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6 Nights 8 Days Visiting Your Own Customized Bawa Architecture Hotel [CTBW6N-2]
♕ A tour plan that allows you to choose your favorite Bawa-architected hotel and visit two World Heritage sites
Introducing the second Bawa Architecture Tour! Lion Royal, which has organized numerous “Bawa Tours” over the years—ranging from individual travelers to architect inspection trips—is now offering a customized plan where you can select your own hotels to visit. This tour gives you the freedom to explore Bawa’s unique architecture at your own pace while visiting two World Heritage sites.
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|Geoffrey Bawa, the great Sri Lankan architect
Bawa was born in Colombo in 1919 to an upper-class family of European descent.
At the age of 19, he studied in England, majoring in English literature and aiming to become a lawyer at one time, but returned to Sri Lanka in 1946 and embarked on a long-term world trip of one and a half years.
Having broadened his horizons, Bawa purchased land in Bentota and tried to create a “utopia,” but he stumbled over his lack of architectural knowledge. He
then returned to England to study architecture and took his first steps as an architect at the age of 38. From
then on, Bawa worked energetically until his death at the age of 84, leaving behind many buildings, from private homes to schools, hotels, temples, and the Parliament Building.
Bawa’s architectural style was also admired by the founder of the famous “Aman Resorts” in Japan, and his style of combining “nature, air, and architecture” still influences many architects today.
|The charm of Bawa’s architecture is not limited to hotels! We also recommend some hidden spots.
In addition to large hotels, you can also visit smaller Bawa buildings such as the Lunuganga Gardens and Brief Garden, which Bawa created as utopias, and the Number 11 Paradise Road Gallery Cafe in Colombo. With
its antique-style stylish interiors and objects with attention to detail, and paintings lining the corridors, you can enjoy your trip as if you were visiting a wonderful art gallery.
<How to read the schedule>
(Travel) Departure area ➔ Arrival area [Travel time]
*If the scheduled hotel is fully booked, we will arrange for you to stay at a hotel of the same rank.
| Day | Schedule | Accommodation/Hotel/Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
11:20 Narita to Colombo by SriLankan Airlines flight UL455 17:45 Arrival at Colombo Airport An attendant will meet you in the arrival hall. (Transfer) Colombo Airport → to Negombo [approx. 20 minutes] |
[Negombo] Jetwing Lagoon Nights Morning, Lunch, Evening - Aircraft - |
| Day 2 |
Negombo → to Dambulla [Approx. 4 hours] ★ World Heritage Site Dambulla Sightseeing We will guide you to visit the World Heritage Dambulla Cave Temple, which is called the Golden Temple. It is the largest cave temple in Sri Lanka and has five natural caves decorated with colorful murals and many Buddha statues are enshrined. After that, go to Dambulla's Bawa architectural masterpiece hotel "Heritan Kandarama". |
[Dambulla] Heritance Kandalama Night Morning, Lunch, Evening ○ - - |
| Day 3 |
(Transfer) Dambulla → To Sigiriya [Approx. 45 minutes]
★ World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Sightseeing We will guide you to the "Fortress in the Sky" towering over the
jungle. The fresco "Sigiriya Lady" of a beautiful woman that remains colorfull on the rocky mountainside is also famous. Sigiriya → to Dambulla [approx. 45 minutes] Return to Hotel Heritan Kandarama and relax at your leisure. You may be able to find your favorite spot such as multiple pools, cafes, spas, and rooftops in the large site! |
[Dambulla] Heritance Kandalama Night Morning, Lunch, Evening ○ - - |
| Day 4 |
(Move) Dambulla → to Wadduwa [Approx. 5 and a half hours] ◆ Visit to Bawa Architecture Hotel The Blue WaterAs the name "Blue Water" suggests, the design with a water motif is an adult resort hotel. There is an object that looks like a waterfall flowing on the premises, and it is a large hotel with a calm atmosphere with many rooms and a large site. Wadduwa → Kalutara [Approx. 20 minutes] ◆ Visit to Bawa Architecture Hotel Avani KalutaraWhile the tourism industry declined due to the riots in Colombo that broke out in January 1996, the only hotel that was completed was Aveni Kalutara. Kalutara → to Bentota [Approx. 45 minutes] After that, we went to Bentota Beach, which is a representative building of Bawa's early days and expresses a sense of unity with nature, air, and water. |
[Bentota] Avani Bentota Nights Morning, Lunch, Evening ○ - - |
| Day 5 | ◆ Please select the hotel you want to visit from the list of hotels you can choose from on the itinerary! |
[Bentota] Avani Bentota Nights Morning, Lunch, Evening ○ - - |
| Day 6 |
◆ Please select the hotel you want to visit from the list of hotels you can choose from on the itinerary! (Transfer) Bentota → Galle [Approx. 1 hour] ★ World Heritage Galle Sightseeing Sightseeing in the World Heritage Galle Fortress, which was built during the Dutch colonial era. You can also enjoy shopping in the colonial streets lined with colonial buildings, unique general stores and souvenir shops. |
【Goal】 Jetwing Light House Night Morning, Lunch, Evening ○ - - |
| Day 7 |
(Transfer) Goal → To Colombo [Approx. 2 hours] ◆ Colombo sightseeing Please enjoy a city tour in the commercial city of Colombo. You can also shop at supermarkets and popular shopping malls! In addition, we will guide you to the Bawa architecture, Sima Malakaya Temple, the Parliament Building, and Bawa's former house "NO.11". If you make a request, we will guide you to the Bawa architecture café "Paradise Road Gallery Cafe" for lunch. (Payment on site) (Transfer) Colombo → to Colombo Airport [approx. 1 hour] (Arrive at the airport about 3 hours before the flight) 19:15 Depart from Colombo by SriLankan Airlines flight UL454, On the way back home. |
[Overnight stay] Morning, Afternoon, Evening ○ - Aircraft |
| Day 8 | 07:35 Arrive at Narita Airport. Thank you for your hard work! |
| Tour General Information
●About the time required for sightseeing
The estimated sightseeing time is about 1.5 to 3 hours. (This may vary depending on the schedule, location, and weather.) The time can be adjusted, so please feel free to contact us in advance if you have any requests.
●About the pick-up area
The driver will flexibly accommodate stops at supermarkets and rest stops along the travel route, so please feel free to consult us on the day. (If the travel distance exceeds the limit due to a major change in route, etc. (approximately 20 km), an additional fee will be charged locally. Please keep this in mind.)
●About meals
Outside of urban areas such as Colombo and Kandy, there are limited restaurants, and there are often no restaurants within walking distance of hotels and tourist spots. In
our plan, we will basically take you to the hotel buffet for breakfast and dinner, and to a local restaurant along the way for lunch. (Breakfast will be at the hotel the night before.)
Even if the plan does not include meals, we will provide transportation to places where you can eat. (Meals will be paid locally.)
If you have a request for a restaurant, please let us know in advance.
●About drivers/guides
Except for Japanese guides, there will be only one driver, and we cannot accompany you during sightseeing or meals, as you will not be able to leave the private car.
●About programs paid for locally
Train arrangements, Ayurveda, meals at hotels, marine sports, and other special arrangements are basically paid for locally.
●When using trains
We cannot arrange trains alone, so if you would like to arrange trains, we can only do so in conjunction with a package (airline ticket + local arrangements/local arrangements only)
*Please note that we cannot arrange trains if you only charter a private car.
●Please be careful to check that your passport has not expired and that your visa is incomplete.
Please note that we cannot take responsibility if you do not check for yourself.
(Sri Lanka has required a visa to enter Sri Lanka since January 2012.)
It usually takes about two weeks from application to receipt of a passport. (Varies depending on the time of year)
Please prepare well in advance.