple with a 10 – 15 minutes ceremony by a priest
- Evening, Visit the Samadhi Center for a Yoga session
Drive (Approximately) - 85 km / 2 h 15 min
Dress Code – No Dress code
Overnight stay - Samadhi Yoga Center, Kandy.
Day 08: Kandy
Program
- Early Morning, engage in another Meditation session at the Samadhi Center to cleanse your mind one more time and afternoon proceed to Kandy city
- In Kandy, you can engage in a City tour and witness the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Drive (Approximately) - 45 km / 0 h 45 min
Dress Code – Casual wear with shoulders and legs covered, no hats and shoes allowed when visiting Temples. Wearing white recommended.
Overnight stay - Samadhi Yoga Center, Kandy.
Day 09 : Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Program
- After Breakfast engage in a mind thrilling Train ride to Naanu Oya
- Engage in a Yoga session, in the evening, by the hotel Garden in Nuwara Eliya
Drive (Approximately) - 85 km / 2 h 35 min
Dress Code – No Dress code
Overnight stay - Nuwara Eliya.
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya / Yala
Program
- Visiting a Tea Factory / Tea Plantation to see how Ceylon Tea is made first hand.
- . Take a tour to the cold & misty hills that take pride of an ultimate tea tour, covering lush green blankets of tea plantations.
- Afterward, proceed to Yala
Drive (Approximately) - 155 km / 3 h 55 min
Dress Code – No Dress code, carry a hat or a cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen is recommended
Overnight stay - Yala.
Day 11 : Yala / Kataragama / Tangalle
Program
- Early morning, pack your breakfast and leave for a Jeep Safari at the Yala National Park
- In the evening visit Kataragama Temple, the holy grail of all religions of Sri Lanka.
Drive (Approximately) - 95 km / 2 h 15 min
Dress Code – No Dress code, carry a hat or a cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen is recommended
Overnight stay - Talalle Yoga Resort.
Day 12: Talalle
Program
- You can enjoy your Beach Stay and practice Yoga at the luscious resort
Drive (Approximately) – N/A
Dress Code – No Dress code
Overnight stay - Talalle Yoga Resort.
Day 13 : Talalle / Airport
Program
- After breakfast, proceed to the Airport for the departure.
Drive (Approximately) - 202 km / 3 h 30 min
Dress Code – No Dress code