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Exclusive: Geoffrey Bawa Gardens and Architecture Tour
(3) Reviews
Bentota
About
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.
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All government taxes
Hotel Pickup and drop off by TukTuk
Tea or Coffee
Entrance fee to Bawa Gardens
Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities (Recommended)
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
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Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
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Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
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You should wear comfortable clothing.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Exclusive: Geoffrey Bawa Gardens and Architecture Tour
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About
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.
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All government taxes
Hotel Pickup and drop off by TukTuk
Tea or Coffee
Entrance fee to Bawa Gardens
Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities (Recommended)
Itinerary
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Lunuganga Garden Tour
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 and 30 minutes
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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.
