Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle
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Is Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle worth booking?
Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle is a 24-hour experience in Negombo, Sri Lanka, from $100 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (17)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $100 per person
We are a service provider, you are our customer, without you we are nothing. Therefore, we treat all our guests with utmost respect. Our aim is to deliver 100% satisfying service to make your holiday more memorable one,
What you get
- Highway charges
- Child seat
- Parking tickets
- Unlimited mileage
- Gasoline for the vehicle
- English speaking chauffeur driver
About this experience
We are a service provider, you are our customer, without you we are nothing. Therefore, we treat all our guests with utmost respect. Our aim is to deliver 100% satisfying service to make your holiday more memorable one, and we guarantee that, in deed. When you are with us, you will come to know that it’s not just about us being a driver, but a guide with full of information, a great negotiator, skillful organizer even at the last minute, stand as a protector if you feel unsafe and a dear friend.
What's included
Included
- Highway charges
- Child seat
- Parking tickets
- Unlimited mileage
- Gasoline for the vehicle
- English speaking chauffeur driver
- Government taxes
- Driver meals
- Airport handling and cost
- Driver accommodations
- Private air-conditioned comfortable vehicle
Not included
- Entry tickets to national parks and the other excursions and sightseeings.
- Hotel accommodations, unless you want us to book
- Personal expenses of yours such as meals, camera permissions, water etc.
- Driver tipping (Usually $15 per day but it’s up to our guests to decide)
What you'll see and do
Dambulla Cave Temple
The Dambulla Cave Temple is located 24 km (30 min) from Sigiriya in central Sri Lanka. Built in about 80BC It is the largest and best preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. Inside are 153 Buddha statues in various reposes, three statues of ancient kings, and four other statues including those of Vishnu and Ganesh. The ceiling and walls have been repainted over the centuries contain a juxtapose of imagery including those of royal life.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high. The site dates back to the reign of King Kasyapa (477-495 AD), who chose this site as his new capital. He decorated the walls with frescoes, and built an impressive palace right on top of the rock column, accessible only through the mouth of an enormous carved lion.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Hiriwadunna
The Hiriwadunna village tour gives you a chance to experience traditional Sri Lanka with all its authenticity. Spend time with the villagers and understand village life. Engage in many village activities that form everyday life; such as an oxen cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a walk through the fields. Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food. You will finish off with an exceptionally delicious buffet lunch, served in classic Sri Lankan style. This is your truly Sri Lankan holiday experience.
180 minutes here
Minneriya National Park
This national park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park has plenty of scrub, forest and wetlands in its 88.9 sq km to also provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles and leopards.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple
This national park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park has plenty of scrub, forest and wetlands in its 88.9 sq km to also provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles and leopards.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a world-renowned place of worship, where the left Canine tooth of Gautama Buddha is enshrined. The temple which is venerated by thousands of local & foreign devotees and tourists daily was named as a world heritage by UNESCO in 1988.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors.It is near the Mahaweli River (The longest river in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka".
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Damro possess over 5,000 hectares of lush tea plantations, spread across all major tea-growing regions in Sri Lanka, from the low lying valleys of Sabaragamuwa to the central hills at elevations exceeding 1,500 meters. Located within these well-nurtured tea gardens, you would also come across 15 factories producing an array of Ceylon’s finest teas.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Ramboda Waterfall
Ramboda Falls, located in the picturesque central highlands of Sri Lanka, near the town of Ramboda, is one of the island's tallest and most majestic waterfalls. Situated along the Pussellawa area of the Kandy District, this waterfall is a significant and striking natural feature that draws visitors from around the world.
20 minutes here
Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya
Named after Queen Victoria’s 60th jubilee coronation and established in 1897, it has a land mass of 27 acres. This is a place where most people, specially holiday makers never fail to visit and enjoy the beautifully laid out gardens with the colourful flora and fauna which are maintained beautifully by the municipality. The flowers are in full bloom in March, April and May and again in August and September. There is a separate area for the kids too. Easily accessible as it is located right in the city centre and yet one does not feel that it is in the city Centre.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Gregory Lake
Named after Sir William Gregory in 1873, this is a prominent attraction used for water sports and recreational activities. Lake Park, Boat Rides are available. Can be reached by sea plane which takes only 30 minutes from Colombo. At the southern end of the town is Gregory Lake where the holiday makers can enjoy a leisurely walk on the paved walk ways, with swan shaped paddle boats for the more adventurous. There are pony rides round the lake for the kids and even adults, with plenty of fast food stalls located in a separate area where one can enjoy a meal or a snack.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Nine Arches Bridge
The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the ‘Bridge in the Sky’ was constructed by connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. This bridge is 300 feet in length, 25 feet in width and 80-100 feet in height. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The Bridge can be reached by travelling 2km on Gotuwala road starting from Halpe Textile centre in Badulla Bandarawela road. The surrounding area has seen a steady increase in tourism due to the bridge’s architectural ingenuity and the profuse greenery in the nearby hillsides.
60 minutes here
Ravana Ella Falls
Ravana falls is named after the demon King Ravana who according to traditional folklore is believed to have ruled Sri Lanka. It is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka and currently ranks as one of the widest waterfalls in the country. It is best visited during the local wet season when the water is said to resemble an Areca flower with withering petals. This is situated in the 12-13thmilepost of Ella Wellawaya road. Ravana Falls can also be reached by travelling 10km towards Wellawaya from Kubalwela junction in Badulla Bandarawela road and could be a quick stop along the way as it can be viewed from the main road.
20 minutes here
Ella Rock
Trekkers would love the place. It’s bit tiring to do the hiking. But it is definitely worth it. Once you got to the summit you will realize why we said so. The panoramic views it provides with mist and cloud covering the area, especially in the early mornings and the late evenings are something you should witness and that would suffice enough to say that you visited Ella. Total time for climbing up and down is 4 hours. Yes, sounds like a long journey. But the way up there is with full of diversity. If you are starting form Ella train station, you would enjoy the rail walk, and soon as you started climbing up, you will be passing a waterfall, the rubber tree forest and tea plantations.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Udawalawe National Park
The Elephants await you! Udawalawe Park is a home to over 400 wild elephants which are permanent residents and so the concentration is quite high. Here is only one Sri Lankan Park where elephants GUARANTEED to spot. But not only elephants: crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys, peacocks, mongoose… And many bird species like red-faced malkoha, grey hornbill, Sri Lankan junglefowl, and more are residing in the biodiversity of Udawalawe National Park.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Yala National Park
There are many different reasons to add Yala National Park to your must-see list: the chance to go on safari and see a wild boar or majestic Sri Lankan leopard, the winding trails, and the fact that in some places the park even touches the Indian Ocean.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Mirissa Beach
Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place for whale and dolphin watching tours in Sri Lanka. Whale watching season in Mirissa is from November to April. Whales can be spotted also during May - October but ocean can be rough.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Galle Dutch Fort
ounded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions. Important Note – This is a customizable tour, the places you will visit may differ based on your interests and preferences and duration of stay in each attraction will vary.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Ceylon Travels
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and children are welcome to join - no extra cost
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
7 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
5 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Epic fortnight in Sri Lanka
A fabulous fortnight in wonderful Sri Lanka ably aided by Leon and Nishan. Thank you for providing and managing our thoughts and requests and creating a brilliant itinerary which catered for the “older” and “younger” members of the family. We had a brilliant trip, Leon drove us beautifully and was so entertaining and knowledgeable about each location and the flora and fauna that came along the way. Nishan patiently put together our itinerary and we all came away LOVING Sri Lanka - thank you!!
via Tripadvisor
Sri Lankan heaven!
What a holiday! Where would we be without Chathu?! Lost! That’s where. We have had the most amazing 14 days hooting our way around the country in his superbly clean and shiny van He has put up with our singing and shouting and (mildly un) funny jokes! We have visited big sites and small Sites and obvious gems and Hidden ones. We would never have found half the places (maybe all!) without him. He was always punctual and full of facts and useful for local language and he was so patient. We really enjoyed our whole holiday Chathu was overseen by the brilliant and informative Nishan. All the best for your wedding in May Thank you Chathu
via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour in Sri Lanka
We had an amazing time in Sri Lanka with Sunny Ceylon. We had to delay our originally planned trip by a year - Nishan was incredibly helpful in rolling over the bookings and helping us make it work when the trip expanded from 3 people to 7! Nishan gave us some really expert guidance before the trip, and our driver Chathu was fantastic throughout - he was really flexible and tailored the trip for exactly what we wanted. Even when our flights back were cancelled, Nishan and Chathu helped us out with an unexpectedly extended stay. We also booked to stay at 98 Acres through Nishan - we’d wholeheartedly recommend doing so! Overall, we would recommend Sunny Ceylon to everyone: they could not have been more accommodating and made our Sri Lanka trip an incredible experience.
via Tripadvisor
Elephants, leopards, peacocks, turtles, temples and tea.
We had a fantastic experience recently with Suny Ceylon Travels. My daughter (33) and I had planned to join an organised mini-coach tour joining 10 or more strangers; however a neighbour recommended Nishan and SCT. Nishan was able to put together a very similar tour itinerary that was cheaper and used higher quality hotels. Our driver Sameer (Sam!) really looked after us. He explained much of the local farming and culture and always chose excellent lunch stops. One of our day trips - to Lion Rock - I really struggled with the heat and attempting (but failing) the 1200 steps even though we had started at 7am. As we had our own driver we had the flexibility to tweak our itinerary to avoid future sites with lots of steps or no shade. Sam was really helpful with this. Sam was excited to share the best of Sri Lanka with us. Whenever he collected us he was always on time, with a big smile and a clean and refreshingly cool car.
via Tripadvisor
Despite health problems at perfect travel
In our 3 weeks travel through Sri Lanka, was nearly every thing and day perfect, thank the very competent and amiable team of the organizer Nishan and the accompanist Sameera! A team I cordialy like to recommend! Also the sever health problems at the beginning, necessitating a 2 days hospital stay, were competently managed and the travel could be safely continued. Ahmad Hussein, and nice Raida Abd El Majid
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 78
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Negombo.
How much does Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Negombo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle take?
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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Negombo is not rushed.
Is Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Negombo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Negombo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Negombo and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in a Private Vehicle start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Negombo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Negombo?
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On Outty we rank every Negombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka, Most Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka (10 Days), Highly recommended multi day tour in Sri Lanka. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Negombo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Negombo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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