Few countries can point to such an influential figure in the development of a stylish and successful tourist sector than can Sri Lanka with Geoffrey Bawa. Even now after his death his traditions are revered and provide further inspiration. This specialist holiday has been put together to enable those interested in architectural design to experience the works of Bawa, as well as this island’s ancient architectural heritage and natural landscapes that influenced his creations.

DAY 1: NEGOMBO

Arrive transfer to the Wallawwa, a classy, colonial-style boutique hotel, and unwind after your flight.

DAY 2 & 3: DAMBULLA

From Heritance Kandalama, conceived by Bawa as an austere jungle palace, explore the temples of Polonnaruwa and Yapahuwa, the rocks of Sigiriya and Mihantale, and Dambulla’s caves.

DAY 4 & 5: KANDY

Play Victoria golf club and visit the Temple of the Tooth. Catch the religious services (pooja) with traditional Kandyan drumming. Stay at Kandy House.

DAY 6 & 7: HILL COUNTRY

Travel into tea-growing highlands and stay at a bungalow in the acclaimed Tea trails collection. Kayak and mountain bike around the reservoirs of Castlereagh and Maskeliya. Trek Adam’s Peak.

DAY 8 & 9: TANGALLE

Head to the secluded south-coast beaches of Tangalle for Bawa’s swansong – The Last House. Take a day’s excursion perhaps, on a Yala wildlife safari.

DAY 10, 11 & 12: GALLE

Enjoy more Bawa-inspired accommodation – The Lighthouse – on the edge of the fortified town of Galle. Visit the beaches, watch cricket and explore the famed Galle Fort.

DAY 13 & 14: BENTOTA

Stay at Lunuganga – originally an old rubber Plantation that Bawa single handedly transformed over 50 years into his garden idyll.

DAY 15: COLOMBO

Tintagel is your final stay in Colombo, an imposing boutique hotel conceived by Shanth Fernando, owner of the Gallery café restaurant where Bawa disciples flock. Also consider a look at Sri Lanka’s parliament building in Kotte.