Cricket Lovers’ Tour – England vs Sri Lanka 2026

Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
(15 Jan – 2 Feb 2026)

Quick look

Day 1 – Tue, Jan 20 | Arrival – Colombo

• Arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.
• Meet & greet, transfer to hotel.
• Hotel: Cinnamon Red Colombo or Similar, depending on availability
• Transfer: Airport → Colombo city (35 km / 1 hr).

Day 2 – Wed, Jan 21 | Colombo Leisure & Heritage

• Morning visit Kelaniya Temple (15 km / 30 min).
• Explore Colombo Wetland Tour – Diyasaru Park / Beddagana Wetlands (15 km / 30 min).
• Evening leisure at Galle Face Green.
• Hotel: Cinnamon Red Colombo or Similar, depending on availability
• Total transfers: ~50 km / 2 hrs.

Day 3 – Thu, Jan 22 | 1st ODI – Colombo

• Relaxed morning.
• Match: 1st ODI – RPICS, Colombo (2:30 pm start).
• Hotel: Cinnamon Red Colombo or Similar, depending on availability

Day 4 – Fri, Jan 23 | Colombo Food & Tuk-Tuk Tour

• Morning Colombo City and Food Walk with Tuk Tuk Experience (approx. 4 hrs).
• Evening Leisure
• Hotel: Cinnamon Red Colombo or Similar, depending on availability

Day 5 – Sat, Jan 24 | 2nd ODI – Colombo

• Morning leisure.
• Match: 2nd ODI – RPICS, Colombo (2:30 pm start).
• Hotel: Cinnamon Red Colombo or Similar, depending on availability

Day 6 – Sun, Jan 25 | Colombo → Galle (via Madu River Safari)

• Morning transfer to Galle via Balapitiya.
• En-route: Madu River Boat Safari (2 hrs).
• Continue to Galle.
• Hotel: Araliya Beach Unawatuna or Similar, depending on availability

Day 7 – Mon, Jan 26 | Galle Exploration

• Morning rural village cycling tour (3 hrs).
• Afternoon Galle Dutch Fort & Lighthouse walk.
• Visit Galle International Cricket Stadium.
• Evening sunset by the ramparts.
• Hotel: Araliya Beach Unawatuna or Similar, depending on availability
• Transfers: Minimal, within Galle (<15 km).

Day 8 – Tue, Jan 27 | Galle → Colombo – 3rd ODI

• Morning transfer back to Colombo.
• Match: 3rd ODI – RPICS, Colombo (2:30 pm start).
• Hotel: Cinnamon Red Colombo or Similar, depending on availability
• Transfer: Galle → Colombo (120 km / 2.5–3 hrs).

Day 9 – Wed, Jan 28 | Colombo → Sigiriya

• Transfer to Sigiriya (approx. 4.5 hrs).
• Afternoon Sigiriya Fortress sunset
• Hotel: Kassapa Lions Rock / Camellia Resort (mid-range). depending on availability
• Transfer: Colombo → Sigiriya (170 km / 4.5–5 hrs).

Day 10 – Thu, Jan 29 | Polonnaruwa & Safari

• Morning: Polonnaruwa Medieval City (UNESCO, 1.5 hrs).
• Afternoon: Minneriya / Kaudulla / Eco Park Safari for elephants.
• Hotel: Kassapa Lions Rock / Camellia Resort. (mid-range). depending on
availability
• Transfers: Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa (60 km / 1.5 hrs) → Safari park (20–30 km / 45
min) → Hotel.
• Total: ~140 km / 4–5 hrs including sightseeing

Day 11 – Fri, Jan 30 | Sigiriya → Kandy (via Dambulla & Spice Garden) 1st T20

• En route stop: Dambulla Cave Temples (20 km / 40 min).
• Visit Matale Spice Garden (70 km / 1.5 hrs).
• Arrive Kandy.
• Match: 1st T20 – PICS, Kandy (7:00 pm).
• Hotel: Thilanka Kandy (mid-range). depending on availability.
• Transfer: Sigiriya → Kandy (90 km / 3 hrs with stops).

Day 12 – Sat, Jan 31 | Scenic Train Journey – Nuwara Eliya

• Scenic train ride: Kandy → Nanu Oya (~4 hrs).
• Visit tea plantation & Gregory Lake.
• Hotel: Araliya Red or Similar, depending on availability.
• Transfer: Nanu Oya → Nuwara Eliya (8 km / 20 min).

Day 13 – Sun, Feb 1 | Nuwara Eliya → Kandy – 2nd T20

• Morning leisure in Nuwara Eliya.
• Transfer back to Kandy.
• Match: 2nd T20 – PICS, Kandy (7:00 pm).
• Hotel: Thilanka Kandy / Hotel Suisse.
• Transfer: Nuwara Eliya → Kandy (80 km / 3 hrs).

Day 14 – Mon, Feb 2 | Kandy Exploration

• Morning: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya (10 km / 30 min).
• Afternoon: Kandy food & city walk.
• Evening: Cultural dance performance & Temple of the Tooth.
• Hotel: Thilanka Kandy / Hotel Suisse.
• Transfers: Minimal (<30 km).

Day 15 – Tue, Feb 3 | Pekoe Trail + 3rd T20

• Morning: Pekoe Trail – Stage 1 Walk (Hanthana to Galaha, ~9 km / 3–4 hrs).
• Match: 3rd T20 – PICS, Kandy (7:00 pm).
• Hotel: Thilanka Kandy / Hotel Suisse.

Day 16 – Wed, Feb 4 | Departure

• Transfer from Kandy → Colombo Airport.
• Transfer: 120 km / 3.5 hrs.

Price Includes

• Welcome and assistance on arrival at the Airport.
• Entrance fees to site visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
• Cricket match entrance fees.
• All game drive jeep service charges are listed in the itinerary.
• Tickets for train journey.
• Accommodation for 15 nights in the hotels included in the package on a bed and breakfast basis
• According to the tour plan, transportation by air-conditioned Vehicle For the round-trip
• For the round tour, an English-speaking guide will accompany you.
• One 500mm Water bottle per pax, per day.
• Airport drop & assistance at departure.
• Wi-Fi During the transport

Price Exclusive

• Costs for admission and tickets to other sites that are not included in the itinerary. .
• Any expense of personal nature, like liquor, laundry, telephone calls etc.
• Cost of optional tours and activities (Those can be arranged on your request).
• Video camera permits.
• Early check ins / late check outs.
• Porte and tips.
• Visa, Air ticket, Travel Insurance and other chargers.

Optional Add-ons: Stadium tours, fan meetups, cricket talks with local legends.

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