2 daysWellness Retreat in Varkala
New14 daysTrivandrum
Supplied by Santosha Health Coaching
Length
14 days
Itinerary
14 days planned
Group
Max 8
Guides
English
Overview
Join Health Coach Shelley for a once in a lifetime experience to explore the palm lined beaches, vibrant Southern Indian food and laidback culture of Kerala. This tour offers a unique blend of yoga, adventure, and personal development, promising to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. Specifically designed to remove all of the pain points from travelling and all the annoying things about a group trip. There is flexibility with all the activities and you choose where to eat. Are you ready to have your own 'Eat, Pray, Love' moment?
Day by day itinerary
1Varkala 15th Jan 2025⌄
We will meet at the accomodation and go down to the beach together just before sunset for a puja welcome ceremony. All guests should wear white.
Meals: Dinner: Dinner together at local restaurant
Overnight: Your beautiful seaview room at Villa Luca
2Varkala 16th Jan 2025⌄
Start the day with yoga and get to know the other guest over breakfast. Explore the local town, swim at the beach or in the pool and get your bearings.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast provided Lunch and dinner at guest's discretion
Overnight: Villa Luca
3Varkala 17th Jan 2025⌄
Start the day with yoga. Go to the local market with Chef Khan to learn about local produce. Cook a delicious South Indian lunch with Chef Khan. All dietary requirements can be catered for.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included Lunch at the cooking class Dinner at guest's discretion
Overnight: Villa Luca
4Varkala 18th Jan 2025⌄
Take a rest day to explore. Optional activities: Surfing Acupuncture Sound bowl healing Get clothes tailored Design own jewelry
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch and dinner at guest's discretion
5Varkala 19th Jan 2025⌄
The ultimate Ayurvedic experience! Visit the Ayurvedic Doctor to have your dosha's diagnosed, then have enjoy a dosha balancing treatment.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch and dinner at guest's discretion
Overnight: Villa Luca
6Varkala - Alleppey 20th Jan 2025⌄
Drive from Varkala to Alleppey (3.5hrs) - Jump on a houseboat and meander down the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. Surrounded by lush greenery, perfect beaches and the tranquil houseboats this is the ultimate way to unplug and relax. Stay overnight on the boat. Includes Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee, Dinner, Morning Coffee and Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast at the Villa Lunch & Dinner are included on the houseboat
Overnight: Houseboat
7Alleppey - Varkala 21st Jan 2025⌄
Wake up to the beautiful sights of coconut fringed backwaters and paddy fields. After a leisurely breakfast we will return to the port, jump in our transport and make our way back to Varkala. We will stop to explore a temple on the way and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner at guest's discrestion.
Overnight: Villa Luca
8Varkala 22nd Jan 2025⌄
Start your day with gentle yoga. This will be a slow day to relax after the overnight excursion. Optional activities to be coordinated with Shelley
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner at guest's discretion.
Overnight: Villa Luca
9Varkala 23rd Jan 2025⌄
Start the day with yoga. Group wellbeing workshop with health coach Shelley.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner at guest's discretion.
Overnight: Villa Luca
10Varkala 24th Jan 2025⌄
Visit The Janardhana Swamy temple in Kerala is situated on a very steep hill on the beach road to Varkala of Thiruvanantpuram district. It is believed that brahma performed a sacrifice (Yagna) at Varkala. The striate of lignite and mineral waters found in Varkala are attributed to this sacrifice. Tradition also has it that when the west coast was reclaimed from the sea by parasurama, earthquakes were frequent and that land was unfit for human habitation.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner at guest's discretion.
Overnight: Villa Luca
11Varkala 25th Jan 2025⌄
Start the day with a yoga class with a special guest teacher! Enjoy a free day, activities can be booked through Shelley.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner at guest's discretion.
Overnight: Villa Luca
12Varkala 26th Jan 2025⌄
Start the day with yoga. Take part in a group journaling and reflection session with Shelley. This is your chance to share what you've learnt about yourself and what changes you want to make in your life when you get home.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner at guest's discretion.
Overnight: Villa Luca
13Varkala 27th Jan 2025⌄
Start the day with yoga. This is your final full day to do any last activities / shopping. Watch the sunset then gather for a final group dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast & Dinner are included Lunch at guest's discretion.
Overnight: Villa Luca
14Depart Varkala 28th Jan 2025⌄
Start the day with yoga and a final breakfast together. Then pack your bags and check out. We will say final goodbyes and depart paradise.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast included.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Full concierge service by Shelley
- ✓Gift Bag & Journal
- ✓Market tour and cooking class
- ✓Ayurvedic doctor visit and treatment
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Overnight trip on houseboat in Alleppey
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Wellness sessions with Shelley
- ✓Temple tour
Not included
- ✕Lunch & Dinner unless specified (Price depends on restaurant you choose)
Good to know
Starts: Please meet at the accomodation on the first day 15th Jan, 2025
Ends: Please meet at the accomodation on the first day 15th Jan, 2025
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free can be catered for
From
$3,250
