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Our England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka packages include those all-important guaranteed official match tickets to each of three one-day-internationals and three T20I matches.
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England Tour to Sri Lanka 2026 – Full Tour – Blue (Excl. Intl. Flights)
Package includes:
- Guaranteed official tickets to all 3 ODI and 3 T20I matches
- 15 nights' 5★ accommodation on a B&B basis
- 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
Experience it live from
£2,899
per person based on 2 sharing
single supplement + £1,100
secure with a 50% deposit
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At a glance
5★ Accommodation
Follow the series around Sri Lanka with 15 nights' 5★ accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis in Colombo and Kandy. Experience Sri Lanka’s vibrant blend of coastal city life, colonial charm, sacred temples, and lush hill-country landscapes.
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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 – an ideal opportunity to unwind, share stories, and build lasting connections.
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 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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Full itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Sri Lanka
Make your own way 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.
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 2
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 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
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 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
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 8
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.
Colombo to Kandy
Cricket Evening with Special Guests
Date and time is provisional and subject to change
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Day 9
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 10
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 11
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 12
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.
2nd T20I - Sri Lanka vs England
- Play Starts:
- 17:30
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Day 13
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.
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Day 14
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.
3rd T20I - Sri Lanka vs England
- Play Starts:
- 17.30
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Day 15
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.
Kandy to Colombo
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Day 16
DEPART SRI LANKA
Today marks our last day in Sri Lanka. Check out of your hotel and make your own onward travel arrangements.
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 – 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
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
2nd 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
3rd 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
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo
Cinnamon Grand is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the heart of Colombo, featuring elegantly designed rooms. Guests can enjoy two outdoor pools and 14 diverse dining venues, including Lagoon—renowned as the best seafood restaurant in the city.
Features:
- Fully equipped fitness centre
- Multiple on-site bar and restaurant options
We chose this hotel because:
- 30 minute transfer to R.Premadasa Stadium
Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy
Earl's Regency Hotel is a luxurious 5-star retreat stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Guests can unwind at the outdoor pool and dine in a variety of on-site restaurant options. Ideally located, the hotel is just a 15-minute drive from the sacred Temple of the Tooth and 10 minutes from the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Features:
- King’s Court Restaurant
- Poolside Dip ‘n’ Dive bar
We chose this hotel because:
- 20 minute transfer to Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
England Tour to Sri Lanka 2026 – Full Tour – Blue (Excl. Intl. Flights)
Experience it live from
£2,899
per person based on 2 sharing; single supplement + £1,100 secure with a 50% depositpp
