COLOMBO
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 15 private drivers tours travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
Private Sri Lanka driver from Colombo with AC van, WiFi, bottled water, and flexible 3–14 day routes for groups up to 3 at $325.
Most Popular“So convenient when travelling around the country and the driver was great and flexible with our plans!”
8 days around Sri Lanka with a private AC driver, breakfasts included, and big hits from Sigiriya to Mirissa, with extra entrances on you.
“I just returned from an incredible 8-day tour of Sri Lanka. My guide, Eddie, was the real magic behind this trip. He welcomed us with a warm smile and a wealth of knowledge that made every moment feel like a discovery. Eddie wasn't jRead more”
7 days in Sri Lanka by private car from Negombo, with Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Ella train views, Yala safari, and Galle Fort.
“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”
8 days of Sri Lanka’s top sites by private A/C car with driver-guide, half-board stays, train ride, and a Minneriya safari.
“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!!”
8-day private Sri Lanka tour from Negombo: A/C driver, 7 nights, meals, Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country and Galle.
“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”
Colombo Airport to city taxi transfer with name-board pickup, vetted drivers, and a smooth expressway ride. Private up to 3 for $20.
“We had an amazing experience. Lakmal met us at arrivals and helped us carry our bags to his car, he drove us straight to our hotel and offered great advice for our stay which helped us a lot. I would definitely recommend this company.”
A private driver around Sri Lanka from Negombo, with safe road handling, flexible cultural stops, and easy airport pickup. Great value.
“A fantastic and professional service. The car was great and the driver was very experienced and friendly. He drove safely and it was lovely chatting to him on our trip. We can highly recommend this service. 🌟”
Colombo private car rental with driver by the day. Air-conditioned vehicles, pickup, set mileage, and a flexible itinerary with a guide.
“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…”
Private taxi transfer from Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Negombo. Up to 3 people, 20–30 minutes, A/C, WiFi, bottled water, mobile ticket.
“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”
Private one-way transfer from Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Colombo. Meet your driver in arrivals, avoid taxi hassle, and ride in comfort.
“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…”
A 10-day Sri Lanka classic loop with private AC car, 9 nights lodging, ancient sites, Kandy culture, Yala safari, Galle fort, and Mirissa whales.
“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”
Private English-speaking chauffeur from Colombo with airport meet-and-greet, flexible multi-day planning, and mileage-pack rules for smooth Sri Lanka travel.
“It was a very good experience. The driver Romesh was excellent and he also helped us in getting some activities booked. He was very punctual as well.”
4-day Colombo-based private car hire with an English-speaking driver-guide, flexible mileage, and an easy way to plan Sri Lanka on your terms.
“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;)”
Private, air-conditioned transfer from Colombo or Negombo to Galle. Meet-and-greet sign, pre-booked driver, and an easy one-way ride.
“Ananda made the first half of our trip incredibly smooth and stress-free. He was ready and waiting for us at the airport, and then drove us from Colombo to Sigiriya and on to Kandy, where we caught our train to Ella.”
Private driver in Sri Lanka from Negombo with flexible daily planning, A/C comfort, and English-speaking guidance for $65 per person.
“Our guide and driver were great. There's not a lot to see in Columbo, Sri Lanka. He managed to make it an enjoyable experience. The highlight of the tour was holding the monkeys. Our guide dealt with the monkey handlers for us.”
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
