05 / Planning & Transport

Plan your route, then go.

Itinerary planning, chauffeur-guides, self-drive permits, hill-country trains, and licensed operators — pick the mode that matches your journey.

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Government service

Chauffeur & Rental Services

Private vehicles with English-speaking driver/guides for multi-day tours. Ideal for cultural triangle circuits and hill-country excursions.

Driver-GuideMulti-Day
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Government service

Self-Drive & Permits

Obtain a Temporary Sri Lankan Driving Permit through the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) with a valid International Driving Permit (IDP).

AAC PermitIDP Required
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Government service

Rail Network

Reserve seats on the iconic Kandy to Ella scenic line via official rail portals and licensed agencies well in advance during peak season.

Kandy–EllaAdvance Booking
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Government service

Licensed Tour Operators

Verify guide and safari operator credentials via the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) certified operator registry.

SLTDA VerifiedSafari