Drive Sri Lanka on your schedule: a 13-day private car and English-speaking driver-guide lets you design a flexible round tour from Colombo across tea country, ancient cities and southern beaches. Expect comfortable transport, local knowledge, and a 1,500 km allowance to shape your route.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the plane at Bandaranaike International and find a cool, air-conditioned car waiting. The driver-guide loads your bags, offers a brief route plan, and the country unfurls outside the window: coconut-fringed beaches give way to paddy plains, then the central highlands rise into mist-scrubbed tea slopes.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
13 days
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required for transport; moderate mobility helps for short hikes and temple steps.
Wildlife
History
Sri Lanka’s recorded history spans ancient Sinhalese kingdoms, extensive trade links across the Indian Ocean, and periods of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial rule—each left architectural and cultural marks along common touring routes.
Conservation
Respect protected-area rules: stick to trails, avoid feeding wildlife, and use licensed guides for safaris; sustainable travel helps preserve habitats and local livelihoods.
Reserve your spot on the Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 13 Days Round Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Confirm included mileage
1500 km is included—clarify excess-km fees before departure to avoid surprises (rates vary by vehicle size).
Plan shorter daily drives
Aim for 3–5 hour driving days in the hills to account for narrow roads and stops for viewpoints and tea breaks.
Carry small denomination cash
Tolls, parking and snacks often require cash; ATMs are common in towns but sparse in remote areas.
Book park and cultural tickets in advance
National park safaris and popular temple visits fill early—reserve slots or time your visits early in the morning or late afternoon.
Light daypack
For daily essentials, water, camera, and a light rain layer while exploring stops.
Rehydration supplies
Reusable water bottle or electrolyte tablets help on long driving days and warm coastal stretches.
Compact rain jacket
Useful in hill country and during monsoon windows when showers are sudden.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Closed toe shoes are useful for temple grounds, short hikes and uneven paths.