Sri Lanka · PRIVATE DRIVERS
Roads here average about 25 miles an hour, so most people hand the driving over for the whole trip. These 15 cover day rates and multi-day circuits, with what is included beyond the fuel and who sorts the driver's own room and meals.
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 a driver, hotels, safaris, temples, tea country, beaches, and practical cost tips.
“I just finished my trip, it was amazing and a wonderful experience. The communication, planning and the guide were just perfect. My driver was Mr. Janaka, he is a very friendly guide who is always on time. Always Make sure you feel comfortaRead more”
Combine a coastal transfer to Ella with a Yala safari, spotting elephants, leopards, crocodiles, monkeys, and birds along the way.
“Sasanka was a great guide!! We saw everything and he explained a lot of things. He has a great eye!”
A private seven-day Sri Lanka road trip from Negombo to Ella, Yala, Galle, and back, with a driver, flexible stays, and major sights.
“Driver efficientissimo guida perfetta auto comfort rispetto del percorso richiesto perfetto esperienze consigliate al top consiglio vivamente questa agenzia sopratutto un grazie ad Hashu persona preparata e simpatica ,no potevamo trovare di meglio complimenti”
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 an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour with a chauffeur, hotels, breakfast, dinner, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle, and beaches.
“What an incredible adventure! Let me start with saying communication and customization of the tour was a breeze ahead of time. I had zero issues traveling as a single woman. Manju was an amazing guide and host of his country. His ERead more”
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.”
A practical review of Sri Lanka’s Yala safari transfer from the south coast to Ella, with wildlife tips, costs, timing, guides, and drawbacks.
“Mudhu was a great guide - his ability to spot wildlife was astonishing. We saw Leopards, Elephants, Crocodiles, Deer, Water Buffalo, Peacocks (so many birds) and so much more ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ transport from Hiriketiya to Ella was also a great bonus!”
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”
Hike Ella Rock, Nine Arches Bridge, and Little Adam’s Peak with a local guide, lunch, tuk-tuk transfers, and sweeping hill-country views.
“We loved our guide Madu - he was really knowledgeable, attentive and took great care of us every step of the way. He even invited us to his home to check his farm out, which was a joy to look at. We’d definitely love to come back to Ella because of this experience.”
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.”
Review of a private Yala National Park safari with hotel pickup, skilled guides, flexible timings, wildlife tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“We are still stunned about the great time we recently had in Maliths camp.”
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