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Welcome to Red Dot Cricket

Dear cricket-lover,

In case you hadn’t heard, Sri Lankans like cricket! The national psyche nurtures a deep-rooted passion for the game which automatically ascribes foreign cricketers with VIP status and touring with us gives you a fantastic opportunity to play at a selection of the island’s state-of-the-art international venues. No cricketing CV is complete without a test on the subcontinent is it?!

We are based in Colombo, ATOL protected and ground-handle the entirety of our tours. As well as our local knowledge and ties with Sri Lankan cricket, we are therefore on hand in the event of any misfortune or change of heart at the drop of a hat - and agent’s fees are kept to a minimum.

Away from the cricket field, explore a beautiful tropical island to discover for yourself. Visit one of the island’s game parks, try a variety of water sports, or play golf on some of Asia’s finest courses. All the while, your experience is enhanced by a team tour assistant to guide you every step of the way.

Our close friendship with the Foundation of Goodness program means that we encourage our clients to connect with a community project born in the wake of the Tsunami disaster. We are proud to say 2011 saw the successful inception to the inaugural Murali Cup international schools tournament; what is in fact a one-of-kind community-focused schools cricket tournament to raise funds for the Foundation.

Please read on for a taster of what we are all about and what we can do for you.

Archie Fellowes, Cricket Manager.

About Red Dot Cricket

Price PromiseYour money goes to the country in which you will play your cricket. We are based in Colombo and do not need to subsidise plush o�ces, expensive brochures or lots of sta�. After years of selling holidays, Red Dot gets unbeatable rates at hotels and with airlines – rest assured you will not beat our prices going alone.

ProtectionTo organise an overseas tour without ATOL cover is not only illegal, it is foolhardy in the extreme. Amateur tour organisers are exposed the minute that something goes wrong: a missed �ight, an overbooked hotel, a sick or injured passenger. Come with Red Dot and enjoy the peace of mind of our ATOL protection. Don’t take the risk.

ServicesWhether as journalists, players or supporters, the Red Dot team have years of experience travelling the world with cricket. With our wealth of tour experience; we know what makes a good tour. We do not wish to publicise all our secrets but these are just some of the services Red Dot will o�er:

delicious bu�et lunches on match days community days at local charities a supply of net bowlersspecialist coaching with international coaches and playersusing sta� and cricket helpers with national team experiencesupplying kit and equipment at great value

Specialized Knowledge

With over a decade’s experience of working in Sri Lanka we know just about every beach, bar, cricket ground and hotel. We don’t always go for obvious choices because we know the hidden treasures and that is what makes our tours special. We combine our wealth of knowledge of the island with a day to day interaction with Sri Lankan and South Indian cricket to design and organise innovative tours accounting for all your teams needs.

The Red Dot Cricket Team

CHAMINDA DE SILVAChamee has ten years’ experience working for Cricinfo.com, meaning that he knows the ins and outs of domestic cricket in Sri Lanka intricately. Also a revered wicket-keeper/stalwart opening batsman on the Colombo club cricket circuit, Chamee keeps our match day operations ticking over seamlessly.

DILHARI HERATHDilhari joined Red Dot as a senior sales consultant in 2012 after eight years with George Steuarts Travels, with whom we had a very happy working relationship in our infancy. She is a past pupil of Methodist College, Colombo where she was a committed athlete. Dilhari loves travelling and is committed to improving her knowledge about new products. She has extensive knowledge in organising the nitty-gritty of group cricket tours.

ARCHIE FELLOWESArchie is a UK-based Cricket Consultant for Red Dot specialising in school tours. He worked full-time for Red Dot for three years in our Colombo o�ce, helping us develop our sports tour capacity, but is now working part-time from the UK in a marketing capacity. Archie was intimately involved in the development of the Murali Cup.

DIRK DE SILVA

Dirk is Red Dot’s director / general manager, which basically means we expect him to supervise pretty much everything going in his inimitable placid style. Educated at St Thomas College, in Colombo, he says of his role at Red Dot: "My profession grants me the opportunity to reveal the invigorating beauty of the earth to those who seek to �nd that inner peace.” Get into that mindset and runs and wickets are assured.

CHARLIE AUSTINCharlie directs the company from the Colombo o�ce, where he �rst established himself as the Sri Lanka Country Manager of Cricinfo.com over a decade ago. As well, he runs AML Sports Management that currently manages several Sri Lanka cricket stars, including Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga.

The British introduced many things to Sri Lanka during the

Colonial period and not all were greeted with great enthusi-

asm. However, cricket is one colonial implant that was happily

embraced and is now universally loved throughout this

island.

Cricket in Sri Lanka is thriving nowadays all around the island

after the exploits of our 1996 World Cup winning team. It is a

deeply loved game that is followed with remarkable enthusi-

asm. Cricketing is a shared passion, a unifying force through-

out our difficult years, and always a source of inspiration.

This passion and exuberance for the game makes Sri Lanka an

amazing island in which to play cricket. It is not easy playing

here – as many foreign teams have discovered to during the

past century – but it is definitely a fun and rewarding experi-

ence.

As a destination for tours by schools, clubs, universities and

representative sides, I can’t think of any cricket-playing

country in the world that offers more. I hope you will come

and experience for yourself Sri Lanka’s famous hospitality and

our great love for the world’s best game.

Kumar Sangakkara, former Sri Lanka Captain

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Foreword

Tour Planner

TailormadeCricket Tours do not get organised overnight, but Red Dot is here to do the hard work for you, from concept to completion. Cricket tours cannot be sold off the peg. Each tour is very different and for this reason Red Dot has a team whose sole responsibility is the design and organisation of your itinerary. We hand pick opposition, hotels and venues to suit your needs. Throughout this process a Red Dot consultant will be in constant discussion with you in order to formulate the perfect tour.

Getting AroundA luxury mini-coach is suitable for 13 people with kit travelling in a baggage van. For a group of 20-30 pax, a 33 seater air-conditioned coach is a good option. Taking two mini coaches is possible for a group with a large non-cricketing following. Alternatively, travelling on the Sri Lankan railway, first class, could be a highlight to any tour.

When to goSri Lanka’s tropical climate generally offers warmth and sunshine throughout the year. Figures vary widely from region to region. For the purposes of your cricket tour, the south-west monsoon (Yala) brings most rain during May/June. There are also inter-monsoon rains, usually in October/early November. For schools, a good time to tour is just before or after the school term season.

Getting ThereSri Lankan Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar airways offer one-stop flights from the UK via the Gulf to Colombo. Those travelling from the USA, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and the Far East can catch a connecting flight to Colombo from many of the main cities in Europe, the Middle East or South East Asia. Negombo

WEST COAST

Kalutara

Bentota

SOUTH COAST

EAST COAST

SINHARAJA

YALAHORTON PLAINS

UDA WALAWE

Bandarawela

Arugam Bay

Kalipitiya

Trincomalee

Mirissa

Tissa & Kataragama

Sigiriya

Polonnaruwa

MINNERIYA Anuradahapura

COLOMBO

GalleHikkaduwa

Nuwara Eliya

Matara

Hambantota

Kandy

Kurunegala

Dambulla

BeachesNational ParksHistorical SitesCricket Destinations

Colombo & Cultural TriangleVenues

Sri Lanka's capital has a dense concentration of cricketing arenas, whether Test Match venues or school grounds. Most of the pitches are in the Cinnamon Garden suburb. Some are in Moratuwa (to the south) and Negombo (to the north near the airport). The city offers the best practice facilities as well as good hotels and night spots.

Besides the outstanding cricket venues of Kurunegala and Dambulla, the cultural triangle has a great deal to offer as a fantastic place to explore some of Sri Lanka’s ancient sites and discover some of the island’s rich heritage.

SINHALESE SPORTS CLUB - COLOMBO

The Lords of Colombo, even boasting its own Long Room. The SSC is a fantastic venue, combining Sri Lankan character with world-class facilities. The ground is kept in fantastic condition and benefits from good nets, an atmospheric bar, and swimming pool. The SSC has seen plenty of runs in the past, with messes Jayawardene and Sangakkara recently posting a record 624-run partnership.

P. SARA OVAL - COLOMBO

This became Sri Lanka's first Test venue in 1982. The ivy clad scoreboard is just one feature that makes this such a beautiful old stadium. The ground is full of cricketing heritage, not only is it the home ground of the Tamil Union, Muralitharan’s home club, but it is also where Don Bradman’s Australia played a match mid-voyage to England in 1948!

RANGIRI DAMBULLA INTERNATIONAL GROUND - DAMBULLA

Without a doubt this is one of the most beautiful cricketing venues in Asia. Looking over the Dambulla Lake, this impressive 30,000 seater stadium was built to provide Sri Lanka with a venue that was dry year round. The venue has superb facilities with world class dressing rooms, and a monstrous scoreboard, where you may have your names painted up for the match.

NONDESCRIPTS CC - COLOMBO

Particularly well-suited to amateur tours, this is the ground where Sri Lankan legends Aravinda De Silva and Kumar Sangakkara learnt the game. NCC has a distinctly colonial ambience with its wooden-floored pavilion and comfortable planter's chairs. It is full of large tropical trees and ringed by white walls rather than empty terraces, with indoor and outdoor facilities for a good training session.

WELAGEDARA STADIUM - KURUNEGALA

En route to Dambulla from Colombo, this pretty ground is situated at the foot of the huge granite Elephant Rock and overlooked by a large Buddha, and regularly hosts international teams for practice matches. With a spin attack lead by one of the all time leading wicket takers in Sri Lankan first-class domestic cricket, Kurunegala can pose stiff opposition.

Colombo & Cultural TriangleAccom

modation

Ranweli Holiday Village Ranweli is positioned on a peninsula where mangrove forests and winding rivers converge to meet the Indian Ocean, it combines the authenticity of an eco-lodge with comforts comparable to a decent hotel.

RenukaThe Renuka is a mid-range hotel with a loyal clientele and a reliable reputation built over many years. It is centrally located on the Galle Road near to the finest restaurants, shopping malls and nightspots in this compact, easily-explored city.

Sigiriya Village Sigiriya Village offers comfortable mid-range accommodation in a charming rustic setting. The accommodation is designed similar to a typical rural village where individual cottages or dwellings in clusters of about ten, are located in secluded landscaped gardens.

Chaaya Village A treat for those wanting to experience Sri Lanka’s unhurried and wholesome rural village lifestyle, the rich cultural heritage, and the tropical wilderness – with the added comforts of luxurious living, good food, and courteous service.

Goldi Sands Goldi Sands is a convenient and reliable beach hotel at an attractive price. This simple, 3-star standard hotel has a happy and informal feel as well as a hassle-free location on the broad sands of Negombo.

Mount Lavinia Hotel This characterful beachside hotel of great tradition was once the sprawling mansion of a British Governor General in colonial times. Mount Lavinia is on the southern fringe of Colombo and famed as the capital's only true beach resort.

Cinnamon Grand With its central location, signature touch of grandeur, and the added convenience of a good variety of restaurants, pub and poolside bar, Cinnamon Grand is an ideal resting point at the start and end of your tour.

Galle Face Regency Galle Face possesses an unrivalled Colombo location on Galle Face Green, and offers a colonial-style alternative to travellers seeking more than standard five-star business hotels. Regency wing offers a remarkable transition between old and new.

Kandy & Hill CountryVenues

The Hill Country is spread over the centre of the island and is a beautiful region dominated by mountains and tea plantations. Its capital, Kandy, is a great place to visit on tour. The atmosphere is cooler and there is plenty to see, whether it be the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, Botanical Gardens or the Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage. Further into the mountains, joined to Kandy by one of the world’s most spectacular railways, is Nuwara Eliya: a colonial hill station surrounded by tea plantations that is well worth the extra journey.

ASGIRIYA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM - KANDY

Asigiriya is owned by Trinity College, one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious schools and producer of some of the countries great cricketers, including Kumar Sangakkara. Although a little scruffy, the ground is carved into a hillside and is overlooked by Kandyan peaks and a giant seated Buddha. After the game, enjoy a beer in the Old Trinitians Clubhouse that overlooks the ground.

PALLEKELE INTERNATIONAL STADIUM - KANDY

In the central province 40 minutes from Kandy Town and with a capacity of 30,000, Pallekele was one of Sri Lanka’s biggest development projects in preparation for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. The ground is even being billed as an upgrade from Asigiriya. Opened in November 2009, the venue now regularly hosts Test Match and One Day Internationals.

KUNDASALE GROUND - KANDY

One of the more quirky cricket grounds in Sri Lanka - the venue is a cheap and charming option, set in the grounds of Pallekele Prison where local community service is carried out. With a basic, raised pavilion and mat wicket, the pitch opens out to a view of the valley and running river.

PERADENIYA CAMPUS - KANDY

Peredeniya University provides a suitable alternative to the Asigiriya, and is also a far cheaper option. Just outside Kandy, the ground is formed in a natural amphitheatre. This is a great venue for a tour game and the picturesque setting makes up for the basic facilities. The students are most welcoming and are fantastic hosts.

RADELLA CC - NUWARA ELIYA

Radella is celebrated by Wisden as ‘one of the most scenic cricket grounds in the world.’ Mountains clad with rows of tea bushes tower over the pitch and tea pickers will stop for a moments rest and watch the match unfold. A typically British pavilion completes this unique venue. The condition of the pitch is variable and the weather can be very British also!

Kandy & Hill CountryAccom

modation

Earls Regency Earl’s Regency is a five-star luxury hotel perched alongside the Mahaweli River, overlooked by the fringes of the Knuckles mountain range. The hotel is designed with pagoda shaped roofs and spread over 16 acres of landscaped gardens.

Randholee Hotel Randholee is a mid-range hotel that nestles in imposing hills near the village of Heerassagala - a convenient distance above the heat and bustle of Kandy town centre, with spectacular mountain views and meals prepared to your liking.

Topaz Hotel Hotel Topaz is situated on a steep wooded hillside away from the hustle and bustle of Kandy, yet barely a five-minute tuk-tuk ride from the centre of town and at a competitive cost for the Hill Country.

Amaya Hills Amaya Hills is one of Kandy's best-appointed traditional hotels with the finest views, standing amid steep, wooded hills about 15 minutes above the town, a peaceful land of beautiful sunsets and wispy morning mists.

Mahaweli Reach This original ancestral home that has evolved from a small guest house to its present luxury hotel. The family still manages and lives in the hotel itself, providing a personal touch and maintaining the Kandyan heritage.

St. Andrews This stately Tudor-style colonial mansion, built in the late 19th century, stands alongside imposing pine trees. It has a stern exterior, but inside is a world of open fires and candlelit dinners.

Victoria Golf Chalets The four Victoria chalets and two Knuckles chalets enjoy grandstand views of the 17th Tee and the mountains beyond. Take a break from cricket and enjoy a round at one of Asia’s finest golf courses.

Chaaya Citadel In a riverside setting, this reliable 3/4-star hotel provides tranquil surroundings away from the busy Kandy, and is a great place to rest up and relax after a day’s play. Days begin to birdsong and perhaps a warm mist rolling away from the river.

Galle & South CoastVenues

The majority of tourists coming to Sri Lanka do so for the picture postcard beaches. For this reason we encourage teams to play some tour matches at some of Sri Lanka’s coastal venues. The Galle coast is world renowned for its tourist attractions as well as its iconic cricket stadium. Elsewhere on the west coast, the charming new Surrey Village ground (sponsored by Surrey CCC) lies hidden away off the Galle Road in Maggona. Journey to the Deep South for a match at Hambantota can even tie in with leopard-spotting in the Yala National Park.

HAMBANTOTA INTERNATIONAL GROUND - HAMBANTOTA

In the Deep South, Hambantota is the brand spanking new 33,000 seater international stadium that was built in preparation for the 2011 ICC cricket World Cup set in Sri Lanka’s fastest developing future city. The venue has a huge playing area - the biggest in Sri Lanka, and has all the makings of a world-class venue.

GALLE INTERNATIONAL GROUND - GALLE

Considered one of the world’s most spectacular pitches, and set below the ramparts of the 17th century Dutch fort, Galle is an inspirational tour venue. The 2004 tsunami caused considerable damage, but thanks to the response of the global cricket community - most notably Shane Warne who took his 500th wicket at the ground - Galle is being restored to its former glory.

SEENIGAMA OVAL - HIKKADUWA

Opened in 2006, this is a remarkable facility was built by the Foundation of Goodness on a site devastated by the 2004 tsunami, with support from Surrey CCC. Although there is no turf square, the facilities are excellent with a modern artificial pitch and a well-manicured outfield. When touring teams visit, you can be sure of a grand welcome.

SURREY VILLAGE, MAGGONA

Surrey Village is an aid project by the Oval Relief Trust providing assistance to tsunami affected areas. The fund raising effort for Maggona ground began back in 2005 with an international cricket match between an Asian XI including Sri Lanka’s own Muttiah Muralitharan and an International XI at Lords. The excellent turf wicket is dramatically cut into Maggona’s rural jungle landscape.

SRI SUMANGALA COLLEGE GROUND - HIKKADUWA

The Foundation of Goodness’ passion for cricket has been crucial in establishing another beautiful cricket ground at Sri Sumangala College - the Seenigama Wimala Buddhi MV ground. The new artificial wicket is set into a spectacular rocky surround, and with top quality indoor training facilities to boot, this is a cracking little cricket venue.

Galle & The South CoastAccom

modation

Chaaya Wild Chaaya Wild has a rustic chic, contemporary ambience that blends seamlessly with the surrounding wilderness – an eco-friendly, four-star game lodge scattered over 10 acres of scrub jungle bordering Yala National Park in the Deep South.

Flower Garden Set amidst flowering gardens, this charming guest house has comfortable a/c rooms, a small poolside restaurant in Unawatuna town - the hip beach hang-out on the south-coast of Sri Lanka.

Chaaya TranzChaaya Tranz offers a successful blend of 4-star comfort with a laid back, informal feel. Formerly Coral Gardens, this old hotel come alive once again in keeping with the spirit of Hikkaduwa.

Kalla Bongo Kalla Bongo sits on an acre of terraced land scattered with palms and tropical foliage. The gardens slope down gradually to the Hikkaduwa Lagoon with its myriad of small tributaries and mangroves that attract many species of birds.

The Lighthouse Hotel The Lighthouse is the inspired creation of the late Geoffrey Bawa, who linked the island’s ancient architecture with modern minimalism. Located on a rocky headland, this elegant hotel conveys an immediate sense of Galle’s history.

Coral Sands This 75 roomed hotel has a beach frontage, garden, recreational facilities and several leisure activities on offer to entertain your touring group. The long strip of beach just in front of the hotel is safe for swimming.

Mandara Resort Mandara satisfies the need for upmarket accommodation by the much-loved sandy bay of Mirissa in Sri Lanka's Deep South – located in a coconut plantation on by the estuary of the Pollathu Modara River.

Paradise Beach Club One of Sri Lanka’s most enduringly popular budget hotels with a wonderful beach frontage facing the spectacular Mirissa Bay, a crescent-shaped strip of golden sand which is good for swimming, snorkelling and surfing most of the year.

ColomboNegombo

Dambulla

GalleYala

Kandy

P a c k a g e P r i c e I n c l u d e s :

16 night’s accommodation on twin-sharing BB basisMatch costs including venue hire, match officials, balls, packed lunches and waterFull-time cricket liaison officer and assistant for tour duration travelling in an air-conditioned coachEntrance fees at Sigiriya and Yala NP and train travel fares

Prices are estimates based on April 2012 rates for a min. group of 16 tourists. Quote excludes air travel.

From U

S$ 2,225Day 1, 2 & 3 – COLOMBO: MATCH 1Arrive and transfer to luxurious Galle Face Regency Hotel. Rest and train the following day at a first-class Colombo ground. Day 3 is the time for Match 1 at NCC.

Day 4 & 5 – CULTURAL TRIANGLE: MATCH 2 Travel and discover some of the island’s rich heritage, including a climb up Sigiriya Rock. Stay in Kandalama, often favoured by touring England sides. Take on a Dambulla Cricket Authority Invitation XI at the spectacular Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Travel to Kandy after the match.

Day 6 - 9 – KANDY & HILLS : MATCH 3 & 4Transfer to Earls Regency and play golf at Victoria - one of the world’s most picturesque courses. Return to Kandy town for Match 3 at Asigiriya Test ground. Take a spectacular train journey from Kandy to head high into the tea country. Arrive for late lunch at St Andrews in Nuwara Eliya. Match 4 is on an old British tea estate at Radella Cricket Club.

Day 10 & 11 – YALA NATIONAL PARKTake an early morning departure for the elephants and leopards of Yala. There is potential for an afternoon game drive, otherwise relax by the pool and save it for the following morning. Stay at Chaaya Wild.

Day 12, 13 & 14 – GALLE: MATCH 5 (en route) & 6Transfer west and stop off en route to play at the new Hambantota International Stadium. Stay at Mandara Resort is Mirissa ahead of Match 6 at Galle Stadium. The rest of the time on the coast can be spent trying water sports, dolphin and whale watching, or simply lazing on the beach.

Day 15 & 16 – COLOMBO: MATCH 6 & 7On your return to Colombo, stop off en route for a match at Surrey Village Maggona. Stay at the Cinnamon Grand and play Match 7 at the R. Premedasa International Stadium – Sri Lanka’s flagship venue.

Day 17 - DEPARTUREHead for the airport for your return flight home.

All island Club Tour explores the varied delights of Sri Lanka to the full, with plenty of cricket along the way. We have illustrated this All Island Club Tour with Sri Lanka’s top of the range hotels and venues, but as ever our itineraries and accommodation are entirely flexible enabling you to plan the perfect tour at a quality and price you need. This would be a tour to member!

All-Island TourItineraries

Colombo

Mirissa

Kitulgala

Kandy

P a c k a g e P r i c e I n c l u d e s :

11 night’s accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfastMatch costs including venue hire, match officials, balls, packed lunches and water Full-time cricket liaison officer and assistant for tour duration travelling in an air-conditioned coachEntrance fees and welcome dinner at The Cricket Club Café

Prices are estimates based on 2010 rates for a min. group of 15 tourists. Quote excludes air travel.

From U

S$ 1,345 Day 1, 2 & 3 – COLOMBO: MATCH 1Arrive and transfer to Mount Lavinia Hotel. Rest up and practice before Match 1 at NCC. Between practice and play, enjoy Mount Lavinia beach by day and Colombo’s restaurants and night spots by night.

Day 4, 5 & 6 – KANDY: MATCH 2 (en route) & 3 At the start of your journey, stop off at Kurane-gula for a Twenty20 game against a local club side. After the game, journey on and head to Victoria Country Club, just outside Kandy. Play Match 3 at the Asgiriya International Stadium.

Day 7 – KITULGALA Travel south to Kitulgala’s Rafters Retreat try white water rafting, kayaking and canyoning on the Kelani River staying in rustic tree house style accommodation.

Day 8, 9, 10 – MIRISSA: MATCH 4Continue on the Deep South and to Paradise Beach Club on Mirissa Beach – one of Sri Lanka’s finest bays to stay in beach cabanas. Go whale watching, surfing and deep sea fishing by day and play match 4 at Matara Uyanwatte ground.

Day 11 – COLOMBO: MATCH 5 (en route)Return up the west coast and stop off half en route at Surrey Village Maggona for your final match. Continue on to Colombo for a final tour dinner and a night at Galle Face Regency prior to your return flight.

Day 12 – DEPARTURE

This tour aims to appeal to league sides and University cricket clubs who seek a lower budget, whistle-stop tour of Sri Lanka that slants the cricket with a ‘traveller’ angle. Here we have tried to select the best value destinations, accommodation, and cricket venues that pander to the club man on tour. As ever, Red Dot are flexible to your tour’s individual requirements.

University & Club TourItineraries

Colombo

DambullaSigiriya

KandyKurunegala

P a c k a g e P r i c e I n c l u d e s :

10 night’s accommodation on triple-sharing basis with breakfast (including 3 staff in 1 twin and 1 single room)Air-conditioned coach full-time cricket liaison officer for tour durationMatch costs including venue hire, umpires, Scorers, balls, packed lunches and water and includes training day and coaching costsEntrance fees at Sigiriya Rock

Prices are estimates based on 2010 rates for a min. group of 15 tourists. Quote excludes air travel.

From U

S$ 1,630 Day 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 – COLOMBO: MATCH 1 & 2Fly in to stay at Cinnamon Grand, where you will be based for 2 days intensive training with the aid of the island’s first-class coaching at first-class facilities and the Fingara Academy. Play matches at the P. Sara Oval International and NCC.

Day 6 –KURANEGALA: MATCH 3Match 2 is at the Kuranegala’s Welagedara Stadium en route to Kandy. Rest up by the river at Kandy’s Chaaya Citadel.

Day 7 & 8 – KANDY: MATCH 4Spend day exploring Kandy, the island’s home of Buddhist philosophy. Take an optional golf day at Victoria en route to evening training at Pallakelle International Stadium in preparation for Match 3 on day 8.

Day 9 & 10 – CULTURAL TRIANGLE: MATCH 5Arise first thing and transfer north from Chaaya Citadel to Chaaya Village. Climb Sigiriya Rock at sundown. There is the option to arrange evening training at the Rangiri Dambulla International ahead of Match 4 at the same venue. Enjoy a final tour dinner.

Day 11 – DEPARTUREReturn to Colombo to fly home ready for the season ahead.

This tour is deliberately cricket intensive, pitched as a pre-season camp for more competitive squads. In a tough and we hope rewarding 10 days, you will benefit from the use of the island’s top facilities at Colombo’s Cricket Academies, and receive first-class coaching to give you an especially Sri Lankan insight into the game to prepare you for your travels into the heart of the island.

Academy TourItineraries

ColomboKandy

Hikkaduwa Mirissa

P a c k a g e P r i c e I n c l u d e s :

13 night’s accommodation on triple-sharing HB basis (including 3 staff in 1 twin + 1 single room)Match costs including venue hire, match officials, balls, packed lunches and waterFull-time cricket liaison officer for tour duration travelling in an air-conditioned coachEntrance fees, and tour dinner at The Cricket Club Café

Prices are estimates based on April 2012 rates for a min. group of 15 tourists covering staff costs. Quote excludes air travel.

From U

S$ 1,900Day 1, 2, 3 & 4 – COLOMBO: MATCH 1Arrive and transfer to Galle Face Regency on the seafront. Rest, adjust and prepare with a middle practice and first-class coaching session. Take on Murali’s home club, Tamil Union CC at the P. Sara Oval.

Day 5, 6 & 7 – KANDY: MATCH 2 & 3Check-in at Victoria Golf Chalets in the morning. En route visit it the famous Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage. Play back-to-back matches at International venues – Asigiriya and Pallakelle.

Day 8, 9 & 10 – HIKKADUWA: MATCH 4 & 5Head for the Galle coast and on to Coral Sands Hotel Hikkaduwa. As part of the Foundation of Goodness scheme you will be playing cricket and helping out the local community, giving you a lasting insight into island life. Play at Seenigama Oval and Surrey Village Maggona

Day 11 & 12 – MIRISSA: MATCH 6Match 6 is at the Galle International Stadium, with the 17th Century Dutch Fort looming large as a spectacular backdrop to this re-established and re-vamped Test venue. Stay south of Galle on the beautiful Mirissa Bay at Paradise Beach Club.

Day 13 – COLOMBO Say goodbye to the beach and head north for Colombo and your impending departure. Check back in to Mount Lavinia Hotel and enjoy a final tour dinner at Cricket Club Cafe.

Day 14 – DEPARTURE

Cricket is a truly social sport. Red Dot’s School Tour hopes to use cricket as a tool to give school boys a cultural experience beyond that of an average tour. Over the course of 2 weeks, this trip tours some of the finest venues Sri Lanka’s highlands and south coast has to offer before the party are introduced into a community where you are encouraged to interact, help out and learn something of island life.

School TourItineraries

Colombo

Negombo

Dambulla

Kandy

P a c k a g e P r i c e I n c l u d e s :

10 night’s accommodation on triple-sharing basis with breakfast (including 3 staff in 1 twin & 1 single rooms)Match costs including venue hire, match officials, balls, packed lunches and waterFull-time cricket liaison officer and assistant for tour duration travelling in an air-conditioned coachEntrance fees for Elephant Orphanage and Polonnaruwa Monkey Camp

Prices are estimates based on April 2012 rates for a min. group of 15 tourists covering staff costs. Quote excludes air travel.

From U

S$ 1,520Day 1, 2, 3 & 4 – COLOMBO: MATCH 1Arrive and settle at Colombo’s Mount Lavinia - with a swimming pool, seaside and beach volleyball court for entertainment. Train and receive some coaching at the P. Sara Test venue ahead of Match 1.

Day 5, 6 & 7 – KANDY: MATCH 2 & 3Transfer to Kandy in the morning. Visit the famous Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage for lunch en route. Check-in to Amaya Hills, set up back from Kandy and enjoy mountain seclusion. Play games back-to-back at the Asigiriya International Stadium and Dharmaraja College grounds versus a comparable local school.

Day 8 & 9 – DAMBULLA: MATCH 4Transfer north and en route, visit the Polonnu-wara Monkey Camp before checking-in to Chaaya Village. Match 4 takes you to another fantastic 30,000 seater Test venue – the Dambulla International Stadium. Get your team’s names painted up on the magnificent scoreboard.

Day 10 – NEGOMBO: MATCH 5 Play a final Twenty20 match at Kuranegula en route to Negombo. Enjoy a final dinner at Goldi Sands.

Day 11 – DEPARTUREFrom Negombo, journey across to the interna-tional airport to catch you flight home.

The Young Cricketer’s Tour is for 12 to 13 year-old school boy cricketers embarking on perhaps their first cricket tour. This Sri Lankan experience will live long in the memory at the players have the opportunity to play on a selection of the island’s top flight Test Match grounds years before their time. The tour also offers an educational insight into island conservation methods, with outings to the elephant orphanage and monkey camp.

Young Cricketer ’s TourItineraries

ColomboNegombo

DambullaKandyHill Country

Mirissa

P a c k a g e P r i c e I n c l u d e s :

14 night’s accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast.Match costs including venue hire, match officials, balls, packed lunches and waterFull-time cricket liaison officer and assistant for tour duration travelling in an air-conditioned coachEntrance fees, train fare and welcome dinner at The Cricket Club Café

Prices are estimates based on April 2012 rates for a min. group of 16 tourists. Quote excludes air travel.

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S$ 1,985 Day 1, 2 & 3 – CULTURAL TRIANGLETransfer to the peace of Chaaya Village hotel in Dambulla – your accommodation for the next 3 nights. Rest and prepare for Match 1 on day 3 at Dambulla’s formidable and inspiring Interna-tional Stadium. Climb Sigiriya Rock at dawn.

Day 4 & 5 – KANDY Transfer south through spice plantations to stay at Chaaya Citadel, just north of Kandy town. En route, visit Dambulla’s remarkable caves and Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth. Take a day trip to Victoria to tee off in beautiful surrounds and relax at the country club.

Day 6 – KANDY: MATCH 2 Play at Trinity College’s very own Test Match ground – the Asigiriya Stadium. After the game, enjoy a civilised beer or two in the private club house.

Day 7 & 8 – HILL COUNTRYTake one of the island’s most scenic train journeys through the lush hills south to Nuwara Eliya. Check-in to St. Andrews – an atmospheric Tudor-style colonial mansion. Play Match 3 at Radella’s quaint ground.

Day 9, 10, 11 & 12 – MIRISSA: MATCH 4 Head south and chill in Mandara Resort’s coconut groves. Play at Galle International Stadium. Climb the surrounding Fort to a stunning view behind the bowler’s arm. Take another days R&R on beach. For the more active, there is the option of Deep Sea Fishing, various water sports, or Dolphin and Whale watching off the coast.

Day 13 & 14 – COLOMBO: MATCH 5 & 6En route to Colombo, play a Tenty20 match at the Foundation of Goodness sponsored Seenigama Oval. Check-in to Colombo’s plush Cinnamon Grand upon arrival. Play a final game at the P. Sara Test venue before a final tour dinner.

Day 15 – DEPARTURE.

This tour is tailored for a larger group of social cricketers likely to be travelling with family. With this in mind, the itinerary includes plenty of off-field entertainment in consideration for non-playing members of the party. In 14 nights, you can get a real taste of the island’s variety of treasures – heritage, hills, beaches, city life, and of course, some stirring cricket venues.

Family & Club TourItineraries

Concept

Tournament Format

Red Dot’s relations with Murali’s Foundation of Goodness (FOG) conceived the Murali Cup for its inaugural tournament in 2011. The event offers a forum for aspiring young cricketers to learn more about the game in a practical, but also social context. The tournament is played in typically tough sub-continental conditions between schoolboys from a diverse mixture of backgrounds. Specially invited schools from throughout Sri Lanka, including unprivileged schools from the north and east, compete against FOG donor schools from overseas.

A community element provides schoolboy cricketers with a special insight and appreciation for village life at the Foundation’s Seenigama village where they also play their cricket. Schools are encouraged to run fund-raising initiatives for the Foundation of Goodness’ (FOG) progressive Learning & Empowerment Mankulam project, a sports academy in the war-torn north west of Sri Lanka, prior to arrival. Players interact hands-on with community aid programmes and activity schemes in the village during their stay.

Away from the competition, players are privy to hands-on masterclasses with the island’s leading international cricketers and lectures on the game by special guest speakers. The educational aspect to the tournament is enhanced by Roger Knight, former Chief Executive and Secretary of the MCC, who is the tournament ambassador promoting the MCC Spirit of Cricket ethos.

The Murali Cup is an Under 18 annual tournament is played in July along Sri Lanka’s south-west coast. The break-up of teams includes five international schools and three Sri Lankan schools playing five 40 over matches each during a 7 day period. Internationals sides are invited from an open pool of schools from England, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, and South Africa. The three Sri Lankan participants include the Seenigama FoG Academy XI, as well as a side awarded invitation by the Mahela Foundation in recognition of outstanding cricket development, and another FoG school is invited from the north-east of the island.

ReconciliationA year after Mahela Jayawardene donated a coconut matting wicket to Hindu Matale College; the boys were competing at the Murali Cup 2011. St Patricks from Jaffna, a former LTTE zone, travelled south for the first time to progress to the semis. England’s Dulwich College lost in the final to the winners from FOG’s very own Seenigama academy, who received the trophy from Murali himself.

MasterclassesFOG trustee Kumar Sangakkara ran a session on batting methods and mental approaches for developing you own game beyond school level. Mahela Jayawardene ran nets focusing on batting strategy to playing spin bowling. SLC and IPL fitness and fast bowling coach Mario Villavarayen ran a class on strength and conditioning.

ForumsFOG founder Kushil Gunasekara presented what the Foundation has done since its humble beginnings in 1999 and what its targets are for the future. Tournament ambassador Roger Knight and Kumar Sangakkara, fresh from his Cowdrey Lecture to the MCC, spoke openly about the spirit of cricket and Murali and Mahela ran entertaining Q&A sessions with the players.

The Murali Cup

As the Foundation of Goodness goes from strength to strength, the need for financial support as well as those willing to donate their time and knowledge is great. There are more than 30 programmes to get involved in, described at length on their website: www.unconditionalcompassion.org

How You Can Help

Red Dot is close friends with the Foundation of Goodness Community near Galle. The charity was set up by Kushil Gunasekera in the aftermath of the tsunami, and is championed by Muttiah Muralitharan and supported by cricketers the world over. The village has a cricket pitch at its centre and we encourage touring teams to have a match here. It is a unique way in which your club, university or school can give something back to the island and its people. It is on this relationship that the Murali Cup concept was born.

We are not interested in taking coach loads of people to stand and stare at the lives of others from a comfortable distance. Red Dot encourages an interactive and constructive relationship with the community in which cricket breaks all boundaries and may even lead to long-term partnerships. A sporting academy has been built and cricket is now being played on their new pitch. Due to the expense of pads and leather balls, it is cricket ‘soft-ball’ that has evolved as the game of choice throughout this area. Many of the current national team learnt this form of the game and it accounts for many of their unique techniques. It is an extremely entertaining game and taken very seriously. Official umpires will adjudicate and crowds will gather, as you are given a thorough lesson in cricket ‘Sri Lankan Style’.

Away from the coast, Red Dot has also supported a Kandyan orphanage. A game of tennis ball cricket here is most rewarding and brings utter joy for the orphans involved. If there is another specific charity project your team wish to visit, Red Dot would be delighted to arrange this in your itinerary.

Foundation of Goodness DIVING CENTRE

Tourists wishing to go on diving and boat trips to complete PADI diving courses brings useful income to the island. From instructors to business developers and marketing specialists are needed to develop the `Dive Seenigama Lanka’ business arm. Even contract writers to aid bidding for diving contracts are in demand.

SPORTS ACADEMY

Willing sports trainers, coaches, nutritionists, physiothera-pists, life-skills experts with some experience in sports management and administration, staff development, HR and Management Training, Lifesaving and life guarding skills, and First aid are welcome. Sports programmes include cricket (including women’s cricket), swimming (including sea swimming), netball, volleyball, badminton, athletics, triathlon, beach football, beach volleyball, and triathlon.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Community education specialists are in demand to help with fundraising and proposal development for projects promoting solar power and alternative technology and horticulture. Those wishing to carry out clean-ups, maintenance campaigns, tree-planting are also very welcome.

Community Cricket

Booking ConditionsACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING CONDITIONSYour booking contract is with Red Dot Tours Ltd, a UK travel company. Holiday planning is carried out on Red Dot’s behalf by a Sri Lanka company, Red Dot Lanka PVT Ltd. Red Dot Tours Ltd trades under UK and EU laws. Any use of the RedDotTours.com website, or written communication with Red Dot, for the purposes of travel arrangements, confirms that you are aged 18 or over and that you have read and fully accept these booking conditions. These booking conditions are devised for the protection of all parties. The phrase “Red Dot” in these Booking Conditions refers to Red Dot Tours Ltd.

CONFIRMING YOUR BOOKINGIn the case of all bookings, including Instant Bookings or tailor-made holidays, your booking will be confirmed by the issue of a Travel Voucher. Payment of deposit confirms that you accept our booking conditions. If you fail to meet the payment deadlines stated on the Travel Voucher, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and will inform you of this. Bookings should be paid either by: (i) On-line credit/debit card payment. (ii) UK cheque, payable to Red Dot Tours Ltd, and sent to: Red Dot Tours, Orchard House, Folly Lane, Bramham, LS23 6RZ, West Yorkshire, UK. (iii) Bank transfer: full details in our FAQs. Travel insurance is compulsory.

PAYMENT SCHEDULES(i) Upon receipt of Travel Voucher: 20 per cent of cost.(ii) Not less than six weeks before departure: 100 per cent of cost.

Notes: (I) Payments are required within seven days, except in the case of Instant Bookings, where immediate payment is taken by credit/debit card.(ii) Suppliers may demand stricter payment terms on some bookings. These occasions will always be advised to you before booking and stated on your Travel Voucher. Individual cancellation terms will always be stated. (iii) Credit-card payments are subject to an additional charge of 1 per cent. This contributes to our credit-card costs and helps to reduce our basic prices. There are no charges for use of debit cards.(iv) Customer must pay all bank charges in the case of a bank transfer. Failure to do so will invalidate your booking and will bring a further charge to cover bank charges(v) There will be no additional postage fees, booking fees or other hidden charges. Exchange rates are based on live on-day rates at time of booking and are not subject to change.(vi) Late payments risk cancellation.

CANCELLATION BY USRed Dot is committed to high levels of professionalism to protect your booking. But we reserve the right to cancel your booking in any incidence of Force Majeure (see clause below). In this event we will return all money paid by you and, wherever possible, offer an alternative booking of comparable type and quality for your consideration. We cannot be held liable for any incidental expenses that you may incur during arrangements for a booking that is subsequently cancelled by us.

CANCELLATION BY YOUIn event of cancellation, in whole or part, we voluntarily return all recoverable costs, above and beyond the limits laid down in our Booking Conditions. In the case of Instant Bookings, any individual cancellation terms that may apply will be displayed at time of booking and will provide the basis for a refund.

In the case of cancelled tailor-made itineraries, we reserve the right to levy additional admin costs of up to 5 per cent of total booking cost. Other cancellation refunds are determined on a case-by-case basis, whether provided directly or indirectly by us. We do not normally refund for early checkouts or no-shows.

Any individual wishing to cancel a booking with Red Dot Tours Ltd must immediately notify their sales consultant by email, quoting their ADFT number. The cancellation is timed from when we contact the supplier on your behalf and a delay is normal outside normal working hours. In the event of a group cancellation (by the tour leader), we will hold each individual equally liable for cancellation costs.

Total cancellation charges on your booking will not exceed these maximum levels:After payment of deposit: Up to 100 per cent of deposit.Less than six weeks before departure: Up to 50 per cent of booking cost.Less than one month before departure: Up to 100 per cent of booking cost.You should check whether your travel insurance policy covers you for refunds.NOTE: Red Dot offers additional guarantees concerning refunds in the clause on Terrorism and Personal Safety.

TERRORISM AND PERSONAL SAFETY:Your personal safety is our prime concern. If the UK Foreign Office (or in the case of non-UK travellers the appropriate government body) advises -- after your booking has been made -- against travel to any country or region stated on your itinerary we will guarantee the following refunds in the event of a cancellation by you. This clause overrides other cancellation clauses:Six weeks or more before travel: 100 cent of holiday cost.One month before travel: Minimum 90 per cent of holiday cost.During your holiday: All recoverable costs.

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU:All information provided by yourself should be true and accurate. We will treat it confidentially and not forward it to any third party. We do not spam or supply mailing lists. We have a strict anti-fraud policy and take responsible steps to protect personal information such as credit card details.

ITINERARY CHANGES MADE BY US:Red Dot is committed to high levels of professionalism to protect your booking. Adjustments will only be made in unavoidable or overriding circumstances. All efforts would be made to ensure that these adjustments are in the spirit of the original itinerary and would be properly discussed with you. If exceptional circumstances (eg overbooking of hotel) demand an emergency change of accommodation while you are on holiday, we will refund you appropriately if the replacement hotel is cheaper and pay any additional transfer costs. ITINERARY CHANGES REQUESTED BY YOU:Red Dot aims to offer flexible itineraries. Once an itinerary is finalised, requests for changes to a group or individual itinerary will always be considered, but they may incur cancellation charges.

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU:All information provided by yourself should be true and accurate. We will treat it confidentially and will not forward it to any third party. We do not spam, supply mailing lists or use it in any way other than to secure your booking. We have a strict anti-fraud policy and take responsible steps to protect personal information such as credit card details.

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY US: Red Dot will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that information provided is free from errors and omissions and will correct any errors or omissions once notified of them. We cannot, however, be held responsible for misinformation that a reasonable person could not have expected us to know. Our opinions are our own. Whilst we rigorously strive for accuracy, these opinions are necessarily subjective to some degree. Occasion-ally, temporary local circumstances -- for example, emergency maintenance work, power cuts or off-season closure – can make advertised facilities unavailable. We do not take responsibility for consumer comments made in interactive areas of the site, but we do reserve the right to moderate them to comply with British law.

BEHAVIOUR:We expect reasonable behaviour at all times. If, in the considered opinion of our representatives or suppliers, your behaviour could cause danger to yourself or others, damage or persistent offence (including racism), you will be informed of the fact, and your booking may be terminated without compensation. You may also be held responsible for wilful damage.

CUSTOMER CARE AND COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE:Red Dot is fully committed to high levels of customer care at all stages of your holiday. This includes solving any problems at source to the benefit and contentment of all parties. Any complaints must be pursued as soon as possible with the supplier of the service (eg hotel manager), our local representative (if present), and our ground agents. If matters are not satisfactorily resolved, you must notify Red Dot Tours Ltd within 24 hours, by fax or e-mail, in a further effort to rectify the situation amicably. Red Dot provides you with appropriate contact numbers before travel and it is your responsibility to keep them safely. We reserve the right to refuse any liability or compensation if this arbitration procedure is not strictly adhered to.

FINANCIAL PROTECTION (UK only):When you buy an ATOL-protected air-holiday package from Red Dot Tours Ltd you will receive a Travel Voucher from us (or via our authorized agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organisers’s Licence Number 5517. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. Not all holidays and travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by the ATOL scheme. This protection applies primarily to air holidays from the UK.

FLIGHT TIMES AND OTHER ESSENTIALS:Check your flight times on receipt of your tickets carefully. Minor adjustments to flight times may be made by the airline after the issue of our Travel Voucher. We do not accept responsibility for these. You should also ensure that your travel documents, passports, visas, driving licence, insurance details and moneys are in order.

FORCE MAJEURE:We cannot accept responsibility for Force Majeure – defined in these booking conditions as any specific event which we, as the supplier of the services, could not reasonably have foreseen, influenced or avoided. These include war, or threat of war, riots, civil strife, terrorism, contamination, extreme or unusual weather conditions, volcanic eruptions, industrial disputes, changes to sports itineraries, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, flight cancellations or rescheduling by airlines or any similar event beyond our control.

Booking ConditionsINDEPENDENT TRAVEL:In the event of an itinerary only part-booked by Red Dot, Red Dot cannot be held responsible for the failure of any component of the holiday for which it does not have direct responsibility. This includes any difficulty in finding Red Dot hotels, or collecting train tickets purchased by us, if customers choose to book accommodation-only deals and arrange their own transport.

INSURANCE:Every holidaymaker, without exception, must possess valid travel insurance, and details of the policy must be stated before travel. Individuals must ensure that this travel insurance offers acceptable cover for the type of holiday undertaken. Red Dot Tours offer a variety of insurance packages for consideration. We will refuse travel for all those inadequately insured.

INNOCULATIONS:All tourists are strongly advised to check with their own medical advisers at least a month before travel on recommended innoculations, the need for malaria tablets, and to take other medical advice where their own health record suggests it is necessary.

NATURE OF OVERSEAS TRAVEL:Bookings arranged by Red Dot Tours Ltd range from luxury to budget. We will make every effort to ensure that our planning is meticulous. But amenities and infrastructure can at times be comparatively underdeveloped. Delays, moments of discomfort and risk can naturally occur in all travel an in the tropics, insects in rooms are common. A booking with us is an implicit acceptance of these facts. Clients are advised to take sensible precautions at all time, and familiarise themselves with up-to-date information from independent and reliable sources.

NEGLIGENCE AND BREACH OF CONTRACT:We will only accept liability for incidents that arise as a direct result of our proven negligence, or that of our suppliers, in respect of arrangements forming part of your holiday itinerary, in cases where all your holiday accommodation and transfers are arranged by us for the entire extent of your stay. This applies to illness, injury and/or death.NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE NEGLIGENCE OF OUR SUPPLIERS IN ACCOMMODATION-ONLY BOOKINGS.

PERSONAL LOSS, INJURY AND ILLNESS (UNCONNECTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS MADE BY US):Should you, or any member of your group, suffer loss (such as baggage or valuables), serious illness, personal injury or death during your holiday, we, or our stated representatives, will provide sympathetic advice and guidance at our/their discretion. This must be carried out in conjunction with your personal travel insurance policy.

PRICE GUARANTEE:We guarantee that your holiday will not be subjected to surcharges, except where our costs rise because of (i) flight levies or (ii) changes in Government policy. We will not surcharge for exchange-rate fluctuations.

REPRESENTATIVES:Red Dot support on your itinerary is provided by your chauffeur-guide, if you have booked transport with us, and from our dedicated customer care staff in Colombo. We do not provide holiday reps.

SHOPPING: Red Dot never, under any circumstances, recommends or guarantees the value or the quality of any additional product not clearly itemized on the Travel Voucher and which may be purchased during an itinerary arranged in part or whole by Red Dot Tours, even in the case where the product may have been discussed between a client and an employee or representative of Red Dot Tours. Determining the value of a product is entirely the client’s responsibility. Red Dot has no duty to intervene in such circumstances.

YOUR TOUR CONTRACT AND ATOL PROTECTION:Your contract is with Red Dot Tours Ltd, Orchard House, Folly Lane, Bramham LS23 6RZ, West Yorks, UK. All UK air holidays and flights offered by Red Dot Tours Ltd are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. ATOL no 5517. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will refund any money you have paid to us. More details of the benefits of ATOL protection can be found at http://www.atol.org.uk

Note: This section applies to villa bookings only:

SECURITY DEPOSIT:A security deposit equivalent to one day’s rental may be required upon arrival and paid directly to the agent. The deposit will be used as security for any damages and/or additional charges incurred during your stay, as determined by the agent after reasonable advice. This amount, subject to any deducations, will be returned to you one month following your date of departure.

Note: This section applies to cricket tours (playing and watching) only:

CRICKET MATCHES (PLAYING AND WATCHING):

(i) Groups on a playing tour must designate a tour leader. The tour leader shall organise the collection of payments in line with booking conditions, provide a flights list and rooming list, and consult on itinerary changes. Red Dot quotes a total cost for the tour based on details provided.

(ii) Travel insurance on a playing tour must cover the playing of cricket matches.

(iii) Late withdrawals put playing cricket tours at risk of cancellation. Tour groups are advised to take safeguards, - such as privately-arranged deposits. Red Dot Tours Ltd accepts no responsibility for monies lodged with tour group leaders for these purposes. In the event of a group cancellation (by the tour leader), we will hold each individual equally liable for cancellation costs. In the event of individual cancellations, a refund will be provided based on Booking Conditions.

(iv) On playing tours arranged by us, all reasonable efforts will be made at all stages of planning to ensure that designated matches run smoothly, that conditions are acceptable and that opponents are of a satisfactory and comparable standard. In the event of a side cancelling a fixture, at whatever stage, all efforts will be made to provide a suitable replacement. But Red Dot Tours Ltd. cannot be held responsible for the postpone-ment of matches due to inclement weather, or the failure of opponents to raise a side. Groundsmanship is an unpredictable art and the character of pitches cannot be predicted with certainty. Cricket is an unpredictable game, and a well-balanced contest cannot be guaranteed.

(v) In the case of spectator tours, all arrangements of matches are outside our control and we cannot be held responsible for changes in itineraries, including cancellations. However, we will seek to be responsive to all such instances, in line with our commitment on Recoverable Costs (see above). Cricket tours generally run during months of lightest rainfall, although it is an unavoidable fact of cricket that rain-affected matches are possible at any time of year.

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