Colombo Cricket Day Tour
The Colombo Cricket Day Tour is a unique experience of this nationally beloved sports' history. The guided tour is an excellent way for a cricket lover to discover the local history of the sport.
We will explore many aspects of the sport's legendary Sri Lankan players and events that have marked the history of international cricket in time. We will get to see with our own eyes beautifully preserved memorabilia from the beginning of this sport in what was known as Ceylon.
The highlight of this tour is our local cricket match, which can be enjoyed as a private game experience or watched at a local stadium.
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Colombo Cricket Day Tour
What's included in Colombo Cricket Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will visit a few historic cricket clubs, and see some important memorabilia that has been preserved in the country over the course of cricket history in Sri Lanka. It's a good way to get a full overview of the island's existing grounds, significant matches that have been played over the years, as well as get an in-depth look at the notable players, such as the legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, known for being the highest wicket-taker in history of Test cricket. After the visits, we will enjoy lunch at a really special place that was opened the same year Sri Lanka won the '96 Cricket World Cup, and where there is a display of a lot of antique cricket memorabilia. The objects have been collected from many international events & players recreating the entire timeline of cricket history. The atmosphere is information and perfect for a real cricket fan. In the afternoon, you have an option between a private softball match with a local team, or to watch a domestic/international match depending on availability. For the private softball match, it will be just outside of Colombo on a practicing ground, and we'll need at least one hour to account for the drive. The full experience is included with the price, except for lunch, which is very affordable at $10-15 per person.
Inclusions
- Afternoon private match with a local team, or option to watch a match (on availability)
- Escorted day tour with an English-speaking host
- Entry tickets to all attractions
- Bottled water & refreshments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch is not included, but is very affordable at $10-15 per person
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- A change of athletic clothes & shoes, if you choose the option for a private match
- Sunhat and sunscreen for the afternoon at the playground
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your host will pick you up from your hotel in Colombo. If you are lodging outside of Colombo, then your meeting point will be central Colombo.
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point will be outside the Kollupitiya Railway Station.
