2013 Lions Tour Packages Go On Sale

Globetrotting fans hoping to follow the British & Irish Lions Tour to Hong Kong and Australia in June and July 2013 can now buy official ticket, travel and accommodation packages, after they were launched this week by the official travel company – Lions Rugby Travel.

The Lions – a combination of the best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – will make their first trip to Australia for 12 years and it is anticipated they will be followed by more than 50,000 fans to Hong Kong and Australia. 

Lions Rugby Travel is offering more than 60 official supporter packages, with prices starting from £2,199.

With 15 months to go until the Tour, this is the earliest opportunity Lions fans have had to book their tickets and travel arrangements.

It is anticipated the most popular tour option will be the three international Test matches against Australia in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, an 18-night trip from 18th June to 8th July that will also include the chance to explore the Whitsunday Islands, Hunter Valley and Uluru, starting from £6,499 per person.

The range of official supporter travel packages include a host of exclusive benefits from access to official supporter villages on matchday, team training (in selected packages), on-Tour special events, through to a complimentary Australian visa application service.

British & Irish Lions tour manager Andy Irvine, said: ‘Fans can book now for a range of packages for a great tour experience of Australia through Lions Rugby Travel – our official travel company.’

‘The Lions will be followed by more fans than ever before in Australia and the variety of tour and travel options available will mean supporting the team will be possible like never before.’

The packages available vary from the complete Tour, a fully escorted 40-night trip that includes the opening match against the Barbarians in Hong Kong, all three international matches against the Wallabies and six other provincial games, a three or two Test Tour over 18 nights, or international flight and ticket ‘Explorer’ package.

For more information and booking information visit www.lionstour.com.