Car with driver · 14 days · ~1,168 km
14 days in Sri Lanka with a private driver
Two weeks covers almost everything: both ancient capitals, Sigiriya, Kandy, Horton Plains at sunrise, Ella, Yala and the south coast — with half-days to breathe in between.
| Sedan up to 3 | $1,050 | ≈ $75/day |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 | $1,315 | ≈ $94/day |
| SUV up to 4 | $1,930 | ≈ $138/day |
$79/day × 14 days − 5% for 14+ days = $1,050 · per car, all days
December to April. If you plan several beach days at the end, release the car for those days and book only the final airport transfer — it is cheaper.
Day by day
- Day 1Airport → Negombo10 km · ~30 min
Short first day after the flight; rest by the sea.
- Day 2Negombo → Anuradhapura165 km · ~4 h
The first capital: stupas and the sacred Bodhi tree.
- Day 3Anuradhapura → Mihintale → Sigiriya90 km · ~2 h 30 min
Mihintale in the morning, on to Sigiriya.
- Day 4Sigiriya30 km · ~1 h
The rock at sunrise, village lunch, Pidurangala at sunset.
- Day 5Polonnaruwa & Minneriya130 km · ~3 h 30 min
Ruins and an elephant safari (jeep extra).
- Day 6Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy95 km · ~3 h
Dambulla cave temple and Matale on the way.
- Day 7Kandy30 km · ~1 h
Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya gardens.
- Day 8Kandy → Nuwara Eliya78 km · ~3 h
Tea country.
- Day 9Horton Plains70 km · ~3 h
Leave at 5:30 for World's End before the mist (park ticket extra).
- Day 10Nuwara Eliya → Ella60 km · ~2 h 30 min
Car or the Nanu Oya → Ella train.
- Day 11Ella40 km · ~1 h 30 min
Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls — short drives only.
- Day 12Ella → Yala90 km · ~2 h 30 min
Afternoon safari (jeep extra).
- Day 13Yala → Mirissa / Tangalle90 km · ~2 h
Beach time.
- Day 14Mirissa → Galle → Airport190 km · ~4 h
Galle Fort, then CMB.
Train status (checked 18 October 2026): after Cyclone Ditwah the hill-country railway is reopening in stages. Nanu Oya – Ella – Badulla has run since 20 June 2026 and Colombo – Peradeniya/Gampola since 2 October 2026, but trains still do not reach Kandy (Peradeniya bridge rebuild) and nothing runs between Gampola and Nanu Oya. So the classic Kandy–Ella train is not possible yet — the driver takes you to Nanu Oya, you ride the most scenic part to Ella, and the car meets you there with the luggage.
Included
- Private car and English-speaking driver for all 14 days
- Driver's room and meals every night
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- 2,100 km included (this route is about 1,168 km)
- Airport pickup on day 1 with a name sign; drop-off on the last day
- Changes to the route on the way
Not included
- Hotels — you book them (we can suggest options along the route)
- Entrance tickets: e.g. Sigiriya about $35, Temple of the Tooth about Rs 2,000, Yala about $45 per adult with taxes
- Safari jeeps (about $40–60 per jeep for a half day)
- Your meals and tips
Price per car
| Car | Per car 14 days, all-in except hotels | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Axio / Prius / Premio | $1,050 ≈ $75/day · ≈ Rs 346,500 | $525 | $350 | — | — |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 Toyota HiAce KDH, high roof | $1,315 ≈ $94/day · ≈ Rs 434,000 | $658 | $438 | $329 | $219 |
| SUV up to 4 Prado / Montero class, leather, more legroom | $1,930 ≈ $138/day · ≈ Rs 637,000 | $965 | $643 | $483 | — |
| Coach up to 20 Toyota Coaster, up to 20 seats | $3,060 ≈ $219/day · ≈ Rs 1,010,000 | $1,530 | $1,020 | $765 | $510 |
Prices updated 20 October 2026.
Facts checked in October 2026; prices of tickets and parks change — check before you go.
Questions
How much is 14 days in Sri Lanka with a private driver?
$1,050 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $1,315 for a KDH minivan (up to 6), $1,930 for an SUV — per car for all 14 days, including the driver's lodging, fuel and tolls. Hotels and tickets are extra.
How is the price calculated?
Our daily rate times the number of days, minus 5% for a hire of this length, rounded to $5. Planning your own route for the same number of days costs the same.
Why are hotels not included?
We sell transport only, so you keep full control of where you stay and pay hotels directly — usually cheaper than a package mark-up. Tell us your budget and we suggest hotels along the route.
Can we change the route?
Yes. This is a suggested route; swap, add or skip places. As long as the total stays within the included kilometres, the price does not change.
What about the Kandy–Ella train?
Train status (checked 18 October 2026): after Cyclone Ditwah the hill-country railway is reopening in stages. Nanu Oya – Ella – Badulla has run since 20 June 2026 and Colombo – Peradeniya/Gampola since 2 October 2026, but trains still do not reach Kandy (Peradeniya bridge rebuild) and nothing runs between Gampola and Nanu Oya. So the classic Kandy–Ella train is not possible yet — the driver takes you to Nanu Oya, you ride the most scenic part to Ella, and the car meets you there with the luggage.