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Maldives & Sri Lanka:
Pilates in the Wild × Pilates in Paradise
THE BUCKETLIST EDIT · DEPARTS 15 MAY OR 3 OCT 2027
11–14
Nights (combined)
2
Countries
Women
Only
2027
Departures
Both countries on your bucket list? That’s what everyone kept saying.
The Bucketlist Edit pairs seven nights in Sri Lanka's jungle, temples and tea country with a private-island reset in the Maldives, just a short flight apart. Pilates and flow yoga in the mornings, restorative yoga and sound healing in the evenings, and you never have to choose between the two.
You want to see a country properly, not just one hotel in it, and then a week where the ocean does the work.
You love strong movement, balanced with something softer: Pilates and flow yoga by morning, yin and sound healing by night.
You've dreamed of the Maldives, just not on a honeymooners' island.
You want time to yourself, without travelling completely alone.
If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
is this escape for me?
How the Journey Fits Together
Your Sri Lanka leg is a fixed seven nights: five destinations, four UNESCO sites, one journey across the island. Your Maldives stay is yours to choose, and the longer you stay, the more you save booking both together:
4 nights in the Maldives, save $200
5 nights in the Maldives, save $300
7 nights in the Maldives, save $400
The transition is seamless. As Sri Lanka ends, you'll fly directly from Colombo to Malé, about 1.5 hours, where a speedboat carries you straight to the resort.
Sri Lanka:
7 nights across 5 luxury properties
All breakfasts & dinners (arrival night breakfast only)
Daily movement led by mat Pilates, balanced with flow yoga
Evening yin and restorative yoga, some nights with live sound
One signature spa/Ayurvedic experience
private A/C vehicle & driver, full journey
airport transfers
All tours & entrance fees, including 4 UNESCO sites
English-speaking guide throughout.
Maldives leg:
All-inclusive dining & unlimited drinks
Pilates and flow yoga each morning
Evening restorative yoga, yin & yoga nidra
Sunset sound healing
Daily guided reef snorkelling, sunset cruise, sunrise fishing excursion
30-min spa treatment
One dive a day for certified divers
Return speedboat transfers, Malé ↔ Kandooma
SUP yoga (5 & 7 nights)
Private 1:1 + ice bath recovery (7 nights only).
Not included:
flights, travel insurance (mandatory for both), lunches in Sri Lanka, personal spending, tips.
everything included
Build Your Journey
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. All sessions suit every level, from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners. Modifications are always offered.
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A real mix of both, across both legs. Mornings are Pilates and flow yoga, in a new setting each day in Sri Lanka and on the ocean deck in the Maldives. Evenings are slower, with yin, restorative yoga, yoga nidra and sunset sound healing. On 5 and 7 night Maldives stays you'll also get a SUP yoga and Pilates session on the lagoon.
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We keep it small and women-only, so it stays personal and connected rather than a resort takeover.
THE EXPERIENCE
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
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Fly into Colombo (CMB) to begin in Sri Lanka, and home from Velana International Airport, Malé (MLE). All your airport transfers in both countries are taken care of.
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Yes, two visas. Sri Lanka requires an ETA; most nationalities get a free Maldives visa on arrival. Confirm both against your passport before booking.
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Yes, mandatory, purchased at time of booking, covering medical, emergency evacuation and trip cancellation.
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Either retreat is available on its own. The Bucketlist Edit combo discount (up to $400 off per person) only applies when you book both together.
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A $500 deposit secures your place, followed by a personalised welcome pack with itinerary, villa details, flight guidance and packing list.
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Deposits are non-refundable, but if your plans change we can usually transfer your deposit to another Holistic Escapes retreat within 12 months, subject to cancellation periods. Full details are provided at booking, and we recommend travel insurance that covers cancellation.
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Book a 10-minute call with Courtney, or download the retreat guide.
BOOKING & SUPPORT