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Tailor-made hockey tours in Sri Lanka

With excellent facilities on offer at the Matale Stadium, and a host of friendly welcoming players eager to take on your team, it's hard to believe that Sri Lanka is a mere fledgling on the hockey field.

But what they lack in experience as a hockey playing nation, they certainly make up for in enthusiasm.

Whenever you want to travel, Gullivers can organise a tailor-made hockey tour in Sri Lanka to perfectly suit your squad.

Soak up the sun, relaxing on one of the island's stunning collection of sandy beaches.

Explore the mist-covered Hill Country to find iridescent waterfalls and verdant rolling tea plantations.

And sample the delicious yet relatively undiscovered local cuisine, from a melting pot of cultures.

However you want to play it, Gullivers can help you create a bespoke hockey tour in Sri Lanka to match your team's requirements.

Day 1 - In Flight

Meet at London Heathrow airport for your overnight flight to Sri Lanka. A Gullivers Sports Travel representative will be on hand to assist with check in.

Day 2 - Colombo/Kandy

Upon arrival in Colombo transfer to your hotel in Kandy for five nights.

Day 3 – Kandy

A free morning to settle in and relax before transferring to a local sports ground for a practice match.

This evening visit a cultural dance show to see the impressive fire dancers run barefoot over hot burning coals.

Day 4 – Kandy

Match Day 1

This morning enjoy an interesting visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth – home to the relics of Lord Buddha, the most sacred objects of the Buddhist world.

Match followed by after match function.

Day 5 – Kandy

Enjoy a day at leisure. Why not visit the tea factory and spice plantation.

Day 6 – Kandy

Match Day 2

Match followed by after match function.

Day 7 - KANDY/KITULGALA/MOUNT LAVINIA

Coach transfer to Mount Lavinia. On route, the group will visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where you will witness the daily routine of keeping baby elephants. The group will have lunch overlooking the Ma Oya River and watch the elephants bathe before then proceeding to your hotel for five nights.

Day 8 - MOUNT LAVINIA

Morning at leisure to relax out on the beach.

This afternoon, another practice match is arranged

Day 9 - MOUNT LAVINIA

Match Day 3

Match followed by after match function.

Day 10 - MOUNT LAVINIA

Take a tour through the colourful commercial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Pass busy bazaars, the ritziest residences and embassies, the replica of Arukana Buddha, temples and mosques.

Day 11 - MOUNT LAVINIA

Match Day 4

Match followed by after match function.

Day 12 - MOUNT LAVINIA/BENTOTA

Coach transfer to Bentota for the next three nights.

The remainder of day free to stroll along the beautiful Bentota River, visit the Galapota temple or the turtle hatcheries.

Day 13 – BENTOTA

Match Day 5

Match followed by after match function.

Day 14 – BENTOTA

Full day to relax and enjoy the facilities at the hotel and beach.

Day 15 - IN FLIGHT/ARRIVE HOME

In the early morning transfer to the airport for your flight home. In the evening arrive back at Heathrow.

  • The Capital: Colombo (commercial) Jayawardanapura (administrative).

    Direct Flying Time: Approx 10 hrs 35 mins from London

    Passports: Should be valid for 6 months beyond intended length of stay

    Time Difference: GMT +5 hours 30 mins

    Airport Departure Tax: Included in price of international ticket

    Currency: Sri Lanka Rupee

    Main Language: Sinhala, Tamil, English

    Water: Bottled water recommended

    Electricity: 230/240V AC 50 HZ

    International Dialing: 94

    Driving: Driving on the left.  International Driving Permit required. 

    Visas: Are required for British passport holders

    Vaccinations: Please consult your G.P. Hepatitis A, malaria, polio, tetanus, typhoid are recommended.

Cheadle Hulme School - Hockey & Netball

Chesham Cricket Club - Cricket

Henry Box School - Badminton, Hockey & Cricket

University of St Andrews - Cricket

 

  • Henry Box School - Sri Lanka, July 2011

    A fantastic cultural experience for all of the students - particularly those who rarely travel abroad.

    Edward Gilkes - Henry Box School Badminton, Hockey & Cricket tour

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