Parrotfish Red – 1st Test Tour

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed Official Tickets to all five days of the first Test
  • 9 nights' 4★ accommodation
  • International flights, as well as all airport, hotel and stadium transfers

Highlights

  • This is the perfect trip if you are looking for a shorter holiday in a beautiful location, combined with First-Class International cricket
  • Gullivers' Cricket Forum
  • End of tour dinner
  • Tour merchandise
  • Price includes room rate levy in Barbados

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At a glance

Official Windies Tour Operator

Tickets to the 1st Test

Gullivers have been appointed as an Official Windies Tour Operator for the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe for the International Home Series 2019. Our packages include guaranteed tickets to all five days of the test matches in your package.

9 Nights' 4★ Accommodation

Stay for nine nights' at the Hilton, Barbados (bed and breakfast basis).

Find out more about your accommodation

Return flights included

Flights

Return flights from London Gatwick to Barbados are included in your package. International flights are with British Airways. Option to upgrade to business class flights for an additional £2,500 per person (limited availability) Should you wish to make your own flight arrangements a ground-only package is available from £2,849 (please note with all ground-only options airport transfers are not included for international flights).

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Gullivers Transfers

Transfers

Return group airport transfers are included in your package, as are return group transfers to each day of the cricket.

Gullivers Cricket Evening

Gullivers Cricket Evening

For one evening in Barbados you are invited to attend the Gullivers Cricket Evening. Hosted by Jonathan Agnew, the evenings offer a fantastic insight into the world of professional cricket.

Gullivers Welcome Drinks and Tour Dinner

Welcome Drinks and Tour Dinner

Join us and meet your fellow tourists and Gullivers staff at the Welcome Drinks function on the first evening of your trip. On one of the last nights of your trip, share memories and say a fond farewell to your tour group with a dinner organised by your Tour Manager.

Gullivers Representatives

Gullivers staff will be on hand in the West Indies to ensure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Depart UK, arrive Barbados

    After checking in at London Gatwick, board your flight to Barbados departing at 10.45am with British Airways.

    Arrive Barbados at 3.35pm (local time) and join the transfer to the Hilton Barbados for a nine night stay on an bed and breakfast basis.

    After checking in, get to know your tour group this evening at the Welcome Drinks with your Tour Manager.

    Flight from London Gatwick to Barbados

    Departs: 
    10.45am
    Arrives: 
    3.35pm (local time)
    Airline: 
    British Airways (Preferred Partner)

    Hilton Barbados

    Nine-night bed and breakfast stay at the Hilton Barbados.

    Welcome Drinks

  • Day 2-3

    Days at leisure

    Some free time to relax and enjoy the island of Barbados. Book one of the available excursions or make your own plans, however you decide to spend the free days it's sure to be a wonderful couple of days.

  • Day 4–8

    1st Test Match

    Each morning, transfer to Kensington Oval for all five days of the first test match between the West Indies and England. At the end of each day's play, you will be transferred back to your hotel. 

    One evening during the test, join us for an 'evening of cricket' hosted by Jonathan Agnew. More details to follow whilst on tour.

    West Indies v England – 1st Test Match

    Days 1–5

    Gullivers Cricket Evening with Jonathan Agnew

  • Day 9

    Day at Leisure

    Enjoy your final day at leisure in paradise, whether that's relaxing by the beach and sampling the local delights, or something more adventurous such as taking part in the variety of water sports on offer.

  • Day 10

    Depart Barbados

    Transfer by coach to Barbados Airport for your flight home.

    Flight from Barbados to London Gatwick

    Departs: 
    5:50pm (local time)
    Arrives: 
    6:00am (next day UK time)
    Airline: 
    British Airways (Preferred Partner)
  • Day 11

    Arrive UK

    Land into London Gatwick and make your own onward arrangements

Tickets

Kensington Oval

1st Test Match Barbados

Play starts at 10:00am

Tickets: 
Greenidge & Haynes, Level 2
Venue: 
Kensington Oval
Capacity: 
28,000

Accommodation

Hilton Barbados, Barbados

Just a few steps away from the beautiful white sand, the Hilton Barbados offers direct access to two beaches as well as its infinity pool. The hotel boasts free on-sight water sports and a scuba diving centre, meaning you have all the gear required to experience some of the worlds most remarkable underwater scenery. The modern decorated rooms have a stunning view over the Caribbean Sea but when you are not absorbing this, why not make your way down to one of the four bars and restaurants to indulge in the variety of rum cocktails and delicious specialities available.

Features: 

  • Onsite watersports and scuba diving centre
  • Infinity pool
  • Onsite Spa facilities

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Great location, just 5 minutes from Bridgetown
  • Direct access to two beaches
  • Short Airport transfers