Your private driver in Sri Lanka.I know these roads. You pick the stops.
I'm Sahan — I drive guests around the island full-time. Sigiriya before the crowds, hill-country bends, a quiet beach when you want one. Your route, your dates, no group tour attached.
5.0The classic island loop
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Room for your Sri Lanka journey.
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How do you want to start?
Most travellers begin with one of these. Pick the closest match — Sahan will shape the route around your flights, hotels and budget.
Full island private tour
The classic loop — Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, safari and the south coast — shaped into 8, 10 or 14 days around your pace.
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Airport transfer
Meet at Bandaranaike (CMB) and continue to Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Galle, Ella — or stay on as your driver for the whole trip.
Airport pickup options
Themed private trip
Wildlife, family, honeymoon, temples, tea country, wellness or the quieter North & East — pick a theme, then tailor the days.
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Still deciding where to go
First-person notes on Sigiriya, Kandy, Galle, the train, Yala, the south coast, Jaffna and Trincomalee — written from the driver’s seat.
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Your journey. Your kind of Sri Lanka.
One private route, themed to how you like to travel — and priced in three tiers, from comfortable to signature.
Classic Sri Lanka
from ~$75/ day, all-in
- Sigiriya, Dambulla & the ancient cities
- Kandy & the tea-country train to Ella
- Dawn safari at Yala or Udawalawe
- South coast — Mirissa & Galle Fort
Wildlife & Safari
from ~$110/ day
- Leopards at Yala at first light
- Elephants at Udawalawe
- Wilpattu or Minneriya in season
- Sinharaja rainforest walk
Family Sri Lanka
from ~$95/ day
- Shorter driving days
- Elephant transit home & turtle hatcheries
- Easy hikes and calm swimming bays
- Paced for kids and grandparents
Honeymoon & Romance
On request
- Handpicked boutique stays
- Tea-estate bungalows in the hills
- Private dinners & a slow beach finish
- Maldives extension arranged if you want
Sacred Sri Lanka
from ~$75/ day
- Anuradhapura & the sacred cities
- Dambulla cave temple murals
- Evening puja at the Temple of the Tooth
- Hindu, Muslim & Christian sites on the east
Tea & Hills
from ~$75/ day
- Tea factory tours and tastings
- Walks on the Pekoe Trail
- Nuwara Eliya & the hill-country air
- Kandy–Ella train — car meets you at the station
A driver you can trust, start to finish
Local expertise
Born and raised in Sri Lanka — Sahan knows the roads, the seasons, and the stops guidebooks skip.
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Safe & comfortable
A clean, air-conditioned car and calm driving — families and solo travellers feel at ease on long days.
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Fully tailored
No group tours. Your dates, your pace, your stops — changed anytime on the road.
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Always reachable
Quick replies on WhatsApp before and during the trip — you’re not left waiting on answers.
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32 reviews on Tripadvisor · checked 4 October 2026.
5.0- Dawn L
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Read the full review on Tripadvisor · Explore Lanka Tours By SahanWe travelled for 10 days with Sahan around Sri Lanka and had an amazing time… - Minli C
Singapore, Singapore · 21 contributions
Read the full review on Tripadvisor · Explore Lanka Tours By SahanWe had a wonderful experience with Sahan as our driver and guide in Sri Lanka. He was friendly, always helpful, and made us feel safe throughout the journey…Written July 24, 2025
- David B
Birmingham, UK
Read the full review on Tripadvisor · Explore Lanka Tours By SahanWe were a family of 4 adults who visited Sri Lanka over Christmas 2023. We have no hesitation in recommending Sahan: he is so much more than “a driver”… - Handysmith
Sydney, Australia
Read the full review on Tripadvisor · Explore Lanka Tours By SahanSahan was our private driver for 10 days around Sri Lanka. His friendly, customer-centric focus never stopped… - María Concepción S
Vecindario, Spain · 135 contributions
Read the full review on Tripadvisor · Explore Lanka Tours By SahanI spent 14 days traveling around Sri Lanka with Sahan, and I couldn't have asked for a better guide and driver. He was always on time, friendly, and made sure everything went smoothly…Written July 17, 2026
- Read the full review on Tripadvisor · Explore Lanka Tours By SahanSahan was a guide as well as a driver. He gave us a lot of advice and made our experience more exciting and authentic! We spent 10 days in peace and always trusted him. I recommend it 100%.
Written December 31, 2025
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