1st Test Tour (excluding international flights)

Package includes:

  • 8 nights' 5★ accommodation including breakfast in Galle

Highlights

  • Welcome Drinks
  • Tour merchandise
  • End of Tour Dinner
  • River Safari included
  • Gullivers Representatives
  • English-Speaking guide for all group transfers and excursions
  • Short transfers to the cricket in Galle

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At a glance

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arrive Galle

    Make your own way to the Amari Galle and check in for an eight night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Settle into the hotel ready to enjoy everything Galle has to offer.

    The Amari Galle is in a great location to access the cricket providing some of the shortest transfer times available being just 5km north of the historic fort. It's beachfront location also provides the perfect place to spend your downtime between busy cricketing days. 

    Amari Galle

    Eight night stay at the Amari Galle

    Welcome Drinks

    Meet with your Tour Manager and the rest of your group and enjoy a drink. It's a great chance to get to know each other and have a relaxed start to the tour.

  • Day 2–6

    1st Test Match

    Each morning, transfer via air-conditioned coach to Galle International Stadium for all five days of the first Test. At the end of each day's play, you will be transferred back to your hotel. 

    1st Test Match

    Sri Lanka v England

  • Day 7–8

    Days at Leisure

    Days at leisure in Galle.

    On these days, enjoy a rest on one of Sri Lanka's beautiful beaches or exploring the famous fort city of Galle further. You also have the option to join us on our fantastic excursion!

    Please see the excursions tab for more information.

    Wednesday 25 March - Boat Safari

    Depart Hotel at 14:00. Returning at 19:00 (approx).

  • Day 9

    Departure Day

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and continue with your own arrangements.

Tickets

Tickets

Tickets are not currently included in your package, but can be purchased as an additional extra. The options and pricing are detailed on our extras tab and have been provided by the appointed ticket agent of the Sri Lankan Cricket Board.

Galle International Stadium

1st Test Match, Galle

Venue: 
Galle International Stadium
Capacity: 
35,000

Accommodation

HotelRatingDouble/TwinSingle 
Amari Galle, Galle £1,699pp£2,449pp

Amari Galle, Galle

Located 5km north of the historic fort city of Galle on Sri Lanka's beautiful southern coast, the Amari Galle is a luxury beachfront resort featuring Indian Ocean facing rooms which are designed to subtly incorporate traditional Sri Lankan culture into their modern finish. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool, direct beach access, multiple restaurants, a spa as well as a rooftop bar providing stunning panoramic views across the locality. This hotel is in a perfect location for getting to and from the cricket.

Features: 

  • Outdoor pool
  • Direct beach access
  • Ocean view rooms

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Short transfers to the cricket