Six Senses has revolutionized luxury wellness holidays by creating comprehensive integrated wellness experiences that combine traditional healing wisdom with contemporary wellness science, in amazing luxury resorts and hotels all over the world. Their wellness methodology focuses on enhancing every aspect of your experience so you feel immediate, real benefits however long your stay (great for weekends as well as long stays), integrating wellness into your entire journey from the food you eat to the way you sleep - and of course the sport you exercise and the wellness treatments which are offered to you.
Unlike traditional luxury resorts that add wellness as an afterthought, Six Senses builds each property around authentic local healing traditions and personalized luxury wellness experiences. Every resort features dedicated spa facilities staffed by qualified practitioners, state-of-the-art treatments, and wellness programs that reflect the unique healing heritage of their luxury wellness destinations.
The brand's commitment to sustainability and local integration means each destination offers original wellness experiences rooted in regional healing traditions. From Himalayan singing bowl therapy in Bhutan to authentic Ayurvedic treatments in India, you'll access healing modalities in their authentic cultural contexts during your luxury wellness holiday.
What's Included in Six Senses Wellness Experiences
Comprehensive Assessments
Six Senses experts can help you gain smart insights into your inner health and how well you move, then recommend a luxury wellness program as part of a high-tech but always human-touch approach. Their personalized wellness approach helps navigate what they call "the wellness jungle" with their take on the latest science combined with traditional treatments from their premium spa retreats.
Daily Program Components
Every stay at Six Senses luxury wellness resorts includes comprehensive wellness programming designed to create transformative luxury health holiday experiences:
- Personalized spa treatments using locally sourced, organic ingredients and traditional techniques
- Mindfulness practices for less stress, clearer thoughts and more brain power with positive intentions
- Nutritional guidance incorporating local healing foods and functional nutrition principles
- Movement and fitness programs adapted to individual needs and capabilities
- Sleep optimization support and circadian rhythm guidance
- Cultural wellness activities that connect you with local healing traditions
Advanced and New Wellness Programs
Six Senses offers specialized wellness programs that go beyond typical destination spa experiences:
Female Wellness Program: Designed by women for women to nurture, empower, and restore balance with personalized tools and therapies, launching at five luxury wellness properties in 2025 including Six Senses Douro Valley. This program was designed by Dr Mindy Pelz, a specialist in women's health, menopause and holistic approaches for women.
Grow a New Body Program: The pioneering program by Dr. Alberto Villoldo at Six Senses Kaplankaya doesn't just repair hormonal imbalance – it can begin to heal the process of aging altogether, focusing on living longer, healthier and happier during your luxury wellness retreat.
Signature Wellness Rituals: Six Senses' signature singing bowl ritual is available before and after each spa treatment, with sounds that work as a type of energy medicine, restoring harmony to your vibration frequencies.
Complete Guide to Six Senses Wellness Destinations
Let's start with our personal favourites !
Six Senses Bhutan: Himalayan Retreats
Locations: Five luxury wellness lodges across western and central valleys: Six Senses Thimphu, Six Senses Punakha, Six Senses Gangtey, Six Senses Bumthang, and Six Senses Paro.
Unique Luxury Wellness Offerings:
- Traditional Bhutanese medicine consultations with certified practitioners
- Himalayan singing bowl therapy for deep meditation and nervous system restoration
- High-altitude wellness benefits from mountain environment - measure your VO2Max before and after !
- Buddhist meditation programs led by advanced practitioners
- Cultural immersion combining spirituality with advanced wellness practices
Luxury Accommodation and Setting: Each lodge offers its own character and experiences, reflecting sensitivity to the local environment while providing luxury accommodations that support wellness goals during your premium health holiday.
Best For: Bhutan is not on everyone's bucket list but it's one of those life-changing destinations. When you experience it through the Six Senses lenses, you enjoy an incredible cultural immersion in one of the world's most pristine environments. Ideal for luxury wellness holidays focused on comprehensive stress management and mental clarity enhancement. It's both great ot discover Bhutan, as well as when you need some serious time off to disconnect and step back for a while.
Six Senses Vana, India: Authentic Ayurvedic Luxury Wellness Retreat
Location: A luxury wellness retreat and healing resort in Dehradun, India, set in a beautiful forest that enables you to feel, think, and be better during your premium wellness holiday.
Unique Premium Wellness Offerings:
- Ayurveda programs and wellness plans customized to your body and personality type
- Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments led by caring teams of practitioners
- Comprehensive yoga and meditation instruction in traditional luxury settings
- Creative pursuits including pottery, art, and making potions at the apothecary
- Organic gardens providing fresh ingredients for Ayurvedic cuisine
Premium Program Structure: Programs include personalized nutrition, wellness screening and consultations, daily health retreat programs with private treatments, and access to group activities.
Best For Luxury Health Holiday Seekers: Perfect for those who need quiet time to reflect, meditate and be still during their luxury wellness retreat. Excellent for anyone seeking authentic Eastern wellness traditions and comprehensive Ayurvedic healing experiences.
Detailed info about Six Senses Vana and the wellness programs here. Read our insider review here.
Six Senses Douro Valley, Portugal: Mediterranean Luxury Wellness Resort
Location: Perched on terraced vineyards overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage Douro River valley, offering high-end Mediterranean wellness holidays.
Unique Luxury Wellness Offerings:
- Features the new Female Wellness Program (new in 2025!)
- Vinotherapy treatments using local grapes rich in antioxidant compounds
- Mediterranean diet wellness programs with hands-on culinary education
- Thermal treatments incorporating local mineral-rich resources
- Wine region wellness combining viticulture education with health optimization
Luxury Setting and Accommodations: The property integrates with the local wine culture while maintaining focus on premium wellness, offering luxury accommodations with vineyard views and access to the cultural richness of the Douro region.
Best For: Health-conscious visitors seeking European sophistication combined with Mediterranean wellness principles. Perfect for luxury wellness weekends and holidays focused on longevity protocols and anti-aging approaches in a culturally rich environment.
Exclusive amenities with Serenity Ways:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast in the restaurant
- $100 USD spa credit
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
More info about Six Senses Douro Valley and its wellness programs here.
Six Senses Ibiza, Spain: Modern Luxury Wellness Resort
Location: Located on Ibiza's pristine northern coastline at crystalline Cala Xarraca Bay, away from crowds, perfect for luxury wellness holidays. If you're into clubbing, this may not be the best location. But if you're into wellness, sport, relaxation, enjoyment, this is true paradise.
Unique Wellness Offerings:
- Mediterranean coastal wellness programs using seawater therapies
- Sound healing and energy optimization in serene natural settings
- Circadian rhythm reset programs using natural light therapy
- Modern wellness technology applications in beautiful coastal environment
- Spanish coastal wellness traditions combined with contemporary approaches
Luxury Setting and Experience: The tranquil northern location provides a sophisticated wellness environment that harnesses Ibiza's natural energy while maintaining luxury and privacy during your premium spa retreat.
Best For: Creative guests and entrepreneurs seeking energizing wellness experiences with innovative approaches. Ideal for luxury wellness holidays combining modern wellness technology with Mediterranean beauty.
Exclusive amenities with Serenity Ways:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- $100 USD spa credit
- Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
Detailed info about Six Senses Ibiza and its wellness programs here.
Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam: Adventure Luxury Wellness Resort
Location: A pristine archipelago within a national and marine park, reflecting the essence of a traditional fishing village, perfect for unique luxury wellness holidays.
Unique Wellness Offerings:
- Traditional Vietnamese medicine treatments using local herbs and healing practices
- Marine conservation wellness programs connecting personal health with environmental stewardship
- Island adventure wellness combining fitness activities with exploration
- Vietnamese culinary wellness featuring tropical superfoods and traditional healthy cuisine
- Pristine natural setting supporting complete wellness immersion
Luxury Setting and Environment: The protected national park setting ensures complete privacy and connection with unspoiled natural beauty, enhancing the luxury wellness holiday benefits through environmental immersion.
Best For: Adventure-seeking travelers who like luxury and look for a combination of authentic cultural experiences and marine activities. Ideal for family holidays as well, as it will captivate the whole family (conservation-minded wellness, off-the-beaten-path luxury).
Exclusive amenities with Serenity Ways:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Complimentary roundtrip private airport transfers
- A complimentary 60 minute massage
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
More info about Six Senses Con Dao and its wellness programs here.
Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada: Caribbean Luxury Wellness Resort
Location: Features 56 pool suites and 15 villas set between the ocean and a sheltered, powder-sand bay, offering Caribbean luxury wellness holidays and Spice Island heritage.
Unique Premium Wellness Offerings:
- Spice Island wellness treatments incorporating locally grown therapeutic spices
- Caribbean marine therapy programs with access to pristine coral reefs
- Tropical wellness cuisine featuring exotic healing ingredients
- Grenadian cultural healing practices and traditional Caribbean medicine
- Year-round tropical climate supporting outdoor wellness activities
Luxury Setting and Accommodations: The property balances luxury accommodations with authentic Caribbean culture, providing access to unique Spice Island healing traditions unavailable elsewhere during your premium wellness holiday.
Best For Caribbean Luxury Wellness: Professionals seeking distinctive Caribbean wellness experiences with cultural depth. Perfect for luxury wellness holidays interested in culinary medicine, marine wellness, and tropical healing traditions.
More Six Senses resorts to discover for healthy holidays
Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey: Aegean Wellness
Location: Set on the Aegean coastline blending world-class wellness with natural beauty and ancient history.
Unique Features:
- World-leading spa named 3rd best in the world by Condé Nast Traveler in 2022
- 10,000m² spa facility offering comprehensive luxury wellness treatments
- Mediterranean wellbeing programs with personalized treatments
- Turkish wellness traditions including authentic hammam experiences
- Ancient historical context enriching the luxury wellness holiday experience
Six Senses Rome, Italy: Urban Luxury Wellness Resort
Location: A beautiful palazzo in central Rome, blocks from the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, perfect for luxury city wellness breaks.
Unique Features:
- Urban wellness sanctuary combining luxury with accessibility to Roman culture
- Will feature Female Wellness Program starting in 2025
- Italian wellness traditions in historic palazzo setting
- Sustainable design principles in urban luxury environment
Ideal before or after an in-depth medical program at Palazzo Fiuggi !
Six Senses Maldives and Thailand: Tropical Wellness
Maldives: Six Senses Laamu and Kanuhura offer marine wellness in pristine atoll settings with crystal-clear lagoons and coral reef access for ultimate luxury combined with high-end wellness.
Thailand Locations: Six Senses Samui and Yao Noi provide Thai wellness traditions combined with tropical luxury, featuring traditional Thai healing practices in stunning natural settings.
Invest in your health ... during your holidays
Comprehensive Wellness Value
Longevity, preventive health and wellness represents a significant investment, both from a time and money perspective. When you can dedicate some of your holiday budget and time to it, while still enjoying those holidays, it's a very practical way to progress significantly on your wellbeing journey and to extend your healthspan, without compromises.
From this point of view, Six Senses offers idyllic spa retreats focus on creating transformative experiences, and these are far beyond typical luxury resort stays. Pricing varies by destination and season, with some comprehensive wellness programs starting from around USD 1500, representing exceptional value for such luxury wellness experiences.
What's included in the Programs
Most Six Senses luxury wellness holidays include:
- Accommodation with wellness-focused environments
- All meals, and the chefs understand what healthy cuisine means!
- Personalized wellness consultations and comprehensive assessments
- Daily spa treatments and premium wellness activities
- Access to fitness facilities and group wellness programs / activities
- Cultural wellness experiences unique to each luxury destination, with dedicated doctors in traditional medicine where relevant (for example Ayurvedic doctor at Six Senses Vana)
- Take-home wellness guidance to help you continue on your wellness journey
Long-term Benefits
The comprehensive nature of Six Senses luxury wellness programs focuses on creating sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary spa experiences. This includes education in wellness practices you can continue at home, connection with ongoing wellness support, and tools for maintaining the benefits of your holiday long after you return.
Planning Your Six Senses Holiday
Optimal Booking Timeline for Six Senses Retreats
6-12 Months in Advance:
- Reserve luxury wellness programs, especially during holidays and peak seasons when capacity is limited
- Check visa requirements
- Book your flights - you may get better prices when you can book your flights well in advance
- Begin considering your wellness goals and intentions to choose your program
1 Month Before Your Stay:
- Complete the pre-arrival health questionnaire
- Confirm your transfers
- Set clear intentions for your retreat
What to Expect: the Six Senses Experience
Arrival and Assessment: Each Six Senses program begins with a personalized assessment and a wellness consultation to understand your individual needs, health goals, and preferences.
Daily Wellness Integration: Wellness is integrated into your whole Six Senses experience, from the food you eat to the way you sleep, designed to provide immediate, real benefits during your weekend or holiday.
Cultural Immersion: Each property provides authentic access to local healing traditions, ensuring your experience is deeply connected to the cultural and natural energies of the Six Senses you selected.
Ongoing Support: Six Senses provides guidance for continuing your wellness journey beyond your stay, including recommendations for maintaining the practices and benefits you've gained and how to integrate them effectively into your daily life.
Why Choose Six Senses for Wellness Holidays
Authentic Integration of Local Healing Wisdom
Six Senses distinguishes itself in the luxury hospitality market by providing genuine access to traditional healing practices in their authentic cultural contexts, rather than generic spa treatments deployed in the different resorts. This makes every Six Senses stay a truly unique cultural and healing experience.
Comprehensive Wellness Philosophy
Their approach helps you navigate the wellness landscape with their take on the latest science combined with traditional treatments, providing personalized wellness recommendations as part of a high-tech but always human-touch approach during your luxury wellness holiday.
Commitment to Sustainability and Local Culture
Each Six Senses property demonstrates deep respect for local environments and cultures, ensuring that your luxury wellness holiday contributes positively to the destinations you visit while providing premium spa retreat experiences.
Innovative Wellness Protocols
From the new Female Wellness Program to specialized offerings like Grow a New Body, Six Senses continues developing cutting-edge wellness approaches in partership with world-class longevity experts, based on both scientific research and traditional wisdom.
Choosing the Right Six Senses Destination
For Spiritual and Traditional Luxury Wellness: Six Senses Bhutan or Vana, India
If you're seeking authentic spiritual wellness practices and traditional healing approaches during your premium wellness retreat, these destinations offer the most comprehensive traditional wellness experiences in the Six Senses luxury wellness portfolio.
For Mediterranean and European Luxury Wellness: Six Senses Douro Valley or Ibiza
For those preferring European sophistication combined with Mediterranean wellness traditions, these properties offer luxury wellness holidays in culturally rich, easily accessible locations with year-round appeal for premium spa retreats.
For Adventure and Marine Luxury Wellness: Six Senses Con Dao or La Sagesse
If you want to combine premium wellness with adventure, marine activities, and unique cultural experiences, these island destinations provide active luxury wellness holidays in pristine natural settings.
For Specialized Premium Wellness Programs: Multiple Locations
The new Female Wellness Program is now available at five different Six Senses properties, while other specialized programs are available at select locations based on their cultural context and natural environment, ensuring personalized luxury wellness experiences. Contact us for more details.
Book Your Six Senses Wellness Stay
Six Senses resorts deliver authentic premium health experiences that combine ancient healing wisdom with contemporary wellness science, in some of the world's most stunning destinations. Whether you choose the spiritual heights of Bhutan, the Mediterranean sophistication of Portugal, the innovative energy of Ibiza, the traditional wisdom of India, the marine adventures of Vietnam, or the unique Caribbean healing of Grenada, you'll experience well-being that extends far beyond your stay.
With their philosophy that one day can change your life, Six Senses focuses on helping you live well both physically and emotionally during your weekend or holidays, creating lasting improvements in every aspect of your life through comprehensive, culturally authentic treatments and experiences.
Your next step: Plan your wellness break
Ready to discover which Six Senses destination aligns with your wellness goals and preferences? Consider your wellness intentions, cultural interests, preferred climate, and the type of healing traditions that resonate with you. Each Six Senses property offers unique experiences that reflect their location's natural beauty and holistic health heritage, ensuring your retreat is both personally meaningful and authentically transformative. And we're always here to help if you need advice.
