10-Day Holistic Wellness & Yoga Detox in Sri Lanka's Hills and Coast

This retreat runs for ten days across two complementary Sri Lankan settings. You'll spend the first six nights at Glenross Living, a restored colonial plantation nestled in rolling green hills near Kalutara, surrounded by tropical forest and tea bushes. The last three nights are at Aditya Resort, an intimate beachfront property on the southern coast between Galle and Hikkaduwa. Getting between the two is handled for you, with round-trip transfers included in the package.

The detox itself is a properly structured program, not just a vague promise of 'clean eating'. You choose from three intensity levels, and you're supported by a team that includes naturopaths, therapists, life coaches, and physiotherapists. Each day combines yoga classes, pranayama (controlled breathing), and guided evening meditation. There's also accessible trekking through the hills, and cold baths are a regular feature — they're said to boost circulation, immunity, and digestion, and they do leave you feeling remarkably alert.

Education is a big part of the experience. Workshops cover the key principles of detox, how to make raw food recipes that actually taste good, yoga postures aimed at improving elimination, and even a mixology session focused on juicing and tasting. There's also a session on emotional well-being and inner resources, plus a Q&A where you can get your specific questions answered by the health coaches.

But it's not all inward-focused work. This retreat is just as much about discovering Sri Lanka. You'll visit working tea, cinnamon, and rubber plantations, meet local farmers at a family-run farm, and take guided trips to Richmond Castle, the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, and the Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple. It's a cultural immersion as much as a wellness one, and it gives your days a sense of discovery that many detox retreats lack.

The program is open to all fitness levels — the trekking is easy-going, yoga can be adapted, and the detox levels mean you can push yourself or take it gently. It's run by Blossom Yoga & Detox Retreats, founded by Myriam Desboeufs, who has a background in sport and brings a precise, athletic approach to the yoga and bodywork.

What's included

- 9 nights accommodation (6 at Glenross Living, 3 at Aditya Resort) - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Specialized workshops - 30 minute massage (twice per participant) - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - On-site parking - Luggage storage - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Additional treatments or massages - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Personal expenses