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Kalutara Temple, Lunuganga Tour from Bentota

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Bentota, Sri Lanka
LuxuryBus & Minivan ToursCultural ToursDay Trips & Excursions

About this activity

This luxury is one of the standout things to do in Bentota, Sri Lanka. Rated 4.0/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €119 per person. Explore the Kalutara Temple, one of the country's most holy places of worship, as well as Lunuganga Estate, which was the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.

The Kalutara Vihara is a Buddhist temple built in the 1960s which holds the distinction of being the only shrine in the world that is hollow. It is three stories high. 

Kalutara temple is one of the country’s most holy places of worship and attracts the Southwest Buddhist community as well as tourists. Inside the Dagoba is a magnificent array of paintings describing the stories of Buddha.

Lunuganga Estate was the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. 

In 1947 the garden led Bawa to decide to become an architect. As he went on to become Sri Lanka’s and one of Asia’s most prolific and influential architects, the garden at the Lunuganga estate remained his first muse and experimental laboratory for new ideas. B

awa continued to change and experiment with the garden’s spaces and structures throughout his life until his final illness in 1998. The gardens are now open to the public and the buildings on the estate are run as a country house hotel.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 7 hours.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 2 languages.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Travellers who prefer a private experience

Best time to visit

Bentota is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular luxury slots in Bentota sell out.

Frequently asked questions

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€119
per person