Car with driver · 10 days · ~858 km
Sri Lanka honeymoon with a private driver — 10 days
Ten days, never more than four hours in the car: sunrise on Sigiriya, a night in a tea-estate bungalow, the hill-country train while your driver takes the bags, a safari, then a quiet beach at Tangalle and a last night inside Galle Fort. Priced for a comfortable SUV; a sedan works too.
| Sedan up to 3 | $765 | ≈ $77/day |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 | $960 | ≈ $96/day |
| SUV up to 4 | $1,405 | ≈ $141/day |
$145/day × 10 days − 3% for 10+ days = $1,405 · per car, all days
December to April. Tell us your hotel budget and we suggest boutique places along the route — you book them directly.
Day by day
- Day 1Airport → Sigiriya150 km · ~4 h
Name-sign pickup at CMB, cold towels and water in the car, straight to a jungle lodge near the rock.
- Day 2Sigiriya30 km · ~1 h
Climb at 6:45 before the heat, long lunch, sunset from Pidurangala or a village cooking class.
- Day 3Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy95 km · ~3 h
Cave temple on the way; evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth.
- Day 4Kandy → tea country78 km · ~3 h
Ramboda pass, a tea factory, and a night in a planter's bungalow above Nuwara Eliya.
- Day 5Train to Ella60 km · ~2 h 30 min
The driver drops you at Nanu Oya station for the scenic train (running since June 2026) and meets you in Ella with the luggage.
- Day 6Ella20 km · ~1 h
Little Adam's Peak at sunrise, Nine Arch Bridge, a slow afternoon. Short hops only.
- Day 7Ella → Yala90 km · ~2 h 30 min
Afternoon safari in a private jeep (jeep and tickets extra); a night in a tented camp by the park.
- Day 8Yala → Tangalle75 km · ~1 h 45 min
To the quiet south-east beaches. The car rests while you do.
- Day 9Tangalle → Mirissa → Galle Fort110 km · ~2 h 15 min
Coffee in Mirissa, then a boutique hotel inside the Dutch fort and sunset on the ramparts.
- Day 10Galle → Airport150 km · ~2 h 30 min
Southern Expressway to CMB, timed to your flight.
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 10 days
- Driver's room and meals every night
- Fuel, expressway tolls and parking
- 1,500 km included (this route is about 858 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 10 days, all-in except hotels | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Axio / Prius / Premio | $765 ≈ $77/day · ≈ Rs 252,500 | $383 | $255 | — | — |
| Minivan (KDH) up to 6 Toyota HiAce KDH, high roof | $960 ≈ $96/day · ≈ Rs 317,000 | $480 | $320 | $240 | $160 |
| SUV up to 4 Prado / Montero class, leather, more legroom | $1,405 ≈ $141/day · ≈ Rs 463,500 | $703 | $468 | $351 | — |
| Coach up to 20 Toyota Coaster, up to 20 seats | $2,230 ≈ $223/day · ≈ Rs 736,000 | $1,115 | $743 | $558 | $372 |
Prices updated 20 October 2026.
Facts checked in October 2026; prices of tickets and parks change — check before you go.
Questions
How much is 10 days in Sri Lanka with a private driver?
$765 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $960 for a KDH minivan (up to 6), $1,405 for an SUV — per car for all 10 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 3% 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.
Can you arrange surprises — cake, flowers, a sunset stop?
Small touches along the road, yes: ask on WhatsApp. Hotel extras you arrange with the hotel directly.
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.