This exclusive 7-day tour invites you on an immersive exploration of Sri Lanka, focusing on the seminal works of its most celebrated architect, Geoffrey Bawa.
Known as the pioneer of Tropical Modernism, Bawa seamlessly blended architecture with the environment, creating spaces that feel perfectly at home within the lush Sri Lankan landscape.
Beyond his masterpieces, the journey is balanced with visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, encounters with native wildlife, and a taste of the island’s rich cultural heritage and exquisite cuisine.
Your accommodation has been carefully selected to enhance the experience, featuring handpicked hotels, including properties directly influenced or designed by Bawa himself, ensuring maximum time is spent enjoying your destination rather than traveling.
Morning/Afternoon: Transfer from the airport to Colombo. Begin the architectural tour with a visit to No. 11, Geoffrey Bawa’s private residence.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch and a tour at The Gallery Cafe (located in Bawa’s former office). Later, visit the delicate, water-surrounded Seema Malaka temple. Conclude with a quick tour of Independence Square and the colonial architecture of the Colombo Fort area before heading to your boutique accommodation.
Accommodation & Meal Plan: Boutique Villa / Half-Board (Dinner)
Morning: Depart for Sigiriya. En route, stop to admire Heritance Kandalama, Bawa’s famous hotel built into a rock face overlooking a vast ancient reservoir.
Evening: Check-in near Sigiriya. Ascend the monumental Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress to witness the sunset and the surrounding views.
Accommodation & Meal Plan: Hotel near Sigiriya / Half-Board (Dinner)
Morning: Drive toward Kandy, stopping to explore the Dambulla Cave Temples, a magnificent complex filled with centuries of Buddhist art.
Evening: Check-in at your Kandy hotel. Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and attend the evening rituals. Afterwards, experience a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.
Accommodation & Meal Plan: Hotel in Kandy / Bed & Breakfast
Morning: Following an early breakfast, travel south toward Udawalawe. Stop in Gampola to visit three of its ancient and historically rich temples.
Afternoon/Evening: Check-in to your safari camp. At 2:45 PM, embark on a private half-day jeep safari into Udawalawe National Park for elephant and wildlife spotting. Dinner is followed by a possible complimentary night walk (subject to park clearance).
Accommodation & Meal Plan: Tented Safari Camp / Half-Board (Dinner)
Morning: Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home before departing for Bentota.
En Route Stop (Galle): Stop in Galle to explore the historic Dutch Galle Fort, visit the Bawa-designed Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel, and tour the University of Ruhunu, one of Bawa’s later masterpieces. Enjoy lunch within the Fort’s atmospheric streets.
Morning: Enjoy a relaxed morning at your leisure by the beach or pool.
Afternoon:The architectural focus returns with visits to two iconic gardens: Lunuganga Estate (Bawa’s personal country home and ultimate design laboratory) and The Brief Garden (Bevis Bawa’s stunning property). Enjoy tea at one of the gardens.
Morning: Check out and proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for your departure flight.
Optional: A final city tour of Colombo can be arranged before your airport drop-off, depending on your flight schedule.
Tour Completion
You may see the hotels which we have handpicked for you under each accomodation style. However, there are hundreds of other alternative properties for you to select if you wish to and you may mix and match hotels in different categories as well.
If you’re looking for a no-frills stay that’s easy on the wallet, and love to spend time with locals and explore the surroundings at your own pace, this is the perfect choice for you. This hotel style is wonderfully cosy, unique, mostly owner-run and provides you with a more personalised service.
This urban boutique hotel combines eco-friendly principles with contemporary design. Located in the heart of the city, it offers a chic, artistic sanctuary with unique rooms, an industrial-style bar, and Asia's first carbon-neutral status.
A serene lakeside retreat in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, this 5-star resort is nestled within 27 acres of lush, man-made forest. Guests can enjoy elegant chalet-style rooms, a large outdoor pool, and unique dining experiences.
A serene lakeside retreat in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, this 5-star resort is nestled within 27 acres of lush, man-made forest. Guests can enjoy elegant chalet-style rooms, a large outdoor pool, and unique dining experiences.
For an authentic safari adventure, this camp offers well-equipped tents with private bathrooms on the border of Udawalawe National Park. Guests can enjoy a classic glamping experience, with delicious food and a campfire under the stars.
Originally designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, this stylish boutique hotel is a masterpiece of tropical modernism. Situated on a private beach, it offers a serene, elegant stay with two swimming pools and lush gardens.
Sri Lanka is a nation where religion and culture occupy an important place in the day-to-day lives of the local people. It is important to be aware of the customs and practices that are particular to the location you are visiting, so here are a few general tips to keep in mind during your travels. Your chauffeur will assist you with more detailed information.
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