TourElla to Tangalle (via Yala safari)
One day · Ella to the south coast
A private car from Ella, a Yala safari on the way, then drop-off at your Tangalle hotel.
Private car · Yala safari · Park tickets · Tangalle drop-off
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More than a transfer
Discover Sri Lanka,
on your own clock
Airport pickup and drop from anywhere in Sri Lanka. Private cars for safaris, the coast and the hills, arranged around your dates.
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Featured destinations
From the rock fortress and the tea hills to Yala and the east coast. Choose a place and we will quote the drive.
Popular choices
Curated tour packages
Day tours, city tours and longer journeys. The fare is confirmed on WhatsApp for your date.
TourTourElla to Mirissa (via Yala safari)
One day · Ella to the south coast
A private car from Ella, a Yala safari on the way, then drop-off at your Mirissa hotel.
Private car · Yala safari · Park tickets · Mirissa drop-off
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TourElla to Hiriketiya (via Yala safari)
One day · Ella to the south coast
A private car from Ella, a Yala safari on the way, then drop-off at your Hiriketiya hotel.
Private car · Yala safari · Park tickets · Hiriketiya drop-off
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→TourElla to Galle (via Yala safari)
One day · Ella to the south coast
A private car from Ella, a Yala safari on the way, then drop-off in Galle.
Private car · Yala safari · Park tickets · Galle drop-off
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Day tourYala dawn safari
Half-day · from 5:30 a.m.
A private jeep through Yala in the cool hours, then back to your hotel before lunch.
Private jeep · Park tickets · Hotel pickup · Water in the jeep
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→Day tourYala full day
Full day
A longer drive in the park, with time at the waterholes after the morning rush.
Private jeep · Full-day tickets · Hotel pickup · Time for your own lunch
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→More than sightseeing
Ways to see the island
Wildlife, beaches, tea country, temples, and airport pickup and drop from anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Why Yala Ceylon Taxi
Travel with a private driver
Private only
The car is yours. We do not add other guests.
Local drivers
They know the park gates, hotel lanes and the slow roads.
Door to door
Airport pickup and drop from anywhere in Sri Lanka, plus hotel and villa collection.
Stops welcome
A beach, a waterfall or lunch. Agree it before you leave.
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Choose a package
Pick the day you want, then tell us the hotel and how many people.
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We send the fare
A clear quotation on WhatsApp before anything is confirmed.
- 03
We collect you
The driver is at the door at the time we agreed.
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You explore
Safari, coast, hills or a simple transfer. Then we drop you off.
The fleet
The car is only yours
A private driver, and one of these cars for your group. Tell us which type you prefer.
Sedan
Toyota Prius
1–3 guests · 2 large bags
A quiet hybrid sedan for a couple, with air conditioning and a private driver.
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Sedan
Toyota Prius
1–3 guests · 2 large bags
A quiet hybrid sedan for a couple, with air conditioning and a private driver.
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Sedan
Toyota Prius
1–3 guests · 2 large bags
A quiet hybrid sedan for a couple, with air conditioning and a private driver.
Request this vehicle
Sedan
Toyota sedan
1–3 guests · 2 large bags
A private sedan for a couple, with air conditioning and a private driver.
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Sedan
Honda Fit
1–3 guests · 2 large bags
A compact car for a couple, easy in town and on the hill roads.
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SUV
Honda Vezel
1–4 guests · 3 large bags
More room and a higher seat for park roads and longer hill drives.
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Van
Toyota HiAce
1–8 guests · Group bags
A private van for a family or a small group that wants to stay together.
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Reviews from the road
Full reviews from our TripAdvisor listing. If we drove you, a short note there helps the next guest choose.
5.0 · 32 reviews
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Superb Service across Sri Lanka - 100% recommendation
“We had such a great time in Sri Lanka. Kavee and the Yala Taxi Ceylon Taxi team provide excellent services. We had many trips in Sri Lanka, always reliable and on time with excellent advices what we need to see. Day and night service (especially our last ride to the Airport was very late, but super convenient. Cars are all new, clean and were big enough for the four of us and our baggage. 100% recommendations to book the Yala Ceylon Taxi. As soon as we are back, I will give Kavee a call 🙌🏻🙏🏻🚖”
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Request a journey
Choose the package, add your date, and we open WhatsApp with a reference so the fare can be confirmed.
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Coming to Yala
We are based in Tissamaharama, beside Yala National Park. Airport pickup and drop from anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Address
114/1 Punchiakurugoda, Tissamaharama 82600, Sri Lanka
Open 24 hours · Pickup from hotels around Yala
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Guests write about their drives on our TripAdvisor page. If we looked after your trip, a short review there helps the next traveller choose a private driver.
5.0 · 32 reviews
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Travel guides
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Yala National Park safari: a first-timer's guide
How a Yala safari works, when to go, half-day or full day, and what to bring. A practical guide for your first jeep drive in Yala, Sri Lanka.
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Ella to the south coast with a Yala safari on the way
Travel from Ella to Mirissa, Tangalle, Hiriketiya or Galle in one day, with a Yala safari on the way. How the day is planned with a private driver.
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15 October 2026 · 3 min read
Getting from Colombo airport to Yala
How to travel from Bandaranaike International Airport to Yala and Tissamaharama by private car, how long it takes, and what to expect on arrival.
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Before you travel
No. The vehicle is private for your group, even if you are two people.