Cricket Tours to Sri Lanka
Where cricket is king
A cricket tour to Sri Lanka is the ultimate experience for any lover of the sport. The whole island is cricket-mad, but it’s not just the sport that will leave a lasting impression on you; the beautiful beaches, wonderful wildlife encounters, colourful cities and beautiful countryside will all shape an unforgettable tour. Our local partners work with the best schools and clubs across the country to provide top-class, well matched fixtures for your teams.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by flight
Day 2
Travel
Arrive into Colombo
Arrival meal at hotel
Day 3
Breakfast and transfer to first fixture
Fixture 1
Evening meal at the Cricket Club Cafe
Day 4
Breakfast then depart for Colombo City Tour
Explore this fascinating city on a guided tour
Cool down in the pool followed by evening meal at hotel
Day 5
After breakfast check out of hotel
Transfer to Kandy
Visit the iconic Temple of The Tooth Relic followed by evening meal at hotel
Day 6
Fuel up ahead of your transfer to your second fixture
Fixture 2
Exchange pennants with your opposition before evening meal back at hotel
Day 7
Breakfast at your hotel before transferring to your third fixture
Fixture 3
Take in the views of Kandy Lake and relax at hotel before evening meal
Day 8
Check out of hotel and board your coach to Hikkaduwa
Visit the on-site Bentota Turtle Hatchery
Cool off in the pool before evening meal
Day 9
Breakfast then transfer to your final fixture
Fixture 4
Visit the Foundation of Goodness
Day 10
Late breakfast before relaxing on the beach
Head to Galle for a city tour and visit the Galle Dutch Fort
Farewell meal at hotel
Day 11
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, then flight back to UK
Travel
Arrive UK
Based on 11 day, 9 night tour for 40 members (+4 free places) travelling. Subject to availability.
- Return flights from UK to resort
- Airport and fixture transfers in resort
- 9 nights' B&B accommodation
- 4 x fixtures per team with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- Lunches on match days
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- Excursions:
- Foundation of Goodness
- Turtle Sanctuary
- Dutch Fort
- Temple of the Tooth
- Kandy City Tour
- Colombo City Tour
- Cricket Club Cafe
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Sri Lanka
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Colombo City Tour
Kandy City Tour
Temple of The Tooth
Millennium Elephant Fo...
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Sri Lanka
- Beach side
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
- Onsite restaurant
- Spa onsite
- Wi-Fi
- Relax and use the hotel swimming pool
- Visit the beach
- Take a dip in the sea
- Ideal access to Kandy
- Swimming pool
- View of Kandy Lake
- Comfortable rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Billiard table
- Wi-Fi
- Relax and use the hotel swimming pool
- Enjoy a game of Billiards
- Explore Kandy
- Easy access to Colombo
- 4* hotel
- Comfortable rooms
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant onsite
- Souvenir shop
- Billiards and table tennis
- Visit Colombo
- Relax and use the hotel swimming pool
- Enjoy a game of billiards or table tennis
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Do your hotels comply with our local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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