Sri Lanka · PRIVATE DRIVERS IN COLOMBO
15 private drivers in Colombo that justify a whole day, each with what it costs, how long it takes and the detail nobody mentions until you are standing there.
Review of Sri Lanka’s private tour driver service, with flexible routes, airport pickup, local insight, WiFi, and practical value advice.
“We are so grateful we found this company for our 8 day trip around Sri Lanka. We traveled from Colombo to Kandy to Dambulla, and all the way back to Colombo with 3 guests in an incredibly spacious van for a reasonable cost. Our driver, Read more”
Review of an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour with Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle, Minneriya safari, hotels, meals, and driver-guide.
“Kavishan is a great host and I am glad to have him guide my mum and I throughout Sri Lanka. He is knowledgeable shared with us many fun facts about Sri Lanka. I thoroughly enjoyed the ancient stories about Ramayana and learning about king Ravana. I would definitely recommend my friends to come to Sri Lanka and have kavishan as a guide.”
A private Colombo airport transfer with name-board pickup, WhatsApp contact, expressway travel, and a 45 to 60 minute ride for up to three.
“Great service and a good price. Would highly recommend this company to anyone arriving in Sri Lanka.”
Review of Sri Lanka’s private car and van hire with driver, covering costs, mileage, vehicles, flexibility, guides, and practical booking 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”
Private airport transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to your Negombo hotel, with air conditioning, WiFi, water, and no taxi haggling.
“I’m in my 60’s travelling solo to Sri Lanka I didn’t want to search for a taxi at the airport after a 17 hour flight so booked Viator before I left, when the taxi arrived the driver did not know the hotel and didn’t have any internet to use gps, I used Read more”
A practical review of Colombo Airport’s $27 private hotel transfer, covering pickup, highway travel, value, timing, and key booking tips.
“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.”
A 10-day private Sri Lanka tour linking ancient cities, Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Yala, Galle, Mirissa, and Colombo.
“Our driver and guide, Havishan, looked after us so well. He shared his knowledge, and his lived experience, with us so generously which helped make our trip more personal. We saw some amazing and varied sights and enjoyed learning about Sri Lanka.”
Review of Sri Lanka private car and driver hire, with airport pickup, custom routes, English-speaking chauffeurs, mileage rules, and practical costs.
“Perfect service, good on time and fine communication via Whatsapp, thank you, we are happy to reserve againAuto-translated”
Plan a flexible Sri Lanka road trip from Colombo with a private English-speaking driver-guide, set mileage, and airport pickup.
“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:)”
Review of Sri Lanka’s 11-day private tour with driver, hotels, historic sites, Ella train ride, Yala safari, 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”
See Galle, Bentota, Hikkaduwa, a turtle hatchery, moonstone mine, and Madu River on a private day tour from Colombo or Negombo.
“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”
Review of a private Colombo Airport transfer with 24-hour pickup, air-conditioned vehicles, tolls included, and service for groups of up to 15.
“Woww they are just amazing .. I met Mr.padmasiri at the airport .. he just gave me the best price possible .. I dint have to break my head and bargain with him .. then I was alloted Mr Suresh as the driver .. he speaks decent English . He suggesRead more”
See Colombo by private tuk tuk, from Pettah’s Red Mosque and Lotus Tower to temples, markets, Fort, and Galle Face Green.
“The driver adapted the tour and experience to meet you needs. He was excellent in taking care of you throughout the tour.”
Review of LRS Taxi’s $14 electric airport transfer from Colombo Airport to Negombo, with solar charging, private pickup, and flexible cancellation.
“I was impressed by Leel's professionalism and ethics. His company embodies all the sustainable values, from 100%electric cars to solar panels energy to recharge. Really nice person, good driver, overall great service and very reliable.”
Review of Sri Lanka’s private car charter with driver, covering Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella, airport pickup, costs, routes, and value.
“Each driver was very kind and polite. There was no problem such as picking time, route, safety and communication during the travel. We travelled very comfortable all of 4 days.”
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