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5 days / 4 nightsCOAST & CULTURE
The south coast, slowly
Old fort streets, sea air and time to stay a little longer. A relaxed introduction with two coastal bases.
Galle · Mirissa
Transport guide from $295per vehicle
SERENDIB LOCAL · SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka.
Your private driver.
Explore at your own pace with Serendib Local. Plan a private car-and-driver journey, an airport transfer or a day drive, with a flexible route and a written quote before you book.
A different side of Sri LankaYOUR ROUTE. YOUR PACE.
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A LITTLE INSPIRATION
Find a route.
Follow your curiosity.
Thoughtful starting points, with time between the highlights. Adapt any journey to your own dates and pace.
Explore all routes5 days / 4 nights
7 days / 6 nightsANCIENT PLACES & GREEN HILLS
Culture & tea country
A week between the Cultural Triangle, Kandy and cool tea hills, with fewer hotel changes and no race to the coast.
Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya
Transport guide from $413per vehicle
10 days / 9 nightsA LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
The island at your pace
Culture, tea country, Ella and a coastal finish. A thoughtful first journey with time beyond the car window.
Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Galle
Transport guide from $590per vehicle
KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Good journeys
start with the basics.
We are starting with private transport and considered route planning. Every request is checked before it becomes a booking.
Airport & point-to-point
A pickup and drop-off planned around your arrival, luggage and destination.
Explore this serviceA private day drive
A manageable day of places you choose, returning to your accommodation.
Tell us your plansA journey over days
Your own car-and-driver request, with a route that leaves room to explore.
Explore this serviceONE VEHICLE. A CLEAR STARTING POINT.
Your space.
Your pace.
Private transport, priced for the whole vehicle. Choose what fits your group; we will confirm the actual vehicle and luggage space.
Subject to confirmation
Private sedan
A simple choice for solo travellers and couples.
From USD$59/ vehicle / day
- Up to 3 guests
- Usually 2 medium suitcases
- Driver & fuel for the agreed route
Arrange on request
Roomier SUV
Request extra space for a small family.
From USD$77/ vehicle / day
- Up to 4 guests
- Space depends on the model
- Driver & fuel for the agreed route
Arrange on request
Private minivan
Travel together with family or friends.
From USD$86/ vehicle / day
- Up to 6 guests
- Confirm space for your group's bags
- Driver & fuel for the agreed route
Planning allowance: 8 hours and an average of 150 km per day over a multi-day hire. Driver meals and accommodation, ordinary tolls and parking are allowed for in the proposed quote.
Separate: your hotels, meals, entrance tickets and activities. Additional hours or distance are agreed before being added. Transfers are quoted for the exact journey.
Planning estimates in USD for the whole vehicle. Your route, dates and luggage determine the written quote. Vehicle and driver availability are confirmed before any booking or payment.
HELLO, WE ARE SERENDIB LOCAL
A new name.
A personal approach.
We are starting small, with a simple focus: helping you arrange a private car-and-driver journey that makes sense for you.
That means realistic days, straightforward conversations and a written quote. We confirm the people, vehicle and details before asking you to commit.
Get to know our approachPLAN WITH A CLEARER PICTURE
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before
you set off.
What does the guide price cover?+
The planning rate covers a private vehicle, driver and fuel for the agreed route, based on 8 hours and an average of 150 km per day over a multi-day hire. Driver meals and accommodation, ordinary parking and tolls for that route are included in the proposed quote. Every inclusion is confirmed before you book.
What is paid separately?+
Your accommodation, meals, entrance tickets, attraction guides, train tickets, safari jeeps and other activities are separate. Extra distance, hours or route changes must be agreed and priced before they are added.
Is this an instant booking?+
No. Send a request first. We check the route, dates, suitable vehicle and driver, then send a written quote. An enquiry does not reserve a vehicle or require payment.
Can you arrange a safari, train ride or hotel?+
These are optional requests, not included services. We only offer to arrange one after checking an appropriate provider, availability, price and relevant requirements. Train seats and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Are prices per person or per vehicle?+
Guide prices are in US dollars for the whole vehicle. They are not multiplied by the number of guests. We confirm luggage capacity and the actual vehicle before accepting a booking.
How do payment and cancellations work?+
You receive the exact amount, payment schedule and cancellation terms with your written quote before committing. There is no online checkout and no payment is needed to ask for a quote.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Where shall
we go?
A few favourite places. A rough idea. Or a completely blank page.
Let's plan your journey