Ayurvie Sigirya
Sigirya, Sri Lanka
Overview
When to go
What we love
- Offering authentic Ayurvedic concepts in a traditional environment
- Range of activities to do in the area - you will be spoiled for choice!
- They have stayed true to their roots and have constructed a humble retreat to reflect a traditional village dwelling
Who should go
- Single travellers who want to be surrounded by like-minded people and create connections
- All those seeking an authentic Ayurveda retreat
- Those who don't want to be stuck at a resort but to venture out, explore and learn about the local area.
Offers
- Single room offer
- - Additional 5% off the price for all single travellers, minimum 7 nights stays
- Special offer
- - 10% discount if you stay min 5 nights
- - For stays between 1 Feb - 31 October 2024
- Twin centre offer - Stay at Ayurvie Weligama and Ayurvie Sigirya *
- - 2 free nights at Sigirya and 1 free night at Weligama
- - Min 14 nights (7 nights in each hotel), stay between 1 Aug 23 - 30 April 24, book by 16 April 24 & 1 May - 31 Oct 24, Must be booked by 31 Oct 24
Wellness
Ayurvie is an Ayurvedic retreat with a well-established reputation, dedicated to elevating and rejuvenating the physical and mental states of its guests. Ayurvedic doctors, therapists and chefs team up to create a personalised wellness journey, following the footsteps of traditional Ayurvedic healing. Ayurvie Sigirya offers a restoring holistic approach to Ayurvedic treatments in a exotic environment that offers moments of quiet reflection. Detox and nourish yourself with a range of Panchakarma and Ayurveda treatments, yoga and pranayama (breathing) sessions, nutritional vegetarian menus and herbal elixirs personalised to suit every personality and body type.
Their concept for healing is exactly the same at their sister property Ayurvie Weligama.Retreat facilities include salt water pool, yoga pavilion and indoor badminton court. You can also hire a bike and explore the area in a group or on your own.
Activities
- Yoga twice a day
- Pranayama
- Meditation
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Discover the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Paper recycling factory visit
- Visit Pidurangala Rock & Temple
- Pottery making experience
- Jeep safari with a naturalist
- Bird watching trail
- Village bike ride
- Thalkotte boat ride
- Village Temple Meditation & Dhane
- E-bike tour to Sigiriya
- Vegetable harvesting and cookery demonstration
Typical Group Classes
- Morning yoga session
- Evening yoga session
- Pranayama
- Meditation
Rooms
Each room has it own little organic garden with local spices.
2 rooms can be accommodated in twin bed setting.
The 50sqm deluxe rooms overlook acres of lush paddy fields and surrounded by nature.
The bathrooms all have rain showers.
Room facilities include wifi, safe, slippers, bathrobe, AC, umbrella, bathroom toiletries and yoga mat.
There is also refilled drinking water available.
What’s on the menu
You can walk the property with the Ayurvedic doctor or chef and learn about the many vegetables and herbal remedies they grow. Retreat encourages guests to pick their own vegetables and prepare meals with their chef as well as witness the team prepare herbal teas and oils with ingredients from the garden.
Hotel is alcohol-free and meat-free and no carbonated drinks are being served.
Location
If you love the concept you can also visit their sister property and explore very different part of Sri Lanka - Weligama Bay.
Nearest airport
There are direct flights from London to Colombo with SriLankan Air. The transfer time from Colombo to Ayurvie Sigirya is approximately 3 hours by car.
Visa and entry:
You will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. You can do apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) here.
On arrival visa facilities are available, however applying for an ETA before travel is advised for ease of travel and to prevent delays on arrival.
Families, Children & Infants
Children are not encouraged to visit this retreat. Minimum age is 13 years & above
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