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.
School Rugby Tour to Sri Lanka
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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.
School Rugby Tour to Sri Lanka
From
£1800PP
13 days, 11 nights
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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
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- 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).
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