Second Test Match Colombo
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There is much to admire in Colombo, the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, from the graceful green expanse of galle Face green, where the city takes its evening promenade, to the grand colonial-style museums, mansions and exquisite gardens of the wealthier suburbs.
One such area plays host to the ancestral home and headquarters of cricket on the island - the Sinhalese Sports Club ground is the Lord's of Sri Lanka. While it cannot compete with galle and Kandy in terms of beauty or aspect it has a unique intimacy and has seen a lot of thrilling cricket over the last 25 years. On bustling match days, the atmosphere is second to none.
Sri Lanka have only won half of the Test matches played at the SSC, so there is hope for England in what could be a decisive game. Don't miss your opportunity to be there!
Your hotel in Colombo is the Trans Asia. This professionally managed first class city hotel offers excellent value and a wide range of facilities. Centrally positioned in the heart of Colombo, surrounded by large grounds facing the beautiful Beira Lake it is a short coach journey to the ground. It has a fine choice of restaurants and, perhaps necessarily therefore, enjoys a fitness club the use of which is free for in house guests. It also has tennis and squash courts which are available at a local charge, a swimming pool and an ayurvedic treatment spa and beauty centre. Golf can also be arranged at the Colombo Golf Course three miles away.
Itinerary
Friday 7th December
Fly with SriLankan airlines from Heathrow airport.
Saturday 8th December
Arrive in Colombo where you will be met and taken to the first class Trans Asia Hotel where you will stay on a room & breakfast basis. You will be free to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure resting in your room or relaxing by the pool.
Our Wisden Cricketer welcome party provides the opportunity to wind down further over cocktails and to meet 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 welcome you and from whom you will be able to collect your all important match tickets.
Sunday 9th - Thursday 13th December
Daily transfers will take you to and from the Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
Our farewell gala buffet will take place in the evening of the fifth day of the Test providing the opportunity to reminisce and plan ahead for your next tour or to look forward to the next stage of the your tour.
Friday 14th December
Spend the day at leisure in Colombo with an evening transfer to Bandaranaike International airport for your 02:15 flight home with SriLankan Airlines.
Included in your tour
• Return economy flights
• Hotel accommodation as shown
• Return airport transfers
• Daily cricket transfers
• Transfers between your Kandy and Colombo hotels
• 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
