Driver-guide round trip
A private car with a driver-guide for several days: Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, the tea country and the south coast.
SRI LANKA · LOCAL PARTNERS
Sri Lanka drivers, guides & tours. Book direct with locals.
The classic way to see Sri Lanka is with a local driver-guide. Book round trips, safaris, train-day transfers and airport pickups directly with the owners, with no booking-site commission.
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Every partner sets their own prices. You send a request, the owner replies, and THE FOODIES takes no commission.
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WHAT TO BOOK
What you can book in Sri Lanka
Airport transfer
Pickup at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Colombo and Negombo, to any town on the island.
Safaris
Jeep safaris in national parks such as Yala, Udawalawe and Minneriya.
Hill country
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella, including the famous scenic train ride through the tea estates.
South coast
Galle Fort, Mirissa and whale-watching trips in season.
Food & cooking classes
Rice and curry cooking classes with local families, and street food like kottu and hoppers.
Getting around
Distances are short on the map but roads are slow, so a private driver is the most comfortable way to travel. Trains are scenic, especially between Kandy and Ella, and many drivers will meet you at the other end.
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so there is good weather somewhere all year. The south and west coasts are usually best from about December to April; the east coast from about May to September.
Flights, hotels & eSIM
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Common questions
Why hire a driver-guide in Sri Lanka?
Your driver plans the route, knows the roads and sights, and stays with you for the whole trip. It is the most popular way to travel around the island.
Do I pay THE FOODIES or the driver?
You pay the driver directly, the way they accept. THE FOODIES takes no commission.
Can I book only an airport pickup?
Yes. Send a request to a local driver for a one-way transfer from the airport.