First Test Match Kandy

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From £1,295 per person

Single supplement £145

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Kandy, overlooking an attractive man-made lake, and blessed with a mild, temperate climate and clear air, is the perfect place to catch one of the lively cultural shows, explore the lush Botanical gardens, witness the daily rituals at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, or to simply relax and soak up the atmosphere of Sri Lanka's most enchanting town. Carved into the hills of Sri Lanka's verdant interior, near to this tranquil religious and cultural centre, is the home ground of Trinity College, one of the island's most prestigious schools. Another breathtaking venue, there are few more attractive places to play cricket in the world than the Asgiriya International Stadium.

The pitch, with its extra bounce, offers more assistance to the pace bowlers than any other in Sri Lanka, especially when clouds hug the surrounding hills. England will be confident.

You will be staying at the Chaaya Citadel hotel. set on the banks of the mahaweli River overlooking a scene of lush tropical vegetation it enjoys easy access to Kandy, some 20 minutes away by shuttle bus. The Citadel offers good simple first class accommodation and is one of the best hotels in Kandy with a great atmosphere and good facilities. From Kandy you have easy access to the district of nuwara Eliya (approx. 65 miles ), Kandalama (approx. 54 miles) or sigiriya (approx. 70miles) and a range of day excursions to these and other attractions can be booked locally with our ground agents.

Itinerary

Thursday 29th November
Fly with Sri Lankan airlines from heathrow airport.

Friday 30th November
Arrive in Colombo where you will be met and transferred by road to the Chaaya Citadel hotel in Kandy where you will be on a half board basis.


Our Wisden Cricketer pre-dinner drinks party provides our opportunity to welcome you on the tour and for you to wind down while meeting new and perhaps former fellow tourists and friends from our previous tours. The event is also the opportunity for our Wisden Cricketer tour manager to make himself known to you and from whom you will be able to collect your all important match tickets.

Saturday 1st - Wednesday 5th December
Daily transfers will take you to and from the Test match at the asgiriya stadium.  Our farewell gala buffet will take place in the evening of the fifth day of the Test in the hotel gardens on the bank of the Mahaweli River providing the opportunity to reminisce about your experiences and plan ahead for your next tour.

Thursday 6th December
Early transfer to Colombo's Bandaranaike Airport for your 13:15 flight home with SriLankan airlines.  7th December departure also available at a supplement

Included in your tour

  • Return economy flights
  • Hotel accommodation as shown
  • Return airport transfers
  • Daily cricket transfers
  • Services of a Tour manager
  • Tour shirt and hat
  • Test match tickets
  • Welcome drinks
  • Farewell dinner

    • Not included in your tour

  • Optional day excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel Insurance
    • Kapugedara
    Monks



    On This Ground...

    In December 2003
    Michael Vaughan tames the Sri Lankan attack with a fluid century and a half century, but muralitharan takes another eight wickets and the match ends in a draw.

    In December 2003
    Michael Vaughan tames the Sri Lankan attack with a fluid century and a half century, but muralitharan takes another eight wickets and the match ends in a draw.

    In March 2001
    a nasser hussain century helps England level the series with a tense three wicket win, in a match which became notorious for ‘disputed’ umpiring decisions.

    In August 2000
    With a great chance of beating south africa, sri Lanka chase a second innings total of 177, but they collapse from 161-6 to lose by just 7 runs, this ground’s closest ever result.