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Cricket Tours to Sri Lanka

Master your skills in iconic venues while exploring ancient temples and golden coastlines on an unforgettable Sri Lankan cricket tour.

About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the perfect destination for an unforgettable sports tour for schools and clubs. One of the many reasons we love Sri Lanka is that rugby, netball and football are all widely played. The country has also seen significant investment in its hockey facilities with the opening of Olympic-level blue artificial turf facilities in Colombo and Matale in 2024. Then there’s cricket. It’s like a religion in Sri Lanka with a passion and enthusiasm for the sport that's infectious.

Why Cricket in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka offers a truly immersive cricket tour, where the game is central to the country's sporting culture and played against a backdrop unlike anywhere else. Warm conditions, spin-friendly pitches and a strong cricketing tradition give teams the chance to experience a very different style of the game.

From local schools and established clubs to specialist academies, there are plenty of opportunities for competitive fixtures, coaching and meaningful match experience. For school teams, it's an exciting way to develop young players and experience cricket in a new environment, while clubs can use the combination of quality facilities, challenging conditions and regular fixtures for valuable pre-season preparation.

Example Itineraries

A taste of what your tour could look like. Every itinerary is tailored to your group's goals and budget.

Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka

10 days

A cricket tour to Sri Lanka involving a series of matches against local sides, cultural excursions, and a safari game drive.

  1. 1

    Departure

    Transit

    Travel from the UK to Sri Lanka.

  2. 2

    Arrival and Orientation

    Negombo

    Arrive in Colombo, transfer to accommodation in Negombo, and enjoy free time at the hotel.

  3. 3

    Match Day 1

    Negombo area

    Both boys and girls teams travel to their respective match venues for the first game of the tour.

  4. 4

    Match Day 2

    Colombo area

    Both teams compete in their second matches of the tour at local venues.

  5. 5

    Safari Excursion

    Beruwala

    Check out of the hotel and travel to Udawalawe for a safari game drive at the national park before checking into new accommodation.

  6. 6

    Match Day 3

    Beruwala area

    Both teams compete in their third matches of the tour.

  7. 7

    Cultural Excursion

    Galle

    Visit a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda, the Foundation of Goodness, and the historic Galle Dutch Fort.

  8. 8

    Match Day 4

    Galle

    Both teams play their fourth matches of the tour at Galle International Cricket Stadium.

  9. 9

    Match Day 5 and Departure

    Hikkaduwa

    Final matches for both teams, followed by dinner and a late evening transfer to the airport for the return flight.

  10. 10

    Return Home

    Transit

    Arrival back in the UK.

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