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England Tour to Sri Lanka 2026 – Colombo & Kandy – Red
Package includes:
- Guaranteed Official tickets to all 3 ODIs and 1 T20I
- 12 nights' 4★ accommodation on a B&B basis
- International flights and airport transfers
- Match transfers and overland touring
- Dedicated Tour Manager escorting the tour group
- Tour Merchandise
- Welcome Drinks & Tour Group Dinner
Highlights
- England's first tour to Sri Lanka since 2021!
- Tour Sri Lanka as part of a tour group with cricket fans
- Optional add-on sightseeing opportunities to enhance your Sri Lanka experience
- Please note: the schedule is provisional and to be confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket
Experience it live from
£2,699
per person based on 2 sharing
single supplement + £500
secure with a 25% deposit
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At a glance
4★ Accommodation
Follow the series around Sri Lanka with 12 nights' 4★ accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis in Colombo and Kandy.
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Flights
Return international flights from London to Sri Lanka are included in your England Cricket Tour package. Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are available upon request.
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Social Events
As part of the tour itinerary, your trip will begin with welcome drinks and an opportunity to meet your Tour Manager and fellow tourists. A group dinner hosted by your Tour Manager is also included during your trip in Sri Lanka.
Dedicated Tour Manager
To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, you will have a dedicated Tour Manager escorting your tour group in Sri Lanka. They will be supported by an extensive office and on-site operations team
Coach Transfers
Coach transfers to and from the airports, matches and functions (where required) are all included in your England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka package.
Tour Merchandise
Tour merchandise is included in your England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka package. Previously this has included useful items such as a cool-box, sunhat or a tour shirt all designed with the destination in mind!
Optional Sightseeing Excursions
To ensure that you can enjoy Sri Lanka to its fullest and enjoy the sightseeing that you want to do we are offering some optional excursions to supplement your package.
The Cricket Experts
We have been following England across all formats of the game to Sri Lanka for many years. We pride ourselves on our passion for cricket, travel and delivering fantastic tours.
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Please note, the schedule is yet to be publicly confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket, and is provisional and subject to change. If the schedule does change, we will contact you with your options, which will include moving your booking to the updated version of your tour, or a refund on any monies paid to date.
Full itinerary
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Day 1
Depart UK
After making your own way to the airport, check in/drop your bags off and board your flight to Colombo.
London Heathrow to Colombo
Upgrades available upon request.
- Departs:
- 20.40
- Arrives:
- 12.30 (+1)
- Airline:
- Sri Lankan Airlines
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Day 2
Arrive Sri Lanka
On arrival into Colombo, you will be transferred to your hotel where you can check in for your 6 night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.
This evening, get to know the rest of your group at Welcome Drinks with your Tour Manager.
Welcome Drinks
Join with other tour members and staff for an informal welcome to Sri Lanka and the 2026 cricket tour.
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Day 3
Day at Leisure
Spend a day at leisure and get accustomed to your new surroundings. Colombo is Sri Lanka's vibrant commercial and executive capital, known for its rich history as an ancient port city, diverse culture, and bustling urban environment.
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Day 4
1st ODI - Sri Lanka vs England
After breakfast, join the group and transfer to the stadium for the first match of the series! After the game, the coach will take us back to the hotel.
1st ODI - Sri Lanka vs England
- Play Starts:
- 11.30
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Day 5
Colombo Sightseeing
After breakfast, head out with the group on a sightseeing tour of Colombo. We will drive through the commercialised area that both the Portugese and Dutch once used as a Fort, and 'Pettah' - a bazaar that will give us a unique insight into the hustle and bustle of life in Colombo. The trip will also visit a Hindu Temple, Independence Square, and the Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya.
Colombo Sightseeing
This excursion is included in the cost of your package.
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Day 6
Optional Sightseeing
A full day of optional sightseeing if you would like to add it to your package. Alternatively, spend a day at leisure in Colombo if you would prefer a slower-paced day.
After breakfast, we will proceed to Balapitya and enjoy a scenic cruise along the Madhu River - there are lots of mangroves here and we will be able to appreciate the natural rhythm of rural life in Sri Lanka. We may be able to see some traditional fishing techniques and locals cultivating cinnamon.
After the boat trip, we will head south to Galle on the coach (approximately 2.5 hours) , visiting the famous Galle Fortress - a favourite from many previous trips to Sri Lanka.
Once we are finished in Galle, we'll head back to Colombo via the expressway, stopping off at a turtle hatchery en-route, where we will learn about the conservation efforts being put in to help these animals.
Optional Extra: River Cruise, Galle Trip & Turtle Hatchery
Add this excursion to your package for +£30pp
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Day 7
2nd ODI - Sri Lanka vs England
After breakfast, join the group and transfer to the stadium for the 2nd ODI! After the game, the coach will take us back to the hotel.
2nd ODI - Sri Lanka vs England
- Play Starts:
- 11.30
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Day 8
Colombo to Kandy
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel in Colombo, before checking out and leaving for Kandy for the next leg of our tour.
It will take approximately 3.5 hours to reach Kandy, where we will be able to check-in for a 5 night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.
Colombo to Kandy
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Day 9
Kandy Sightseeing
Join the rest of the group in a sightseeing tour of Kandy today.
After breakfast, the tour will head to the Perdadeniya Botanical Gardens - first built by a Sinhala King and then expanded by the British, the 147 acres of these gardens are a sight to behold. Once we're finished here, we will head into Kandy itself to visit the town and market, before finishing at the Temple of the Tooth Relic with a traditional Sri Lankan show.
Kandy Sightseeing
This excursion is included in the cost of your package.
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Day 10
3rd ODI - Sri Lanka vs England
After breakfast, join the group and transfer to the stadium for the final ODI! After the game, the coach will take us back to the hotel.
3rd ODI - Sri Lanka vs England
- Play Starts:
- 11.30
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Day 11
Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing
After breakfast, we have an excursion organised to visit Nuwara Eliya in the hills of tea country. We will visit a tea plantation and factory - where the best tea in the world is produced! There is the opportunity to taste pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
In Nuwara Eliya itself, we will visit 'Little England.' This was the cool-climate escape for the British who founded the tea plantations, and has a real British countryside feel to it. Afterwards, join the coach back to the hotel in Kandy.
It is approximately a 2.5 hour journey each way.
Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing
This excursion is included in the cost of your package.
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Day 12
1st T20I - Sri Lanka vs England
After a leisurely day at the hotel, join the group and transfer to the stadium for the first T20I! After the game, the coach will take us back to the hotel.
1st T20I - Sri Lanka vs England
- Play Starts:
- 17.30
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Day 13
Kandy to Colombo
Today we head back to Colombo for a final night before we depart Sri Lanka. On arrival in Colombo, we will be able to check-in for a 1 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Kandy to Colombo
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Day 14
Depart Sri Lanka
Today marks our last day in Sri Lanka. Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport with the group for your flight back to the UK. On arrival, say your goodbyes to your group, and make your own onward travel arrangements.
Colombo to London Heathrow
- Departs:
- 12.50
- Arrives:
- 19.10
- Airline:
- Sri Lankan Airlines
Tickets
1st ODI – Colombo
Play Starts: 11.30
The biggest stadium in the country, the R. Premadasa Stadium was the brainchild of former Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa. England will be hoping for a better result than the last ODI they played here - where they were comfortably defeated by 219 runs. India hold the record for the highest ODI score here, putting on 375/5 in 2017.
- Tickets:
- Seated Grandstand Ticket - exact location TBC
- Venue:
- R.Premadasa Stadium
- Capacity:
- 35,000
2nd ODI – Colombo
Play Starts: 11.30
The biggest stadium in the country, the R. Premadasa Stadium was the brainchild of former Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa. England will be hoping for a better result than the last ODI they played here - where they were comfortably defeated by 219 runs. India hold the record for the highest ODI score here, putting on 375/5 in 2017.
- Tickets:
- Seated Grandstand Ticket - exact location TBC
- Venue:
- R.Premadasa Stadium
- Capacity:
- 35,000
3rd ODI – Kandy
Play Starts: 11.30
Built for the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the Pallekele Stadium is known for its picturesque setting surrounded by misty mountains and lush hills. England last played an ODI here in 2018 and won in a rain affected game thanks to an unbeaten 50 run partnership between Eoin Morgan and Joe Root.
- Tickets:
- Seated Grandstand Ticket - exact location TBC
- Venue:
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Capacity:
- 35,000
1st T20I – Kandy
Play Starts: 17.30
Built for the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the Pallekele Stadium is known for its picturesque setting surrounded by misty mountains and lush hills. England last played a T20I here in 2012 and narrowly lost to Sri Lanka thanks to a 5 wicket haul from Lasith Malinga.
- Tickets:
- Seated Grandstand Ticket - exact location TBC
- Venue:
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Capacity:
- 35,000
Accommodation
Sofia Colombo City Hotel, Colombo
Sofia Colombo City is an elegant 4-star hotel, ideally located just a 2-minute walk from Kollupitiya Beach and within close proximity to popular attractions such as Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall and the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Boasting an expansive rooftop area with a stunning infinity pool, the hotel invites guests to unwind and soak in panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the vibrant Colombo skyline.
Features:
- Seascape Restaurant with ocean views
- Fitness centre
We chose this hotel because:
- 20 minute transfer to R.Premadasa Stadium
Radisson Hotel Kandy, Kandy
Situated in the scenic hill capital of Sri Lanka, Radisson Hotel Kandy offers modern comfort with a rooftop pool and a stylish rooftop lounge and bar. Guests can enjoy a fresh buffet breakfast and all-day Asian and international dining at the main restaurant. Conveniently located nearby the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy City Centre, the hotel is a perfect base for exploring the city.
Features:
- Fitness centre
- Rooftop pool and bar with great views
We chose this hotel because:
- 40 minute transfer to Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Extras
Galle Day Trip with River Cruise & Turtle Hatchery - 18/01/2026
+£30 per person
Embark on a captivating day trip that blends nature, culture, and history on Sri Lanka’s stunning southwest coast.
Begin your journey with a tranquil cruise along the serene Madhu River. Drift through a maze of mangrove-lined islets in a canopied motorboat, soaking in the timeless beauty of rural Sri Lanka. Along the way, enjoy fascinating stops including a 200-year-old riverside temple and a cinnamon plantation where you can witness traditional cultivation methods. You may also spot local fishermen using age-old techniques passed down through generations.
Next, step back in time as you explore the historic Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built by the Portuguese and extensively fortified by the Dutch in the 17th century, the fort remains remarkably well-preserved. Wander its charming cobbled streets, while discovering its rich maritime heritage. Today, the fort is a vibrant blend of history and modern life, with boutique shops, galleries, and cafés nestled within its walls.
On your return journey to Colombo via the Expressway, stop at the renowned Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda. Learn about local conservation efforts to protect endangered sea turtles, observe different species up close, and if you're lucky, witness baby turtles being released into the ocean.
Tour itinerary subject to change
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, entrance fees, guide
Excludes: food, drinks, gratuities
England Tour to Sri Lanka 2026 – Colombo & Kandy – Red
Experience it live from
£2,699
per person based on 2 sharing; single supplement + £500 secure with a 25% depositpp
