About Activity
This private arrival one-way transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to your hotel in Arugam Bay and nearby cities to begin your vacation in Sri Lanka on the right foot.
Our professional driver meets you and takes you to your destination.
The journey from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay is quite an adventure! As you travel from the bustling capital city of Colombo towards the serene beaches of Arugam Bay on the east coast of Sri Lanka, there are several interesting sights you can see along the way.
Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way, especially as you pass through national parks and reserves. You might spot birds, monkeys, and even elephants in their natural habitat.
Fastest and safest way to travel around Sri Lanka is to Book your comfortable private car and driver.
Includes
- Airport Meet & Greet Services (Holding a sign with your name for pickup)
- All Parking Fees Tolls and Taxes
- Air-Conditioned and Private Vehicle
- Pickup Available from Any Hotel Near the Airport, Colombo City, and Negombo
- South Express Highway Toll Charges
- English Speaking Chauffeur Driver
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Sightseeing Stops
Duration: 6 hoursBook your private airport transfer before you arrive and enjoy a seamless start to your journey in Sri Lanka. Our professional driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your hotel in Arugam bay or nearby cities.
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner, on a family trip, for business travel, or in a group, this private airport transfer service ensures a comfortable and stress-free ride.
Here's a more detailed What’s Included:
• Meet and Greet Service:
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign displaying your name.
• Flight Monitoring:
No extra charges for delayed flights. Your driver will monitor your flight in real time and wait for you, even in case of delays.
Missed your flight? Notify us immediately via WhatsApp (call or message).
Please do not use email for urgent communication, as it may not be monitored in real time.
• Door-to-Door Service:
You'll be taken directly to the address you provide during booking.
• 24/7 Availability:
Transfers are available anytime, any day. anywhere in Ireland.
• 24/7 On-Trip Support:
Throughout your journey, enjoy round-the-clock assistance, including access to travel guides, real-time schedules, and expert support through our specialized coordinators.
• Private Transfer, No Sharing:
This is an exclusive service just for you—no other passengers will share your vehicle. It’s a wallet-friendly alternative to expensive taxi rides with the comfort and convenience of a private car.
• Special Requests Welcome:
Need child seats or assistance with luggage? Just let us know in advance and we’ll take care of everything.
• Personalized Support:
Our team is ready to assist you via WhatsApp with any special requests or to help create a personalized itinerary for your trip.
• Easy to Find Your Driver:
Finding your driver is easy—they’ll be in the arrivals area with your name sign. If you have trouble locating them, simply call our customer support via WhatsApp and we’ll assist you immediately.
Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels Please advise us of the exact location to pick you up. Route options (6 hr 420 km) Airport-via Southern Expy/E01-Wellawaya-Arugam bay Depending on the duration of the journey (approximately 6-7 hours), the driver may take breaks at rest stops or for refreshments, ensuring passenger comfort. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable. We use several vehicles with different characteristics to adapt to the needs of each client. All of our vehicles are official private Taxis. The assigned driver prepares the vehicle, ensuring it is clean, fueled, and ready for the journey. After booking, passengers need to provide us WhatsApp phone number for communication while abroad for more details. Once the booking is made, the passenger receives a confirmation via email or WhatsApp with details such as the driver information and vehicle details. The driver arrives at the designated pick-up point at your chosen time. You will receive a WhatsApp message once the driver arrives at your pickup location. Driver assists the passenger with loading their luggage into the vehicle. Should you encounter any difficulty locating your driver, please feel free to call the provider contact number for immediate assistance. The driver ensures a comfortable and safe journey, adhering to speed limits and traffic regulations. The vehicle may be equipped with amenities such as air conditioning Some services offer the option to stop at various points of interest along the way for an additional cost. Operated by MACK Travel Sri Lanka For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Airport transfers665clairee
We booked our airport transfer to and from Arugam Bay- a 6-7 hour drive. Communication via WhatsApp was great, the driver was punctual and the car was clean. Good value if you want to get to your destination quickly.
Safe driver - clean carG1061ZZpascalg
It was a very good experience, the car was clean and the driver drove quiet good. We felt safe and would recommend it. We drove like 6 to 7 hours to Arugam Bay.
Totally recommendedingoh503
Aug 16, 2025, 11:45:23 PM Recommended Sevice. Booking was easy and transparent. The driver was very reliable and made a special effort to make the whole experience comfortable.
Would book the same thing again…
Great ride with MackjohnnybY6587PP
Amazing driver. He was so kind and professional. Went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable. Happy to talk or keep things quiet.
Always smiling and sharing interesting factoids about Sri Lanka when I asked but also was cool with me being on calls or quiet in the back.
I chose a car as i didnt want to be stuck in a mini van for 7hoursU2487JLchrisb
From chris bartlett driver was waiting for me at airport arrivals good aircon car as a solo traveller the extra cost was worthit as it was over 7 hours through the nite to arugum bay
Made the start of our trip super simple, pickup straight from the airport to our accommodation. Very welcoming driver and nice car with a/c
Amazing experience Anna_G
It was an amazing experience. The driver was not only super friendly but he also drove through an area where there were free-roaming monkeys and elephants so that we could watch and feed them from the car. Everything was perfect, thank you :)
Jul 12, 2024, 11:06:44 AM They picked us from the airport, the trip was smooth and nice. The car was very comfortable and the driver was really friendly.
A great experience with this company... Honest and reliable. travellinwillies
We had a super easy experience booking with Ronnie through What's App. Super organised efficient and competitive with price. We met our driver at Colombo airport around midnight after a very long flight and immediately travelled the 6hrs to Arugam Bay. We soon realised we had a good quality van, and total faith in our driver who was accommodating cautious and safe. At that time of the night a lot of wildlife to be aware of... including 2 elephants crossing their main highway in the dark ess of night!! Arrived early morning. Highly recommend.
First class service, we used them again and again H1854SRpaigew
We used this excellent company three times in Sri Lanka, to get us from the airport to Arugam Bay, then to Hiriketiya a week later and back to the airport a week after that. Always on time and reliable, competitively priced, excellent communication via WhatsApp and kind and efficient drivers. Will use again when we come back!
PerfectSeaside07166068759
Sep 19, 2023, 11:53:23 PM Had a nice ride from the airport to arugam bay. Always felt safe. Saw some elephants on the road on our way. Also very friendly drivers
Safe and professional taxiO4417RDnicolasl
Aug 20, 2023, 11:08:57 PM Easy communication via whatsapp through the airport to arugam bay. Good safe driver and professional. Highly recommend if you need a safe trip from colombo airport.
Great service and driverkamont658
We took van from colombo airport to Arugam bay with 2longboards, Great service and great driver! .the van was so clean and ac work very well .
Comfy stress free travel622sasjam
Great service. Our driver took us from Arugam Bay to Hiriketiya, he was professional, the car was clean and even offered free wifi. The comfiest and easiest way to get around Sri Lanka!
A great holiday startandreatB333CG
Jul 16, 2023, 12:46:39 AM A great service. Saminda the driver arrived early and he waited and helped us to do few commissions at Colombo airport. Great driving, car was clean and new.
Saminda is a legend, he gave us great tips and he tried to find something open to get us some food (we arrived late late at night). Also good price.
Very recommended, if you can have Saminda as a driver even better!!
Perfect transfer, good driver and took us right where we needed. He took care of our surfboard and checked several times on the road that everything was fine. Highly recommend 👍🏼
Easy nice ride to Arugam bay! 日本語対応Kohei_T
May 15, 2023, 12:35:42 AM Really nice ride with clean Toyota car! The driver was in Japan for a few years so he is able to talk in Japanese as well! Thanks to Ruwan and Mack for your warm support even after the ride!
Excellent service Klaske_S
We loved our transfer from Colombo to Arugam Bay! Our driver Musajith was punctual, friendly and a good driver. He knows a lot about the area so we even got a quick safari experience! We drove through national parks on our route and he would stop at the elephants and monkeys and tell us more.
Definitely recommend!
Transfer Colombo to A-bayGregory L
On time pickup, clean vehicle, good English speaking driver. Very cool route through Kandy! Easy peasy.
Super nice driver named Milan came to pick us up from the airport, has very good english and knows the roads perfectly. Took us through the best roads and drives very safely, we got to see a lot of animals and even an elephant on the side of the road. Gave us a lot of usefull information on where to go and what to do. We will book him again
The trip was very cool. Our driver knew where to see elephants in the night. He was also very friendly and kind explaining and sharing sri Lankan culture with us. highly recommend
Sep 16, 2024, 12:22:13 AM We had two drivers waiting for us at the airport, and obviously we saw in the first place, the one who was not in our contract with Mack travel
How is that possible? how was the driver who transported us settled?
but the race was very good
Unkompliziert, freundlich, gerne wieder!Marcel_W
Sep 18, 2023, 12:40:34 AM Die Fahrt war super. Nette Fahrer, gutes Auto und eine schöne Fahrt. Hin und wieder eine Pause gemacht. Es war alles zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit. Gerne wieder!
Hat alles super geklappt!...Marc_S
Aug 20, 2023, 12:53:23 AM Hat alles super geklappt! Fahrer war pünktlich und super nett. Die Fahrt war sehr angenehm. Wir haben zusammen gegessen und unterwegs sogar noch Elephanten gesehen, das war mega nice!
