15 Private Tours in Sri Lanka Worth Booking

Kandy Private Guided City Tour by Tuk Tuk - What You Get for $6 per Person (and why it feels like a bargain)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,307 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $6Our pick

Tuk-tuk through UNESCO Kandy with a flexible private guide, free temple and tea stops, and hilltop views, starting from $6.

“My guide was Dinesh Perera. He was fantastic, turned up on time at my hotel, was very knowledgeable about the places on the visit and asked me which ones I wanted to do. My favourite was the tea factory. His driving was very safe and after he took me back to my hotel he waited until I collected my luggage and dropped me off in Kandy town. This is a great tour, an amazing experience and excellent value for money. If you’re lucky you might get Dinesh as your guide.”

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Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle

2.Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 747 reviews · from $325Top rated

Private Sri Lanka driver from Colombo with a comfy air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi and water, flexible planning for 3 to 14 days.

“Amazing service, care and professionalism with remarkable attention to detail! Communication was excellent and started weeks before we landed to ensure our time and itinerary was taken care of and all questions and concerns were Read more”

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AirPort CMB to Colombo (Private Taxi 24/7) Car, Van, Minibus

3.AirPort CMB to Colombo (Private Taxi 24/7) Car, Van, Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 604 reviews · from $20

Private CMB airport taxi to Colombo with air-conditioned vehicles, luggage help, tolls included, and punctual drivers, 24/7 service window.

“Best rates for taxi ..no one can beat Less taxi rates.”

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Colombo Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees Included

4.Colombo Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · from $32

Colombo tuk-tuk private city tour with hotel pickup, entry fees mostly included, cool drinks, and quick hits from Gangaramaya to Galle Face Green.

“Faisal was the best driver and tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and knew the history of the city and the country.”

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From Sigiriya: Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari

5.Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 415 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Private jeep safari from Sigiriya or Habarana to Minneriya Tank for wild elephants, birds, and more wildlife, with flexible park routing.

“The tour was really nice, we enjoyed it a lot. Was a great experience! Prabath, our driver was fantastic!”

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Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura

6.Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $30

A private half-day city tour of Anuradhapura’s most important Buddhist sites, with pickup, a licensed guide, and flexible pacing.

“Navin's city tour is fun! Next to that, you see and learn a lot. Going by tuktuk from one sight to the other in the beautiful green centre of Anuradhapura. Navin is very knowledgeable! Whatever question pops up in your mind, you will get a cleaRead more”

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Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants

7.Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · from $36

Private jeep safari from Sigiriya with an English-speaking guide, ethical elephant viewing, and smart park switching based on weather.

“It was definitely a memorable experience and one well worth doing. We saw dozens of elephants and lots of babies too. Whilst there are many safari jeeps there it was orderly and respectful to the elephants. Just be prepared to wait awhile when you pay for your entry into the park. The wait is worth it though.”

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Airport Transfer Service (Private) to Kalutara/Wadduwa

8.Airport Transfer Service (Private) to Kalutara/Wadduwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $78

Private airport transfer to Kalutara or Wadduwa for up to 3, met by name, comfortable car, mobile ticket, about 1 hour.

“Extremely prompt and courteous service provided by Gayan’s team. The cost of the service was reasonable, however the transport provided was of the best quality. The driver knew the roads well and was conscious of our safety.”

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Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

9.Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $42

Private AC day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya and Dambulla with Matale temples and a spice garden stop, plus hotel pickup.

“I decided to visit Sigiriya from Kandy a long way but worth it. The driver was correct and I could customize the experience.”

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Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka

10.Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $535

7-day private car and driver from Negombo to Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, and Galle, with early starts, scenic trains, and flexibility.

“Driver efficientissimo guida perfetta auto comfort rispetto del percorso richiesto perfetto esperienze consigliate al top consiglio vivamente questa agenzia sopratutto un grazie ad Hashu persona preparata e simpatica ,no potevamo trovare di meglio complimenti”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

11.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya & Dambulla from Kandy – Aaliya Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $52

Private Kandy day trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Minneriya and Pidurangala, with hotel pickup, a comfy driver, and a long-game plan.

“I really enjoyed the day tour and saw everything I had hoped to see. Mr Irfan was a very good guide and driver, friendly and knowledgeable and we stopped for juices and fruit along the way. He was able to answer my questions and was willRead more”

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Colombo: Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

12.Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Private 3-hour tuk-tuk Colombo tour with local street food, hoppers, kottu, Ceylon tea tasting, city sights, and hotel pickup.

“The activity was really nice and really good and kind driver”

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Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

13.Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $623

Private 8-day classic Sri Lanka tour from Colombo with driver, air-conditioned transport, half-board hotels, key sights, train ride, and elephant safari.

“Kavishan is a great tour guide. He is very proactive, punctual and professional. Not only that, he is attentive my my needs as an older lady. He made sure I was safe when I was hiking and helped me with my luggages. Not only that, he got us front row seats to watch a cultural show which I enjoyed very much. I would like to recommend him to anyone!”

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Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch

14.Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $59

Private day trip from Kandy to Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Minneriya, with lunch and hotel pickup plus a 4x4 elephant safari option.

“the tour was guided by indika, who was a very kind and knowledgeable person. apart from the transfer he also gave a thorough explanation about the danbella cave which is a plus. I recommend this tour agency and their drivers to all travellers.”

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Sri Lanka Private Tour 8 days-Driver/vehicle/accommodation H/B

15.Sri Lanka Private Tour 8 days-Driver/vehicle/accommodation H/B

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $788

8-day private Sri Lanka tour from Negombo with an A/C driver, hotel stays plus breakfasts and dinners, highlights from Sigiriya to Galle.

“What an incredible adventure! Let me start with saying communication and customization of the tour was a breeze ahead of time. I had zero issues traveling as a single woman. Manju was an amazing guide and host of his country. His ERead more”

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