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Sri Lanka Drivers and Chauffeur-Guides

Trust Red Dot’s expert team of chauffeur-guides to ensure that when you hire a car and driver in Sri Lanka your safety and comfort is taken seriously. 

Travelling by car or minivan is the easiest and most comfortable way to explore Sri Lanka. Yet even hardened travellers can find it a culture shock – cyclists swaying across rush-hour traffic, trishaws weaving between lanes and even, in more rural areas, cows ruminating in the middle of a main road.

Red Dot drivers make your safety and relaxation their chief concern, and their good English and extensive knowledge of the country enables them to double up as a tour guide, whenever you wish, to make your holiday even more satisfying.

Check out our Drivers’ Safety Code

Our Flexible Hire

Car and minivan travel remains by far the most popular option for Red Dot travellers and you will be pleasantly surprised to find that you can book your own Red Dot car or minivan, with chauffeur-guide, without breaking your budget.

If you would rather adventure around Sri Lanka in packed, dangerous public transport, then we admit it, we’ve been there.

But a Red Dot driver does not mean that you lose your independence – in fact it gives you maximum time and freedom to go where you want, when you want.

Characteristically, for Red Dot, we offer transfers when and where you need them. Perhaps you just want to arrange airport transfers to ensure a cheery greeting at the end of a long flight? Or perhaps, if you are heading of on an island tour, you just want the car for part of the stay – releasing it, for example, during long beach stays, so ensuring that you are not paying for it to stand idle.

We also accept transport-only bookings, so you can hire one of Red Dot’s drivers even if you have already arranged the rest of your holiday independently – although our prices are so competitive they may surprise you.

Our Vehicles

Red Dot's fleet is led by our own pool of Mercedes Vans and Honda CRV SUVs, backed up by regularly-serviced independently-owned vehicles.

We offer three main basic vehicle types:

  • A car ideal for 2-3 people
  • A mini-van ideal for 4-6 people
  • An SUV which offers greater comfort and style for travelling along Sri Lankan country roads

We can also offer luxury vehicles and minibuses and coaches on request.

Our Drivers

Aruna Prabath Profile

Aruna Prabath

Chauffeur

Van | 05 pax

Having been in the tourism industry for almost 11 years, Aruna is a much loved member of our team. He is a wildlife enthusiast and also loves take part in adventurous activities. Aruna is happy to accommodate clients of all nature though and is good with families, children and even senior clients.

Bandula Jayarathne Profile

Bandula Jayarathne

Licensed Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

Having been in the tourism industry for close to 10 years, Bandula has a keen eye for history and wildlife. He is also an avid bird watcher. He is comfortable with travelling with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Ranjith Premaseela Profile

H.D. Ranjith Premaseela

Chauffeur

Van | 05 pax

With over two decades of experience in the tourism industry, Ranjith is a much valued member of our team. He is passionate about birding, wildlife and history. Ranjith is happy to accommodate clients of all nature and is good with families, children and even senior clients. It should be noted that he takes medication to control his blood sugar.

Hensley Perera Profile

Hensley Perera

Chauffeur

Van | 04 pax

Hensley joined the tourism industry after quitting his IT job and has been working in the industry for over ten years. He particularly enjoys travelling with clients who have an interest in history, birding and wildlife. He is happy to accommodate clients of all nature though and is good with families, children and even senior clients. Hensley speaks fluent English, and has completed several courses related to first-aid.

Herman I. J. Diaz Profile

Herman I. J. Diaz

Chauffeur

Van | 05 pax

Herman has been working in the hospitality industry for 15 years. He is happy to accommodate clients of all nature. Herman is enthusiast about history, birding and wildlife. He can speak in Arabic and Urdu. It should be noted that Herman is taking treatments for high blood pressure.

Johanne Kevin Felix Cramer Profile

Johanne Kevin Felix Cramer

Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

Having been in the tourism industry for more than 20 years, Kevin is a much loved and valued member of our team. He is an enthusiast of birding, wildlife and history. He is happy to accommodate clients of all nature though and is good with families, children and even senior clients. Kevin has completed many training programmes related to the travel and tourism industry.

J P Wickramaratne Profile

J P Wickramaratne

Licensed Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

Previously, a professional hotelier, Wickramaratne has been working in the tourism industry for over 20 years and is a much loved member of our team. He is a lover of history and wildlife. He is willing to accommodate clients of all nature. Wickramaratne speaks fluent English.

Lakshman Ashoka Liyanage Profile

Lakshman Ashoka Liyanage

Licensed Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

Having worked in the tourism industry for over 15 years, Asoka is one of our well-respected senior members. He takes a special interest in Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage and archaeological treasures and has an impressive knowledge of the island’s history. Ashoka is great with kids and will ensure they are kept engaged. Ashoka has quite a bit of training, from programmes held by the Tourist Drivers Association to extensive learning sessions covering archaeological sites in the country. He has also been trained in First Aid.

Chamila Perera Profile

R.A. Chamila Perera

Licensed Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

Having been in the tourism industry for 12 years, Chamila strives to offer a pleasant experience to his clients. He particularly enjoys travelling with clients who have an interest in history as well as those with a love for adventure. He also is a lover of architecture. Chamila is happy to accommodate clients of all nature though and is good with families, children and even senior clients. He has also completed an advanced driving course to better his skills.

Bernard Mendis Profile

Bernard Mendis

Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

Having been in the tourism industry for close to 20 years, Bernard has a wealth of experience in the industry. Bernard has received extensive training as a chauffeur guide from several reputed organisations. A wildlife enthusiast, Bernard has also taken a course from the Naturalist Guide Association of Sri Lanka. He is happy to accommodate clients of all nature though is good with children and senior citizens.

R.A.D. Pathmasiri Profile

R.A.D. Pathmasiri

Licensed Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

With experience of more than ten years in the tourism industry, Pathmasiri is a much loved member of our team. He particularly enjoys travelling with clients who have an interest in history as well as those with a love for architecture. He also shares a passion for birding and wildlife. Pathmasiri enjoys travelling with varying types of clients.

Sujith Rathnayake Profile

Sujith Rathnayake

Licensed Chauffeur

Car | 02 pax

Sujith has been in the tourism sector for close to ten years. He particularly enjoys travelling with clients who have an interest in history as well as those with a love for wildlife and architecture. Sujith is happy to accommodate clients of all nature. He has completed a course in advanced driving and first-aid.

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