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Private driver · 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. One car, your dates, no group tour attached.

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5.0

Tripadvisor · 26 reviews

8–14 days

typical round-island trip

1 car

your group only

#1

tours in Peradeniya

5.0· 26 reviews · #1 of 42 Tours & Activities in Peradeniya

The classic island loop

Cultural Triangle

Cultural Triangle

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Kandy

Kandy

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Tea Country

Tea Country

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Safari Plains

Safari Plains

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South Coast

South Coast

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North & East

North & East

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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.

Compare tour themes

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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The car is mine. The itinerary is yours.

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

First-timers · 8–14 days

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

Nature lovers · Boutique or Signature

Leopards at Yala at first light
Elephants at Udawalawe
Wilpattu or Minneriya in season
Sinharaja rainforest walk

Family Sri Lanka

Families · Essentials or Boutique

Shorter driving days
Elephant transit home & turtle hatcheries
Easy hikes and calm swimming bays
Paced for kids and grandparents

Honeymoon & Romance

Couples · Boutique or Signature

Handpicked boutique stays
Tea-estate bungalows in the hills
Private dinners & a slow beach finish
Maldives extension arranged if you want

Sacred Sri Lanka

Heritage travellers · Essentials or Boutique

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

Slow travellers · Boutique tier

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.

Safe & comfortable

A clean, air-conditioned car and calm driving — families and solo travellers feel at ease on long days.

No group tours. Your dates, your pace, your stops — changed anytime on the road.

Always reachable

Quick replies on WhatsApp before and during the trip — you’re not left waiting on answers.

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5.0· 26 reviews · #1 of 42 Tours & Activities in Peradeniya

See what travelers are saying

Dawn L
1 contribution
We travelled for 10 days with Sahan around Sri Lanka and had an amazing time. Sahan was knowledgeable and planned the itinerary well, keeping us entertained throughout the trip and bringing us to places we didn’t know of. He also had good recommendations for food and we got the opportunity to try many local food like Rice and Curry, Lamprais etc! Great driver and we felt very safe throughout the trip. Will highly recommend!
Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By Sahan
Visited December 2025Traveled with friends
Written January 3, 2026
Minli C
Singapore, Singapore · 21 contributions
We 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. His calm driving and local knowledge added so much to our trip. Highly recommended!
Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By Sahan
Visited July 2025Traveled as a couple
Written July 24, 2025
David B
Birmingham, UK
We 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”. His English is perfect; he has a good knowledge of his native Sri Lanka which he shares when invited. He reviewed our proposed itinerary and made helpful recommendations, helped buy train tickets in advance, and set up a waterfall hike which we loved. He was consistently cheerful and always there to take/collect us no matter the time.
Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By Sahan
Visited December 2023Traveled with family
Written January 3, 2024
Handysmith
Sydney, Australia
Sahan was our private driver for 10 days around Sri Lanka. His friendly, customer-centric focus never stopped. He recommended his favourite restaurant in Kandy and loyally waited all night for us — that demonstrated his incredible caring for his customers. He kept his vehicle spotless, his honesty is perfect, and we left Sahan as a friend. We would 100% recommend him.
Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By Sahan
Visited November 2023Traveled with friends
Written December 3, 2023
Cliente Casertana
Sahan 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%.
Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By Sahan
Visited August 2025Traveled as a couple
Written September 3, 2025
vineet verma
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India · 4 contributions
We had an amazing experience with Sahan. We covered 3 cities across our 8 days trip in Lanka and Sahan ensured that we see the best tourist attractions in each city and visit some of the best restaurants in the town. He is very professional and guided us appropriately to select the right tours / packages for each attraction which was most value for money for us. We were traveling with our 1 year daughter and we couldn’t have asked for a better travel companion.
Review of: Explore Lanka Tours By Sahan
Visited September 2025Traveled with family
Written September 21, 2025

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Curated stays & essentials

Beyond the driving, I can help you compare the parts of a trip that are easy to get wrong: stays, safaris, mobile data and practical cover.

Hotels & villas

Boutique tea bungalows, beach villas and city hotels matched to your route.

Safaris & activities

Jeep safaris, whale-watching boats, cooking classes and tickets planned ahead.

eSIM & data

Stay connected the moment you land with a data option that fits your trip length.

Travel insurance

Compare cover before you travel, especially for safaris, surf and active days.

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The South Coast — beaches, surf and whales

The South Coast — beaches, surf and whales

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Beyond the Cultural Triangle: Sri Lanka’s North & East

Beyond the Cultural Triangle: Sri Lanka’s North & East

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