Chose the best way to travel – whether by coach, minivan, train or plane.Photo Credit:
Luxury mini coach: The luxury mini-coach is a comfortable way to travel. The coach is too small for a large squad and all its kit, it is however suitable for 13 people with kit travelling in baggage van. The mini-coach is an unintrusive way to travel and ensures a great team spirit when travelling between destinations. Two mini coaches are a great option for a large group and provide flexibility for the cricket and non-cricketing parties.Coach: For a large cricketing group (around 30 tourists) this is a practical and efficient means of transport. The coach is air conditioned and comfortable with plenty of room for your kit.Baggage Van: After years of touring experience, as players and with Red Dot, it has become apparent the need for a baggage van. This allows the group greater freedom and versatility. The team will not have to wait for baggage to be loaded and unloaded off the coach, and the van can go ahead with team kit to place in the dressing room. It is also a useful smaller vehicle in the instance of errands needing to be run and emergency.Air Taxi or Private Plane: This option will not be in all clubs budgets but it is a breathtaking way to travel. The plane radically reduces travel time, weaving between jungle clad mountains before landing on the nearest bit of water to your destination. The planes are run on a private charter basis and Red Dot will be happy to incorporate a flight into your tour.Train: Travelling on the Sri Lankan railway could be a highlight to any tour. Travelling by Observation Carriage (1st Class) on the Colombo to Kandy line is a comfortable means of travel and a great way to see the country. The carriage has around 20 seats and needs to be booked early.