Tours

Dedduwa, Bentota, Sri Lanka

Garden tours are offered daily at:
11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Tour duration is approx. 90 minutes

Lunuganga garden is not open to the public outside of tour times.

Prior reservations are not required for public tours. 

Private tours can be arranged with trained in-house guides or Trust curators by prior appointment for an additional fee. 

Public Garden Tours:

Foreign Rate: USD 20 
Local Rate: LKR 3,500 
Local Student Rate: LKR 750 (with valid student ID)

Payment can be made in cash or via credit / debit card (either in USD or LKR)

Children under 7 years of age enter free

Private Guided Tour with in-house guide:

Rate: USD 50 per person
Contact: enquiries@teardrop-hotels.com

Geoffrey Bawa Trust Curatorial Tour:

Rate: USD 325 

Maximum of 4 persons, including a small refreshment after the tour. Group sizes up to 25 people may be accommodated at the discretion of the Trust at an additional charge of USD 35/pax per head. 

Contact: info@geoffreybawa.org

Lunuganga welcomes visitors of all abilities to enjoy the garden. While we endeavor to accommodate varying needs, please be aware that the garden tour does involve walking and standing for extended periods of time. Additionally, there are steps, steep includes, limited handrails, and uneven surfaces throughout the garden, making parts of the property inaccessible to some visitors. Please contact us in advance with any special access requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

For further information regarding Lunuganga: enquiries@teardrop-hotels.com

Regarding overnight stays and group tours contact Teardrop Hotels: enquiries@teardrop-hotels.com

 All media enquires and commercial photography permissions can be directed to: media@geoffreybawa.org

No.11, 33rd Lane, Bagatelle Road,
Colombo 03

No. 11 tours are offered at the following times:

Monday to Friday:
10.00 a.m.
2.00 p.m. 
3.30 p.m.

Saturday:
11.00 a.m.
4.00 p.m.

Sunday:
11.00 a.m. only

Tour duration is 45 minutes

No. 11 is not open to the public outside of tour times. Prior reservations are recommended. 

Please note that to preserve the premises for future generations and help conserve our collections, tour numbers are limited in size and tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kindly note that if the Guest Suite is occupied by overnight visitors, it will not be shown during the tour. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.

Private tours can be arranged with Trust curators by prior appointment for an additional fee. 

Public House Tours:

Local rate: LKR 2500
Foreign rate: LKR 5000
Local student rate: LKR 500 (with valid student ID)

Payment can be made in cash or via credit / debit card (either in USD or LKR)

Free admission for CiMAM members carrying a valid membership

Children under 7 years of age enter free

Geoffrey Bawa Trust Curatorial Tour:

Rate: USD 275 per tour 
Maximum 4 people. Group sizes up to 20 people may be accommodated at the discretion of the Trust at an additional charge of USD 35/pax per head. 

Contact: info@geoffreybawa.org

No. 11 welcomes visitors of all abilities to the house, however, please note that there are steps throughout the property. Additionally, due to layout, the house is inaccessible for wheelchairs. Please contact us in advance with any special access requirements and we will endeavor to accommodate your needs.

For further information regarding touring or staying at No. 11 contact: admin@geoffreybawa.org

All media enquires and commercial photography permissions can be directed to: media@geoffreybawa.org

(Ena de Silva House)
Dedduwa, Bentota, Sri Lanka

No 05. is located on the grounds of Lunuganga. The house is reserved for paying guests of the hotel, and not included in the garden tour. However, a private tour can be arranged with prior reservation subject to availability.

For information regarding fees, contact: enquiries@teardrop-hotels.com

No. 05 welcomes visitors of all abilities to the house, however, please note that there are steps at the entrance and throughout the house. Additionally, due to layout, the house is inaccessible for wheelchairs. Please contact us in advance with any special access requirements and we will endeavor to accommodate your needs.

For further information regarding tours contact: enquiries@teardrop-hotels.com

All media enquires and commercial photography permissions can be directed to: media@geoffreybawa.org

61/6 Ward Place, Colombo 07

A private tour of the De Saram house can be arranged subject to availability and with prior reservation.

Please note that the tour will only include the front and rear courtyards and dining space. Access to the living spaces is not permitted if occupied by in-house guests. The music room is not accessible during the tour.

Local rate: LKR 1000
Foreign rate: LKR 2000

De Saram House welcomes visitors of all abilities, however, please note that there are narrow doorways throughout which may make parts of the house inaccessible for wheelchairs. Please contact us in advance with any special access requirements and we will endeavor to accommodate your needs.

For further information regarding tours contact: admin@geoffreybawa.org

All media enquires and commercial photography permissions can be directed to: media@geoffreybawa.org