Sri Lanka
The island, shown to you by the people who live on it
Small-group and tailor-made journeys through tea country, ancient cities, national parks and the coast — planned from Bandarawela.
Where to go
Five very different countries, on one island
Sri Lanka packs rainforest, savannah, tea mountains, ancient capitals and a long coastline into an island you can drive across in a day. Start with whatever draws you.
Hill Country & Tea
Misty escarpments, colonial tea estates and the slow train to Ella. This is our home ground — we live in Bandarawela.
Wildlife & Safari
Leopards in Yala, elephant herds at Udawalawe, and endemic birds in the Sinharaja rainforest.
Ancient Cities & Heritage
Sigiriya rising straight out of the plain, the cave temples at Dambulla, and two thousand years of ruined capitals.
Beaches & Coast
Whale watching off Mirissa, the Dutch ramparts of Galle Fort, and long empty sand in between.
Culture & Living Traditions
The Temple of the Tooth, drummers and dancers at the Kandy Perahera, and everyday village life.
Our journeys
Routes we know inside out
Every trip is private, with your own vehicle and driver-guide. These are starting points — we rework any of them around what you actually want.
8 days
Hill Country in Focus
A photographer's route through the tea country, built around the light rather than the mileage — two nights in each place, and every stop timed to when it looks its best.
From $990per person
9 days
The Grand Circuit
Leopards at Wilpattu, the rock at Sigiriya, the hill railway, a night at Ella and two inside Galle Fort — the whole island, unhurried.
From $1,160per person
15 days
The Northern Circuit
Jaffna, the east coast and all five of the ancient Shiva temples — a circuit of the island that almost no visitor makes.
From $1,965per person
Why travel with Driveflex
- We live here
- Based in Bandarawela, up in the hill country. Not a call centre in another country.
- Your own driver-guide
- One licensed driver-guide for the whole trip, not a different stranger every morning.
- Built around you
- Tell us what interests you and we plan the route. Nothing off a shelf.
- No hidden costs
- One clear quote covering vehicle, fuel, driver and stays. What you agree is what you pay.
Experiences
Things worth doing
The parts of a trip people actually remember. Any of these can be built into your route.
Reviews
What travellers say
We have been on an amazing roundtrip in beautiful Sri Lanka, and we were so lucky to have Indika as our personal guide. He was so kind and helpful, and learned us so much about his country. This was a holiday we will never forget, so we cant thank Indika enough, he helped to make this trip to a memory for life.
Mats Andreasson · Sweden
Our tour with Indika lasted a week and we were completely satisfied. He is very friendly, always punctual, and happily showed us many places on the island. He gave us all the time we needed everywhere. The car was in excellent condition and always clean and well-maintained. We highly recommend him. Thank you for the wonderful trip!
Mara B · Germany
What a beautiful trip we had, thanks to our tour guide Indika! Everything was smooth and very pleasant and professional! I would definitely vouch for our tour guide Indika
Srikanth Ingilela · India
We had a sensational tour of Sri Lanka with Indika, with every imaginable amenity. He took care of everything.
Ute Lorenz · Germany
My partner and I traveled to Sri Lanka from March 28th to April 7th this year. We purchased a package from Italy that included various stays in different locations and visits to local landmarks. Our guide on all itineraries was Indika, to whom we are deeply grateful for her helpfulness, expertise, and professionalism throughout our stay in this stunning country. Thank you so much!
Gian Luca Riccio · Italy
We used Drive Flex for the longer distances during our holiday. The drivers were all punctual and reliable, and the cars were in perfect condition. Planning beforehand, as well as communication before and during the holiday, was simple and dependable.
Anna Sch. · Germany
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