Activ4 Sri Lanka School Football Tours

Day 1-2 Depart UK, Arrive in Sri Lanka

Depart from UK airport and travel overnight to Bandaranayke International Airport Colombo. On arrival you will be met by a member of the Activ4 School Tours Sri Lankan team who will assist with the coach transfer and check in at your accommodation in Wellawatta. This evening you will have dinner and then settle in to the hotel after your journey.

Day 3 Coaching and Quiz Night

After breakfast this morning the tour gets underway in earnest as you are taken by coach to the training facility for a coaching session. After lunch your squad will get a chance to relax and prepare for your first tour match against a local team. This evening will filled with a quiz night.

Day 4 Local Fixtures

Get some pre match preparation going and discuss team tactics as today your first tour matches are scheduled where you will hopefully put in a good performance! Fixtures are usually played during the evening with local teams. Fixtures are often the highlight of the tour and clubs always offer a friendly welcome and a competitive game.

Day 5 Colombo City, Fixtures

This morning your party will depart for a tour of Colombo City followed by an ever popular opportunity for some serious shopping. It has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. This evening will see the second tour game against Sri Lankan opposition.

Day 6 Training, Swim at Pool or Beach

Back to sport this morning with a training session where you can focus on improving the techniques from your fixtures earlier. During the afternoon you may take a recovery session back at the hotel swimming pool or if the beach is for you then head straight over! Dinner will be taken in the hotel following the day’s training session.

Day 7 Fixtures

A leisurely breakfast is taken this morning and some relaxation before setting off for today’s fixtures. There are areas within the hotel that can be set aside for team talks or tactical discussions prior to any of the tour fixtures. Your local Activ4 School Tours Representative will be on hand for the duration of the trip to assist where needed.

Day 8 Training, Pool, Fixtures

Your group returns to sporting matters in hand today to round off the tour. After breakfast you will head to the training ground for your final training session. This afternoon can be spent by the pool before setting off for this evening’s fixture. On the final night hold an awards ceremony to decide on the player of the tour.

Day 9 Depart for the UK

Sadly its departure day, after breakfast check out of the rooms and according to your flight plan to the UK you will be transferred to Bandaranayke Airport to embark on the journey home. All good things must come to an end but the sights and sound of Sri Lanka and the people you have met will live long in the memory…

Sri Lanka School Football Tour Excursions

Elephant Orphanage Visit

Spend a meaningful day at an elephant orphanage—such as the renowned Elephant Transit Home near Udawalawe—where students can observe orphaned calves being cared for and prepared for returning to the wild. It’s a rare opportunity to learn about conservation work, animal rehabilitation, and human-wildlife coexistence in a real-world setting. This visit brings together wildlife management, ethics, and environmental science—all within one unforgettable experience.

Yala National Park Safari

Embark on a thrilling safari through Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s second-largest and most-visited wildlife reserve. Students may spot elephants, leopards, sloth bears, birds, and more as they navigate diverse ecosystems with a knowledgeable driver-guide. This immersive experience brings geography, ecology, and biodiversity lessons to life amid stunning natural beauty.

Temple of the Tooth – Kandy

Visit one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred and culturally significant landmarks, the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. This UNESCO World Heritage site houses a relic believed to be the tooth of the Buddha, drawing pilgrims from around the world. Students will gain insight into Buddhist traditions, Sri Lankan spirituality, and the role of religion in national identity — all within the stunning surroundings of this lakeside temple complex.