ENGLAND V SRI LANKA CRICKET TOUR 2020

Classy cricket holidays for the curious traveller.

Watch England in the 2020 Sri Lanka cricket tour

Sri Lanka is truly one of the best places in the world for an international cricket tour - that's why we are so thrilled about the England tour of Sri Lanka in March and April 2020. Cricket fans from across England will be heading to Galle and Colombo to witness one of the undisputed highlights of the 2020 cricket calendar. Would you like a piece of the action?

Cricket tours with us, Experience Travel Group (ETG), are a little different to most. Rather than 'Barmy Army' style trips, our cricket tours are for those who love cricket, but would also like to discover Sri Lanka. Our travellers opt for boutique hotels and experiences that reveal the fabric of the destination.

So, what do you need to know about the Sri Lanka Cricket Tour 2020 - and the ETG spin on it?

Key cricket tour details

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What’s the match schedule?

England will only be playing two tests during the cricket tour to Sri Lanka 2020. These will take place from the 19th – 23rd March in Galle and from the 27th – 31st March in Colombo. While the tickets have not yet gone on general sale, it’s not uncommon for tickets to Sri Lanka vs England cricket tests to be released comparatively late in the calendar. That said, hotels and flights will book up, so you have to act quickly to get the best deal.

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ETG Cricket tour packages - What's included?

Each ETG holidays is designed from scratch for the individual traveller. So, unlike with most international sports tours, you can design your trip for the England cricket tour so that it meets your requirements perfectly. The following fundamentals, however, will always be included:

Tickets the England v Sri Lanka fixtures you would like to attend
Hosted lunches for all matches at a local restaurant (we would not recommend the in-ground food!)
Chauffeur-guides and all internal transfers (see more below)
Beautiful boutique hotels of your choice
Immersive local experiences and excursions which reveal the country
An invite to the ETG drinks reception after the third evening of each test
Privacy and space to do your own thing, but with the option to meet others travelling with ETG and share a drink at the ground, over lunch and afterwards
International flights (though you are also welcome to book your own)

It's your holiday, so we’ll work out the details in close conversation with you. If you would like some inspiration and we will send you some sample packages, including costs.

GET IN TOUCH

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WHY ETG?

Our cricket tours won’t be for those looking to experience cricket in the most low-cost way possible. We don’t aim to compete with the 'Barmy Army' style trips. Our holidays are for those who love cricket but are also curious about Sri Lanka and would like to take the opportunity for a real holiday.

We do have some critical advantages over generic sports companies:

Our team of chauffeur guides are the best in the business, and they are crucial to enjoying your trip
We’ve got directly employed representatives in Colombo there to ensure that everything runs smoothly. We will also be flying out two people from the UK office to ensure that everything runs smoothly (and top up some drinks!)
We’ve got an incredible set of immersive and fun experiences which will give you memories to take away along with those of the cricket

If you would like to get an idea of the sort of holidays we can arrange, get in touch and we will send you some sample packages including costs or talk you through your specific requirements.

ENJOYING THE CRICKET

Whether you are planning on watching just a day or two, or the entire series, you’ll need to know that your cricket experience is in good hands.

We can ensure that you have the ticket option that you require. Whether it is AC or outside, we can tell you from experience how it works
The bulk of our tickets are together, which provides for a fun, friendly atmosphere among like-minded people. We promise that there are no compulsory t-shirts!
The food on the ground is terrible. Good, clean local restaurants are tricky to source. That’s why we include lunches for all of our clients attending the test. These are hosted at a top-quality local hotel in Galle and restaurant in Colombo
Post-game drinks (and the occasional in-game one too!). We host a drinks reception to which only our clients are invited. A great chance to meet and socialise with like-minded people

Last year, when the beer taps ran dry, our clients were refreshed by our member of staff, Henry. Not for nothing were sections of the Barmy Army singing “we want a Henery’!

WEATHER IN SRI LANKA

The good news is that this tour is taking place during Sri Lanka’s ‘tourist season’. In March the skies are generally clear, with hot days, followed by balmy evenings. The sea is usually flat and peaceful too. It’s the perfect time to visit.

However, this does mean that quality accommodation will be at a premium. Contact us today to see what packages we have available, and we can hold you a room while you make your decision.

GETTING TO SRI LANKA

There are plenty of comfortable flight options from the UK to Sri Lanka, including:

Heathrow to Bandaranaike International – 10 hours 30 minutes
Edinburgh to Colombo – 13 hours 40 minutes (indirect)
Manchester to Colombo – 12 hours 30 minutes (indirect)
Birmingham to Colombo – 12 hours 55 minutes (indirect)

While the Sri Lanka v England 2020 dates in Colombo will, of course, be easily accessible from this airport, it’s a few hours to Galle where the first Sri Lanka vs England test will take place. Talk to one of our specialists about the quickest and most enjoyable route to the Galle test.

To make this a holiday we’d suggest thinking carefully about how best to explore and go further into this beautiful island. Would you like to relax in the tea clad hill country? Spot leopards and elephants in the national parks in the south and east? Explore the incredible historical sites of the ‘cultural triangle’? It’s all within your grasp alongside a cricket experience but beware of trying to do too much. We can help ensure that you have a fantastic travel and cricket experience at a pace, that means you have a relaxing holiday also!