Brand Partners and their included guest will have the opportunity to select one excursion as a part of the Diamond Retreat experience. If you plan to extend your stay and would like to experience another excursion, we will provide links for you to book on your own. If your desired excursion is sold out, click here to join the waitlist!

Safari Experience

As Sri Lanka is home to one of the highest leopard densities in the world, we knew this was an activity you would not want to miss. You will travel in small groups in an open-air safari jeep throughout the Yala National Park where you may see water buffalo, Asian elephants, leopards, and if you are lucky, a rare sloth bear! This is a full-day excursion that will include a delicious lunch at a nearby hotel. Please be aware that this excursion requires longer than normal travel time and may not be a good option for those who are easily motion sick as the jeep drive can get a bit bumpy. This excursion is only available on Thursday, May 15. All guests registered for this excursion must be over the age of 6 years old. Participants with children under the age of 6 who wish to attend this activity must arrange childcare to attend this excursion.

Sample Itinerary

• 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Drive to the lunch location

• 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Lunch at a local hotel

• 1:30–2 p.m.: Drive to check-in location and transfer to safari vehicle

• 2–2:30 p.m.: Drive to Yala National Park in your safari vehicle

• 2:30–5 p.m.: Safari

• 5–5:45 p.m.: Drive back to the vans in your safari vehicle

• 5:45–7:45 p.m.: Drive back to your hotel

Kanneliya Rainforest Trek

Discover the Kanneliya forest reserve, an impressive rainforest where you will explore Sri Lankan’s wonders with your wildlife tracker host. Your morning walk takes you under thick tropical tree canopies housing monkeys, snakes, and chameleons. Multitudes of birds will flutter from the branches, whilst plants and flowers blanket the jungle floor. At the peak of your walk, stop to savor the sounds of your surroundings at a stunning waterfall. Your excursion will conclude with a drive back to the hotel where you can enjoy lunch on the property. This excursion is available on May 15. Please note that while your wildlife tracker host will walk at a leisurely pace, the forest trail has a slight incline, so those with mobility challenges may find this excursion difficult. In addition, the hike to the waterfall is a short part of the walk, but is moderate to strenuous, so you may choose to opt out of this segment.

Sample Itinerary

• 8–9:30 a.m.: Drive to the Kanneliya Rainforest

• 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.: Kanneliya Rainforest nature trek

• 12–1:30 p.m. Drive back to your hotel

• Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at your leisure (lunch credit provided)

Food for the Soul Cooking Class

Compared to its nearest cousins, Sri Lankan cuisine is relatively underrated. Food for the soul takes you from the market to the island's most iconic dishes. Curry in Sri Lanka is not simply one dish, but many. As you embark on a tuk tuk ride, you’ll visit a local farm stand to select your fresh ingredients, and then arrive at your outdoor kitchen nestled in the local farmlands. A myriad of techniques and ingredients are needed to create the palette of the vibrant Galle countryside. Here your host will explain the techniques and key ingredients used in Sri Lankan cooking. See how coconut milk is made and create your own delights by trying your hand at tempering, frying, boiling, grating and caramelizing your ingredients. Finally, indulge in the fruits of your labor with an abundant and delicious meal. This excursion is available on May 15.

Group Itinerary

• 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Drive to the market to pick your ingredients

• 12:30–3 p.m.: Cooking class and lunch

• 3–4:15 p.m.: Drive back to your hotel

Surf Lesson

Whether you are a novice or an expert, Weligama Bay is a surfer's paradise! May is one of the best times for surfing in Sri Lanka, so you don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to surf in this incredible destination with a local surfing expert. After your lesson, you will walk back to the hotel and enjoy lunch on the property. *Infants are not allowed to attend this activity. Participants with nursing infants will need to arrange alternative childcare if they wish to register and attend this excursion.

Spa

Experience Quan Spa, the oasis-like wellness retreat conveniently located in the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort. Relax, rejuvenate, and renew with a massage, facial, body wrap, or service of your choosing. This activity includes a $140 USD credit to use at the Quan Spa. If you choose to book a service that exceeds the allotted amount, a credit of $140 will be deducted from your final bill. In addition to your spa credit, all Young Living guests will receive a 20% discount during their stay. Click here to check out the Quan Spa service menu. The qualifier and/or included guest is responsible for booking their spa treatment at the Quan Spa. *Infants are not allowed to attend this activity. Participants with nursing infants will need to arrange alternative childcare if they wish to register and attend this excursion.