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Tailor-made netball tours in Sri Lanka

Played on Sri Lanka since 1921, netball is enjoyed in schools and clubs up and down the country, making this sparkling gem of the Indian Ocean the perfect place for your sports tour.

Why not bring along more than one sports team and turn your bespoke netball tour in India into a real sporting adventure?

On this petite pear drop of an island hanging off the coast of India, a tailor-made netball tour in Sri Lanka offers touring teams a fantastic travel opportunity as well as some exciting sporting competition.

Give your team the chance to help out in their host country, working on a local community project. There's no better feeling in the world than giving something priceless - your time, effort and compassion - to some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet.

With hosts as warm and welcoming as the sun, you're guaranteed a great experience with memories to last a lifetime.

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.

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