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Cricket in Paradise

Day 01 -

Upon arrival at the Colombo International Airport, you will be met & greeted by our Cricket Specialist English Speaking National Guide Lecturer & thereafter transfer to Sigiriya with a comfort stop en-route & check into Kassapa Lions Rock. Welcome BBQ dinner served exclusively for the team Overnight at Kassapa Lions Rock, Sigiriya

Day 02 -

After enjoying your breakfast visit the Rangiri Dambulu International Cricket Stadium prior to climbing the Sigiriya Rock Fortress Part hedonistic pleasure palace, part fortress and part sacred complex, Sigiriya is one of the island's most awe-inspiring archaeological sites and a leading tourist attraction. In fact some consider it to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world with visitors recording their impressions in some of the earliest-known graffiti. Located north of Dambulla, 116km from Colombo, the site consists of a sheer rock that rises over 200m with the ruins of a palace on the top and a vast pleasure garden complex at the foot. For just two decades in the 5th century AD, Sigiriya rose to prominence following a power struggle between two brothers, and an act of patricide that saw the then king walled-up alive by his son, Kasyapa. Fearful that his defeated brother would return from exile to extract vengeance, Kasyapa shifted the capital to Sigiriya. Thereafter proceed to Kandy visiting a spice garden in Matale where you will learn the versatility of the Lankan spices which made the island famous amongst the ancient European travellers. The players will receive a complimentary herbal head massage at the spice garden, & also visiting Aluvihare Temple.

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Continue to Kandy & check into Tree of Life Hotel where the team will spend the next 2 nights & in the evening witness a Cultural Dance Performance Overnight at Swiss Residency, Kandy

Day 03 -

50 over match at the Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium Overnight at Swiss Residency, Kandy

Day 04 -

After breakfast city tour of Kandy including a visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Nestled amidst lush mountains in the north of the island's hill country, the Royal City of Kandy, 116km from Colombo, was home to Sri Lanka.s last independent kingdom, surviving two centuries of colonial incursions by the Portuguese and the Dutch before falling to the British in 1815. The legacy of this proud tradition lives on today in the form of the city's distinctive architecture, art and dance. Home to the sacred relic of the tooth of the Buddha, a visit to the Dalada Maligawa or Temple of the Tooth, is an experience no tourist should miss said to have been snatched from the Buddha's funeral pyre and smuggled to Sri Lanka in the hair of a princess, the tooth relic is of great spiritual significance. Each year in July or August is the Kandy Esala Perahera (perahera means 'procession') a spectacular display of medieval pageantry that includes caparisoned elephants, fire dancers and Kandyan drummers. Proceed to Koggala visiting the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage en-route Pinnawela, about 80 km northeast of Colombo, is regarded as the biggest herd of captive elephants in the world. Among the elephants is one that lost a foot when it stepped on a mine. Another is blind and is totally reliant on humans. The elephant herd in Pinnawela makes the journey to the river twice a day to bathe under the eyes of the tourists. The sound of cameras clicking increases every time one of the young elephant babies splashes about in the water. Continue to Koggala & check into Koggala Beach Hotel Overnight at Koggala Beach Hotel, Koggala

Day 05 -

50 over Match at Galle International Cricket Stadium Overnight at Koggala Beach Hotel, Koggala

Day 06

After breakfast excursion to the Dutch Fort in Galle

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The 17th c. Dutch Fort at Galle, close to the islands southernmost point, 173km from Colombo, has the distinction of being the best-preserved sea fort in South Asia. Enter through the imposing stone bastions that encircle the sea-facing promontory and step back in time. Inside the Fort you will find that it exudes old-world charm. The narrow streets are dotted with Dutch colonial villas and there's a welcome absence of vehicular traffic. There are several museums and antique shops that display curiosities from the island's colonial era. Of the many colonial buildings, perhaps the most absorbing is the Dutch Reformed Church, containing ornately carved memorials to the city's Dutch settlers. The Fort also hosts some of the island's most exclusive boutique-style accommodation in former villas restored to their colonial glory. Thereafter proceed to Colombo & check into Panorama Executive Residencies Overnight at Skyline Apartments, Colombo

Day 07

After breakfast city tour of Colombo The commercial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a fascinating city, a blend of East & West as well as a cozy mixture of past & present, is dotted with numerous interesting and important tourist attractions including colonial era buildings. The original trading settlers - the Portuguese, Dutch and the British have all left in their wake churches and monuments, names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankan. In the afternoon leave for Mt. Lavinia Beach for a 6-a-side Beach Cricket Match against local opponents Overnight at Skyline Apartments, Colombo

Day 08

50 over Match at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) where a former Sri Lankan National Player will take part in the match with the opposing team Farewell dinner at Cricket Club Caf where a surprise guest will join for dinner (a former Sri Lankan Test Cricket Captain) Overnight at Skyline Apartments, Colombo

Day 09

Leave in time for departure flight.

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*All Rates quoted in USD Validity 01.11.2010 30.04.2011 Per person sharing double/twin USD 15-18 pax 775/19-23 pax 705/24-29 pax 635/30 & above 585/-

*Note that accommodation at Skyline Apartments in Colombo will be based on 3 bed room apartments with 2 baths. A maximum of 6 pax will be accommodated in an apartment & breakfast will be served outside the apartments.

PRICE INCLUDES 08 Nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis. Transport by air conditioned vehicle coach. Baggage vehicle when required. Services of a Cricket Specialist English Speaking National Guide. Entrance fees to Temple of the Tooth, Cultural Dance, Aluvihare Temple, & the Dutch Fort of Galle. Beach Cricket Match at Mt. Lavinia Beach Three 50 over matches at International Cricket Grounds with Lunch & Water during breaks Opposition Teams, Umpires, Balls, for all the mentioned Cricket Matches Participation of a former Sri Lankan National Player for one 50 over match.

PRICE EXCLUDES Tips and other expenses of a personal nature. Optional Programmes & excursions (Pinnawela & Sigiriya) Welcome BBQ Dinner at Kassapa Lions Rock Farewell Dinner at the Cricket Club Cafe Lunch & Dinner unless mentioned above in price includes Compulsory Perahera Supplements.

Per person supplementary costs Visit to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage Excursion to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress Welcome BBQ Dinner at Kassapa Lions Rock Farewell Dinner at the Cricket Club Cafe USD 24/USD 42/USD 38/USD 68/***************************