School Rugby Tour to Sri Lanka

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.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Afternoon

Meet at London airport Check in and depart for Sri Lanka

Evening

Overnight travel

Day 2

Morning

Arrive in Sri Lanka Arrive in Mount Lavinia and transfer to accommodation

Afternoon

Check in to accommodation Free time to acclimatise

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation Tour briefing

Day 3

Morning

Training session

Afternoon

Guided city tour of Colombo

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 4

Morning

Morning by pool and beach

Afternoon

Friendly fixture

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 5

Morning

Pool recovery session

Afternoon

Friendly fixture

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 6

Morning

Check out of accommodation Visit elephant sanctuary

Afternoon

Onward travel to Kandy

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 7

Morning

Friendly fixture

Afternoon

Kandy city tour

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 8

Morning

Training session

Afternoon

Friendly fixture

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 9

Morning

Check out and proceed to Waskaduwa

Afternoon

White water rafting at Kitulgala

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 10

Morning

Training session

Afternoon

Boat safari down River Madu Visit to turtle hatchery

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 11

Morning

Morning by the pool

Afternoon

Friendly fixture

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 12

Morning

Water sports activities on beach

Afternoon

Afternoon at leisure on beach or by pool

Evening

End of tour awards

Day 13

Morning

Depart for airport Board return flight to UK

Afternoon

Travel

Evening

Arrive back in UK

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
Itinerary planning service

Accommodation

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.

The Grand Kandyan

This beautiful hotel is in the heart of Kandy, just 10 minutes' from the famous Temple of the Tooth and the city's main shopping area.An elegant hotel, the Grand Kandyan offers excellent facilities for a city hotel, including a large outdoor swimming pool and gymnasium.The hotel has two in-house restaurants, one specialising in Indian cuisine and the other in Thai. There are also two cafes and a pool terrace/bar too!

Citrus Waskaduwa

Relax on the golden sands of the Sri Lanka's west coast at this 5* resort, just 37km from Colombo!Most rooms overlook the spectacular Indian Ocean. They also offer private bathrooms and free WiFi, so you can update those at home on how your trip is going! The on-site restaurants offer a variety of local and international cuisine. And, when you need to cool off, there's a beautiful outdoor pool.

Excursions

Kandy City Tour

Former capital of the kings of Sri Lanka, make sure you see all the treasures of Kandy with a guided

Colombo City Tour

The best way to see Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is with a guided tour.

Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is located in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province.

Temple of the Tooth

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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).