Private driver journeys

8-Day Sri Lanka Private Driver Tour

Experience several of Sri Lanka's most popular regions in just eight days with your own private vehicle and driver.

This route takes you through Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Galle and Colombo, combining ancient culture, mountain scenery, wildlife and the southern coast.

More about this journey

Culture, Hill Country, Wildlife & Coast

A Sri Lankan leopard resting on a rock among trees at Yala National Park.
A leopard photographed at Yala National Park.

Starting From

Regular Private Car Price

USD 560

USD 480

Special 8-day Rate

SAVE USD 80

Only USD 60 per day

1,000 km Included

8 Days | Private Vehicle + Driver | Tailor-Made

Quick Tour Facts

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Style
Private
Pace
Active
Suggested Route
Airport → Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala Area → Galle → Colombo / Airport
Starting Price
USD 480 with Private Car
Included Distance
1,000 km
Tailor-Made
Yes
Wildlife
Optional Yala safari
Train Journey
Optional and subject to ticket confirmation
Hotels
Book your own or request a complete package from Look Lanka Tours

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Meet your private driver at Bandaranaike International Airport and begin your journey towards Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.

Travel directly towards the Sigiriya area, with suitable rest or sightseeing stops depending on your arrival time.

If you arrive early enough, an additional stop can be considered, but the first day should remain comfortable after your flight.

Suggested Overnight: Sigiriya Area

Aircraft on the apron at Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, at sunset.
Bandaranaike International Airport at sunset.

Tour Route

Follow the journey

AirportSigiriya

Sri Lanka · your route in detail

TOUR ROUTE — Sri Lanka route mapA north-up map with numbered location pins and a car following the suggested route. Hover, focus or tap a pin to see a destination photograph. The small island overview shows the route within Sri Lanka. Choose Whole island for the full map. The route is illustrative and does not give driving directions.SRI LANKAN
Illustrative route. Exact roads and stops confirmed with your itinerary.© OpenStreetMap · Map data & credits

Your route, stop by stop

Hover or tap a map pin to see a photograph. Select a stop below to find it on the map.

Tour Highlights

Sigiriya

Explore one of Sri Lanka's most recognised cultural landmarks.

Dambulla

Add an important Cultural Triangle stop while travelling towards Kandy.

Kandy

Experience Sri Lanka's central cultural region.

Tea Country

Travel through the cool highlands towards Nuwara Eliya.

Hill-Country Train

Request one of Sri Lanka's famous scenic rail journeys.

Ella

Visit selected scenic attractions.

Yala

Add an optional wildlife safari.

Galle

Experience the historic south coast.

Beach Time

Enjoy a slower coastal day before departure.

Colombo

Finish with selected city sightseeing when your flight schedule permits.

Make This Tour Your Own

You can:

  • Spend two nights in Kandy
  • Skip the safari
  • Replace Yala with Udawalawe
  • Add another night in Ella
  • Remove Colombo sightseeing
  • Add a longer beach stay
  • Use hotels you already booked
  • Change your vehicle
  • Request a chauffeur guide
  • Extend the tour to 10 or 12 days

Your 8-Day Private Driver Package

Included in the Base Price

  • Private vehicle in the selected category
  • Private driver
  • 8 hire days
  • Transport according to the confirmed route
  • Agreed pickup and drop-off
  • 1,000 km included

Included Distance Calculation

8 × 100 km = 800 km

Long-tour bonus = 200 km

Total: 1,000 km

Additional mileage:

Private Car: USD 0.50 per km; Private SUV: USD 0.55 per km; Family Van: USD 0.55 per km; Small Group Van: USD 0.65 per km; Group Coaches (16-passenger option): USD 0.70 per km.

Not Automatically Included

Unless specifically shown in your quotation:

  • Hotels
  • Traveller meals
  • Sigiriya entrance fee
  • Dambulla entrance fee
  • Train tickets
  • Yala safari jeep
  • National park tickets
  • Other activity charges
  • Professional guiding
  • Personal expenses

Complete Holiday Option

Want Hotels Included?

If you want the same route arranged as a complete holiday with accommodation and additional tour services, continue with:

Look Lanka Tours

Choose Your Vehicle

Private Car

Up to 3 Guests

Regular Price USD 560

USD 480

Service details

SAVE USD 80

USD 60/day

1,000 km Included

Private SUV

Up to 3 Guests

Regular Price USD 640

USD 560

Service details

SAVE USD 80

USD 70/day

1,000 km Included

Preferred models may include:

Honda Vezel Toyota Raize BYD SEALION 5 BYD SEALION 6

Family Van

Up to 5 Guests

Regular Price USD 640

USD 560

Service details

SAVE USD 80

USD 70/day

1,000 km Included

Small Group Van

Up to 9 Guests

Regular Price USD 720

USD 640

Service details

SAVE USD 80

USD 80/day

1,000 km Included

Group Coach

Up to 16 Guests

Regular Price USD 1,200

USD 1,080

Service details

SAVE USD 120

USD 135/day

1,000 km Included

Luxury Vehicle

Available on personalised quotation.

Preferred options may include:

Service details
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • BMW 5 Series
  • BMW 7 Series
  • Toyota Land Cruiser / Prado
  • Range Rover
  • Toyota Alphard
  • Toyota Vellfire
  • Mercedes-Benz V-Class / Vito

Why Is The Price Lower?

The regular Private Car rate is:

USD 70/day

For 8 days, the long-tour rate becomes:

USD 60/day

So:

Regular: 8 × USD 70 = USD 560

Special: 8 × USD 60 = USD 480

Save Usd 80

Peak-season Supplement

For travel between:

20 December and 10 January

add:

USD 10 per vehicle per applicable day

Example if all 8 days are inside peak season:

USD 480

  • USD 80 peak supplement

USD 560

TOUR FAQ

Explore Sri Lanka in 8 Days with Your Own Private Driver

See culture, tea country, Ella, wildlife and the coast in one private journey.

Private Car from USD 480

SAVE USD 80

1,000 km Included

Operator & Trust

Sri Lanka Chauffeur Guides is operated and managed by Look Lanka Tours, an SLTDA Registered & Licensed Travel Agent in Sri Lanka.

SLTDA Registration No: SLTDA/SQA/TA/02500 Travel Agent Licence No: TA/2026/0323

Email: srilankachauffeurguides@gmail.com Phone: +94 75 462 4624 Address: No. 305, Galle Road, Balapitiya 80550, Sri Lanka

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