6 International Wellness Retreats For A Serene 2025

Finding peace in the chaos of the day to day is harder than ever. This year, if you’re prioritising wellness and self-care, how about carving out some time for yourself and checking in to a luxury wellness retreat. Combining travel with self-care is more popular than ever, which means more choice for your next transformational trip. Here are a few of our favourites for the year ahead. 

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Best International Wellness Retreats For 2025

Forte San Giorgio (c) Cerruti Draime

Forte San Giorgio Wildfitness Retreat

Location: Forte San Giorgio, Capraia Island, Tuscany, Italy

Dates: May 17-24 and May 24-31, 2025 (can be combined for a 14-day course)

Set in a restored 16th-century fortress, this retreat offers daily movement sessions (lifting, yoga, hiking, breathwork), organic meals, workshops, and massages. Not one for indoor workouts? The island itself provides a natural gym with stunning Mediterranean views. Forte San Giorgio accommodates 20 guests in 11 bedrooms, featuring infinity pools, terraces, and games room.

How To Book: Single occupancy from £2,975; double occupancy from £2,674. For private hire (June-September) | wildfitness.com | fsgcapraia.com 

Kayaam House

Kayaam House Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat

Location: Tangalle, Sri Lanka

Dates: Available year-round

This bespoke retreat combines ancient Ayurvedic practices with modern luxury. Guests receive personalised wellness programmes after consultation with an Ayurvedic expert. The retreat includes restorative yoga, therapeutic massages, and traditional Ayurvedic treatments using herbal powders and warm oil therapies. Tailored menus complement individual guests’ dosha and wellness journey. The beachfront location offers ocean healing benefits, activating the parasympathetic nervous system for improved cardiovascular health.

How To Book: Prices start from £1,770 per night for two people sharing, with a minimum three-night stay | resplendentceylon.com

eriro Alpine Retreat (c) Alex Moling

eriro Alpine Retreat

Location: Ehrwald, Austria, at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain range

Dates: Open year-round (opened August 2024)

This exclusive nine-bedroom hideaway, accessible only by cable car, offers a unique wellness experience at 1,550m elevation. The retreat focuses on nature immersion with guided hikes, forest meditation, and a spa using local herbs. Facilities include meditation pools, Finnish saunas, and panoramic mountain views. The property prioritises sustainability, using locally-sourced materials and limiting technology to encourage digital detox during your stay.

How To Book: Rooms start from £1,315 per night on an all-inclusive basis | eriro.at

Cap Karoso

Cap Karoso Shamanic Healing Journey

Location: Sumba, Indonesia

Dates: Launching March 2025, monthly availability

This week-long wellness retreat combines luxury accommodation with authentic Sumbanese Marapu cultural experiences. The journey includes tailored spa treatments, movement and meditation practices, cultural immersion, exploration of sacred medicinal plants, and a rare encounter with a local shaman. Limited to two couples or three individuals per month, the retreat offers an exclusive insight into Sumba’s ancient healing traditions.

How To Book: Prices start from £20,000 per couple, including 7-night full-board stay, airport transfers, wellness program, and all experiences | capkaroso.com

Milaidhoo Island Ocean Residence

Milaidhoo Island 3-Day Recharge and Renew Detox Journey

Location: Baa Atoll, Maldives

Dates: Available year-round in 2025

This holistic wellness retreat is nestled in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The three-day programme includes personalised dosha identification, tailored nutrition consultations, yoga sessions, spa treatments, and chakra balancing. Guests receive customised wellness experiences focusing on mindful movement, balanced nutrition, and soul-soothing treatments to restore mind-body harmony.

How To Book: Prices start from £920 per person for the 3-day detox programme | milaidhoo.com 

Bang Krachao Island

RAKxa Integrative Wellness Retreats 2025

Location: Bang Krachao Island, Bangkok, Thailand

Dates: Available throughout 2025

RAKxa offers four new innovative wellness programs: Hormonal Rebalance, Gut & Immunity Support, Aesthetic, and Physical Recovery. These retreats blend cutting-edge medical science with ancient Eastern healing wisdom. Each programme is highly personalised, based on comprehensive diagnostics and tailored to individual needs. Treatments include advanced therapies, nutritional support, and traditional practices, all set in a serene sanctuary on Bangkok’s “Green Lung” island.

How To Book: Prices vary by program, with the 7-night Hormonal Rebalance program starting from approximately $12,500 per person | rakxawellness.com