Charaka
Private Chauffeur & Tour Driver

Hi, I’m Charaka, a professional and friendly private driver based in Sri Lanka. I provide safe, comfortable and reliable private transportation for tourists travelling around the island. I offer airport transfers, day trips and multi-day tours with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. I’m flexible with itineraries and happy to help travellers plan routes, recommend places to visit, and find good hotels and local experiences along the way. My priority is to make your journey safe, relaxed and hassle-free while giving you the freedom to explore Sri Lanka at your own pace. Looking forward to welcoming you to Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰
Highlights
- Cultural & Heritage Tours
- Wildlife Safari Excursions
- Hill Country & Scenic Routes
- Beach Holiday Tours
- Family-Friendly Travel
- Multilingual Communication
- Airport Transfers
- Multi-Day Round Tours
- Customer Service Excellence
- Defensive Driving & Road Safety
What's included
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
- Driver's own meals & accommodation
- Airport pickup included
- Air-conditioned, insured vehicle
Not included
- Flights, visa & travel insurance
- Entrance tickets (unless stated)
- Lunches, personal expenses & shopping
- Tips & gratuities (always optional)
Details
- Vehicle
- Estate car — Toyota Axio · seats 4
- Languages
- English · Russian
- Experience
- 3 years on the road
- Driver type
- Standard Driver
- Base
- Galle — covers the whole island
- Distance allowance
- 100 km/day, then $0/km
- Typical response
- ~42 min · 30% response rate
- Activity
- Active 1 month ago
Charaka's Vehicle
Estate car — Toyota Axio · seats 4
Photos with Guests (3)
Tour Photos (1)
Photos (4)
Katunayaka BIA
Ella
Ahangama
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Explore Sri Lanka with Charaka
Places Charaka knows well — tap one to see what to do there and how a private driver fits it into your route.
Galle
South CoastA perfectly preserved Dutch fort town of cobbled lanes, ramparts, cafés and boutique hotels.
Galle Fort
South CoastA living Dutch colonial fort on the Indian Ocean — the best-preserved European fortress in Asia with boutique hotels, galleries and rampart sunsets.
Sigiriya
Cultural TriangleThe 5th-century Lion Rock fortress — Sri Lanka's single most iconic climb, best at dawn before the heat and crowds.
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Plan your trip
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Good to know before you book
- Booking a Private Driver in Sri Lanka: Step by Step — 5 min read
- How Private Driver Pricing Works in Sri Lanka — 5 min read
- Galle Fort and Sri Lanka's Colonial Heritage: Portuguese, Dutch and British Traces — 7 min read
- Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle: A Complete Guide to Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa — 7 min read
