Sri Lanka School Cricket Tours
Students can experience an ancient culture in Sri Lanka while also accepting a new challenge in sport.
Sri Lanka is one of the most breath taking destinations that we offer for school cricket tours. From the stunning beaches to the spectacular mountains, this destination really does have it all.
As a nation they have played in the cricket world cup since 1975. Making Sri Lanka an ideal location for your next school cricket tour. Training sessions can even be done on the beach before going for a bath with the elephants at the orphanage.
On Sri Lanka School Cricket Tours, your team will enjoy:
- Charming Beaches
- Suitable accommodation for school groups
- A variety in abilities of teams to play
- Professional Cricket Facilities
- Once in a lifetime excursions
- Excellent value for money
Sri Lanka School Cricket Tours
- Duration: 8 days 6 nights (+1 night air travel)
- Board: Full
- Passengers: 40
- Free Staff Places: 4
Excursions & Inclusions
Various options available including visits to an Elephant Orphanage and Yala National park
Where it’s held
Sri Lanka
There are no words that can describe the spectacular scenery in Sri Lanka. The options are just endless while you are there. The National Parks are known for being one the best locations in Asia to see wildlife.
Sample Itinerary for Sri Lanka School Cricket Tours
Day 1-2 Journey commences
Departing from a UK airport and travel overnight to Bandaranayke International Airport Colombo. On arrival you will be assisted by a member of the Activ4 Sri Lankan team who will help with the coach transfer and check in at your accommodation in Wellawatta. This evening you will have dinner and then unpack in to the hotel after your journey.
Day 3 First Fixture
Starting every day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. This morning the tour gets underway as you are taken by coach to the training facility for a training session. After lunch your squad will get a chance to relax and prepare for your first tour match against at a local school team. Tonight your group can get together for a quiz night.
Day 4 More Cricket
Enjoy another day of cricket with another local team. Fixtures are often the best part of the tour and clubs are always thrilled to play British sides and offer a friendly welcome and a competitive game. Following all the action and excitement you will be more than ready to sit down and enjoy your evening meal.
Day 5 Colombo City Tour
This morning your party will depart for a tour of Colombo City followed by an ever popular chance 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 another game against Sri Lankan opposition and following this your party will return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 6 R&R
A training session this morning focusing on developing and improving the techniques from your fixtures earlier on in the tour. 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 More Fixtures
A relaxed breakfast is taken this morning and some recreational time before setting off for today's fixtures. There are areas within the hotel that can be set aside for team talks or strategic discussions prior to any of the tour fixtures. Dinner will be taken in the hotel following the day’s tour fixtures.
Day 8 Final Fixture
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 and return victorious (hopefully) for your end of tour dinner. On the final night it has become a custom for touring teams to hold an awards ceremony.
Day 9 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.