Travels Vinmin | Cricket in Paradise

Tour Overview

Locations Covered: Colombo - Pinnawala – Kandy - Hikkaduwa - Karandeniya

Experience an exceptional 10-day cricket tour in Sri Lanka that combines competitive cricket with the island’s rich culture and scenic beauty. Teams can train and play on renowned international, club, and school grounds, with carefully arranged coaching sessions, friendly matches, qualified umpires, scorers, and suitable local opponents. The package includes comfortable accommodation, transportation, and medical support. Beyond the cricketing experience, participants can explore Sri Lanka’s historic landmarks, vibrant cities, natural attractions, and breathtaking landscapes. During training and match schedules, players can also relax at carefully selected resorts, creating a balanced and memorable journey that combines sporting excellence, cultural discovery, leisure, and tropical hospitality.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1: - BIA - Colombo
• Arrival at the BIA Airport and transfer to the hotel in Colombo.
• Transfer to the hotel. Relax and Overnight Stay.

Day 2: – Colombo
• 1st match (Colombo) - Competitive fixture at the selected cricket ground, followed by a joint team lunch with local players. (Lunch will be served at the ground)
• Return to the hotel. Relax and Overnight Stay.

Day 3: – Colombo
• 2nd match (Colombo) - Competitive fixture at the selected cricket ground, followed by a joint team lunch with local players. (Lunch will be served at the ground)
• Return to the hotel. Relax and Overnight Stay.

Day 4: – Colombo
• Coaching session and Training Day. (Lunch will be served at the ground)
• Colombo City Tour
• Return to the hotel. Relax and Overnight Stay.

Day 5: – Colombo - Pinnawala - Kandy
• Check out of the Hotel.
• Transfer to Kandy.
• Check in to the hotel in Kandy.
• Lunch at the Hotel.
• Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden.
• Kandy City Tour including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts and Crafts Centre, and the Gem Museum.
• Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
• Witness a cultural show.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 6: – Kandy
• 3rd match (Kandy) - Competitive fixture at the selected cricket ground, followed by a joint team lunch with local players. (Lunch will be served at the ground)
• Return to the hotel. Relax and Overnight Stay.

Day 7: –Kandy - Hikkaduwa
• Check out of the Hotel.
• Transfer to Hikkaduwa.
• Visit Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala – En route to Hikkaduwa.
• Lunch in an open restaurant in Pinnawala next to the elephant bathing.
• Check in to the hotel in Hikkaduwa.
• Relax on the Beach and by the sea.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 8: – Hikkaduwa - Karandenuya
• 4th match (Karandenuya) - Competitive fixture at the selected cricket ground, followed by a joint team lunch with local players. (Lunch will be served at the ground)
• Return to the hotel. Relax and Overnight Stay.

Day 9: – Hikkaduwa - Karandenuya
• 5th match (Karandenuya) - Competitive fixture at the selected cricket ground, followed by a joint team lunch with local players. (Lunch will be served at the ground)
• Return to the hotel.
• Appreciation and Award Ceremony.
• Relax and Overnight Stay.

Day 10: –
• Visit to Galle City and the Old Dutch Fort.
• Check out of the Hotel.
• Transfer to BIA Airport.
• Departure.

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

A travel coordinator throughout the tour.
Service of a leading airline for travel. (Including return air tickets)
Transportation in a luxury coach.
Accommodation at 3 or 4 star Hotels with half-board packages in triple-sharing basic rooms.
Lunch on all days.
Organising Matches (50 Overs, T20, 100 balls, and Tournaments - will be arranged on the customer’s request)
Organising and coordinating suitable opposing teams. (Local leading sports academies, club teams and prominent local school teams)
Thoughtfully selecting and arranging Sri Lanka’s premier international, club, and school cricket grounds. (will be selected on the customer’s request)
Organising and coordinating qualified umpires and scorers.
Organising venues for training sessions.
A sufficient supply of bottled drinking water on match days.
Cooler box and ice.
Wild Elephant Orphanage entrance tickets and lunch.
Arrangements for the Appreciation and Award Ceremony. (on the customer’s request)
Awards for the players (on the customer’s request)
Token of appreciation for the participants (on the customer’s request)

What's Not Included

Extra meals, beverages, calls, pay channels on TV, laundry, and other expenses in the hotel which are excluded from the tour package.
Travel Insurance covers
The cost if the air ticket needs to be changed after confirmation.
Visa Fees

Tailor-Made Tour Customization

If you are interested, please ask for the detailed itinerary of this tour.

This tour is thoughtfully designed to focus primarily on the beautiful destinations of Sri Lanka, complemented by visits to some of the island’s most significant historical, environmental, and cultural attractions. We hope this itinerary provides you with an enjoyable and memorable travel experience. Should you wish to modify the itinerary or include any additional destinations or experiences, please feel free to contact us. Our VINMIN team will be delighted to create a personalized, tailor-made itinerary that perfectly matches your interests, preferences, and travel requirements.