Stingray –1st & 2nd Test Tour – England Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed seated air-conditioned ticket to all five days of the first and second Tests with drinks vouchers
  • 15 nights' 5 Star 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

Galle International Cricket Stadium

Guaranteed tickets to the 1st and 2nd Tests

This package includes guaranteed seated air conditioned tickets to all five days of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium and the 2nd Test at Pallekale International Cricket Stadium. Drinks vouchers are included.

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15 Nights' Accommodation

5 Star Bed and breakfast accommodation is included in each Test match location.

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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 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 optional excursions which can fit nicely into your tour.

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Gullivers Social Event

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 Ahungalla

    Arrive in Colombo and transfer to the Heritance Ahungalla for an eight night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Settle into the hotel ready to enjoy everything Ahungalla has to offer.

    Heritance Ahungalla

    Eight night stay at the Heritance Ahungalla

    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 3–7

    1st Test

    Each morning, transfer 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. 

    Sri Lanka v England 1st Test Match

    Days 1–5

  • Day 8–9

    Days at Leisure

    Days at leisure in Ahungalla.

    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 Ahungalla on Sunday 11th November, and then arrive in Colombo 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 10

    Arrive in Kandy

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

    Grand Kandyan Hotel

    Six night stay at Grand Kandyan Hotel

  • Day 11–15

    2nd Test

    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 16

    Arrive in Colombo

    After breakfast, transfer to Colombo and check into the Cinnamon Lakeside for your last night in Sri Lanka.

    You have the option to take part in an excursion to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage along the way!

    Cinnamon Lakeside

    One night stay at Cinnamon Lakeside

    Optional Excursion to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

    See excursions tabs for more information. Additional cost.

  • Day 17

    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

Accommodation

Heritance Ahungalla, Ahungalla

This luxurious 5-star property sits on the beachfront, with views of the South Coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel makes the most of Sri Lanka’s natural beauty, set on a big sandy beach and surrounded by palm trees and native shrubs. The hotels restaurants serve a wide variety of Sri Lankan and international cuisine, and it boasts an outdoor swimming pool, golf putting green, tennis court, gym and karaoke room.

Features: 

  • Two swimming pools
  • Restaurant, bar and coffee shop

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