CC Travels
Sri Lanka tours & car hire with driver: Travel luxury, ride safety.
Private tours and chauffeur-driven car hire across Sri Lanka, from lion-rock fortresses to tea-country trains, shaped around you.
What we offer
Two ways to travel with us, each with a clean, comfortable car and a careful, experienced driver. Tell us what you need and we will take care of the rest.
Private & chauffeur-guided
Tour packages
Hand-planned journeys from Sigiriya to the south coast, with your own car, driver-guide and hotels chosen for you.
View tour packages
With a professional driver
Rent a car
Airport transfers, day trips or a week on the road. Air-conditioned cars, vans and SUVs with a licensed driver.
See car hirePrivate journeys,planned by islanders
Discover Sri Lanka with the people who call it home.
Costa Ceylon Travels plans private, chauffeur-driven holidays across the island for couples, families, honeymooners and friends travelling together. Every route is drawn up for one group only, with a car, a driver-guide and hotels that suit the way you like to travel.
- Your own air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport pick-up and drop-off on every tour
- One local team on WhatsApp from first message to final day
Why travel with Costa Ceylon
A small, local team, and a trip that is yours alone. This is what you can count on.
Your own car and driver-guide
A private, air-conditioned vehicle and an experienced English-speaking chauffeur-guide for the whole journey.
Flexible itineraries
Every route is a starting point. Add a day at the beach, skip a temple or slow down in tea country whenever you like.
Local knowledge
We live here. We know the quiet viewpoints, the best seasons for each coast and where to eat rice and curry like a local.
Airport transfers included
We meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport and take you back at the end, so you never have to arrange a taxi.
Hand-picked stays
Boutique hotels, colonial bungalows and beach villas chosen for comfort and character, matched to your budget.
Help at any hour
One team plans your trip and stays reachable on WhatsApp while you travel.
Tailor-made, from the first idea
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what you love: ancient cities, wildlife, tea country, waves or simply doing nothing. We will draw up a day-by-day route with hotels and driving times, then fine-tune it with you until it feels right.
Ways to make it your own
Add a few special days to any tour. We arrange the stays, treatments and guides; you simply turn up.
Boutique & luxury stays
Colonial tea bungalows, jungle hideaways and private pool villas on the coast, picked for comfort and character.
Ask about luxury stays
Ayurveda & wellness
Herbal oil treatments, yoga at sunrise and quiet retreats where the day moves at the pace of the sea.
Ask about wellness
Off the beaten track
Hidden waterfalls, village cycle rides, sunrise hikes and safaris in the quieter national parks.
Ask about adventure
Travel kindly, leave it better
Sri Lanka is small and precious. A few simple choices help keep it that way, and we build them into every trip.
Go local
We work with local driver-guides, family-run guesthouses and village cooks, so your money stays on the island.
Respect sacred places
Cover shoulders and knees, take off shoes and hats at temples, and never pose with your back to a Buddha statue.
Keep wildlife wild
We do not offer elephant rides or shows. Safaris keep a respectful distance and follow park rules.
Less plastic
Bring a refillable bottle. Our cars carry filtered water so you can top up along the way.
Get lost
Get lost in the hill country
Misty tea estates, waterfalls and the most beautiful train ride on the island. Spend slow days in Nuwara Eliya and Ella, hike to sunrise viewpoints and sleep in a tea planter's bungalow.
Discover Ella
Surf & sand
Golden beaches on two coasts, sun all year
See beach holidaysGood to know before you go
Anything else on your mind? Ask us and a real person will reply.
Ask a questionWhy should I use a travel agency to plan my trip to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is a round-trip island, and the distances look shorter on the map than they are on the road. Trains sell out, buses are crowded and drivers are hard to vet from abroad. A local team books the car, the driver-guide, the hotels and the train seats for you, times each drive around traffic and weather, and is there on WhatsApp if anything changes. You simply enjoy the island.
What should I pack for Sri Lanka?
Light, loose cotton or linen for the heat, plus a warm layer for Nuwara Eliya and Ella, where evenings get cool. Temples ask you to cover shoulders and knees and to take off shoes and hats, so a scarf or sarong is handy. Bring sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent and comfortable walking shoes, and hand wipes if you travel with young children.
What currency is used in Sri Lanka, and are cards widely accepted?
The currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). Visa and Mastercard work at most hotels, restaurants and larger shops, and ATMs are easy to find in towns. Keep some cash for markets, tuk-tuks, small cafes, tips and temple donations. You can change money at the airport or at banks; keep your receipts.
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they fly. Apply on the official Sri Lanka immigration website a few days ahead, and check the current rules for your passport.
When is the best time to visit?
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so there is always a sunny coast. The west and south are best from December to April, the east coast from May to September, and the hill country is pleasant all year.
Are your tours private?
Yes. Every trip is for your group only, with your own car and driver-guide. You choose the pace, the stops and how long you stay in each place.
Can you change the route during the trip?
Of course. If you fall in love with a place, want an extra beach day or need a slower morning, tell your driver-guide or message us and we will rearrange things.
How much does a tour cost?
Prices depend on the number of days, the hotels you choose and the size of your group. Send us your ideas and we will reply with a clear quote.
Start planning your trip
Leave your email and we will take you to a short form. We reply within one working day.