07 Days Private Car Tour in Sri Lanka: Immerse in Culture, Nature & Wildlife

Embark on a 7-day private car tour in Sri Lanka and immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning nature, and diverse wildlife. Explore tea plantations, witness the Elephant Gathering, visit Sigiriya rock fortress, trek to Little Adam’s Peak, and spot wild elephants and leopards in national parks. Create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Negombo - Dambulla - Sigiriya

Golden Temple of Dambulla - Explore the Dambulla cave temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. Located in the central region, it is the oldest cave complex in the country.
Kaudulla National Park - At 2 pm, embark on a visit to Kaudulla or Minneriya National…

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All government fees and taxes included
  • Air-conditioned spacious car with fuel
What's Not Included
  • All Entry Fees + Safari Jeeps / Boats Etc.
  • Breakfast
  • Your Hotel Accommodation
  • Driver Accommodation USD 10 Per Night
Additional Information

If you are staying short time in Sri Lanka with this tour you have a chance to visit most highlights / Culture / nature & Wild life part of the country, so that you experience the wonders of the tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya Elephant Gathering in Minneriya, Sigiriya rock fortress, Tour of colonial Galle Trek to the top of Little Adam’s Peak, Visit the…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jessic0c0
Apr 13, 2025
An unforgettable journey! - From the beginning to the end, thanks to Darshana and our driver Hashu, this trip was incredible. The itinerary, the variety of amazing things to do, the car (comfort & cleanliness), our driver Hashu, the hotels and the food were all top notch. What made it better than any other tour I’ve been on was Hashu. Beyond being a safe, reliable driver, he is an immensely kind, funny and joyful human. We had a great time at all the sights and in-between. Highlights for me: Lion’s Rock at sunrise! The train to Ella! Hurulu Eco Park elephants! The nine arches bridge! Galle Fort! Our beautiful hotel in Marissa (Vis ta Vie). The catamaran ride farm-to-table where we got to help make our lunch was really fun (best coconut sambol) Also, the food! Man, I just enjoyed it all at every step of the way we were fed like royalty - do not miss the 21 curry feasts.
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Sara
Apr 13, 2025
Thank you Darshana Tours!! - What an amazing trip! From the initial planning stages to the final farewell everything went smoothly. All questions and preferences were responded to promptly and the itinerary was clear and thoroughly planned. Our wonderful driver Hashu greeted us with a huge smile and kindness that continued throughout the entire trip. His friendliness, patience and attention to detail - whether it be a spontaneous change in schedule or the always shiny car - really made the 7 days incredible. A huge thank you to Darshana Tours for crafting an unforgettable adventure that included Safari’s, nature hikes and immersive local experiences. There were so many highlights and each day left us excited for what lay ahead. I would definitely recommend Darshana Tours and Hashu to family and friends and hope to return myself one day.
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Thibaultg299
Mar 16, 2025
Professional Service and Hidden Gems: Our Perfect Sri Lankan Journey - We had a wonderful trip thanks to Dushan, our driver/guide, who was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to show us hidden gems of Sri Lanka, taking us beyond the traditional tourist spots and crowded attractions. The tour was perfectly personalized to our preferences, and we appreciated being able to travel at our own comfortable pace. When we encountered an issue with one accommodation, Darshana demonstrated outstanding professionalism by quickly arranging an excellent alternative solution. His prompt response and problem-solving skills showed the company's commitment to customer satisfaction. Throughout the journey, we felt well-taken care of and experienced the authentic beauty of Sri Lanka through a local's perspective. Dushan's expertise and genuine passion for sharing his country's culture made our trip truly memorable. I highly recommend Darshana Tours for anyone seeking a personalized, authentic Sri Lankan experience with reliable and professional service. Thank you, Thibault and Karolina
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D3406lelisag
Mar 14, 2025
An unforgettable trip - Having recently returned from a 7 day tour of Sri Lanka, I can highly recommend Darshana Tours. From initial contact in providing Darshana details of what we wanted to see & do during our trip, he responded promptly & efficiently in drawing up an itinerary & costings which included hotel accommodation, meals, transport & entrance fees to attractions. As we wanted a more relaxed & steadier pace of tour, there was never any obligation to participate in activities suggested by Darshana or our driver Supun in addition to those included in our itinerary. Having Supun as our driver for the week made our trip extra special as like ourselves, he had a keen interest in nature, the landscape & hiking. Not only was he very knowledgeable about the history & culture of Sri Lanka but was also great at spotting wildlife & knew the best times to visit attractions to avoid the crowds & heat. Thank you Supun for a very memorable tour of your beautiful country😊
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Mikkaau
Feb 27, 2025
Experience of a lifetime - This was my second tour with Darshana Tours, having visited in 2022 during the economic and political crisis. This time I brought along a family member to experience the wonders of the country and the amazing hospitality and friendship offered by Darshana and his team during my last visit. Again, from my first contact with Darshana, communication was excellent. He was most flexible in modifying our itinerary with a slight date change and then when the third member of my intended travel group had to cancel his plans. And so it was the wonderful Suneth again, our most patient, knowledgeable and charming guide who took us on our brief but action packed four days. My travel companion was amazed and delighted at what this beautiful country had to offer and the seamless organisation provided by Darshana and Suneth. From the late night pick up at Colombo Airport, the highlights are too many to mention, from our village tour to the super elephant safari with Darshan (no relation) of Wild Bird Jeep Tours, the early morning climb at Sigiriya, Mihintale rock, Anuradhapura, Kandy and the tea experience at Kadugannawa ..... And the extra little highlights such as the sunset stop at a lake near Habarana and the picturesque and verdantly green drive from Negombo on our first day .... We did encounter an issue with our accommodation in Sigiriya, which was swiftly and smoothly dealt with by both Darshana and Suneth and we are most grateful for their help with this. We loved the hotels we stayed in and the view from the infinity pool at the Granbell Hotel in Colombo was a highlight. Darshana and his team are the the most professional and genuinely friendly people you would hope to meet. Do yourself a favour and contact them for the experience of a lifetime.
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Tania
Feb 19, 2025
100% Recommended! Outstanding service! - Darshana was an absolute pleasure to deal with, right from the initial contact. I changed our plans a few times before arriving, and nothing was too much trouble. Darshana fulfilled our every wish and more. All the hotels were great and experiences well planned. Our driver Kalana was amazing! He was friendly, professional and thoughtful 100% of the time. Always on time, with fresh water and a smile waiting for us! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Sri Lanka and we learnt so much from him. He was so patient with our million and one questions! Kalana also had great respect for the local people and wildlife……a real testament to his character. We feel so lucky to have found Darshan Tours, as they took such great care of us and we were able to enjoy our 9 days stress free travelling around this beautiful country.
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Daytrip14094901385
Feb 17, 2025
A Great Introduction to Sri Lanka - Darshana Tours were recommended to us by friends who used them prior to covid. My wife and I were not disappointed. From our initial inquiry with Darshana to the final itinerary, a nine day tour was created that encompassed all our sightseeing wishes. We chose the attractions we wished to see, four star accommodation with a pool and a private driver including airport pick up and drop off. The accommodation came with breakfast, some dinners and some farm lunches. The accommodation was excellent and varied in hotel size from place to place. The food was delicious as well as it being entertaining to watch the preparation. Everything that was planned worked like clockwork without being regimented. All pick-up and drop off times were flexible and at our pace. Darshana himself met us on the first morning, gave us all the information we needed as well as a sim card and his contact details in Sri Lanka. He even checked in with us each evening to ensure all was satisfactory and well with us. A lovely personal touch. Our driver Udi was very knowledgeable and informative. He knew all the "local" places no matter which town or city we happened to be in. Would we recommend Darshana Tours? YES Would we use them if we were in Sri Lanka again? YES Suggestions for other travellers? Make your tour longer than nine days to enable a two night stay in some locations. Such a beautiful country with a lovely culture and friendly people. Thankyou to Darshana and our driver Udi. We hope to see you again soon.
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1001repas
Feb 9, 2025
Choose safety in the road jungle.... - A careful and friendly driver and a comfortable minibus are essential assets to discover a great country!
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Ericbw3770ow
Feb 7, 2025
Minivan + driver for 14 days in Sri Lanka - After preparing the trip and choosing the stages, I was only looking for a minivan for 6 and a driver for 14 days. This simple service was not of interest to conventional agencies. Darshana offered me this service for a very reasonable price and besides a great driver, Dushanth: nice, punctual, safe and careful driving, discreet but not too much, knowing good addresses when we did not have one, never forcing us to go to places that did not interest us, always ready to help. In a word, perfect!
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318fshah
Jan 28, 2025
Don’t Miss Out - Get Booking - Phenomenal, I cannot compliment the team enough. We met Suneth on our first day after staying the night in Negombo and I cannot begin to describe just how fantastic he was. He knew it all, timings, the right places to be, we went pretty much everywhere, in Kandy he got us front row tickets to the cultural show, literally bang middle front row. He managed to get us tickets despite these being sold out on the Ella train, got us a view of the nine arch bridge despite filming taking place and the bridge being closed to public. I cannot begin to thank him enough, this was the second leg of our honeymoon and Suneth made us feel like a King and Queen the whole trip. Absolute 10/10 it was like having a member of the family with us!
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From $535 (Per Group)
up to 3 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).