Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide

Tropical bliss

Just back from a relaxed & luxurious week long vacation covering trincomalee, dambulla & colombo. Our tour was well organised by mr Kamal, small details and queries were answered by him patiently. He was always okay to speak to us on phone call as we were in touch from India. Our tour was customised as we traveled with a 1 year old, Overa did a good job with the hotel bookings. Mr Disa, our chauffeur cum guide, was very helpful , friendly and accommodating to make last minute changes as per our day to day requirements. He made sure we do cover major points to see, organise the tour considering the incredible heat during day time. The vehicle is well maintained and comfortable. We are back home and absolutely satisfied with our tour, look forward to more trips with Overa. Feel free to book with mr Kamal and mr Disa, as they are both complete professionals. Thanks.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! 🇱🇰❤️ We are delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed your relaxed and luxurious holiday covering Trincomalee, Dambulla, and Colombo. It was our pleasure to customize the itinerary around your family's needs, especially while travelling with your little one. We truly appreciate your kind words about our communication and service. We understand how important it is to have clear and reliable support when planning a holiday from India, and we are happy that we could be available whenever you needed us. A special thank you for recognizing Mr. Disa. We will certainly share your appreciation with him. His friendly attitude, flexibility, and attention to your family's comfort helped make the journey smooth and enjoyable. We are also glad that the vehicle was comfortable and well maintained. Thank you for trusting Overa Tours with your Sri Lankan holiday and for recommending us so warmly. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Sri Lanka for many more memorable journeys! 🌴🇱🇰 Warm regards, Kamal & Team Overa Tours

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Superb travel experience with chauffeur

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our 12-day trip across Sri Lanka, and a huge part of that credit goes to our chauffeur(Wassu). He was incredibly patient, professional, and always accommodating—no matter the time of day or how many requests we had. From early mornings to late nights, he made sure we were comfortable and never once made us feel rushed. His calm driving, local knowledge, and friendly nature made every journey enjoyable and stress-free. He went out of his way to adjust plans, suggest great spots, and ensure we had the best possible experience throughout the trip. Overall, it was a smooth, memorable, and truly enjoyable journey thanks to him. We couldn’t have asked for a better chauffeur and would highly recommend him & Overa tours to anyone traveling to Sri Lanka.♥️The overall cost was good. Thanks to the back office support from Theekshana and Ruwan as well.🙂

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Overa Tours for your Sri Lanka tour ❤️ We’re truly delighted to hear that your 12-day Sri Lanka holiday package was such a memorable and enjoyable experience. It means a lot to us that Wassu’s patience, professionalism, and local knowledge made your journey smooth and stress-free from start to finish. We’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation to him, as well as to Theekshana and Ruwan for their support behind the scenes. At Overa Tours, we always aim to create personalized Sri Lanka tours and unforgettable Sri Lanka holiday packages that allow our guests to experience the very best of the island with comfort and flexibility. Thank you once again for your recommendation—it truly means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sri Lanka for another amazing journey in the future! 🌴✨

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Worst experience

To be honest, we are extremely dissatisfied with our experience with Overa, primarily due to the conduct of your driver, Mr. Indika. His behavior throughout our trip was highly unprofessional, insensitive, and unacceptable. Below are the key issues we faced: 1. Inappropriate personal comments Mr. Indika repeatedly commented on our personal choices, such as drinking and smoking. Such remarks were intrusive and completely uncalled for, especially from a service provider. 2. Disrespectful and offensive remarks He made insensitive statements implying that Sri Lanka is suffering because of India and Indians. This was deeply inappropriate, particularly since we are Indian guests who had hired and paid for his services. Additionally, he frequently criticized the hotels we had booked, calling them “not famous,” only to become quiet after actually seeing the properties. 3. Forcing his own recommendations and rude behavior He consistently tried to take us only to places he recommended, which appeared to be commission-based locations. When we firmly followed our own itinerary, his attitude changed noticeably. In the last few days of the trip, his behavior became outright rude and dismissive. 4. New Year’s Eve incident – lack of concern for guest safety and service commitment On New Year’s Eve, we requested to visit Galle Face, but Mr. Indika strongly resisted and attempted to drop us at World Trade Centre, stating that his vehicle might get damaged. There was no consideration for our safety or convenience. After much argument, he finally dropped us 300–400 meters away from Galle Face, but throughout this time he continuously kept saying things like “Now what will I do?” and “I cannot go on any road.” This was extremely confusing and stressful for us, especially when traffic was moving and there were several four-wheelers on the road. We understand that New Year’s Eve involves heavy crowds and traffic. However, at no point did we ask him to rush or drop us hastily. His constant complaints and unwillingness made us uncomfortable and eventually forced us to leave without proper guidance. As foreigners in an unfamiliar city, we were left completely clueless about where to go and had to approach multiple police officers just to find a safe place to sit and spend the evening. This is not the experience one expects after booking a private driver service. Even after midnight, when we called him to pick us up, his response was again dismissive: “I can’t do anything, I told you this would happen.” This raises a serious question—what was he expecting us to do on New Year’s Eve? Celebrate in our hotel room? If so, why did we pay USD 410 for services booked from 26th December to 1st January? 5. Attempt to end service early Despite being fully paid for the entire duration, Mr. Indika repeatedly tried to end the trip early and even attempted—through the Olinia Airport Hotel manager—to convince us to use an airport shuttle instead of calling him. I read the company reviews on Trip advisor and hired them for our trip.. I guess it was a terrible mistake. Based on this experience, we strongly doubt that we will recommend Overa to anyone.

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Highly Recommended

So I visited Sri Lanka with my Mother. We had an excellent experience with Overa Tours during our Sri Lanka trip. Our tour guide and driver Indika was extremely professional and reliable throughout the journey. Despite the challenging weather conditions and multiple road closures, he ensured our safety at every step. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and even though a few spots were unreachable due to the weather, the team made sure we visited other equally lovely places that weren’t originally in our itinerary. A big thank you to Mr. Nazz, our trip coordinator, who handled everything with so much attention and enthusiasm. He quickly reworked our entire itinerary when the northern region was affected by floods and suggested we head south instead and that turned out to be the best decision. Truly appreciate his proactive approach and constant support. Cant thank him enough, he is very soft spoken and was always available throughout our trip. Thank you for making this mother daughter trip so safe and well coordinated. Also want to acknowledge Mr. Kamal and Mr. Theekshana, who stayed attentive and helpful during all our calls, as well as Ruwan, the sales manager, who was always quick to respond. Overall, the team went above and beyond to make sure our trip remained safe, comfortable and memorable despite the circumstances. Highly recommend them!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback! 😊 We’re truly delighted to hear that your Sri Lanka tour experience with your mother was safe, comfortable, and memorable despite the challenging weather conditions. It’s great to know that Indika ensured your safety throughout the journey and helped you still enjoy beautiful destinations across Sri Lanka. 🌴 We’re especially happy that Mr. Nazz was able to quickly adjust your Sri Lanka holiday itinerary, shifting plans smoothly when needed and ensuring you still had a fulfilling experience in the south. Your kind words about his support, responsiveness, and dedication mean a lot. We also sincerely appreciate your recognition of Mr. Kamal, Mr. Theekshana, and Ruwan for their continuous coordination and support throughout your trip. Thank you for recommending us—it was our pleasure to be part of your special mother–daughter journey, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable Sri Lanka travel experience ✨

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The driver was amazing and caring

The over tours manager and my driver Sumith is beyond expectation. sumith anna was really caring and took care of 5 girls in my team as own family and showed us a beautiful sri lanka. Its a 7 days 6 night trip, beautifully crafted. This is highly recommended and im sure you wont regret!!!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable 7 days in Sri Lanka. Our team — especially Sumith — will be very happy to know they made you feel safe, cared for, and at home throughout your journey. He always goes the extra mile for our guests, and your words mean a lot. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the itinerary and the experience we crafted for your group of five. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more beautiful moments in Sri Lanka!

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