Santani Wellness Sanctuary
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Santani Spa
Personalized Yoga
More about this escape
Your wellness journey starts when you arrive at this peaceful mountain location where fresh air and beautiful valley views help you relax immediately. Santani covers 116 acres of natural wilderness where you can do yoga next to the Hulu River, walk through tropical gardens, or swim in warm pools while looking at old rice fields. Every day includes meetings with Ayurvedic physicians who create treatment plans just for you, whether you want to detox your body, lose weight, sleep better, or reduce stress.
The kitchen staff works with health experts to make meals that help your wellness goals using fresh herbs and vegetables grown right on the property. Yoga teachers guide you through exercises that work on your specific body and mind needs. Evening activities include cultural shows, cooking lessons, and sitting around fires under the stars, creating special memories that remind you why this trip was important. The resort uses sustainable practices so every comfort you enjoy also protects the beautiful environment that helps you heal.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Mountain Welcome
Your trip begins with airport pickup and a beautiful 4-hour drive through Sri Lanka's mountains to your wellness retreat. Check into your private room and eat a welcome lunch made with organic ingredients grown on the property. Spend the afternoon walking around the 116-acre grounds, meeting your wellness team, and learning about your personalized program choices.
Meals: Lunch & DinnerÂ
Drive Time: 4 hours
Day 2: Yoga Start and Nature Exploration
Begin with group yoga at 7:00 AM as morning fog clears from the valleys, then eat breakfast and have free time to rest or explore. After early lunch, join the nature guide for animal watching and hiking to the hanging bridge with amazing mountain views. Come back for a 5-course dinner using local ingredients before evening rest with jungle sounds around you.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (5-course dinner)
Yoga Time: 1.5 Hours (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM)
Day 3: Cultural Learning and Spa Relaxation
After breakfast, visit historic Kandy city including holy temples and busy local markets that show Sri Lanka's spiritual culture. Return for lunch then enjoy your first personal spa treatment designed to release travel stress and muscle tightness. Optional late afternoon yoga gets you ready for evening drinks around a fire and 7-course dinner with traditional flavors made healthy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (7-course dinner with bonfire cocktails)Â
Yoga Time: 1 Hour (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM - Optional)Â
Day 4: Beach Move and Ocean Fun
After breakfast, travel to Bentota's beach where your wellness trip continues at oceanside Kirana villa. Settle in with lunch overlooking the ocean before visiting turtle protection projects that save endangered sea turtles, a cause shared by Mawella Beach Escape on Sri Lanka's southern coast, where Halcyon Mawella supports turtle and whale watching through its own conservation guides. Evening brings dinner with ocean wave sounds while planning tomorrow's water activities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Transfer to Bentota beach, turtle conservation project visit
Day 5: Water Activities and Sacred Places
Start with breakfast before trying Bentota's famous water sports from easy kayaking to jet skiing based on what you feel comfortable doing. Return for villa lunch before exploring old Samudrarama Temple and learning about its building design and spiritual meaning. End with sunset tea at a clifftop spot overlooking the endless Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea & DinnerÂ
Activities: Water sports (kayaking, jet skiing), Samudrarama Temple visit, sunset clifftop tea
Day 6: History Tour and Local Shopping
After breakfast, discover UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort with expert guides who tell fascinating stories about 400 years of history. Eat lunch inside the fort walls before shopping at local craft stores for handmade jewelry, fabrics, and spices. Return to Bentota for final dinner and evening thinking about your life-changing week.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: UNESCO Galle Fort tour, local craft shopping, spice market visits
Day 7: Leaving and Continued Health
Your wellness change ends with a final breakfast at the villa before leaving, taking home new health habits, stress management skills, and fresh energy for continuing your wellness journey in daily life.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Departure transfer to airport
Want to Customize This Itinerary?
This is a sample escape by Santani Wellness Kandy. This itinerary can be tailored to match your preferences, travel dates, and group size.
*Disclaimer: All bookings, payment and confirmation are made directly with the experience provider.
What's Included
Activities & Adventures
Daily personalized yoga sessions by the Hulu River with mountain views
Bird watching tours to spot endemic Sri Lankan species in the cloud forest
Waterfall hunting expeditions to hidden cascades in the Knuckles Mountain Range
Hatale tea plantation walking tour through historic Ceylon tea estates
Forest hiking trails with expert naturalist guides through pristine wilderness
Cultural excursions to historic Kandy temples, local markets, and UNESCO World Heritage Galle Fort
Beach extension at Bentota including turtle conservation visits and water sports
All Meals & Drinks
Ayurvedic "Rasa Haya" cuisine featuring six tastes tailored to your body type
Three gourmet wellness meals daily using fresh ingredients from on-site organic gardens
Unlimited herbal teas, cold-pressed juices, and purified mountain water
Special dining experiences including 5-course and 7-course dinners with local flavors
What's Not Included
Extra Costs
Premium spa treatments beyond your selected wellness program
Private couple's spa sessions and extended treatment packages
Water sports activities at Bentota beach like jet skiing
Personal shopping at markets, craft stores, and souvenir purchases
Personal Items
International flights to Colombo airport
Travel and health insurance coverage
Shopping and handicrafts from local markets
This is a sample itinerary. All inclusion and exclusion are subject to confirmation.
Good to Know
Sustainability & Philosophy
This high mountain location also reduces energy use by over 70%, making your stay healthier and more environmentally friendly. The famous tri-level spa was designed like ancient Buddhist meditation caves, with open-air treatment rooms that look out over peaceful mountain valleys. All buildings use reclaimed wood and natural airflow systems, making Santani Sri Lanka's first resort built specifically for sustainable wellness.
What to Pack
Comfortable clothes in natural fabrics for yoga and pottery sessions. You'll walk barefoot in the meditation maze, so bring clean socks. Pack layers as mountain mornings can be cool.
Health & Wellness Tips
The Ayurvedic doctor will create a personalized wellness plan based on your needs. Come with an open mind for traditional healing methods that have been practiced for thousands of years.
Best Time to Visit
Optimal periods to experience Santani Wellness Sanctuary at its finest, based on weather conditions and overall visitor experience.
About your stay
Santani Wellness Kandy
Located 32 kilometers from the holy city of Kandy on an old tea farm, Santani sits on 116 clean acres in quiet Werapitiya village. The resort sits at 2,800 feet high, creating naturally cool weather all year, while surrounding areas show Sri Lanka's famous beauty through rolling hills, flowing rivers, and the deep spiritual energy that has made Kandy the island's cultural center for centuries.
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