Ist + IIIrd Test
05 Nov: Arrive Colombo – Galle (130 Kms)
Arrive Colombo International airport. You will be met by our representative who will introduce you to the guide cum driver for your journey towards Galle. On arrival, check-into the hotel to relax from jetlag. Enjoy your evening in the beach resort. Overnight at resort.
06 Nov: First Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Galle International Stadium to watch the First Day of Ist Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
07 Nov: Second Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Galle International Stadium to watch the Second Day of Ist Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
08 Nov: Third Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Galle International Stadium to watch the Third Day of Ist Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
09 Nov: Fourth Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Galle International Stadium to watch the Fourth Day of Ist Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
10 Nov: Fifth Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Galle International Stadium to watch the Fifth & Last Day of Ist Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
11 Nov: Galle – Yala
After breakfast proceed to Yala, Enroute see the lace making at Weligama and stilt fishing in Koggala. Check-into the hotel for overnight stay.
12 Nov: Yala – Tissamaharama – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast enjoy the safari into Yala national park. Later proceed to Nuwara Eliye enroute visiting Tissamaharama. On arrival check-into the hotel for overnight stay.
13 Nov: Nuwara Eliya – Pinnawala – Kandy
After breakfast sightseeing of Nuwara Eliya. Later drive to Pinnawala to see Elephants bathing / Lunch / Baby Elephants feeding. And continue your drive to Kandy. On arrival check-into the hotel for overnight stay.
14 Nov: Kandy sightseeng by tuk tuk – Dambulla – Sigiriya
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Kandy by Tuk Tuk to Visit Gem Museum and showroom. Visit Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Later drive to Sigiriya enroute visiting Dambulla Rock Temple, During your drive to Dambulla, visit a Batik factory and Ranweli Spice Garden and also have aSri Lankan Rice & Curry lunch, at their Restaurant. (Optional). On arrival Check into the hotel for overnight stay.
15 Nov: Sigiriya
After breakfast climb Sigiriya Rock fortress and see the 1500-year-old frescoes. Afternoon descend down and evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
16 Nov: Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Sigiriya
Very early morning after breakfast, proceed to Anuradhapura. Commence Sightseeing of the Ancient Historical & Archeological ruins of Anuradhapura, the first Capital City of Sri Lanka. Thereafter return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
17 Nov: Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa ancient historical ruins / Minneriya wild life safari – Sigiriya
Morning after breakfast, proceed to Polonnaruwa. Sightseeing of the Ancient historical and archeological Ruins of Polonnaruwa. Open luncheon. After lunch, Minneriya Safari by Jeep. Evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
18 Nov: Sigiriya – Ritigala mountain Sanjeewani drop.
Morning after breakfast leave to Ritigala mountain climb. You can visit the ruins of Buddhist monastery. Then back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
19 Nov: Rose mountain and Aukana Buddha statue
Morning after breakfast leave to visit Rose mountain. You can climb it. After that you will visit Aukana Buddha statues. Relax in the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
20 Nov: Ibbankatuwa lake and boat ride to the Happy Island
You can be relaxed at the hotel and evening go for a boat ride in the lake. Take a visit to Happy Island. Dinner and overnight stay.
21 Nov: Ridee Viharaya and Rambodagalla big Buddha statue
After having breakfast leave to visit Ridee viharaya and Rambodagalla buddha statue. En route to Sigiriya you can visit Melsiripura dairy farm. Dinner and overnight sty in Sigiriya.
22 Nov: – Colombo
After breakfast Proceed to Colombo. Dinner and overnight stay there.
23 Nov: First Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo to watch the First Day of IIIrd Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
24 Nov: Second Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo to watch the Second Day of IIIrd Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
25 Nov: Third Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo to watch the Third Day of IIIrd Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
26 Nov: Fourth Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo to watch the Fourth Day of IIIrd Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
27 Nov: Fifth Day of Test match
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo to watch the Fifth & Last Day of IIIrd Test match. Enjoy Your day at the stadium. Evening after the match, transfer back to hotel/resort. Overnight at hotel/resort.
28 Nov: Colombo Departure
After breakfast we take you on a short sightseeing of Colombo (if time permits) visiting Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, National Museum of Colombo etc. and later as per the schedule we drive you to Colombo airport to drop you for your homebound flight.
Hotels Envisaged:
Galle——————————Amari Galle/Lavanga Beach Resort or similar
Yala——————————-Laya Safari/Okray Lake or similar
Nuwara Eliya——————-Araliya Green Hills/Orient or similar
Kandy—————————-Thilanka/Grand Mountain or similar
Sigiriya—————————Aliya Resort & Spa/Sigiriya Village or similar
Colombo————————-The Ocean/Mandarina or similar
Cost: £ 2345 Per Person on Twin Sharing
Single Supplement: On Request
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- Airport transfers on arrival/Departure by AC Vehicle in Sri Lanka.
- Return Airfare London – Colombo – London in economy class on Direct/1 stop flights. (Best available)
- Private English Speaking Guide cum chauffeur driven Air-conditioned Car/Coach as per the itinerary, including Hotel – Stadium - Hotel transfers on Match days.
- Excellent 4 star – 5 star Deluxe hotels and resorts
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- One Bottle of Mineral Water Every day.
- All Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary including entrance fees.
- Welcome or Farewell Cocktail Dinner once during the stay.
- Tips to local drivers cum guides and porters
- Special Tour merchandise from Sports Tour Packages
- Guaranteed official match tickets at cost price (to be invoiced separately as prices are not known at the time of costing the tour)
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- All meals and drinks except those meals specified in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Tourist VISA, we can assist if required
- Travel insurance
- Match tickets (to be invoiced separately as price not known at the time of pricing the tour)
- Bank Charges, if any
