Snapper Red - 16 Night Tour to the 1st and 2nd Tests (Option 2)

Package includes:

  • Option to add guaranteed tickets to all five days of the 1st and 2nd Tests
  • 16 nights' 3★ accommodation
  • Flights and transfers

Highlights

  • Gullivers Cricket Forum
  • End of tour dinner
  • Tour merchandise

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At a glance

Tickets to the 1st and 2nd Tests

Gullivers are an Official Tour Operator in United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe for the International Home Series 2015. This package gives you the option to add guaranteed tickets to all five days of the 1st Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, and the 2nd Test at the National Cricket Stadium, Grenada. Ticket prices have now been announced, therefore tickets can now be purchased at an additional cost. Tickets will be priced at face value, please contact us for more details.

16 Nights' 3★ Accommodation

Stay for nine nights at the Hawksbill Resort on an all-inclusive basis (beachfront club room, with aircon), before transferring to the Allamanda Beach Resort for a seven night stay on and bed and breakfast basis (gardenview room).

Find out more about your accommodation

Flights

Flights from London Gatwick to Antigua, Antigua to Grenada, and Grenada to London Gatwick are included in your package.

Transfers

Coach transfers to and from the hotel are included in your package, as are return transfers to the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and the National Cricket Stadium for all five days of both test matches.

Gullivers Cricket Forum

For one evening of the tour, attend the Gullivers Cricket Forum 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.

Gullivers Social Events

Join us and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Antigua. On your last night, say a fond farewell to your tour group with a final dinner organised by your Tour Manager.

Gullivers Representatives

Gullivers Representatives are on hand throughout the duration of your tour.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Depart UK, arrive Antigua

    Meet your dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager at London Gatwick and board your flight to Antigua departing at 10.45am with British Airways.

    Arrive Antigua at 2.10pm (local time) and transfer to the Hawskbill Resort for a nine night stay on an all-inclusive basis.

    This evening get to know your tour group at the Welcome Drinks with your Tour Manager.

    Fly from London Gatwick to Antigua

    Departs: 
    10.45am
    Arrives: 
    2.10pm (local time)
    Airline: 
    British Airways

    Welcome Drinks

  • Day 2

    Day at leisure

    Perhaps take a guided tour of the island: passing through a number of picturesque villages, you head onto Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights for breathtaking views across Antigua.  Continuing on through the rainforest, enjoy the opportunity to relax on one of Antigua’s popular beaches with a spot of beach cricket and a picnic.

  • Day 3

    Day at leisure

    Perhaps pay a visit to the island’s capital St John’s, just a ten minute taxi ride away and look round Heritage Quay, abundant with duty free shopping.  Further afield, there’s Nelson’s Dockyard, a cultural heritage site and marina in English Harbour with plenty of good eateries.  Or simply relax at the hotel making the most of your all-inclusive facilities.

  • Day 4

    Return transfer to the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (SVRS) for day one of the 1st Test.  Journey time is approximately 20 minutes without traffic.

    One evening during the Test, you will be invited to the Gullivers Cricket Forum.  Join invited guests from the world of cricket for a Q&A session on the current Test series.

    England v West Indies 1st Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 5

    Return transfer to the SVRS for day two of the 1st Test.

    England v West Indies 1st Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 6

    Return transfer to the SVRS for day three of the 1st Test.

    England v West Indies 1st Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 7

    Return transfer to the SVRS for day four of the 1st Test.

    England v West Indies 1st Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 8

    Return transfer to the SVRS for the final day of the 1st Test.

    England v West Indies 1st Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 9

    Day at leisure

    Final day at leisure in Antigua before moving on to Grenada tomorrow.

  • Day 10

    Fly from Antigua to Grenada

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Antigua Airport.  Fly Antigua to Grenada (timings to be confirmed).  Transfer to the Allamanda Beach Resort for a seven night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

    Fly from Antigua to Grenada

    Timings TBC

  • Day 11

    Day at leisure

    Perhaps take a trip to the picturesque hillside capital of Grenada, St George’s.  It surrounds a deep horseshoe-shaped harbour and is widely regarded as one of the prettiest spots in the Caribbean.  There is also the National Museum, Fort George and Fort Frederick to explore.

  • Day 12

    Return transfer to the National Cricket Stadium for day one of the 2nd Test.  Journey time is approximately 10 minutes without traffic.

    England v West Indies 2nd Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 13

    Return transfer to the National Cricket Stadium for day two of the 2nd Test. 

    England v West Indies 2nd Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 14

    Return transfer to the National Cricket Stadium for day three of the 2nd Test. 

    England v West Indies 2nd Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 15

    Return transfer to the National Cricket Stadium for day four of the 2nd Test. 

    England v West Indies 2nd Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 16

    Return transfer to the National Cricket Stadium for the final day of the 2nd Test. 

    England v West Indies 2nd Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 17

    Depart Grenada to the UK via Barbados

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Grenada Airport.  Fly from Grenada to Barbados (timings to be confirmed).  Connect with British Airways’ flight to London Gatwick departing at 4.30pm.

    Barbados to London Gatwick

    Departs: 
    4.30pm
    Arrives: 
    5.40am (next day)
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 18

    Arrive London

    Arrive London Gatwick at 5.40am and make your own onward arrangements.

Accommodation

Hawksbill, Antigua

An all-inclusive adults-only resort set in 37 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, located by a stunning beach. Guests are able to play tennis, windsurf, snorkel and enjoy a boating trip at the hotel, before relaxing and enjoying a rum cocktail at the lively bar. You'll be able to see for yourself why so many visitors enjoy the charming setting of the Hawksbill. Rooms are classically Caribbean with a rustic feel. To guarantee air-conditioning, we recommend considering the upgrade to the beach club rooms.

Features: 

  • Choice of four secluded beaches
  • Swimming pool

We chose this hotel because: 

  • On the beach
  • Short drive to the cricket stadium and the capital, St. John's
  • Sunfish sailing, pedaloes, snorkelling and tennis included in the all-inclusive plan

Allamanda Beach Resort, Grenada

A small family owned resort located on the soft white sands of Grand Anse beach.

Features: 

  • Restaurant overlooking the pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness room
  • Floodlit tennis court

We chose this hotel because: 

  • On the beach
  • Short drive to the cricket stadium
  • Short drive to the island's capital St. George's