Australia have featured in the semi finals stage six times in the ICC Cricket World Cup, winning their last four stretching back to 1996, and have gone on to be crowned champions in the last three tournaments.
With such an imposing record, they will be red hot favourites to make it four ICC CWC titles in a row and Ricky Ponting's men have the skill, experience and track record to defend their title having played in both previous finals held on the Subcontinent.
Our Packages
Dedicated Tour Host Merv Hughes and AST's experienced staff will ensure that you have a cricket touring experience of a lifetime as you cheer the team on to ICC CWC trophy number five.
From the first Semi Final to be played in Sri Lanka, 'The Teardrop of India" right through to the final in front of 85,000 screaming fans in Mumbai; our Finals tour will provide the ultimate journey into the most passionate cricket culture in the world. If the tournament runs true to ICC ranked form and the number two ranked India, play our top ranked Aussies, then it will be a finale for the ages, and you will be there!
For those wishing to see more of India post Final, check out our 8 day Finals Add On which takes in the majestic Golden Triangle and the holy Hindu city of Varanasi by clicking here
India & Sri Lanka
India is one of the truly unforgettable travel experiences in the world with it's multi-dimensional cultures, geography and classes of living. It history has been of tribes, trades, Royalty, colonisation, independence and an eternal evolution of borders and power, yet much of it's tradition and way of life remains unchanged. Sri Lanka is a considerably more relaxed and calmer travelling experience, but that is not to say that the island nation is any less rewarding. Each part of the Subcontinent is unique in its offerings but common in its singular love of cricket.
Western Province, Sri Lanka Home to vast Plantations in the north and beautiful beaches in the south, in between is Colombo, the countries capital and engine room. With a strong colonial history from Portuguese traders to British settlers you'll meet Sri Lankans from every corner of the country and experience some great nightlife.
Punjab Tucked away in the north West corner of India at the foothills of the mighty Himalayan mountain range, the Punjab (meaning 5 rivers) is India's bread basket and it's most fertile state. It's major hub, Chandigarh is the first modern architecturally designed city in India with a grid like street design consisting of broad tree lined avenues. The centre of the Sikh religion in India, the Punjabi population are the most travelled and have a reputation for awesome food.
Maharashtra Stretching from the unspoilt Konkan coast on the Arabian Sea to the hot and dusty interior this is India's second most populous state thanks to the 17 million residents of Mumbai. The mega city is at once the financial, fashion, film and fusion point of India with a heady mix of unaffordable real estate, super rich mohguls, stunning Bollywood beauties, and large tropical urban forests. It is a city that must be experienced to be believed and where else would you rather be during a World Cup Final than in the world's biggest cricket loving city?
Match venues
Colombo: R.Premadasa Stadium
Semi Final 1 - 29th March
Australia ODI win/loss record: 5/7
Mohali: Punjab Cricket Association Ground
Semi Final 2 - 30th March
Australia ODI win/loss record: 4/1
Mumbai: Wankhede Stadium
Final - 2nd April
Australia ODI win/loss record: 2/1
Match tickets
All Australian Sports Tours packages have Category one (1) tickets included
Getting there
Flights are available through the online booking process for approximately $995* excl taxes from all Australian Capital cities. Recommended flights are with Singapore Airlines as the fares and connection timings are much better. Those wishing to fly Adelaide or Qantas from Melbourne will need to connect domestically with Sydney which can be booked on request.
Pre and Post Tour extra nights are also available on request.
Please call one of our friendly sales staff toll free on 1800 026 668 for further information.
*Flight price and availability subject to change
Packages and Inclusions
Semis to Final
from $6,195
- Eight (8) nights 4/5 star bed and breakfast accommodation
- Category One (1) match ticket to Semi Final 1 in Colombo
- Category One (1) match ticket to Semi Final 2 in Mohali
- Category One (1) match ticket to the ICC CWC 2011 Final in Mumbai
- One (1) international Charter flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chandigarh, India
- One (1) domestic India flight from Chandigarh to Mumbai
- Transport by air conditioned coach throughout India and Sri Lanka
- Guided sightseeing tours of Colombo and Mumbai
- AST hosted function
- Official AST supporters merchandise
- Services of AST Tour Host
- Services of an English speaking local Guide
- Services of an AST staff member
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