Private taxi and long-distance transfers
Your own car and driver for the day, the route or the whole journey.
Sri Lanka is small on the map and slow on the road. A hundred kilometres through the hill country can take four hours, which is why almost every visitor ends up hiring a private driver rather than fighting with buses and connections.
We cover every long-distance route on the island, including the ones travellers ask for most: Colombo to Sigiriya, Kandy to Ella, Ella to Mirissa and the full run down to Galle. Stop for lunch, a viewpoint or a tea factory along the way at no extra cost.
Air-conditioned and maintained
Sedans for couples, vans for families and groups, all serviced and cleaned between trips.
Professional local drivers
English-speaking, licensed and used to the hill roads. They drive carefully because they live here.
Stop wherever you like
Viewpoints, tea factories, a roadside king coconut. The route is yours to interrupt.
Cash or card
Settle at the end of the journey in rupees, major currencies or by card if arranged in advance.
Frequently requested taxi routes
Typical driving times without stops. Message us with your travel date and passenger count for a fixed all-in price.
| From | To | Typical duration | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | Kandy3 hr | 3 hr | Sedan or van |
| Colombo | Sigiriya4 hr | 4 hr | Sedan or van |
| Kandy | Ella4 hr | 4 hr | Sedan or van |
| Kandy | Nuwara Eliya2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 30 min | Sedan or van |
| Ella | Mirissa4 hr | 4 hr | Sedan or van |
| Ella | Yala2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 30 min | Sedan or van |
| Galle | Colombo2 hr | 2 hr | Sedan or van |
| Negombo | Dambulla3 hr | 3 hr | Sedan or van |
Common questions
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. Two people or six, the quoted price covers the car, the fuel, the driver and the tolls for that route.
Can we stop along the way?
Yes, and we encourage it. Short stops for photographs, lunch or a tea factory visit are included in every long-distance transfer.
Do you cover the driver's accommodation on longer trips?
On multi-day hires the driver's meals and accommodation are included in the price we quote you. Nothing is added at the end.
What size vehicle will we get?
A sedan comfortably fits two passengers with luggage. For three or more, or anyone travelling with large cases or surfboards, we send a van.
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka?
Tell us where you are going, and we will help arrange your transportation.
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