India Ayurveda Retreat

24 Oct –
4 Nov 2025
Discover holistic wellness in India, including Kochi’s heritage, Kollam’s Ayurvedic calm, and Mumbai’s dynamic pulse.

What to expect

Itinerary

Day 1
Departure from Johannesburg

  • Meet at the designated airport for check-in and departure. Embark on your journey to India, preparing to experience a rejuvenating Ayurveda retreat.

Day 2
Arrive, relax and explore Fort Kochi

  • Arrive in Kochi and transfer to the hotel with immediate check-in for comfort after your flight. Settle in and relax.
  • Enjoy a gentle evening stroll through the historic Fort Kochi area and soak in the coastal ambiance.

Day 3
Kochi city tour

  • Begin with a Hatha Yoga session led by a skilled instructor to ease into the day. See the iconic Chinese fishing nets and learn about Kochi’s colonial history at sites like the Mattancherry Palace and the Paradesi Synagogue.
  • Spend the evening shopping, then witness the intricate preparation and outdoor performance of the Kathakali dance performance, a traditional dance form of Kerala, where you’ll see dramatic storytelling through intricate movements and colourful costumes.

Day 4
Journey to Kollam

  • After breakfast and another morning yoga session, depart for Kollam, known for its backwaters and Ayurvedic healing practices.
  • Arrive and check in at your accommodation, ready to begin your wellness journey.

Day 5-9
Ayurveda retreat

  • Each day begins with a yoga session to enhance flexibility and relaxation.
  • Then, indulge in various Ayurvedic treatments, including massages, herbal remedies, and meditation, tailored to support balance and wellness. Enjoy plenty of time for self-reflection, journalling and exploring the peaceful surroundings.

Day 10
Bright lights, neon signs, fast cars and beautiful people

  • After an early yoga session and breakfast, we head to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to catch a flight to Mumbai.
  • Discover the lively energy of Mumbai, India’s commercial city, on a half-day trip that includes the Gateway of India, the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and the Marine Drive, also known as the Queen’s Collar, which provides a stunning perspective of the Arabian Sea.

Day 11
Departure from Mumbai

  • Enjoy a delightful breakfast at Trident with stunning views of the Arabian Sea.
  • Transfer to Mumbai airport for your flight to Johannesburg.
  • Say goodbye to the cosmopolitan energy of the traditional Maharashtrian culture, which draws visitors for both business and leisure. Known as the city of dreams and opportunity, Mumbai pulsed with vitality, glamour and endless activity.

  • Meet at the designated airport for check-in and departure. Embark on your journey to India, preparing to experience a rejuvenating Ayurveda retreat.

  • Arrive in Kochi and transfer to the hotel with immediate check-in for comfort after your flight. Settle in and relax.
  • Enjoy a gentle evening stroll through the historic Fort Kochi area and soak in the coastal ambiance.

  • Begin with a Hatha Yoga session led by a skilled instructor to ease into the day. See the iconic Chinese fishing nets and learn about Kochi’s colonial history at sites like the Mattancherry Palace and the Paradesi Synagogue.
  • Spend the evening shopping, then witness the intricate preparation and outdoor performance of the Kathakali dance performance, a traditional dance form of Kerala, where you’ll see dramatic storytelling through intricate movements and colourful costumes.

  • After breakfast and another morning yoga session, depart for Kollam, known for its backwaters and Ayurvedic healing practices.
  • Arrive and check in at your accommodation, ready to begin your wellness journey.

  • Each day begins with a yoga session to enhance flexibility and relaxation.
  • Then, indulge in various Ayurvedic treatments, including massages, herbal remedies, and meditation, tailored to support balance and wellness. Enjoy plenty of time for self-reflection, journalling and exploring the peaceful surroundings.

  • After an early yoga session and breakfast, we head to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to catch a flight to Mumbai.
  • Discover the lively energy of Mumbai, India’s commercial city, on a half-day trip that includes the Gateway of India, the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and the Marine Drive, also known as the Queen’s Collar, which provides a stunning perspective of the Arabian Sea.

  • Enjoy a delightful breakfast at Trident with stunning views of the Arabian Sea.
  • Transfer to Mumbai airport for your flight to Johannesburg.
  • Say goodbye to the cosmopolitan energy of the traditional Maharashtrian culture, which draws visitors for both business and leisure. Known as the city of dreams and opportunity, Mumbai pulsed with vitality, glamour and endless activity.
Experience the vibrance of India Ayurveda Retreat

Take a revitalising tour across India, combining cultural immersion and holistic wellbeing. Explore the ancient beauty of Kochi, relax in the Ayurvedic refuge of Kollam, and experience the dynamic pulse of Mumbai. This 11-day trip combines heritage, leisure, and transformation with sumptuous touches, providing a rejuvenating retreat in a stunning environment.

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The tour leader collects a set amount from each member of a tour. This kitty is then used to tip the local tour guide and city guides, bus drivers, any other assistants, and restaurant staff. We believe in tipping for good service as a token of appreciation, especially as many workers in tourism rely on tips to supplement their income.

Although we cannot apply on your behalf, we are more than willing to give guidance and assistance with completing forms. We do this for many clients on a near-daily basis. It does, however, remain the responsibility of the client to ensure that they get the correct visa on time.

Remember that we limit the number of guests on our tours. This means more time at stops and sites. We definitely do not do groups of 30 pax, where guests are rushed from one site to the other. There is enough time to explore on your own.

We always suggest USD/Euro 50 to USD/Euro 100 per person per day. As we mostly include two meals per day on our tours, this will be enough for lunch/dinner, some snacks, and memento shopping. Should you want to buy larger items, we suggest taking along your credit card. Remember to advise the bank that you will be travelling.

You can contact us at info@seagulltours.co.za or +27 42 296 0475