Exclusive: Geoffrey Bawa Gardens and Architecture Tour

4.5
(2 reviews)
Bentota, Sri Lanka

3 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Geoffrey Bawa is Sri Lanka’s most prolific and influential architect. His work has had a tremendous impact upon architecture throughout Asia and is unanimously acclaimed by connoisseurs of architecture worldwide. You will learn so much about his architectural designs and landscaping during this half day tour.

What's Included

Tea & Coffee at Lunugangaga Garden
All government taxes
Hotel Pickup and drop off by TukTuk
Entrance fee to Bawa Gardens
Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities (Recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Bentota and Beruwala hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be introduced to the life and times of the late Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned architects. Every turn and every bend in Bawa’s country home is an interesting experience. The Garden tour consists of all the highlights of the Lunuganga Park. Each building, Monument, pot or statue has a meaning, a story behind it. You will enjoy a pure cup of Ceylon tea or coffee during this visit.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa

    Arrive at the Brief garden. Developed over a period of fifteen years by Bevis Bawa, a well-known Sri Lankan artist, and the elder brother of famed architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the garden is aesthetically laid out on five acres of land and is noted for its lush vegetation. The wide variety of tropical trees, plants and sculptures that dot the garden is a true representation of all the energies that Bevis put into Brief.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.
Supplied by Beyond Escapes

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Photography Tours
Architecture Tours
Art Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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