Everything we can arrange for you
Eight kinds of travel, from the airport pick-up that starts your trip to the safari, the train ride and the stretch of coast in the middle of it. Take one, or let us thread several of them into a single route.
What we do
Services for every part of a Sri Lankan trip
We are a small operation, so each of these is run by people who know the roads, the seasons and the places. Jump to whichever one you came for.
01 — Arrivals
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Someone waiting when you land, and a vehicle back to the airport when you leave. It is the simplest thing we do and the one that sets the tone for the rest of the trip — no haggling at the terminal door after a long flight.
- Bandaranaike International
- Hotel transfers
- Late and early flights
02 — Heritage
Cultural and historical tours
The ancient cities and the living traditions around them: the rock fortress at Sigiriya, the cave temples at Dambulla, the ruins of Polonnaruwa and the temple and lake at Kandy. We keep the walking early, before the heat.
- Sigiriya
- Dambulla
- Polonnaruwa
- Kandy
03 — Wildlife
Wildlife safaris and village experiences
Early starts in the national parks — Yala is the one most travellers ask for — and the quieter half of the day spent in a village, seeing how people live and eat outside the tourist towns.
An honest word: wild animals are wild. We will get you to the right place at the right time of day with someone who knows the park, but no one can promise you a leopard.
04 — Highlands
Hill country and scenic tours
Tea country around Nuwara Eliya, the plantation roads that climb into it, the train journey through the hills, and Ella at the other end — viewpoints, waterfalls and cooler air after the lowlands.
- Tea country
- The scenic train
- Ella
05 — Coast
Beach and coastal tours
The south around Mirissa, the walled fort and ramparts at Galle, and the bays near Trincomalee on the north-east side of the island. Which coast is best depends on the month you travel — we will tell you which one is in season.
- Mirissa
- Galle
- Trincomalee
06 — Adventure
Adventure tours
Hiking and camping for travellers who would rather be outside than in a hotel lobby — trails in the hills, nights under canvas, and days built around walking rather than driving.
- Hiking
- Camping
07 — Two wheels
Motorcycle tours
For riders, the island is the attraction: hill roads, coast roads and back roads between villages. We plan the route and the overnight stops so the riding stays the point of the day.
Ask about a motorcycle route
08 — Getting around
Custom transport and travel guidance
A private vehicle with your own driver-guide for as long as you need it, plus the advice that comes with it — what is worth the detour, what to skip, how long a road really takes, and what the weather usually does in the region you are heading for.
- Private vehicle
- Driver-guide
- Route advice
Activities
Activities and short tours
We are happy to arrange wildlife, cultural, village, nature and local experiences during your trip. Tell us which ones you would like and we will book them for you.
- Sigiriya Lion's Rock, with entrance ticket and guide Guiding $15 per group
- $35 pp
- Sigiriya / Dambulla Nocturnal wildlife walk with a local wildlife specialist
- $20 pp
- Sigiriya Traditional village tour, lunch, cooking experience and catamaran ride
- $20 pp
- Habarana / Minneriya / Gal Oya Eco park jeep safari, entrance ticket included
- $60 pp
- Trincomalee Turtle Bay and Coral Bay snorkelling with a boat ride
- $30 pp
- Trincomalee Scuba diving
- $90
- Trincomalee Dolphin and whale watching
- $55 pp
- Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkelling with a boat ride
- $60 pp
- Trincomalee Crocodile watching and feeding, guided Per group
- $25
- Dambulla Cave Temple, entrance ticket Guiding free per group
- $10 pp
- Polonnaruwa Ancient city and heritage guided tour Guiding $15 per group
- $35 pp
- Anuradhapura Ancient city, Sri Maha Bodhi and sacred sites guided tour Guiding $15 per group
- $35 pp
- Wilpattu National park safari with entrance ticket and jeep Minimum 2 people
- $70 pp
- Madu River Boat safari from Captain's Boat House
- $25 pp
- Negombo Toddy tapping exploration tour Per group
- $30
- Matara Nilwala crocodile safari
- $25 pp
- Yala National park safari Minimum 2 people
- $75 pp
- Kotte Sri Jayawardenepura heritage and wetland tour by car Per group, up to 3 people
- $40
- Kitulgala White water rafting
- $25 pp
- Mirissa Whale watching
- $45 pp
Prices in US dollars. “pp” means per person.
Your booking supports local communities
Booking through us supports local communities and small operators. We donate 10% of our profit from these activities to a charity for people with disabilities.
Transport
Private driver and vehicle rates
Every tour runs with your own driver-guide and your own vehicle for the whole trip. Pick the one that suits your group and your luggage.
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Flex car
Toyota Vitz
$60 per day
2 guests
- Island-wide travel
- 1 medium suitcase and 1 small bag, or 2 small suitcases
- Best for travellers with light luggage
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Sedan car
$75 per day
2-3 guests
- Ideal for small groups travelling across Sri Lanka
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4×4 Ford Ranger
Adventure
$80 per day
3 guests
- Made for adventure, off-road and nature tours
- Handles highways and every road condition on the island
- Large space for luggage, camping and travel gear
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KDH van
Flat roof
$95 per day
6-8 guests
- Comfortable for families and group travel around the island
What the rate includes
- Private driver and guide
- Fuel and vehicle rent, up to 125 km a day
- Parking and highway charges
- Driver’s accommodation
- Basic insurance
What it does not include
- Entrance tickets
- Your meals
- Guiding and activity fees
Before you book
- These rates are for complete round tours that start at your chosen pickup point and finish at the same place or at Colombo airport.
- The daily rate covers the whole length of the tour, including leisure or rest days when the vehicle and driver stay with you.
- We cannot offer split tours or separate travel legs at these rates. If a tour is divided into sections, the same vehicle and driver cannot be guaranteed for the whole journey.
- If you have a different itinerary in mind, contact us and we will put together a separate quotation.
Where we travel
The places these tours visit
Most of our routes are drawn from these twelve. If somewhere you have read about is missing, ask — we will tell you honestly whether it is worth the drive.
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Sigiriya
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Dambulla
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Polonnaruwa
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Kandy
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Nuwara Eliya
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Ella
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Yala
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Trincomalee
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Mirissa
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Galle
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Southern coast
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Colombo
- Somewhere else? Tell us where you want to go and we will build the route around it. Plan a tailor-made tour
Put it together
Pick the parts you want. We will join them up.
Two safaris and a week on the coast, or a cultural route with one long walk in the middle — there is no fixed menu. Send us the list and we will turn it into a workable itinerary with a quotation.
Plan your trip
Send us your dates. We will send back a route.
The first itinerary discussion and quotation are free, and WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach us — most messages get a reply within about an hour.
- +94 77 338 9165 Preferred — fastest reply
- Phone
- +94 77 338 9165 Available 24/7
- nirdosh0186@gmail.com For longer enquiries