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A tiled garden pavilion reflected in a still pool
A pavilion beside a lotus pond
The Brief Garden near Bentota
A walkway to a temple across a lake
Colombo at dusk
Sigiriya above the forest

6 Days • 5 Nights

Tropical Modernism: In the Footsteps of Geoffrey Bawa

Architecture & Arts

Lakeside gardens, courtyard houses and a hotel in the rock

Curated Daily Narrative

Day-by-Day Journey

Six days tracing the buildings and gardens of Sri Lanka's great modernist architect.

Colombo | Number 11 & the Seema Malaka

Begin in Colombo with Bawa's own town house and his meditation platforms on Beira Lake.

A walkway to a temple across a lake

Curated Activities

  • Private tour of Number 11, 33rd Lane
  • Sunset at the Seema Malaka
  • Dinner in a Bawa-designed restaurant space
Accommodation
City Heritage Hotel (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Airport to Colombo – approx. 45 Minutes
Transport Mode
Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Lunuganga | The Country Estate

Explore the lakeside garden Bawa shaped over some fifty years, with curator-guided private access.

A tiled garden pavilion reflected in a still pool

Curated Activities

  • Curator-guided private access to Lunuganga
  • Afternoon tea on the terrace
  • Overnight in the estate
Accommodation
Lunuganga Estate Room
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Colombo to Bentota – approx. 1.5 Hours
Transport Mode
Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Brief Garden | Bevis Bawa's Jungle Art

Visit the sculptural garden of Geoffrey's brother Bevis for a private lunch.

The Brief Garden near Bentota

Curated Activities

  • Private lunch inside Bevis Bawa's Brief Garden
  • Madu River boat excursion
  • Evening at a coastal villa
Accommodation
Coastal Villa (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Local transfers
Transport Mode
Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Kandalama | The Hotel in the Rock

Drive to the dry zone and the hotel Bawa built into a cliff above an ancient reservoir.

A pavilion beside a lotus pond

Curated Activities

  • Architectural tour of the hotel
  • Sunset over the Kandalama reservoir
  • Dinner on the rock terrace
Accommodation
Heritance Kandalama (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Bentota to Dambulla – approx. 5 Hours
Transport Mode
Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Dambulla & Sigiriya | Ancient Masters

Compare Bawa's work with the ancient builders of the Dambulla caves and Sigiriya.

Sigiriya above the forest

Curated Activities

  • Dambulla cave temples
  • Sigiriya water gardens
  • Farewell dinner
Accommodation
Heritance Kandalama (5★)
Meal Plan
Half Board
Travel Time
Local transfers
Transport Mode
Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Departure | Homeward

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

A passenger airplane at golden hour

Curated Activities

  • Breakfast at leisure
  • Private transfer to the airport
  • Fast-track departure assistance on request
Accommodation
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Meal Plan
Breakfast
Travel Time
Dambulla to Airport – approx. 4 Hours
Transport Mode
Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Dispatches From Our Guests

Traveler Chronicles

Reflections from couples, families, and solo explorers who journeyed with Summit Lanka across the years.

“Summit Lanka organized our 14-day family journey across Ceylon Tea Trails and Yala. Our private chauffeur, Mohan, was phenomenal—his historical knowledge and warmth made this the best journey our family has taken anywhere in Asia.”

Charles Wright London, United Kingdom

“The seamless combination of a private safari bungalow in Wilpattu followed by three days in an overwater villa in the Maldives was perfection. Truly effortless luxury without the usual booking friction.”

Jean-Marc Geneva, Switzerland

“Summit Lanka's diplomatic visa desk made our spontaneous travel transition from Dubai into Sri Lanka painless. The curated stays in Galle Fort were unforgettable architectural masterpieces.”

Ayesha Al-Sabah Dubai, UAE

Essential Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before embarking on this 6-day Ceylon expedition.

Can this 6-day itinerary be reversed or modified?

Yes. Every journey is tailor-made, so we can reverse the route, add or remove nights, upgrade stays or swap experiences to suit your dates and interests. Your curator will confirm availability before anything is booked.

What visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is needed?

Most visitors need a Sri Lankan ETA before they fly, applied for online. Our visa desk can prepare and track the application for you; always confirm the current rules for your nationality.

What attire should I pack for both tea mountains and tropical beaches?

Pack light, breathable clothing for the coast and lowlands, plus a warm layer for cool highland evenings. Bring comfortable walking shoes and clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temple visits.

How do payment schedules, deposits, and cancellation policies operate?

A deposit secures your booking, with the balance due before travel. Exact amounts, dates and cancellation terms are set out in your confirmation folio and in our Terms & Conditions.

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