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Sigiriya taxi service and island transport
Chauffeur, vehicle and airport transfers
Our own fleet and our own drivers, hired by the day or the transfer. Fixed prices, licensed vehicles, and the same guides who run our tours.
Vehicle categories
Choose a vehicle
Rates are per day, include fuel, tolls, parking and the driver’s own meals and accommodation, and assume up to 250 km per day.
Sedan
1-2 guests · 2 large cases
Toyota Prius, Axio or equivalent hybrid. Efficient, quiet and comfortable for couples on long transfers.
1-4 guests · 3 large cases
SUV
Toyota Rush, Mitsubishi Montero or Land Cruiser Prado. Higher clearance for estate roads and safari boundaries.
Van
4-7 guests · 6 large cases
Toyota KDH or Nissan Caravan high-roof, with reclining captain seats and a luggage bay behind the last row.
Mini Bus
8-18 guests · 14 cases
Rosa or Coaster mini coach with air conditioning, PA system and overhead storage.
Coach
19-45 guests · 40 cases
Full-size touring coach with reclining seats, on-board washroom and a separate luggage hold. Driver plus guide.
Luxury Vehicle
1-3 guests · 3 large cases
Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5 Series with a senior chauffeur, cold towels, in-car Wi-Fi and chilled water.
Vehicle features
What comes as standard
- Air conditioning that actually works, serviced every 5,000 km
- Vehicles under six years old with SLTDA tourist plates
- Seat belts in every seat and child seats free on request
- Chilled bottled water and phone charging in every vehicle
- Comprehensive insurance covering passengers
- GPS tracking and a 24/7 operations desk
- Wi-Fi hotspot available on request
Airport transfers
Meet and greet at Bandaranaike
Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board and tracks your flight. Delays cost you nothing — we do not charge waiting time on arrivals.
Flight tracking
We watch your flight number. If you land four hours late at 3am, the driver is still there.
Inside arrivals
Meeting point is inside the terminal past customs, not in the car park. Look for the board.
Fixed price
The rate you are quoted is the rate you pay. No night surcharge, no luggage fee, no toll extras.
Popular routes and fixed rates
| Route | Distance | From |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo Airport to Colombo city | 35 km · 45 min | USD 28 |
| Colombo Airport to Negombo | 12 km · 20 min | USD 16 |
| Colombo Airport to Kandy | 105 km · 3 hr | USD 68 |
| Colombo Airport to Sigiriya | 165 km · 4 hr | USD 92 |
| Sigiriya to Kandy | 90 km · 2.5 hr | USD 55 |
| Kandy to Nuwara Eliya | 78 km · 2.5 hr | USD 52 |
| Nuwara Eliya to Ella | 58 km · 2 hr | USD 44 |
| Ella to Yala / Tissamaharama | 120 km · 3 hr | USD 66 |
| Galle to Colombo Airport | 160 km · 2.5 hr | USD 72 |
| Sigiriya local taxi | on demand | USD 12 |
Sedan rates. Van, SUV and coach quoted on inquiry.
Booking form
Book a vehicle or transfer
Tell us the route and the dates. We will confirm availability and a fixed price within a few hours.
A real consultant replies within 12 hours, usually sooner. No deposit needed to get a full itinerary and quote.
FAQ
Transport questions
Is the price per vehicle or per person?
Per vehicle. A sedan to Kandy costs the same whether one or two people travel, so transport works out cheaper the more of you there are.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing changes. We track your flight number and the driver waits without charge. If the delay is overnight we will contact you on WhatsApp to reconfirm.
Can we hire a driver for the whole trip but book our own hotels?
Yes, and many independent travellers do. You pay the daily vehicle rate and we cover the driver’s meals and accommodation within it.
Do you offer a Sigiriya taxi service for short local trips?
Yes. We are based in Dambulla, twenty minutes from Sigiriya, and run local runs to hotels, Dambulla, Habarana, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya from USD 12.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge, in three sizes. Tell us your children’s ages when booking so the right seat is fitted before pickup.
How do we pay?
Card or bank transfer in advance, or cash in rupees, dollars, pounds or euros to the driver at the end of the hire. We issue a receipt either way.
Start planning
Ready to plan your Sri Lanka holiday?
Send us a rough idea – three lines is enough. You will get a real itinerary with named hotels and a fixed price, written by a person, at no cost and with no obligation.
- Free itinerary design, no obligation
- Reply from a named consultant, not a bot
- 20% deposit, balance on arrival if you prefer
A real consultant replies within 12 hours, usually sooner. No deposit needed to get a full itinerary and quote.