Snapshot
There is no finer, more welcoming, place in the world than Sri Lanka to watch or play cricket and no-one knows the Sri Lankan cricket community more intimately than Red Dot Tours.
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Best Time: Year-round
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Such is our commitment to cricket that we even have our own specialist sports division which provides an expert service to clubs or schools seeking a full tour of Sri Lanka, or for cricket supporters wanting to follow their favourite side on a Sri Lanka cricket tour.
Trust Red Dot Sports Tours to design the perfect cricketing package for your school, university or club and enjoy access to all the best grounds, hotels and teams. The island can offer more than the Caribbean, Australia and South Africa, and at far greater value.
Cricket is a passion in Sri Lanka. It is followed avidly on TV and radio, prospers in schools, and is played on grounds, in clearings and on beaches across the island. More than 20 years after Sri Lanka's shock win in the 1996 World Cup, it still holds the nation in raptures.
As specialists in individually tailor-made holidays to Sri Lanka, we have proved ourselves as one of the leading cricket specialists in Sri Lanka for both playing and spectator tours for nearly 20 years.
We have also helped to foster strong cricket links with community projects such as the outstanding work being done by the Foundation of Goodness.
Demands are high for cricket in Sri Lanka, and arrangements can be unpredictable at times, so you need to deal with a company with a sizeable contacts book if things go wrong.
Our range of more than 400 properties, ranging from luxury to best budget, the best team of drivers on the island and an unsurpassed range of activities make us a company you can trust for all your cricket-related needs in Sri Lanka.
We can even tell you little Sri Lankan trick of how best to sit in a group under the shade of a palm tree. Hint: rowers work it out faster than most.
So if you want just a splash of cricket in your Red Dot holiday, contact us today. Or if your needs are more ambitious, our specialist cricket team across the corridor at http://reddotsportstours.com would love to hear from you.
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Lipton's Seat
Lipton's Seat, Dambethenna Estate, Lipton Seat Road, Haputale, Sri Lanka
The favourite viewing point of Sir Thomas Lipton, Lipton’s Seat offers one of the most spectacular views of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. Drive to the top, or walk up through the surrounding plantations.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka
Adam’s Peak is sacred to all four religious groups in Sri Lanka. Attempt the enthralling and challenging climb at night to reach the top in time to witness one of the most stunning sunrises in Asia.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to April
Colombo by Tuk Tuk
Colombo, Sri Lanka
See Colombo as the locals do – from the back seat of a tuk tuk, the three-wheelers which rove the island’s capital. Visit the city’s main attractions, lesser-known spots and enjoy the cool breeze.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Explore Sri Lanka's Village Life
Knuckles, Sri Lanka
Spend a morning walking through the picturesque rural countryside in the foothills surrounding Kandy. Great for birdwatching.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Galle Boats and Bikes
Galle, Sri Lanka
Explore the rural villages around Galle, first by boat as you sail down the Kapu Ela, then by a scenic 9km bike ride through the surrounding paddy fields. Finish with hoppers and tea in a mud hut.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Galle Guided Bicycle Trails
Galle, Sri Lanka
Cycle through Galle’s beautiful countryside, passing paddy fields dotted with iconic white egrets and water buffalo, quiet villages, tea and rice fields. Choose from a range of routes.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Hike in the Knuckles
Knuckles, Sri Lanka
The Knuckles Mountain Range is perfect for hiking – a land of mystical peaks, chattering waterfalls and hidden hillside villages, with breathtaking visas and a remoteness that will appeal to experienced and novice hikers alike.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: February to August
Kandy to the Hill Country by train
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Praised as one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world, the train ride winds out of Kandy and up through the Hill Country, providing panoramic views of the spectacular tea-covered hills.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
6 Best Water-Sport Activities in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Discover the 6 best water-sport activities in Sri Lanka, from athletic surfing, kite-surfing and windsurfing to laidback snorkelling and sailing trips.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to March, June to September
Kitesurfing in Sri Lanka
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
The best place to go kitesurfing in Sri Lanka is along the north-west coast, in Negombo and Kalpitiya, both of which are laidback beach towns that are also home to a vast lagoon.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: May to October, December to March
Knuckles Mountain Range
Knuckles, Sri Lanka
Trek through the Knuckles Mountain Range, named thus because of its resemblance to a clenched fist, five mountain peaks spanning 155sqkm which host a wide range of rare endemic flora and fauna.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Little Adam's Peak
Little Adam's Peak, Ella - Passara Road, Ella, Sri Lanka
Although this climb is relatively easy, the views from the top of Little Adam’s Peak are sensational. Begin the climb with a gentle stroll through a sloping tea field, passing endless neat rows of terraced tea plants.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Night cycling tour of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Go on a guided night cycling tour around Colombo, using quiet roads and appropriate safety equipment, and see how this lively city changes after dark.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Pidurangala Rock
Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Whilst building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century AD, King Kasyapa moved the monks who lived around Sigiriya to Pidurangala Rock, and an ancient cave temple still remains here.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Pigeon Island
Nilaveli, Sri Lanka
Go snorkelling at Pigeon Island, one of Sri Lanka’s two marine national parks, and see intricate corals, small colourful fish and black-tip reef sharks, as well as endangered marine turtles.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: May to October
Sailing in Trincomalee or Pasikudah
Passikudah, Kalkudah, Sri Lanka
Set out from the shores of Trinco or Pasikudah in a catamaran and explore the splendour of Sri Lanka’s eastern coastline. Go to beautiful private coves and snorkel off colourful reefs.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: June to September
Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s eastern coastal belt is a wonderful place for scuba diving. The reefs, colourful corals and an array of exotic marine life, have attracted many sea farers for centuries.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Sinharaja Rainforest
Sinharaja Forest, Deniyaya, Sri Lanka
Moist, murky and mysterious, an experience of Sinharaja is like nothing else in Sri Lanka. Trek through this magnificent landscape, the last surviving stretch of virgin rainforest on the island.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Sri Lanka Canoe Expedition
Kithulgala, Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
Canoe down the Mahaweli River from Kitulgala to Polonnaruwa with a guide, and spend three nights camping under the stars. This is a magical expedition which takes you through some of Sri Lanka’s most remote areas.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Sri Lanka Hot Air Ballooning
Kandalama, Sri Lanka
Rise at dawn and soar above the wide plains and clusters of jungle which cover the Cultural Triangle, an area of Sri Lanka which is littered with dramatic ancient ruins dating back over 2,000 years.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: November to April
Surfing in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a fantastic choice for a surfing holiday, and has been a popular surf destination since the 1970s.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to October
Take a Sri Lanka surfing lesson
Weligama, South Coast
Learn to surf the waves at Weligama Bay on Sri Lanka's blissful south coast with the extra assurance of your own instructor to guide you every step of the way. For beginners and those seeking to improve their style.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to April
Walking in Ella
Ella, Sri Lanka
Ella is one of the most beautiful spots in the hills for walking, offering trails of varying levels of difficulty – make the short climb up Little Adam’s Peak or hike to the summit of Ella Rock.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
White-Water Rafting and Canoeing
Kithulgala, Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
Enjoy an exciting rafting adventure in a jungle paradise. The Kelani River is famous for its white-water rafting and boasts rapids suitable for beginners and those with more experience.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Windsurfing in Sri Lanka
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Windsurfing in Sri Lanka was first started in Negombo, which continues to be a popular spot for windsurfing during the season from December to April, as is Kalpitiya, another north-west coastal town.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to October
Kanneliya Rainforest
Kanneliya Forest, Peak Road, Sri Lanka
Trek through this forest area which lies just 35km from Galle. Accompanied by an experienced wildlife tracker, absorb the tranquil atmosphere whilst looking out for tropical birds and other animals.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Kitulgala-Kelani Forest Reserve
Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
The Kelani Valley Forest Reserve in Kitulgala offers breath-taking scenery. Sail down the river, or journey through the jungle-clad hills and tea and rubber plantations on foot or by mountain bike.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Visit to Nainativu Island by Boat
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Take a 30-minute boat ride to Nainativu, one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Gulf of Mannar. The name of the island alludes to the folklore inhabitants, the Naga people, considered one of the first tribes in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
River Cruising
Galle, Sri Lanka
Slow down and travel silently by tiny boat up a Sri Lanka river to get a real sense of the beauty of this tropical land.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Sri Lanka Waterfalls
Kandy, Sri Lanka
More than a hundred waterfalls are scattered across Sri Lanka’s verdant central hills, and whilst some are fairly small or inaccessible, many are worth hiking to. We've highlighted our top five.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: Year-round
Treks and Tea at Amba Estate
Ella, Hill Country
Experience tea, glorious treks and total tranquillity during this four-night stay at Amba Estate, an organic farm on the outskirts of Ella in Sri Lanka’s hills. One of our Extended Activities.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to March, August and September
Canyoning in Kitulgala
Kitulgala, Sinharaja and Kitulgala
A three-night action-packed adventure of white-water rafting, canyoning and hiking in remote Kitulgala on the western fringes of Sri Lanka’s hills. This activity is run by Borderlands, a reputable company committed to providing high-quality guiding and safety equipment.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to March, July to September
Intrepid Hike in Knuckles
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A two-night hiking adventure through the remote Knuckles Mountain Range with stays in a rural village and in the middle of the jungle.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to March, July and August
Kandy tea hills trek
Deltota, Kandy
Traverse some of Sri Lanka’s most historic and scenic tea estates on this two-day trek around Deltota in the picturesque Kandyan foothills.
Duration: 4 hours
Best time: December to March, July to September