Sri Lanka School Netball Tours

Day 1 Depart UK

Depart from the 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. Global Towers is a city hotel that faces a long stretch of golden beaches. This evening you will have dinner and then settle in to the hotel after your journey.

Day 3 Coaching, Fixture

Each day will start with breakfast before heading out for the day’s activities. This morning the tour gets started as you are taken by coach to a coaching session. After lunch your squad will get a chance to relax and prepare for this evenings first tour fixture against a local team. Following the fixture you will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 4 Colombo City

This morning your party will depart for a tour of Colombo City followed by an ever popular opportunity for some serious shopping. Colombo is a bustling city and a hopping-off point for beaches in the island nation’s south. This evening will see the second tour fixture against Sri Lankan opposition and following this your group will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 5 Fixtures

A leisurely breakfast is taken this morning and some relaxation before setting off for today’s fixtures which will take place during the afternoon and evening at the same venue. There are areas within the hotel that can be set aside for team talks or tactical discussions prior to any of the tour fixtures.

Day 6 Kandy via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

After a busy few days, today is set at a more leisurely pace. Today you will take a journey from Colombo to historical city of Kandy via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka, known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural value. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), popular for strolling.

Day 7 Training, Swim, Final Dinner

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 session. Enjoy a last afternoon by the pool before setting off for this evening’s fixture and return triumphant (hopefully) for your end of tour dinner and speeches.

Day 8 Arrive in 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 Netball 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.

Optional Extensions: Tea Plantations & Cultural Sites

Extend the adventure with visits to Sri Lanka’s world-famous tea country. Experience sweeping views across terraced plantations, learn about sustainable agriculture in action, and enjoy a tea tasting that ties in chemistry, nutrition, and global trade. Alternatively, explore coastal towns like Galle for historic architecture and cultural insights—ideal for reinforcing themes in geography and history while providing a breather from the pitch.