Leopard – 2nd & 3rd Test Tour – England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed seated air-conditioned ticket to all five days of the 2nd and 3rd Tests
  • 16 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

Pallekale International Stadium

Guaranteed tickets to the 2nd and 3rd Tests

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

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16 nights' accommodation

16 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation is included in each Test match location, with one night in Colombo upon arrival, seven nights in Kandy and returning for eight nights in Colombo.

Find out more about your Sri Lanka hotels

Return international flights

Flights

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

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Coach transfers

Transfers

Coach transfers to and from the airport and hotel are included in your package. Also included 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 Manager

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: 
    12:35
    Arrives: 
    04:30 (next day)
    Airline: 
    SriLankan Airlines
  • Day 2

    Arrive Colombo

    Arrive in Colombo and transfer to the Cinnamon Lakeside for a one night stay.

    Cinnamon Lakeside

    One night stay at the Cinnamon Lakeside.

  • Day 3

    Arrive in Kandy

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

    Hotel Tourmaline

    Seven night stay at Hotel Tourmaline.

    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 4–8

    2nd Test Match

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

    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 9

    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 10

    Arrive in Colombo

    After breakfast, transfer back 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 11–12

    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 13–17

    3rd Test Match

    Each morning, transfer to Sinhalese Sports Club Ground for all five days of the third Test. 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 18

    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

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

The Tourmaline Hotel, Kandy Sri Lanka

This hotel is located on Anniewatte Mountain, over looking the breathtaking Hantana, Knuckles group, Hunnas Giriya, Matale hills & the famous Bible rock. The hotel boasts a swimming pool, tennis court, fitness centre and spa, as well as a fine dining restaurant which serves some of Kandy's best authentic delights.

Features: 

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa

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