THE WELLNESS STANDARD
Every treatment. Intentional.
This is not a spa holiday. It is a medically supervised Ayurvedic programme guided by qualified physicians — designed to restore you at a cellular level and send you home with the tools to stay that way.
Physician-Led Programme
Every treatment prescribed by a qualified Ayurvedic doctor, not a spa therapist.
Prakriti Assessment
Full body constitution analysis before your programme begins.
Panchakarma
The complete five-purification protocol for deep cellular cleansing.
Daily Treatments
Two to three hours of hands-on therapy every day of your retreat.
Sattvic Nutrition
Dosha-specific meals prepared fresh, designed to support your healing.
Herbal Protocols
Personalised herb and oil prescriptions compounded on-site.
Meditation & Breathwork
Daily guided sessions integrated into your therapeutic programme.
Nature Immersion
Rainforest walks, beach time and natural environments as active therapy.
Take-Home Protocol
A 30-day post-retreat guide prepared by your physician.
Drifted Trails Support
Our wellness team available throughout for any questions or adjustments.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
This is a sample itinerary illustrating the depth and pace of a Drifted Trails Ayurvedic journey. Every programme is personalised — your physician, retreat duration and treatment sequence will be shaped entirely around your constitution and goals.
DURATION
14 Days
13 Nights
TRAVEL STYLE
Wellness
Medically Supervised
IDEAL FOR
Solo · Couple
Retreat Groups
PACE
Restorative
Designed Around Deep Rest
THE JOURNEY
Fourteen days of deep restoration — guided by physicians, held by nature.
Fourteen days dedicated to deep restoration — blending authentic Ayurvedic treatments with the natural healing landscapes of Sri Lanka. Beginning with a gentle coastal introduction, moving into intensive retreat, and closing with a slow, mindful return. This is a full programme of renewal, guided by qualified Ayurvedic physicians throughout.
Qualified Ayurvedic physician assigned on arrival
Full Panchakarma purification programme Days 3–10
Gentle cultural wind-down to ease your return to the world
01
Arrival & Preparation
Days 1–2
02
Deep Retreat Phase
Days 3–10
03
Cultural Wind-Down
Days 11–14
DAY BY DAY
Your fourteen days, in detail.
Arrival & Preparation
Days 1–2
Day 1
Arrival — A Slow Welcome
MORNING
Private arrival transfer from BIA. Light journey — minimal sensory load. No sightseeing today.
AFTERNOON
Check in to Barberyn Ayurveda Resort, Beruwala. Initial consultation with your personal Ayurvedic physician.
EVENING
Introductory Shirodhara treatment. Sattvic dinner — pure, dosha-appropriate cuisine. Early rest.
Barberyn Ayurveda Resort
Beruwala · Specialist Ayurvedic Retreat
BIA to Beruwala approx. 1.5 hrs
Day 2
Assessment & Personalised Programme Design
MORNING
Full Prakriti body constitution assessment with the physician. Pulse diagnosis and lifestyle history review.
AFTERNOON
First full treatment: Abhyanga full-body warm oil massage and herbal steam bath. Rest period.
EVENING
Guided meditation on the ocean-facing terrace. Introduction to your personalised dietary and herbal protocol.
Barberyn Ayurveda Resort
Beruwala · Specialist Ayurvedic Retreat
Within resort
Deep Retreat Phase
Days 3–10
Days 3–5
Panchakarma — The Purification Phase
MORNING
Daily treatments: Virechana gentle internal cleansing, Nasya nasal therapy, and guided Pranayama at sunrise.
AFTERNOON
Kizhi heated herbal pouch massage alternating with Pizhichil warm oil bath. Physician check-in each day.
EVENING
Dosha-specific evening meal. Gentle beach walks. Yoga Nidra guided deep relaxation. No screens after 7pm.
Barberyn Ayurveda Resort
Beruwala · Full programme included
Within resort
Days 6–8
Rejuvenation — Rasayana Therapies
MORNING
Rasayana treatments: Navarakizhi milk-rice pouch for tissue regeneration and Shirodhara with customised oils.
AFTERNOON
Herbal garden walk — learn to identify key Ayurvedic plants. Mid-programme physician review. Rest and reflection.
EVENING
Optional: traditional music recital at the resort. Herbal tea ritual. Journalling session if desired.
Barberyn Ayurveda Resort
Beruwala · Specialist Ayurvedic Retreat
Within resort
Days 9–10
Integration — Mind, Body & Spirit
MORNING
Completion treatments: Marma point therapy and closing Abhyanga. Final physician consultation and take-home protocol.
AFTERNOON
Nutrition workshop — how to sustain your Ayurvedic diet at home. Personalised herb and oil pack to take away.
EVENING
Celebratory sattvic feast with fellow guests. Closing group meditation. Reflection on the journey.
Barberyn Ayurveda Resort
Beruwala · Specialist Ayurvedic Retreat
Within resort
Cultural Wind-Down
Days 11–14
Day 11
Galle — Mindful Exploration of the Fort
MORNING
Gentle private transfer to Galle. Slow walking tour of the Fort — no rushing, no agenda. Check in to Jetwing Lighthouse.
AFTERNOON
Browse the Fort's wellness boutiques — natural soaps, herbal products, handmade textiles.
EVENING
Light dinner. Sunset from the Lighthouse cliff terrace. Early rest to protect your restored rhythm.
Jetwing Lighthouse
Galle · Luxury Clifftop Resort
Beruwala to Galle approx. 1.5 hrs
Day 12
Sinharaja Rainforest — Nature Immersion
MORNING
Early guided walk into Sinharaja — UNESCO World Heritage rainforest. Birdwatching and endemic species.
AFTERNOON
Return to Galle. Afternoon rest. Optional: sound healing session arranged at the hotel.
EVENING
Light sattvic-inspired dinner. Moonlit walk on Unawatuna Beach. Quiet reflection.
Jetwing Lighthouse
Galle · Luxury Clifftop Resort
Within Galle area
Days 13–14
Return to Colombo & Departure
MORNING
Day 13: Transfer to Colombo. Ayurvedic consultation at Siddhalepa Hospital — top-up treatment and product sourcing. Day 14: Final sunrise session. Slow breakfast. Last-minute shopping at House of Siddhalepa flagship store.
AFTERNOON
Private transfer to BIA. Your physician's take-home protocol and herb kit travels with you.
EVENING
You will not be the same person who arrived.
Departure Day
Bandaranaike International Airport
Colombo to BIA approx. 40 min
DRIFTED TRAILS TIPS — AYURVEDA EDITION
What our wellness team wants you to know.
01
Barberyn requires a minimum 7-night commitment for Panchakarma. Our 14-day programme is the sweet spot for meaningful, lasting results.
02
Inform our team of any chronic conditions, medications, or recent surgeries before arrival — the Ayurvedic physician may need to adjust certain treatments.
03
Alcohol and caffeine are strongly discouraged during the treatment phase. We provide exceptional herbal teas and infusions throughout.
HOSPITALITY PARTNERS
Where you will heal.
BEGIN YOUR RESTORATION
Your programme begins with a conversation.
Every Ayurvedic journey we design is medically personalised. Tell us your goals and we will connect you with the right physician and programme.