Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Yala Hotels
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Private Taxi from Sri Lanka Airport (BIA-CMB) to Yala Hotels
By Merganser Holidays
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Are you looking for an efficient and affordable way to get into your hotel in Yala from Colombo Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB/BIA) after a long haul flight? We are ready to drive you and your loved ones safely to your destination by our comfortable luxury vehicles. Our drivers are specially trained to provide you a personalized service and he will make sure to drop you off to your hotel in Yala Safely without any hassle.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99
Duration: 258–300 minutes
Start time: Check availability
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- Meet and Greet at Airport
- Service of an English speaking driver
- Transportation by a private vehicle to your hotel in Yala
- Hotel drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's not included- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- You will meet your private driver with a Name Board written your name at the Paging area of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo Sri Lanka
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72113P74- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72113P74
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- davidrM4979HX0 contributionsRoad tripI had Merganser set up a road trip for me with a driver going from Tangalle into the mountains to Kandy and Ella and then back to Colombo. Their service level was excellent, always easy to communication with, the trip safe and well executed but still with lots of flexibility. Would definitely arrange a trip with them again.Written 2 February 2025
- F1242RCkarenp0 contributionsThe best!We couldn't have asked for anything more. Henry was waiting for us at the airport and from that moment onwards he was there to ensure our holiday was everything we had hoped for and more. The car was roomy and comfortable, Henry was always on time and had arranged for good guides everywhere we needed them to ensure we got the most out of every visit. He stopped at roadside stalls and encouraged us to try fruits that were new to us. He was informative but by the same token he also recocognised those times when we were tired and wanted to sleep or just sit and take in the scenery as we passed. Henry went out of his way for us and he obviously wanted us to have a great holiday. The moment I mentioned that we hadn't seen elephants on our safari, Henry made it a priority that we saw plenty of them over the following couple of days. He was so patient. He seemed to easily accommodate any changes we wanted to make to our plans enroute. Everything was organised to perfection and was seamless, from start to finish....and we had a busy itinerary! I have no hesitation in recommending Merganser, Henry made our holiday a huge success.Written 31 January 2025
- Alison T0 contributionsSri Lanka ,with a driver who works to give you a great experiance of this beautiful island nation.We were very happy with our driver. We felt safe with Nihalls driving. Nihall listened to what we wanted to do and tried to give us the opportunity to see and do the things we were interested in.He was always polite,friendly ,punctual and professional. We felt we had someone who was looking out for our best interests. Nihall listened to our questions and was able to give us well informed information on the history,biodiversity, culture, food and religons of Sri Lanka. We were thankful to have Nihall as our driver.Written 20 January 2025
- R613EHneilm0 contributions4 Days Trip in Sri LankaWe had an excellent Private Car Charter experience with Chris (nickname) in late December 24, from start to finish. He was very punctual - waiting for us in our hotel lobby, ensured we visited all the spots we had originally asked to see, and took us to some of his own recommendations, which was a highlight of our 4 days in Sir Lanka (Colombo, Sigiriya Rock and Kandy). He’s an excellent driver, we felt very safe in his car and enjoyed how chatty and friendly he was! He’s also a great photographer and took some photos without asking us that will be great memories for us. I would 100% recommend booking this private charter! Thank you, Chris for providing us with a great day exploring Sri Lanka.Written 8 January 2025
- Mike H0 contributionsA wonderful tour of southern Sri LankaFrom the moment we arrived at Colombo Airport the trip was amazing. We crammed so much into two weeks from Adams Peak (and later In the trip to Little Adam’s Peak), a Sri Lankan cookery class, elephant sanctuary, some astonishing temples, a safari, mountain railway trip, tuktuk rides, tea plantations, a cultural show, and so much more. Our driver, Henry, took great care of us and adjusting the itinerary if we wanted to change parts of the tour. He helped us to experience the real Sri Lanka from roadside cafes for lunch, local markets and some fantastic scenery. We even detoured to find some massive trees with thousands of large fruit bats hanging around - surreal. Sri Lankans are a peaceful, friendly, happy, and helpful bunch. There is no pressure selling, prices are great and they are always hospitable. I can thoroughly recommend Merganser Holidays for this tour, and Henry went above and beyond for us, making our vacation truly memorable. Thank you!Written 5 January 2025
- michaelnW1376SS0 contributionsPrivate driver Sri Lanka 3 day tourDriver was helpful and professional and had a good knowledge of sights to see along the route during 3 days. Navigated the route and drove with appropriate care and speed.Written 5 January 2025
- Lucy L0 contributionsA fantastic experienceMy husband and I have just returned from a 14 day tour. It’s been a fantastic experience and I’d happily recommend Merganser Holidays to anyone thinking of visiting Sri Lanka. Henry our tour guide has fantastic knowledge of all the sites. He always arrives promptly and the car is kept clean and tidy. He was very amenable when we added a couple of stops along the way. A very very enjoyable experience. Super organisation, very efficient and extremely friendly. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat Thank you Henry and thank you Merganser Holidays.Written 5 January 2025
- paultT9752TR0 contributionsFantastic full day safari. Excellent communication with Trip Advisor and Merganser Holidays. Great value for money!The Yala full day safari was excellent from the process when booking through to our special day. Trip Advisor was in contact with us throughout and the whole day ran smoothly. Timing was spot on and we had an excellent driver/guide for the day. We saw many animals in their natural habitat although sadly the leopards were on their own holiday! A picnic lunch was provided - there were two of us but there was plenty of delicious food for many more. Henry Lionel was the Director of Operations and kept us fully informed - thank you. A trip which I would highly recommend!Written 15 December 2024
- Sherrie6Lee0 contributionsNice TourI took this Jeep tour with Merganser Holidays. The director, Henry, did a great job with communication and then met me at the gate to connect me with my guide/driver. My Jeep had cushioned seats and seat belts which I was very grateful for. Once in the park the roads were quite rough and there were lots of jeeps. My guide was truly skilled navigating the road and traffic. There was no mic or speakers so the guide would stop and point things out to me through his window. I saw a nice variety of animals and reptiles. Another interesting sight on the way was the number of loose dogs napping and meandering on the street. The vehicles all navigated around them.Written 13 December 2024
- FL_Jane0 contributionsGreat tour at YalaWe had a wonderful day with Merganser Tours visiting Yala National Park. Unfortunately we did not see any animals in the cat family, but we saw a jackal, elephants, peacocks, monkeys, crocodiles, mongoose, land monitors, deer, painted storks, and so many other birds and animals. The lunch, served buffet style, was very good. Even my picky husband found food he could eat. Henry set up a WhatsApp group for our tour, and keep us informed. Henry was very responsive from the time we booked until we took the tour. I would not hesitate for one moment to recommend Henry and Merganser tours. Thank you Henry for a fabulous day at Yala.Written 30 November 2024
- mousaa4580 contributionsFantastic serviceHenry was a fantastic driver to have, knowing all the spots to visit and giving great recommendations for our honeymoon. He went above and beyond to give us a wonderful experience in Sri Lanka and make our 2 week stay smooth sailing throughout. An example of him going the extra mile was when he was willing to drive back to pick up our passports on our behalf which we had left at our previous hotel, a 3 hour journey for him. It was a pleasure to have him guiding us.Written 30 November 2024
- Nigel R0 contributionsRoad Tour of Sri LankaWe really enjoyed our time with our driver, Henry and the service was exceptional. He collected us from Colombo airport and took us to our hotel, where we stayed for 2 nights before commencing our 11-day tour. At the sites where a guide was needed, this was arranged by Merganser on our behalf. We found Henry to be affable and friendly and he took us to restaurants and spas that were safe and hygienic. Our overall experience from start to finish was outstanding. Thank you!Written 15 November 2024
- anthonym7300 contributionsExcellent tripComfortable van. Lal was an excellent driver and guide - very patient, helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended.Written 22 October 2024
- 169yongh0 contributionsWonderful time in Sri Lanka through Henry!Henry was a wonderful guide!! For the past 5 days, he has been a delight and showed us the lovely island that is Sri Lanka. He has been very accommodating and very attentive, ensuring that I had every opportunity to experience the local scene and the highlights of Sri Lanka. I’ll definitely be calling him when I return to further explore the island. Thank you again, Henry!!Written 3 October 2024
- Miafung0 contributionsWonderful Guide, Wonderful ExperienceIf you are visiting Srilanka and need a tour guide, I very highly recommend Henry of Merganser Travels who is incredible at what he does. I was a tad nervous traveling solo as a woman but Henry made sure I was safe and had his watchful eyes on me, and gave me advise at each location.. He picked me up from the airport, drove me around for 6 days around Srilanka and he made Srilanka come alive. His knowledge of its culture, its people, its history, its geography was amazing. He had excellent spoken English and he customized my tour. Henry is passionate about his job – he has a love for his country, and is a shining example of a Srilankan. I would not hesitate to recommend Henry as a tour guide.Written 13 July 2024
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Greg D
Mesa, AZ6 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We hired a private taxi here and it worked wonderfully. We met our driver Sampath right as we came out of customs. He was friendly and courteous and did a wonderful job driving. Especially considering that he picked us up at midnight and drove us all through the night down next to Yala National Park. We felt very safe driving with him. The vehicle was clean and nice. We highly recommend this company.
Written 20 June 2019
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