What better to inspire your young cricketers than a school cricket tour to India? Cricket is more than just a sport in India, it’s a national obsession. As you travel around, you’ll see cricket being played everywhere, by everyone.
School Cricket Tour to India
Your team will have the opportunity to pit their skills against strong opposition, who are just as passionate about the sport as you are. Your hosts will offer you a warm welcome, giving your students a great insight into how a shared love of sport can bring people together.
As well as playing cricket, this tour will allow you to visit incredible sites, from Delhi to Agra and Jaipur. You’ll visit the Taj Mahal, the Amber Fort and India Gate. You can even ride an elephant. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for your young cricketers, and one they’ll never forget.
School Cricket Tour to India
From
£1750PP
13 days, 11 nights
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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Afternoon
Meet at London airport
Check in for overnight flight
Evening
Flight to Delhi
Day 2
Morning
Arrive into Delhi
Transfer to accommodation
Afternoon
Lunch
Time to freshen up
Net/training session
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 3
Morning
Friendly fixture
Afternoon
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 4
Morning
Sightseeing in Delhi
Afternoon
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 5
Morning
Friendly fixture
Afternoon
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 6
Morning
Friendly fixture
Afternoon
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 7
Morning
Travel from Delhi to Agra
Afternoon
Visit Agra Fort
Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 8
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Afternoon
Travel from Agra to Jaipur
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 9
Morning
Friendly fixture
Afternoon
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 10
Morning
Friendly fixture
Afternoon
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 11
Morning
Visit to the Amer Fort with elephant ride
Afternoon
Visit the Maharajah's Palace and Jantar Mantar
Evening
T20 fixture
Day 12
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Afternoon
Travel from Jaipur to Delhi
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 13
Morning
Return flight to UK
Afternoon
Arrive back in UK
Evening
Arrive back in UK
- 11 nights' half-board accommodation
- Airport, training, excursion and fixture transfers
- Return flights
- x 6 fixtures against local opposition
- x 1 net/training session
- Jeep ride at Amer Fort/Jaipur
- Sightseeing tour of Old Delhi
- Visit to Agra Fort, Diwan-E-Am (House of Commons)
- Elephant ride at Amer Fort, Jaipur
- Sunset visit to the Taj Mahal
- Visit to the Maharajah's City Palace in Jaipur
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Mayur Vihar
This hotel is conveniently located just off the DND Flyway and is 10-20 minutes' drive from many of the most famous tourist attractions in New Delhi, such as The Old Fort and Humayun's Tomb. The closest metro station is just 500m away, making it easy to get into the city, and the hotel is also close to the Taj Expressway, making it ideal as a base from which to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. The hotel's 193 rooms (of which 2 are wheelchair accessible) all have air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Guests can make use of the lovely outdoor swimming pool or fully-equipped fitness centre. The hotel has two restaurants; the Cafe on 3 offers Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, whilst the Roadhouse Grill and Bar offers American fare.
Excursions
Humayun's tomb
Humayun's tomb is a complex of buildings of Mughal architecture. It encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun as
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is a major landmark and famous tourist attraction in Jaipur. The splendid Rajputana architecture still speaks of the
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
India Gate
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of
Qutab Minar
In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque.
Amer Fort
The structure, which is today known as Amer Fort or Amber Fort, was initially a palace complex within the original
City Palace
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was
Jama Masjid
One of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid was built by Shah Jahan, the same Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Red Fortk, which still stands opposite the Jama Masjid.
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect sports tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour to parents and students
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).
Support while you’re away
While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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