Depart UK

After making your own way to the airport, check in/drop your bags off and board your flight to Colombo.

Arrive Sri Lanka

On arrival into Colombo, you will be transferred to your hotel where you can check in for your 7 night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.

This evening, get to know the rest of your group at Welcome Drinks with your Tour Manager.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Colombo to Kandy

Today we check out of our Colombo hotel and head to Kandy - the journey will take around three and a half hours. On arrival, we will check-in to our hotel for a 7 night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.

Tonight, you are invited to our cricket evening with special guests - a favourite from many previous tours.

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.

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.

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. 

2nd T20I - Sri Lanka vs England

After a leisurely day at the hotel, join the group and transfer to the stadium for the second T20I! After the game, the coach will take us back to the hotel.

Day at Leisure

Enjoy a day at leisure in Kandy. Spend some time getting to know the city, perhaps with a visit to Kandy Lake or the bustling market streets of Kandy's old town.

3RD T20I - SRI LANKA VS ENGLAND

After a leisurely day at the hotel, join the group and transfer to the stadium for the third T20I! After the game, the coach will take us back to the hotel.

Kandy TO COLOMBO

Today we head back to Colombo for our flight home tomorrow! Check-out of your hotel in the morning and join the coach to make the 3.5 hour journey. On arrival in Colombo, we will be able to check-in for a 1 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

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.