Wellness Retreat in Varkala

14 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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?

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 (Optional[13])
Breakfast
Wellness sessions with Shelley
Temple tour
Lunch & Dinner unless specified (Price depends on restaurant you choose)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will send a drive to pick you up from the meeting area of Trivandrum airport. Please specify your desired location and time of arrival.

OR
Meeting point

Please meet at the accomodation on the first day 15th Jan, 2025

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Varkala 15th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 1

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Varkala 16th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 2

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Varkala 17th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 3

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Varkala 18th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 4

    Take a rest day to explore. Optional activities: Surfing Acupuncture Sound bowl healing Get clothes tailored Design own jewelry

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Varkala 19th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 5

    The ultimate Ayurvedic experience! Visit the Ayurvedic Doctor to have your dosha's diagnosed, then have enjoy a dosha balancing treatment.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Varkala - Alleppey 20th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 6
    Alappuzha

    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.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Alleppey - Varkala 21st Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 7
    Alleppey Backwaters

    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.

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 8

    Varkala 22nd Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 8

    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

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 9

    Varkala 23rd Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 9

    Start the day with yoga. Group wellbeing workshop with health coach Shelley.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 10

    Varkala 24th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 10

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 11

    Varkala 25th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 11

    Start the day with a yoga class with a special guest teacher! Enjoy a free day, activities can be booked through Shelley.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 12

    Varkala 26th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 12

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 13

    Varkala 27th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 13

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 14

    Depart Varkala 28th Jan 2025

    1 stop
  • 14

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free can be catered for
Supplied by Santosha Health Coaching

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Walking Tours
Tuk Tuk Tours
Nature Walks
Car Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Show more

from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}