Endless golden beaches, tropical gardens, and living traditions: Sri Lanka impresses with paradisiacal nature and vibrant culture. On excursions around the Spirit of Life Ayurveda and Yoga Resort, you experience the culture and nature of the country with all your senses.
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The Brief Garden is an artistically designed landscape garden created from a former rubber plantation. Since 1929, Bevis Bawa shaped this place with a unique sense of aesthetics and nature. Winding paths lead through lush, jungle-like vegetation and open up repeatedly to wide vistas. Exotic plants, quiet retreats, and hidden garden spaces unfold along the way. Opening hours: 08:00 – 16:00, entrance fee applies.
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The Spice and Herbal Garden in Bentota invites you on a sensory journey of discovery. On the spacious grounds, you gradually immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Sri Lanka’s spices and medicinal plants. As you walk along the paths, the intense aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and many other herbs accompany you. Between lush greenery, you learn how closely nature, health, and cuisine are connected and the central role these plants have played in daily life for centuries.
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The two-hour boat tour on the Bentota River takes you through a fascinating network of mangroves and quiet waterways. As you glide gently across the water, a vibrant natural panorama unfolds before you. Dense mangrove forests line the riverbanks and reflect in the water. With a bit of luck, you may spot crocodiles, monitor lizards, and numerous bird species in their natural habitat and experience the richness of this unique river landscape up close.
learn moreAll sights are located near the Spirit of Life Ayurveda and Yoga Resort and are easily accessible by car or tuk-tuk.
Yes, the resort team supports you in planning and organizing individual tours.
The optimal period is between November and April. During this time, the climate and sea are calm, ideal for Ayurveda, yoga, and regeneration. Nature and wildlife experiences such as mangrove boat tours or garden visits are especially rewarding – animals are most active in the early morning and late afternoon.