Netball Tour of Sri Lanka (Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Hikkaduwa)
"Enjoy the full Sri Lankan experience from Colombo to the hills of Dambulla and Kandy finishing in Galle and the beaches of the south"
Starting from £ 1650 ( 10 nights )
HB price based on a 11 day 10 night tour by air travelling in April 2022 including transfers, accommodation, fixtures & excursions. Lunches on match-days are included.
- Top Asian Netball nation
- Experience 4 parts of the country in one tour
- Excursions and Matches arranged throughout
Location - Sri Lanka, located of the south-eastern tip of India is the jewel of the Indian ocean and is known for the blue sapphire that matches the intensity and beauty of the sea that surrounds it.
Itineraries to explore this incredible island can vary, particularly as the rainy season splits the country in two, with the south enjoying its best weather from November to April whilst the north enjoys its best weather from May to October. Our recommended itineraries all feature major sights in the south, starting in Colombo heading north-east towards Dambulla and Kandy and then down to the beaches of the south coast, staying in Hikkaduwa but visiting Galle.
Accommodated in 4* hotels throughout, your itinerary would include match days in all destinations with visits to the Sri Lanka Cricket Museum, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Tooth in Kandy as well as a boat tour in Galle. See the full itinerary below to see what is possible but no matter what programme you choose, you will have a tour guide with you throughout your stay ensuring you get the most from your time in this incredible country.
Netball - The top ranked Asian netball nation, Sri Lanka has been a major force in World Netball since it was first played there in 1921. Host of the Commonwealth nations netball meeting in 1960, Sri Lanka has continued to promote netball as one of their major sports; in fact, outside of cricket, netball is the most played sport for local girls and women, demonstrated by Sri Lanka's 2018 victory at the M1 Asian Netball Championships. Matches here will be diverse and competitive and even stronger UK teams can be pitched against regional or national teams to provide good competition.
See more of Sri Lanka in this short film (external site)
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at the airport for your afternoon flight departure
Overnight flight to Colombo
Day 2
Arrival into Colombo
Transfer to your hotel in Colombo - optional nets session
Dinner in Colombo
Day 3
After breakfast, it's match day - Fixture #1
It's match day - Fixture #1
Team meal in Colombo
Day 4
Morning City Tour of Colombo
It's match day - Fixture #2
Evening Meal in Colombo
Day 5
Head to Dambulla
Stop off at the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage en-route
Evening meal at hotel in Dambulla
Day 6
Visit to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Afternoon Jeep Safari of the Minneriya National Park
Dinner at your hotel
Day 7
Depart for Kandy
Stop off en-route at a spice garden and gem workshop
Dinner at your hotel in Kandy
Day 8
Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
Visit the Royal Botanical Garden in Kandy then a tea factory
Dinner at your hotel
Day 9
It's match day - Fixture #3
It's match day - Fixture #3
Dinner at your hotel
Day 10
Depart for the south coast
En-route enjoy a thrilling White Water Rafting adventure
Dinner at your hotel
Day 11
It's match day - Fixture #4
It's match day - Fixture #4
Dinner at your hotel
Day 12
Galle - visit the Dutch fort
Enjoy a boat ride into the Mangroves of the Bentota river then visit a turtle hatchery
Dinner in Galle
Day 13
It's match day - Fixture #5
It's match day - Fixture #5
Final dinner, called the Fellowship meal
Day 14
Free morning before departing for the hotel
Flight departs for the UK
Land back in the UK
Tour Resources
Standard Inclusions - Sport
- Coach hire for duration of tour incl. all fees and tolls*
- Return Channel crossings
- Coach transfers to fixtures and any named excursions
- Half board accommodation
- Final day hot lunch
- 2 fixtures per team
- 1 training session per team
- Final night team meal and awards
- Dedicated Tour Manager to help you plan the trip
- Bespoke organisation of your itinerary incl. excursion booking
* Flight options available