Some of Sri Lanka's most unforgettable experiences are an easy day trip from Hiriketiya — and every tour we run is private to your group, with your own driver and a pace you set.
Wildlife lovers can chase leopards in Yala or spend the day among the reliable elephant herds of Udawalawe. From November to April, the deep water off Mirissa offers some of the world's best blue-whale watching — we'll have you at the harbour before the boats leave. Prefer heritage and coastline? A relaxed day around the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort takes in colonial streets, beaches, and viewpoints. And for something completely different, the long climb up to Ella rewards you with the Nine Arch Bridge, tea estates, and cool mountain air.
Because every tour is private, nothing is rushed and nothing is crowded. Your driver handles the early starts, the timing, and the logistics, while we arrange park entries, safari jeeps, and boat tickets so the whole day is seamless. Prices are fixed and quoted up front. The tours below are our most popular starting points — but if you'd like to combine several, add a stop, or plan a multi-day island loop, just tell us and we'll design it around you.
Track leopards, elephants, and sloth bears on a full-day safari in Yala — Sri Lanka's most famous national park — with door-to-door transfers from Hiriketiya and everything arranged for you.
Full day (~10 hours)
from $110View Tour
If seeing wild elephants is top of your list, Udawalawe is the safari to choose — a full day among hundreds of them, with easy transfers from Hiriketiya and a gentler pace than Yala.
Full day (~9 hours)
from $100View Tour
Head out from Mirissa harbour in search of blue whales — the largest animals ever to have lived — on a morning cruise, with a perfectly timed transfer from Hiriketiya so you never miss the boat.
Half day (~6 hours)
from $60View Tour
Spend a relaxed day exploring the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort and the beaches and viewpoints of the south-west coast, all at your own pace with a private driver from Hiriketiya.
Full day (~8 hours)
from $70View Tour
Trade the coast for cool mountain air on a day trip to Ella — home of the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, and endless tea country — with all the driving handled for you.
Long day (~12 hours) — overnight option available
from $130View Tour
Climb the legendary Sigiriya Lion Rock — a 5th-century royal citadel rising sheer from the jungle — and explore the nearby Dambulla cave temples, on a private day tour from the south coast.
Long day (~13 hours) — overnight option available
from $150View TourA little local team, a lot of care — here's what every journey with Hiriketiya Taxis includes.
Every fare is quoted up front and covers the vehicle, fuel, expressway tolls, and your driver. There is no meter, no unexpected detour, and nothing extra to settle at the end of the journey.
Your driver is an experienced, English-speaking local who knows the roads and the stories behind them. Friendly and punctual, they are always happy to pause for a photo, a viewpoint, or a fresh king coconut.
We travel in well-kept, air-conditioned cars, SUVs, and vans, chosen to match your group and luggage. Child seats and room for surfboards or extra bags are available whenever you need them — just ask.
Reserve in a couple of minutes by form, WhatsApp, or email and get a fast, fixed quote. We run transfers 24/7, from pre-dawn safari starts to the latest and earliest airport flights.
What to expect when you book a private day tour with us.
Yes. Every tour is private to your group, with your own driver and a flexible pace — no crowded coaches or fixed group schedules.
Transfers and driving are included in the tour price. Park entry fees, safari jeeps, and boat tickets are usually quoted separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for — and we arrange them all for you.
Definitely. The tours here are starting points. Tell us your interests, dates, and pace and we will design a custom itinerary, from a single day to a full island loop.
Sun protection, water, a hat, and a camera for most days; for safaris, neutral clothing and binoculars help. We will send tailored tips once your tour is confirmed.
We can combine stops or build a tour around your interests — just ask.