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Private chauffeur tours & transfers · Sri Lanka

Explore Sri Lanka your way.

Airport pickups, intercity transfers and multi-day private tours with your own vehicle and chauffeur. Tell us your dates and the places you want to see — we reply with a route, a vehicle and a clear price.

  • Private vehicle & chauffeur for your group only
  • Door-to-door pickups across Sri Lanka
  • A written plan and price before you confirm

What we do

Three ways to travel with us

Pick the service that fits your trip, or mix them — many guests start with an airport transfer and book the rest of the island with the same chauffeur.

Scenic tropical road journey with private chauffeur vehicle in Sri Lanka

Private Transfers

Comfortable private transportation from one destination to another, including airport transfers and intercity journeys across Sri Lanka.

  • Airport → Ella
  • Ella → Yala
  • Ella → Mirissa

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Spectacular view of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella on a multi-day private tour

Multi-Day Private Tours

Travel Sri Lanka with a private vehicle and dedicated chauffeur while following a carefully planned itinerary.

  • 3 days
  • 5 days
  • 7 days

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Majestic wild elephant on safari in Sri Lanka on a custom tailor-made tour

Custom Tours

Already have places in mind? Tell us your dates, interests and preferred pace. We'll help shape a practical private itinerary around your trip.

  • Your dates
  • Your destinations
  • Your pace

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Official Local Operator · Ella

Why travel with us

A small local team, one point of contact

You deal with the same person from your first message to your last drop-off. We keep plans clear, confirmations written down and the day itself flexible.

  • Private vehicles only

    The car is yours for the whole journey — no shared rides, no other passengers, no switching vehicles at a halfway point.

  • One point of contact

    You deal with one person from first message to final drop-off, which means fewer misunderstandings when plans change.

  • Flexible itineraries

    Stops, timing and the order of your days can change as you travel. On a private trip the schedule answers to you.

  • Airport meet-and-greet

    A name board in arrivals and a monitored flight number, so a delayed landing does not leave you searching for a car.

  • Island-wide coverage

    Based near Ella, working across Sri Lanka — hill country, Cultural Triangle, national parks and both coasts.

  • Clear written quotes

    You see the price and what it covers before you commit. No surge pricing, no surprises added at the end of a drive.

  • Planning support

    We help shape realistic driving days, not just a list of pins on a map — including telling you when a plan is too tight.

Popular transfers

Airport, coast and hill country drives

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International airport

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)Ella

A private door-to-door transfer from Colombo Airport straight to Ella, avoiding station queues, buses and multiple taxi connections after a long flight.

Journey time
Approx. 5–6 hrs
Distance
Approx. 215–235 km

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Hill capital

KandyElla

A private transfer through the tea country from Kandy to Ella — the classic hill-country driving day, with time to stop at estates and waterfalls.

Journey time
Approx. 3.5–4.5 hrs
Distance
Approx. 135–150 km

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Tea-country town

Nuwara EliyaElla

A scenic private transfer linking Sri Lanka's two best-known hill towns, past tea estates and down through Haputale into Ella.

Journey time
Approx. 2–2.5 hrs
Distance
Approx. 55–70 km

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Hill-country town

EllaYala National Park (Tissamaharama)

A private transfer from Ella down into the dry zone for a Yala safari, timed so you arrive in time for an afternoon or next-morning game drive.

Journey time
Approx. 2.5–3 hrs
Distance
Approx. 95–110 km

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Hill-country town

EllaMirissa

A private transfer from the mountains to the beach — one of the most popular single-day changes of scene in Sri Lanka.

Journey time
Approx. 3.5–4.5 hrs
Distance
Approx. 155–175 km

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Hill-country town

EllaGalle

A private transfer from the hill country to Galle Fort, crossing the island from tea estates to the ramparts of the old Dutch town.

Journey time
Approx. 4.5–5.5 hrs
Distance
Approx. 205–225 km

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Journey times are planning estimates for the drive itself. Traffic, road works and stops along the way change the day — we build realistic timings into your itinerary.

Featured private tours

Multi-day tours with your own chauffeur

Looping routes that cover the highlights without feeling rushed — each one can be shortened, extended or rewritten around your interests.

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Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by lush tea hills on a 3-day hill country tour3 days · 2 nights

3-Day Hill Country Escape

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella

A short private tour through Sri Lanka's tea country, linking the hill capital to Ella with time for estates, waterfalls and the train country in between.

  • Tea factory visit and tasting in the hill estates
  • Ramboda and other waterfall stops
  • Free time in Ella for the Nine Arch Bridge

See the full itinerary →

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy on a 7-day Sri Lanka highlights tour7 days · 6 nights

7-Day Sri Lanka Highlights

Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → departure

The classic first-timer route in one week: ancient cities, Kandy, tea country, Ella and a wildlife park, driven end to end by your own chauffeur.

  • Climb Sigiriya and explore Dambulla
  • Kandy's Temple of the Tooth at offering time
  • Tea country drive to Nuwara Eliya and Ella

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Sri Lankan leopard resting on a tree branch in Yala National Park on a 10-day classic tour10 days · 9 nights

10-Day Classic Sri Lanka

Colombo Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → south coast → departure

Ten days that take in the ancient cities, the hill country, a wildlife park and a proper stretch on the south coast, at a pace that leaves room to breathe.

  • Sigiriya, Dambulla and the ancient capital
  • Tea country by road, with the option of the famous train
  • Ella at an unhurried pace

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Where do you want to go?

The places our guests ask about most — each one works as a base for a few nights or as a stop on a longer loop.

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Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by jungle near Ella in Sri Lanka's hill country

Uva Province · hill country

Ella

A small hill-town of tea estates, waterfall walks and long valley views — the easiest place in Sri Lanka to slow down for a few days.

Temple of the Tooth Relic and Kandy lake at dusk

Central Province · hill capital

Kandy

The last royal capital of Sri Lanka, set around a lake and home to the country's most sacred Buddhist temple.

Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the jungle in Sri Lanka

North Central Province · Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya

A 5th-century rock fortress rising about 200 m above the jungle, and the most iconic single sight in Sri Lanka.

Wild Sri Lankan leopard resting gracefully on a tree branch in Yala National Park

Southern Province · national park

Yala

Sri Lanka's most famous national park, known for leopards, elephants and a landscape of scrub, lagoons and rock outcrops.

Galle Fort lighthouse and ramparts on the southern coast of Sri Lanka

Southern Province · fort town

Galle

A UNESCO-listed Dutch fort on the southern coast — ramparts, lanes, cafés and the best-preserved colonial town in Asia.

Curved sandy bay and palm trees at Mirissa on Sri Lanka's south coast

Southern Province · beach town

Mirissa

A curved bay on the south coast for swimming, whale watching and slow afternoons — a classic end to a hill-country itinerary.

How it works

Three steps from message to journey

Booking a private vehicle and chauffeur in Sri Lanka is a short conversation, not a long form.

  1. Send us your plan

    Dates, pickup point, number of travellers and the places you want to see — a few lines on WhatsApp is enough to start.

  2. Get a route and a price

    We reply with a suggested route, vehicle options and a written price for the whole trip. Nothing is confirmed until you say yes.

  3. Travel at your own pace

    Your chauffeur meets you at the pickup point, handles the driving, and stops where you want along the way.

Our vehicles

A car that fits your group and your bags

Three vehicle categories cover almost every trip — a solo airport run, a couple touring the island, or a family with luggage.

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Air-conditioned Toyota Prius / Premio sedan used for private transfers in Sri LankaSedan

1–3 passengers

An air-conditioned sedan for couples, solo travellers and small families who want a straightforward, comfortable ride between destinations.

Passengers
Up to 3 passengers
Luggage
2 large suitcases + 2 small bags

Best for: Couples, solo travellers, airport transfers, short intercity hops

  • Air conditioning throughout the journey
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water on request
Popular fleet models:

Toyota Prius · Toyota Premio · Toyota Axio

Vehicle model and exact layout confirmed with your quote.

Private Honda Vezel / SUV for hire with driver on Sri Lankan scenic roadsSUV

1–4 passengers

A higher, roomier vehicle suited to hill-country roads, longer driving days and travellers who prefer more space for passengers and bags.

Passengers
Up to 4 passengers
Luggage
3 large suitcases

Best for: Families of four, hill country, mixed road conditions, longer touring days

  • Air conditioning throughout the journey
  • Extra legroom and boot space
  • Comfortable on winding hill roads
Popular fleet models:

Honda Vezel · Toyota Raize · Toyota Prado

Vehicle model and exact layout confirmed with your quote.

Spacious private Toyota KDH van for group travel in Sri LankaVan

4–8 passengers

A spacious van for families and small groups travelling together, with enough room for everyone's luggage on a multi-day tour.

Passengers
Up to 7–8 passengers
Luggage
6–7 large suitcases (varies by layout)

Best for: Families, groups of friends, small guided parties, airport arrivals together

  • Air conditioning for all rows
  • One vehicle for the whole group
  • Space for shopping, diving or camera gear
Popular fleet models:

Toyota KDH (HiAce) · Toyota Commuter · Toyota Super GL

Vehicle model and exact layout confirmed with your quote.

Exact passenger and luggage capacity depends on the vehicle assigned to your dates. We confirm the specific vehicle with your quote, and we always match the car to your group and luggage.

Real travel moments

From the road

Roads, pick-ups, viewpoints and long lunch stops — what a private trip actually looks like day to day.

Spectacular view of Demodara Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by lush tea hills
Nine Arch Bridge in the Ella hills
Guests enjoying a peaceful lake catamaran boat safari holding water lilies in Sri Lanka
Catamaran boat safari on a freshwater lake
Wild elephant herd walking along safari track in Udawalawe National Park
Wild elephant herd on morning safari drive
Guests enjoying a traditional village cart safari through rural countryside
Village cart tour through scenic countryside
Sri Lankan leopard resting gracefully on a high tree branch in Yala National Park
Wild leopard resting in Yala National Park
Guest hand-picking fresh Ceylon tea leaves in high-country tea plantation
Plucking fresh Ceylon tea in the hills
Family of wild elephants grazing on open grasslands during national park safari
Wild elephant family in national park grasslands
Sri Lankan leopard walking along the safari dirt road in Yala
Leopard prowling along the safari trail
Crested hawk eagle perched on a tree branch during wildlife safari
Crested hawk eagle in the wild
Wild Sri Lankan leopard amidst jungle foliage
Leopard in the lush Yala jungle

Custom tour

Nothing here fits your dates or interests?

Send us the places you want to see, the days you have and how you like to travel. We will shape a private route around you — including the stops other itineraries skip.

FAQ

Good to know before you book

The questions we are asked before every booking.

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Do you provide airport transfers?

Yes. We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) with a name board, monitor your flight number and drive you to your hotel or next destination anywhere in Sri Lanka — including on departure day.

Can I book a private car for several days?

Yes. You can book a single transfer, a full-day hire, or keep the same vehicle and chauffeur for a multi-day tour. The car does not change between stops unless you ask for a different vehicle category.

Can I customize my itinerary?

That is most of what we do. Send us your dates, the places you want to see and how fast you like to travel, and we will suggest a practical route with realistic driving times.

Will I have the same driver throughout my tour?

On a multi-day tour, the same chauffeur stays with you from pick-up to drop-off. If anything changes during the trip, you are speaking to the same person rather than a new driver each morning.

Are the vehicles air-conditioned?

Yes. Every vehicle we arrange is air-conditioned, which matters more than it sounds on coastal roads and in the lowlands.

How many people can travel in each vehicle?

We work with sedans for up to three passengers, SUVs for up to four, and vans for up to seven or eight depending on the layout. We assign the vehicle to your group and luggage rather than the other way round.

Start the conversation

Tell us your dates. We will handle the rest.

A message with your travel window, group size and rough plan is enough for us to come back with a route, a vehicle and a price.

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