Sri Lanka v England 2012
The 'Turtle' Tour
THIS TOUR IS NOW SOLD OUT!
Please to discuss other available travel options for the Galle test match.
Galle Test only
11-night tour with 10 nights 4* accommodation.
Tour package includes:
 10 nights accommodation on a HALF BOARD basis at the 4* Citrus Hotel, Hikkaduwa.
Return, international, economy flights from London Heathrow. (Business Class upgrades may be available - please contact us to enquire.) Birmingham or Manchester flights also available at additional cost.
Air-conditioned coach transfers - between airport and hotel and between hotel and match venue.
Full services of Howzat Travel tour leaders.
Complimentary tour polo shirt.
Tour farewell dinner.
Additional Costs
Guaranteed match tickets - .
International Flights*
* Please contact us for an up-to-date quote, as flight prices may now have increased.
London Heathrow Option - with Sri Lankan Airlines
 Outbound: Flight UL506
Depart Heathrow: Thu 22nd March 1335
Arrives Colombo: Fri 23rd March 0540
Inbound: Flight UL509
Departs Colombo: Mon 2nd April 1120
Arrives Heathrow: Mon 2nd April 2015
Birmingham Option
Please for a quote.
Manchester Option
Please for a quote.
Hotel
4* Citrus Hotel, Hikkaduwa: 23rd March - 2nd April
Hotel website >
Note: All accommodation at the Citrus Hotel will be on a half board basis.
Tour Itinerary
Friday 23rd March
You will be met on arrival at Colombo International Airport and will transfer to Hikkaduwa by luxury air-conditioned coach. On arrival at the Citrus Hotel, check in and the rest of the day is at leisure. We will request early check-in for our guests, but it will not be guaranteed by the hotel. If you wish to pay for your room for the night of 22nd March to guarantee it is ready for you on your arrival, please let us know at time of booking.
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th March
Days at leisure - to relax on the beach, by the pool or however you wish. Additional sightseeing and water-based excursions will be available directly through your tour leader or hotel.
You are invited to join your tour leader and the rest of your tour group for welcome drinks on the evening of Sunday 25th March. This will be an ideal chance for you to get to know your fellow Howzat Travellers ahead of the first day of the first Test the next morning.
Monday 26th - Friday 30th March 
Each day after breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Galle International Cricket Stadium to witness the first Test match between Sri Lanka and England. After each day's play, we will return back to the hotel.
Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April
Days at leisure - to relax on the beach, by the pool or however you wish. Additional sightseeing and water-based excursions will be available directly through your tour leader or hotel.
On the evening of Sunday 1st April, join your tour leader and the rest of your group for a tour Farewell Meal.
Monday 2nd April
After breakfast, transfer to the
Colombo International Airport for your flight home.
Tour Price & Details*
* Please contact us for an up-to-date quote, as flight prices may now have increased.
Just £1,849 per person, based on two people sharing.
Single supplement available for £200.
Additional Costs
Guaranteed match tickets - provided at cost.
Howzat Travel acquires official match tickets through our established contacts in Sri Lanka. We try and pick the best seats possible for our clients to enhance your experience.
Tickets are sold to you at the same price for which we purchase them. Howzat Travel does not make a profit on ticket sales to this event.
If you decide to obtain your match tickets through Howzat Travel, you will be invoiced separately for them. It is not compulsory to buy your tickets through Howzat Travel, however we strongly recommend you do to guarantee entry to the event and save you trying to obtain tickets when out in Sri Lanka.
Not included:
Any meals except those specified in the itinerary.
Expenses of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, laundry, table drinks, tips and gratuities.
Use of rooms before/after normal check in/out times.
Individual’s travel insurance (we recommend EssentialTravel.co.uk for all your travel-related arrangements).
Didn't find exactly what you were looking for?
If you do not find exactly what you are looking for within our set package, then please let us know, as we are very flexible in organising tailor-made packages to suit your exact requirements.
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The air holiday packages shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 9498.
Please see our bookings terms and conditions for more information.
NB: Howzat Travel reserves the right to make alterations to any aspect of the itinerary, including accommodation stated. Equivalent alternatives will be provided if this is the case.
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