Anywherethe roadgoes.
Ella's fixed-price private driver service. Island-wide transfers and tours — no roadside haggling, no commission, just the road ahead.
Fixed Prices
No hidden costs
Trusted Drivers
Experienced & friendly
Island-Wide
City to coastline
On-time Service
Your schedule, our priority
Tour Packages
Curated experiences
15 min
Average WhatsApp reply
24 h
Free cancellation
0
Commission stops
6 h
Ella → Airport
Plan your journey
Where does the road take you?
Select your origin and destination. We'll show you estimated time, distance and a fixed price — no haggling.
Private Journeys
Your schedule. Your way. No shared transfers, no strangers.
Fixed Prices
Quoted upfront in LKR, USD or EUR. No hidden costs.
Local Expertise
From cities to coastlines — Sri Lanka is our road.
Trusted Drivers
English-speaking, experienced, friendly on every journey.
Explore Sri Lanka
The island awaits. Choose your destination.
All destinationsUva Province
Ella
Misty mountain trails, tea plantations and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
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Central Province
Kandy
Home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth. Cultural heart of Sri Lanka.
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Southern Province
Galle
A Dutch colonial fortress town with art galleries and ocean views.
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The Gamana ride
Built for the actual roads here
Up to seven seats, fully air conditioned — fuel, tolls and parking already priced in. We don't stop at shops that pay us commission. No hidden extras, ever.
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Why travel with GAMANA?
More comfort. More freedom. A better way to explore Sri Lanka.
Explore Sri Lanka
At your own pace
Ella to Colombo is 5 hours. Ella to Mirissa is 4. In a tuk tuk, that's a test of endurance.
A private van gives you the door, the boot space, the air conditioning — and the freedom to stop whenever you want.
Tuk Tuk | Public Bus | Train | ★ Best choiceGAMANA Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Door to door | Short trips only | No | No | Yes |
Luggage | 1 bag, squeezed | On your lap | On your lap | Full boot |
Stops on request | No | No | No | Yes |
Fixed price upfront | Rarely | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Air conditioning | No | Sometimes | No | Yes |
Travel smarter
Private. Comfortable. Reliable. That's the GAMANA difference.
Simple process
How it works
- 01
Message us
WhatsApp, form, or Instagram. Tell us the route or the vibe.
- 02
Get a fixed price
In LKR, USD or EUR. Usually within 15 minutes.
- 03
Confirm
No deposit for single transfers. 20% for multi-day.
- 04
We arrive early
With your name on a board for airport pickups.
- 05
Pay at the end
Cash, card, or bank transfer.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private driver from Ella cost?
Prices are fixed and quoted upfront, for a car (1–3 passengers) or a van (up to 7) — for example Ella to Kandy is LKR 24,000 / 32,000, Ella to Mirissa is LKR 28,500 / 38,000, and Ella to Colombo Airport is LKR 50,000 / 72,000. Message us on WhatsApp with your exact route for a fixed quote, usually within 15 minutes.
How do I book a ride with Gamana?
Message us on WhatsApp, through the site, or on Instagram with your route. We'll reply with a fixed price in LKR, USD or EUR within about 15 minutes — confirm, and you're booked.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
No deposit for single transfers. Multi-day trips need a 20% deposit to confirm.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellations are free up to 24 hours before your pickup.
How do I pay?
Cash, card, or bank transfer — paid at the end of your journey, not upfront.
What's included in the price?
Fuel, tolls and parking are already priced in. We don't stop at shops that pay us commission, so there are no hidden extras.
What vehicles does Gamana use?
A Toyota Noah AC van (up to 7 passengers) or a private car (up to 3 passengers), both with a private driver.
Begin your journey
Your next journey
starts here.
From the hills of Ella to the southern coast. One fixed price. No surprises.