Most Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka

Saman is the absolute best! He made us feel incredibly comfortable and safe throughout our entire trip. We only had a short time spanning Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, but Saman ensured we got the absolute best experience possible. He is a fantastic, safe driver and such a friendly person to spend time with. What we appreciated most was his honesty; he gave great recommendations on which spots were must-sees and which we could skip, while always giving us the flexibility to decide for ourselves. If you are booking a tour, do yourself a favor and ask for Saman!

Saman was so much more than a driver — he quickly became a friend. From the moment he picked us up at the airport, we felt his warm, kind energy. We hired him for two days as we traveled through Sri Lanka’s tea country, navigating incredibly winding mountain roads, and not once did we feel nervous or car sick. He is an exceptionally skilled, calm, and confident driver. What truly set Saman apart was how much he cared. He happily stopped whenever we wanted to take photos or explore, never once making us feel rushed. He even checked in with our hotel to make sure everything was arranged and that we were comfortable. He genuinely looked out for us the entire time. Saman is thoughtful, professional, and simply a wonderful human being. We are so grateful for our time with him and would hire him again in a heartbeat. We cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone traveling in Sri Lanka.

If you want to travel carefree around the beautiful island of Sri Lanka then I can highly recommend this company and driver Asela. From the moment contact was made from the Netherlands and the entire trip there was a good line from the office in which everything was negotiable. Certainly handy since the circumstances with the war in the Middle East meant I still had to switch gears and plan again. None of it was a problem. Driver Asela is really great. Incredibly friendly and pleasant as a person. Drives calmly and safely and nothing is too crazy. He knows the most beautiful places and does everything to make your trip as special as possible. This was a stable thread for me through a fantastic journey.

We had a truly 5-star experience from start to finish with Sri Lanka Personal Chauffeurs and Mathisa the owner, with quick positive responses. It always gave us confidence in their professionalism. From the moment we arrived, everything was organised seamlessly, as per our split itinerary trip. Quality comfortable SUV provided. Our driver, Sampath, was outstanding throughout. He was always friendly and smiling, incredibly warm with everyone we met, and a very careful driver. He consistently went above and beyond, and we feel lucky to have met him. He was also extremely resourceful whenever we needed help with arrangements along the way. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend both Sampath and the company to friends and family, and we’ll definitely be using them again in the future.

We spent 10 days with Saman, very Discreet and kind person, good driver and safe driver ! We really recommand this company , the manager was very réactive and very helpful ! W

We’d been planning our December/January Sri Lanka trip for many months. As part of our preparation, ensuring that we secured a reliable, responsive, affordable and safe driver was our number one priority for our almost 3 weeks touring around Sri Lanka. We spent many weeks researching and communicating with several options before deciding on Sri Lanka Personal Chauffeurs. From the first time we contacted Sri Lanka Personal Chauffeurs we knew we were dealing with a professional company who would ensure our family of five was well looked after during our trip. The correspondence we received from Mathisa prior to, and during our trip, was outstanding and at all times we felt like we were being looked after by Mathisa as his own family. This included just after the devastating floods/landslides in early December when Mathisa helped us create a Plan B for our itinerary in case Plan A wouldn’t work due to road closures. Note, we were able to proceed with Plan A as everything is back to normal in Sri Lanka now! Mr Saman was our allocated driver and he was very safe, polite, and shared his love and knowledge of all the areas we visited during our time in Sri Lanka. Over nearly three weeks we covered Colombo, Negombo, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala and Galle. Mr Saman knows how to navigate the Sri Lankan roads and other drivers (which can be hectic at times!), and we felt very assured we were with him. Mr Saman made sure we had the best tables at the restaurants we wanted to dine at, found us safe roadside stalls/shops to eat the local treats we wanted (like wood apple, rambutan, buffalo curd, kalu dodal, maliban and pan rolls!), he secured front row seats to cultural shows for us and booked the best Safari tour options for us at both Minneriya National Park and Yala National Park. Thanks to Mr Saman and the excellent safari tours he booked for us we saw herds of elephants up close at Minneriya and even witnessed the elusive leopard at Yala! Mr Saman even decorated our van with balloons and signs (and bought a cake!) on the day of my 15 year old’s birthday - so thoughtful! We felt like VIPs during our whole trip thanks to the efforts of everyone at Sri Lanka Personal Chauffeurs. We received a warm welcome at the airport on our arrival to Sri Lanka by Mr Thilak and Mr Saman, including gifts, and an equally thoughtful gift on our departure, along with personal heartfelt goodbyes from everyone. We left Sri Lanka with new dear friends in Mathisa, Mr Thilak and Mr Saman. We highly recommend Sri Lanka Personal Chauffeurs and Mr Saman for your Sri Lanka touring needs. We cannot thank Mathisa, Mr Thilak and Mr Saman enough for all the care, support and kindness we were shown during our amazing trip to Sri Lanka. We created lasting family memories and made new dear friends with everyone at Sri Lanka Personal Chauffeurs.

Great guide and driver . Absolutely professional, friendly, knowledgeable . Took us for a niece hike. Knows the way around.

We highly recommend Saman, an exemplary driver! Punctual, professional and extremely attentive, he knew how to make our trip both pleasant and serene. His vigilant and perfectly controlled driving has put us in confidence from start to finish. A driver of high quality that we will not hesitate to ask again! We highly recommend Saman! He is punctual, professional, and exceptionally attentive. His careful and vigilant driving made our journey comfortable and completely stress-free. A truly outstanding driver whom we would not hesitate to book again!

Hiring a private driver in Sri Lanka was undoubtedly the best decision of the trip. From the first contact, the service was extremely professional, punctual and attentive. Our driver, sir. Saman not only drove safely – something essential on the busy roads of Sri Lanka – but also demonstrated knowledge of the country, culture and the best routes. Along the way, he shared stories, local curiosities and suggestions from places we would never have discovered alone: small hidden temples, perfect viewpoints to see sunsets and authentic restaurants where we tasted some of the best meals of the trip. The car was comfortable, clean and air-conditioned, which made all the difference on long distances. We always felt in good hands — with flexibility on the itinerary, a lot of sympathy and zero rush. I recommend this service 100% to anyone who wants to explore Sri Lanka with tranquility, safety and the company of someone truly dedicated to providing a memorable trip. An experience that transformed our script and made everything a lot simpler and special!

Our drivers (Thilak and Saman) were both professional, friendly and very accommodating. Having a driver gave us the flexibility to explore Sri Lanka at our own pace and make the detours we wanted to along the way. They helped to make our trip really special and so easy. We had lots of early mornings (4.30am starts for sunrise hikes) and they never complained or made us feel like it was an inconvenience. On one occasion, we left an important personal item behind in another city and Saman kindly drove back to collect it for us. We highly recommend both Thilak and Saman and are grateful for the experience they gave us.