Elephant – All 3 Test Tours – England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed air conditioned seated ticket to all five days of all three Tests with drinks vouchers
  • 24 nights' accommodation including breakfast
  • Return international flights and airport transfers

Highlights

  • Gullivers' Cricket Forum
  • Welcome Drinks
  • Wide range of excursion options
  • Tour merchandise
  • Gullivers Tour Manager

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At a glance

Guaranteed tickets to all three Tests

Guaranteed tickets to all three Tests

This package includes guaranteed seated air conditioned tickets to all five days of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium, Galle, the 2nd Test at Pallekale International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, and the 3rd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. Drinks vouchers are also included at all three tests.

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24 nights' accommodation

24 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation is included in your tour, with nine nights in Bentota, seven nights in Kandy and eight nights in Colombo.

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Flights

Flights from London Heathrow to Colombo are included in your package.

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Coach transfers

Transfers

Included in your package are transfers between locations in Sri Lanka, excursion transfers, and daily match transfers.

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Exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum

Exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum

Attend our Gullivers Cricket Forum taking place in Kandy on Friday 16 November, where you will be joined by fellow enthusiasts as well as guests from the world of cricket for a Q&A session on the current series.

Excursions

With Sri Lanka offering so many must-do activities, we have some fantastic additional excursions which can fit nicely into your tour.

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Gullivers Social Events

Gullivers Social Events

Join us and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Bentota.

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Gullivers Tour Managers

Gullivers Tour Manager

A dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager will be with your tour every step of the way.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Depart London Heathrow for Sri Lanka

    Arrive at London Heathrow where you will be met by your Tour Manager to check-in to your flight to Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    Flight from London Heathrow to Colombo

    Departs: 
    21:30
    Arrives: 
    12:45 (next day)
    Airline: 
    SriLankan Airlines
  • Day 2

    Arrive Bentota

    Arrive in Colombo and transfer to the Centara Ceysands Resort in Bentota for a nine night stay. Settle into the hotel ready to enjoy everything Bentota has to offer.

    Centara Ceysands Resort

    Nine night stay at the Centara Ceysands Resort.

  • Day 3

    Day at leisure

    Day at leisure in Bentota.

  • Day 4–8

    1st Test Match

    Each morning transfer to Galle International Stadium for all five days of the first test match. At the end of each day's play, you will be transferred back to your hotel. 

    Sri Lanka v England 1st Test Match

    Days 1–5

  • Day 9–10

    Days at leisure

    Days at leisure in Bentota.

    You have the option to take part in our fantastic excursions on both the Sunday and Monday, or alternatively can join our two night trip to Yala!

    This trip will mean that you depart Bentota on Sunday 11th November, and then arrive in Kandy on Tuesday 13th November.

    Please see the excursions tab for more information.

    11 Nov Optional Excursion - Whale and Dolphin Watching

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost.

    12 Nov Optional Excursion - Turtle Hatchery and Boat Safari

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost.

    11 - 13 Nov Optional Two Night Excursion - Yala

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost.

  • Day 11

    Arrive in Kandy

    After breakfast, transfer to Kandy and check into the Grand Kandyan Hotel for a seven night stay.

    Grand Kandyan

    8 night stay at the Grand Kandyan Hotel

  • Day 12–16

    2nd Test Match

    Each morning, transfer to Pallekale International Stadium for all five days of the second test match.

    On the Friday night, you are invited to our exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum.

    Sri Lanka v England – 2nd Test Match

    Day 1–5

    Friday 16 November - Gullivers Forum

  • Day 17

    Day at Leisure

    Day at leisure in Kandy.

    Alternatively, you have the option to either take part in our day trip to Sigiriya and Matale Spice Gardens, or join our three night trip to Sigiriya.

    19 Nov Optional Excursion to Sigiriya Rock and Matale Spice Garden

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost.

    19 - 22 Nov Optional Three Night Excursion to Sigiriya

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost.

  • Day 18

    Arrive in Colombo

    After breakfast, transfer to Colombo and check into the Cinnamon Lakeside hotel for an eight night stay.

    On the way, you have the option to take part in an excursion to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

    Please note - if you are taking part in the Sigiriya excursion, you will not arrive in Colombo until Thursday 22 November

    Cinnamon Lakeside

    8 night stay at the Cinnamon Lakeside hotel

    Optional Excursion to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost.

  • Day 19–20

    Days at Leisure

    Days at leisure in Colombo.

    On Wednesday you have the option to take part in a City Tour of Colombo.

    Please note - if you are taking part in the Sigiriya excursion, you will not arrive in Colombo until Thursday 22 November.

    21 Nov Optional City Tour of Colombo

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost

  • Day 21–25

    3rd Test Match

    Each morning, transfer to Sinhalese Sports Club Ground for all five days of the third test match. At the end of each day's play, you will be transferred back to your hotel. 

    Sri Lanka v England – 3rd Test Match

    Day 1–5

  • Day 26

    Departure Day

    After breakfast, board your transfer to the airport for your flight back to London Heathrow.

    Flight from Colombo to London Heathrow

    Departs: 
    13:05
    Arrives: 
    20:00
    Airline: 
    SriLankan Airlines

Tickets

Galle International Stadium

1st Test Match, Galle

Venue: 
Galle International Stadium
Capacity: 
35,000
Pallekale International Stadium

2nd Test Match, Kandy

Venue: 
Pallekale International Stadium
Capacity: 
35,000
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground

3rd Test Match, Colombo

Venue: 
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
Capacity: 
10,000

Accommodation

Centara Ceysands Resort and Spa, Bentota

Located on Bentota peninsula, this fantastic resort has the Bentota River on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. Accessed by a short boat ride across the lagoon, the Centara Ceysands offers a stunning natural environment with vivid rooms designed in eclectic fashion.

Features: 

  • 5 Restaurants
  • Pool Bar

The Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy Sri Lanka

Located at the heart of the historical city of Kandy, The Grand Kandyan boasts a 360 degree view of spectacular mountain ranges, and is just minutes away from " The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic" and the premier shopping area. With over 100 rooms, a roof-top pool & sky lounge, locally and internationally inspired cuisines, and a renowned spa and fitness centre, this hotel has everything the modern traveller needs.

Features: 

  • Rooftop swimming pool
  • Fitness centre

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, Colombo

Cinnamon Lakeside sits in the heart of Colombo, nestled in between a lake and the bustling city. Boasting the city's largest swimming pool, a floating restaurant, and an aqua foot lounge, you can enjoy the luxuries of resort life. The resort also houses 10 restaurants, with an array of culinary delights and speciality cuisine at your fingertips.

Features: 

  • Pool Bar
  • Azmaara Spa