About Tour
Geoffrey Bowa, Sri Lanka’s most famed architect, is renowned as the Father of Tropical Modernism. Examples of his work include luxury sustainable hotel projects as well as private houses and public buildings.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the Sri Lanka.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After arrival, our driver-guide will take you to Jetwing Lagoon hotel. (One of Bawa’s original hotel projects)
Highlights: Visit fish market, city tour.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Transfer to Kandalama Hotel in Dambulla, where you’ll spend two days exploring the sights while based at Bawa’s terrific Kandalama hotel.
Highlights: Climb Lion Rock Fortress, tour at Kandalama Hotel, Habarana village tour
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Transfer to Kandy. En route visit spice garden in Matale and have a complementary Ayurvedic foot massage.
Experience the cultural dance show in Kandy.
Stay at Elephants Stable Kandy.
Highlights: Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic, spice garden Matale, cooking a Sri Lankan meal, Kandy view point, Kandy Lake, tea factory Visit, gem museum visit.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Transfer to Colombo. Explore the capital city.
Finish the day with dinner at Paradise Road Café, not just a great spot for a meal but also Bawa’s old office.
Highlights: Colombo city tour, Geoffrey Bawa tour, Simamalakaya by Geoffrey Bawa, Parliament Complex, Paradise Road Café, Colombo Museum, Independent Square.
Stay at Number 11 House | Architect- Geoffrey Bawa
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Transfer to Bentota. During your time here, you’ll get to explore Lunaganga, another of Bawa’s homes, and the place that inspired him to study architecture.
Highlights: Lunugaga Garden Tour.
Overnight stay at Lunuganga Bentota| Architect- Geoffrey Bawa
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Transfer to Tangalle. En route from Lunuganga to The Last House, you’ll stop for lunch at The Lighthouse Hotel, one of Bawa’s final projects.
Highlights: Galle Fort, turtle hatchery and stilt fishing.
Overnight stay at The Last House Tangalle| Architect- Geoffrey Bawa.
PACKAGE INCLUDE / EXCLUDE
- Welcome and assistance at the airport.
- Water bottle per day
- Hotel Accommodation
- All breakfasts and dinners.
- FOC Local Sim Card
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle to all destinations.
- Services of an English-speaking chauffeur Driver throughout your tour.
- ‘Geoffrey Manning Bawa: Decolonizing Architecture’ book as a Souvenir.
- Complementary Ayurvedic foot massage.
- Entrance Fees to Sites mentioned in the Highlights.
- Airfare is not included
- Golf Charges
- Kandy Esela Perahera Supplement (Seasonal: July & August)
- Christmas & New Year Supplements (Seasonal: December & January).
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned in Excursions.
- Extra services at the hotel.
- Lunch
- Anything else not specifically mentioned or listed under ‘Inclusions’
