Sacred Adventures Retreat: Sri Lanka
Step into the living heart of Sri Lanka, a land where ancient devotion, daily ritual, and wild nature move as one. Over eight days, we journey through a carefully curated Sacred Adventure that blends movement, cultural immersion, and soulful exploration—inviting you to reconnect with your body, your breath, and the rhythm of the land itself.
Each day unfolds with intention, beginning with morning movement and breathwork to ground and awaken the body before stepping into sacred landscapes shaped by centuries of prayer, tradition, and reverence for nature. From mist-covered highlands and temple-lined pathways to untamed landscapes and coastal horizons, you’ll experience Sri Lanka as both a teacher and a mirror—guiding you into deeper presence, curiosity, and connection.
Through embodied practices, moments of ritual, and immersion in Sri Lanka’s living spiritual culture, this retreat offers space to soften, recalibrate, and listen inward. Movement, meditation, and time in nature support the nervous system while allowing insight and integration to arise organically, without force or expectation.
As we travel together, you’ll be nourished by conscious cuisine, shared experience, and intentional moments of solitude designed for reflection and integration. Whether through quiet mornings, ocean-side rituals, or evenings of connection and storytelling, this Sacred Adventure invites you to move, remember, and return home with a deeper sense of alignment and aliveness.
Your Retreat Includes
5 nights in Sri Lanka’s lush central highlands, immersed in nature and sacred cultural landscapes
• 3 nights along the southern coast for ocean integration and spacious closing
• Daily embodied movement, yoga, and breathwork practices
• Guided exploration of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
• Temple experience in Kandy, including cultural and spiritual context
• Exploration of Sri Lanka’s ancient cultural triangle sites
• Scenic highland train journey through tea country
• Tea plantation immersion and time in Sri Lanka’s mist-covered hill country
• Waterfall and nature hike woven intelligently into the inland journey
• Optional safari experience (available during the inland phase)
• Transportation between retreat destinations and all included excursions
• 2–3 nourishing meals per day during the inland retreat portion
• Spacious integration time along the coast for ocean swims, rest, journaling, and reflection
• Beach-based movement and a closing ocean ceremony
• Group integration circles and intentional community connection throughout the journey
Accommodations
Inland Sanctuary — Central Highlands
Our inland retreat setting is immersed in rolling hills, jungle pathways, and the quiet rhythm of nature. Surrounded by tea country and sacred cultural sites, this environment offers open-air practice spaces, peaceful walking paths, and thoughtfully prepared meals designed to nourish and restore.
Rooms are simple, warm, and rooted in Sri Lankan design — offering comfort without excess, and space for rest and integration after full days of exploration.
Coastal Integration — Southern Shore
For the final phase of our journey, we transition to Sri Lanka’s southern coast for three nights of ocean immersion and spacious integration.
Our coastal stay will be a boutique property within walking distance of the sea, selected for its calm atmosphere, natural beauty, and proximity to swimmable beaches. This portion of the retreat is intentionally lighter in programming, allowing time for rest, reflection, ocean swims, and embodied closing rituals.
Rooming options for both locations include shared and single occupancy selections. Full room details will be shared upon registration.
Tuition:
Triple Occupancy (shared) - $3730/pp
Double Occupancy (shared) - $3895/pp
Single Occupancy - $4595/pp
*50% deposits are collected at registration and must be paid by end of May to ensure availability of Machu Picchu entry tickets
**Full Payment is due 60 days prior to retreat start date
Rooming Arrangements:
Single occupancy includes a private room and bathroom (unless otherwise noted).
Shared occupancy accommodates up to three same-gender guests per room, depending on your selection. If you select a shared room without specifying a roommate, we will do our best to pair you with a same-gender participant.
Friends & couples may request to room together.
*Please note in your application when registering with a preferred roommate.
Things to Do
Sri Lanka offers layers of culture, nature, and daily ritual woven into one landscape. During your free time, you may choose to deepen your experience through optional excursions and local experiences.
Here are some offerings available in the inland highlands and along the southern coast:
Inland Experiences
• Guided cultural tour by tuk-tuk to a local tea factory, village markets, and nearby Buddhist temple
• Visit to a local waterfall with natural swimming pools
• Kandy exploration, including the Temple of the Tooth or Royal Botanical Gardens
• Hee Oya nature trek through rice paddies, tea plantations, pine forests, and village paths
• Multi-waterfall exploration through the Knuckles region
• Traditional Sri Lankan cooking class using fresh, locally harvested ingredients
• Village immersion with local cuisine tasting
Coastal Experiences
• Surf lessons or board rentals (season dependent)
• Snorkeling or ocean excursions
• Ayurvedic massage and traditional bodywork
• Beach town exploration, cafés, and artisan markets
• Extended coastal stays for deeper rest and integration
*Tours and activities not listed in the “What’s Included” section are not included in the tuition.
Day 1: Arrival & Grounding
• Arrival and transfer to our inland retreat sanctuary
• Settle into your room and explore the surrounding landscape
• Gentle evening movement to release travel fatigue
• Opening circle and intention setting
Day 2: Ancient Foundations
• Morning yoga and breathwork
• Guided exploration of Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Cultural immersion and reflection
• Evening integration circle
Day 3: Sacred Temples & Living Tradition
• Morning meditation practice
• Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
• Temple experience in Kandy
• Time by Kandy Lake or Botanical Gardens
• Evening reflection and rest
Day 4: Machu Picchu
Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Inca, absorbing the mystical energy of this world wonder. A day filled with adventure, exploration, and deep spiritual connection.
Enjoy a relaxing dinner upon your return
Day 5: Spiritual Connection
Connect with the sacred Andean cactus, Huachuma, known for its profound connection to nature and inner clarity. (optional add-on)
If not participating in the plant medicine ceremony, the day offers a rich tapestry of nourishing experiences:
Hike to a nearby Waterfall in Arin
Individual massage sessions
Coca leaf readings, etc.
Day 6: Relax and Connect
Start the morning with yoga, breath work and meditation.
Unwind and indulge in pure relaxation with a group spa experience, rejuvenating your body and spirit. (steam sauna, dry sauna, infrared sauna, plunge pool, jacuzzi, and our unique salt cave)
Experience a sacred cacao ceremony in the evening, and gather by the fire under a starlit sky, sharing stories and celebrating the journey.
Day 7: Pisac and Departure
After breakfast, explore the vibrant Pisac Ruins & Market, where you can find traditional crafts, textiles, and treasures that reflect the Andean culture on our way back to Cusco
Explore the otherworldly ruins of Sacsayhuaman, an ancient citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco.
Spend your last night in Cusco at your leisure, as you prepare for departure the following day.
