Whilst Sri Lanka may not be the first destination that springs to mind when thinking about long-haul school rugby tours, it actually makes a fantastic choice. The second largest rugby-playing nation in Asia (after Japan), Sri Lankans have been playing rugby since the late 19th century.
You certainly won’t be short of strong fixtures on your school rugby tour to Sri Lanka. And you’ll enjoy a really warm welcome from your hosts. This will be a rugby tour your students will never forget, as they explore the rich Sri Lankan culture through a shared love of their sport.
You’ll also have the chance to try out some water sports on Sri Lanka’s spectacular coast, as well as some unforgettable visits to an elephant sanctuary and turtle hatchery. You’ll also enjoy city tours of the magnificent cities of Colombo and Kandy.
Prices from £1,800pp
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- 11 nights' half-board accommodation
- Airport, training, fixture and excursion transfers
- Return flights
- x 4 fixtures against local opposition
- x 3 training sessions
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Entrance to elephant sanctuary
- Kandy Temple of the Tooth visit
- Cultural show
- Balapitiya Boat Safari and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
| Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Meet at London airport Check in and depart for Sri Lanka |
Overnight travel |
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| Day 2 |
Arrive in Sri Lanka Arrive in Mount Lavinia and transfer to accommodation |
Check in to accommodation Free time to acclimatise |
Evening meal at accommodation Tour briefing |
| Day 3 |
Training session |
Guided city tour of Colombo |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 4 |
Morning by pool and beach |
Friendly fixture |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 5 |
Pool recovery session |
Friendly fixture |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 6 |
Check out of accommodation Visit elephant sanctuary |
Onward travel to Kandy |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 7 |
Friendly fixture |
Kandy city tour |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 8 |
Training session |
Friendly fixture |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 9 |
Check out and proceed to Waskaduwa |
White water rafting at Kitulgala |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 10 |
Training session |
Boat safari down River Madu Visit to turtle hatchery |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 11 |
Morning by the pool |
Friendly fixture |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 12 |
Water sports activities on beach |
Afternoon at leisure on beach or by pool |
End of tour awards |
| Day 13 |
Depart for airport Board return flight to UK |
Travel |
Arrive back in UK |
The Hockey Reyes Tournament represents a fantastic opportunity for high quality hockey in first class surroundings. I would recommend Barcelona as a destination for hockey unreservedly. It served as a fine prelude to our domestic 2018 season.– Canford School
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Mount Lavinia Hotel
Stay in a beautiful colonial mansion overlooking the Indian Ocean!The Mount Lavinia Hotel offers easy access to Colombo, whilst enjoying a tranquil location right on the beach. One of the oldest hotels in Sri Lanka, the Mount Lavinia Hotel is beautifully presented. It also offers excellent facilities, including a fully-equipped gym, shops, spa and a fabulous outdoor swimming pool that looks out over the Indian Ocean.
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