Sri Lanka · PRIVATE DRIVERS IN COLOMBO
The good private drivers in Colombo here go early: the dawn slots first, the reserved seats next. Below are the 11 worth planning a stop around, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of Sri Lanka’s private tour driver service, covering routes, value, airport pickup, mileage limits, and practical booking advice.
“Amazing service, care and professionalism with remarkable attention to detail! Communication was excellent and started weeks before we landed to ensure our time and itinerary was taken care of and all questions and concerns were Read more”
Review of an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour with Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle, Minneriya safari, hotels, meals, and driver-guide.
“Milan was a fabulous driver/guide. Very helpful and attentive to our needs, and looked after us very well. I would highly recommend using Lanka Safe Tours for trips within Sri Lanka. We were a group of 3, and had our own a/c van to get around. It was a fabulous trip to SL!!”
Colombo Airport to city taxi review: a private, $20 transfer with airport meet-and-greet, WhatsApp contact, expressway travel, and flexible cancellation.
“Really lovely driver, was waiting in arrivals for me when I got there. Given I was on my own it was really nice to have the peace of mind that my transfer late at night was sorted”
Review of Sri Lanka private car rental with driver: flexible routes, clean vehicles, airport pickup, mileage limits, costs, and practical tips.
“Car was new and clean. Driver was very friendly. But he insisted on bringing us to buy tea and kept on saying that the red Mosque is too crowded to go after we finished with the kelaniya temple. In the end we did not even see the Mosque as we wasted 1hr driving to his frieRead more”
A practical review of the $14 private airport transfer from Colombo Airport to Negombo, with air conditioning, WiFi, water, and free cancellation.
“The tour is well organized. The sights are beautiful. The tour guide, Sunny, is knowledgeable, attentive and well spoken. His English skills are excellent.”
Review of Colombo Airport to hotel private transfer: $27, highway travel, helpful drivers, timing, value, and booking advice.
“My husband and I used this company for a transfer from our hotel in Colombo to the railway station. The driver was punctual - actually early - which was great . The car was very comfortable and he was a good driver and very polite and helpful. He saw us on to the platform and to the correct carriage which was very kind of him. We can certainly recommend this company.”
Review of a 10-day private Sri Lanka tour covering ancient cities, Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Yala, Galle, and Mirissa.
“From the moment Kavishan picked us up at the airport he made us feel welcomed. We always felt well informed and comfortable during our trip, his driving was amazing, and he ensured we got the best out of all the events we attended. Read more”
Review of Sri Lanka private car and driver hire, with airport pickup, flexible routes, English-speaking chauffeurs, pricing, mileage, and practical tips.
“Had a very good experience and I would highly recommend their service. They are very professional and would not hesitate to contact them in future.”
Plan Sri Lanka your way with a private car, English-speaking driver-guide, airport pickup, flexible days, and controlled travel costs.
“My partner and I had a wonderful 7 day tour around sri lanka. Henry was friendly, kind and a great driver, getting us safely to each destination and helping to explain sri lankan culture and places and always handy - clean 'foreigner' toilet stops;) Dont hesitate, book this for your adventure:)”
Explore Sri Lanka in 11 days with a private driver, hotels, ancient cities, Ella train views, Yala, Mirissa, and Galle.
“We had a wonderful trip with Prasanna - he was an amazing tour guide and friend. He was so helpful and shared his knowledge of the country so well . He helped us make so many memories which we will cherish in our hearts forever . MRead more”
Review of a private Colombo or Negombo to Galle day tour with beaches, turtle hatchery, river safari, moonstone mine, and Galle Fort.
“Firstly the guide left us sat waiting outside the port for 30 minutes without coming over to check it was us. He gave no commentary during the drive, it was a long drive to the turtle hatchery which was over 2hrs. Bentota river safari was exceRead more”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
