Day 01: Arrive Colombo – Wallawwa

Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, transfer to the Wallawwa in Kotugoda, a boutique colonial-style bungalow just 15 minutes away from the International Airport. Relax after your long journey. Stay overnight at Wallawwa.

 

Day 02: Wallawwa – Dambulla

After breakfast travel to Dambulla tol experience your first Geoffrey Bawa creation: Heritance Kandalama designed in 1994. Bawa conceived the hotel `as an austere jungle palace’ located on the bund of an ancient 3rd century tank (reservoir) and captures the surrounding magical views from every angle.

 

Day 03: Dambulla

Today experience the Sri Lanka's ancient architectural heritage – ruins of cities, palaces and temples built by kings of the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa periods dating back to the 3rd century BC. In Dambulla, visit the ancient Buddhist cave temples and the Sigiriya Rock fortress. You can also visit Aukana, where the Buddha stands 42 feet high, the best-preserved statue in Sri Lanka. Also visit the fabulous 'Mahakanadarawa' stone bridge, which dates back to the 7th century and is situated in the midst of the forest. Stay overnight at Dambulla.

 

Day 04: Dambulla - Kandy

After breakfast we travel to Kandy, enroute visiting the Sigiriya with an option to climb the rock fortress. Later we visit the cave temple of Dambulla and a spice Spice gargen in Matale. In the evening indulge yourself with Kandyan cultural performance and stay for two nights.

 

Day 05: Kandy            

In the morning after breakfast explore the town and visit Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. By the afternoon visit the Gem museum. Evening enjoy upper Lake drive. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kandy.

 

Day 06: Kandy – Galle

Today travel to Galle where you will stay overnight at the Light House. En route, you will pass several of Geoffrey Bawa’s creations including Ruhuna University in Matara, an inspiring creation by Bawa built between two hills; this university campus consists of pavilions and courtyards with breath taking views of the Indian Ocean.

 

Day 07: Galle

Today visit the Galle’s 17th Century Fort – a UNESCO protected World Heritage Site. We stay overnight at the Lighthouse Hotel designed by Geoffrey Bawa in 1994. This elegant boutique hotel is located on a rocky headland overlooking the Indian Ocean.

 

Day 08: Galle – Bentota

After breakfast travel to Bentota, the city is graced by palm trees and a serene atmosphere. We visit the temple of Galapata Vihara dating from the 12th Century built by Parakramabahu the Great, who also built the city of Polonnaruwa. Stay two nights at Lunuganga - a garden retreat that was originally an old rubber plantation that Geoffrey Bawa transformed into a haven of peace.

 

Day 09: Bentota

After breakfast visit the turtle hatcheries a must visit if you wish to take a look at the conservation of turtles. The turtle hatcheries are open from 06:00 in the morning to 18:00 in the evening.

 

Day 10: Bentota – Colombo

Today travel back to the capital city of Colombo. On arrival check in at the hotel. Later explore the city and stay overnight at Tintagel – a luxurious boutique hotel housed in one of Sri Lanka’s most famous ancestral residences belonging to the family of Sri Lanka’s former president. Today we recommend you to have the dinner at the Paradise Road Gallery Café, which housed Bawa’s office.

 

Day 11: Colombo

After a leisurely breakfast direct transfer to the international airport to board your return flight.

 

***Tour ends Here but the memories are always remain***

 

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