21 MARCH - 08 APRIL 2012

Sri Lanka is a world of rich colour, astounding beauty and delightful contrasts. Within a relatively short time, you can travel from sweeping beaches to fascinating ancient cities, or from a tropical safari park to the cooler climates of a tea plantation. Stunning as the beaches in Sri Lanka are, it’s well worth spending a little time pre or post the cricket exploring the diverse and truly beautiful landscapes all around you.

We have created a tour packed with what we consider at ITC to be ‘standard’ inclusions. Your tour party will be personally escorted by a tour manager and celebrity host throughout and we have selected three sightseeing excursions, each accompanied by an English-speaking guide. A ‘State of Play’ cricket forum during each of the two Test Matches will be arranged including drinks and a special guest, plus a farewell dinner to round off the tour, also including drinks. This combination, together with what we hope will be exhilarating action on the pitch, is sure to guarantee you a fantastic experience in Sri Lanka.

ITINERARY

21 March
Depart London Heathrow on Emirates flight EK022 at 1335 to Colombo via Dubai

22 March
Arrive in Colombo at 0830, where you will be met and transferred to the Cinnamon Lodge Habarana where four nights accommodation in a Superior Room has been reserved for you on a half board basis. En route, we will stop at “Saruketha” Kurunegala for a comfort break and lunch, which is included. This evening, enjoy Welcome Drinks with your Hosts and Fellow Travellers

23 March
Today we visit Sigiriya, home of the famous 200ft-high, flat-topped Lion Rock fortress, after which the evening is at leisure

24 March
Today we visit Pollonaruwa, a preserved city of ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks and stunningly beautiful statues. In the afternoon, there will be an optional 4x4 Jeep safari of Minneriya National Park (supplement applies). Evening at leisure

25 March
After breakfast, transfer to Chaya Tranz in Hikkaduwa where seven nights accommodation in a Superior Room has been reserved for you on a bed and breakfast basis. En route, we will visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage for an excursion including lunch at a Riverside restaurant. Evening at leisure

26-30 March
Sri Lanka vs England (First Test Match). Transfers to and from the cricket stadium have been arranged each day before and after play

27 March
This evening enjoy a cocktail party and ‘State of Play’ cricket forum with your Hosts

28 March
City Tour of Galle, after which the remainder of the day and evening is at leisure

1 April
After breakfast, you will be transferred to The Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo where seven nights accommodation in an Executive Floor Room has been reserved for you on a bed and breakfast. The remainder of the day and evening at leisure

2 April
Today is at leisure with an evening City Tour of Colombo. The remainder of the evening is at leisure

3-7 April
Sri Lanka vs England (Second Test Match). Transfers to and from the cricket stadium have been arranged each day before and after play

4 April
This evening enjoy a cocktail party and ‘State of Play’ cricket forum with your Hosts

6 April
This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers

8 April
Depart Colombo on Emirates flight EK 651 at 0950 to London Heathrow via Dubai, arriving in the UK at 1840

Prices from £4,195 per person, based on 2 sharing on a double/twin basis
Single Supplement £1,595

Included:
• Return Economy Class flights with Emirates from London Heathrow
• Return airport transfers based on the flights included above
• 18 nights accommodation on as stated
• Welcome drinks, two State of Play forums and Farewell Dinner
• All sightseeing including entrance fees as stated, accompanied by an English-speaking guide
• All transfers as stated by air conditioned coach
• Tour management and a celebrity host
• Tour merchandise
• All taxes

Test Match tickets are extra and will be charged at cost to you by ITC Sports

UK regional departures, flight upgrades, private car airport transfers and pre or post holiday extensions are all available at an extra charge, please ask at the time of booking.

Prices subject to increase based on flight availability at the time of booking. Should different flights than those included above be booked, a supplement for private transfers will be charged.

To book call ITC Sports on 01244 355 604 or click here