Discover Sri Lanka by traveling in the footsteps of the country’s most famous architect Geoffrey Bawa and the rich historical context that influenced his design. To fully understand Bawa’s design philosophy explore the properties he created. The unique tropical modernism style of Bawas is a result of the fusion of Dutch Colonial and traditional Sri Lankan architecture.
- Bentota Beach Hotel
- Lunuganga Gardens
- Jetwing Lighthouse
- Private Transport
- English-Speaking Guide
- Refreshments and Water Bottles
Geoffrey Bawa’s garden within a larger garden Lunuganga is tucked away behind a steep dust road in Bentota. It is a haven for both local and foreign traffic and a respite for Sri Lanka’s varied natural world. Bawa bought the previous plantation in 1948 intending to create something that would be fashioned via his present and destiny dreams and imagination. The plantation was originally for rubber and cinnamon. See how he converted the area from a plantation to a lawn eschewing the exploitative colonial practice in favor of a rich ecosystem home to endemic animals and plants.
Explore the Bentota Beach Hotel in Sri Lanka as you journey down the coast to Bentota with your guide. Thanks to a number of ground-breaking innovations and imaginative global partnerships this hotel was among the first and most notable lodging establishments in Asia.
Visit the Jetwing Lighthouse! Its eclectic mix of Moorish Oriental and Dutch effects is painted throughout from the centrally located mind-blowing spiral staircase to the façade entrance that resembles a rampart. Throughout Geoffrey Bawa, the most renowned architect in Sri Lanka used distinctively rustic color schemes.