From Negombo and Colombo: Bawa's Estate & Brief Garden Tour
ID: GYG417630-757442
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a glimpse into the life, art, and architecture of famous Sri Lankans Geoffrey and Bevis Bawa. Discover Geoffrey's gorgeous Lunuganga country home and Bevis' colorful garden in Beruwala.
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.
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.
Highlights
- Lunuganga Geoffrey Bawa’s Country Estate, Dedduwa, Bentota 80500, Sri Lanka, 1 hour 30 minutes
- Brief Garden - Bevis Bawa, Kalawila Village, Beruwala 12070 Sri Lanka, 1 hour
- Take Photographs of Architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
