Matara Driver Guide: Hire a Car With Driver in Sri Lanka

Stay in Matara and explore the South Coast with a private driver-guide. Enjoy a comfortable A/C vehicle, flexible stops, and local insight perfect for beach days, temple visits, scenic viewpoints, and day trips to the best places in Southern Sri Lanka.

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Why book a Matara driver-guide?

Matara is a great base for the South Coast close to famous beaches, surf towns, cultural sites, and wildlife experiences. With a private driver, you travel at your own pace, avoid tuk-tuk negotiations, and reach the best spots comfortably (with photo stops whenever you want).

Key benefits

✅ Door-to-door pickup in Matara – hotel, villa, or beach stay.
✅ Clean A/C vehicle – ideal for couples, families, and groups.
✅ Flexible itinerary – swim, surf, shop, or sightsee no rushing.
✅ Local driver-guide – best times to go, hidden viewpoints, local food stops.
✅ Easy day trips & safaris – coast highlights or wildlife adventures.

Activities in Matara & the South Coast

• Beach time & swimming (Matara / Polhena area)
• Surfing lessons (Weligama area)
• Whale watching (Mirissa – seasonal)
• Snorkeling / turtle spotting (Hikkaduwa area)
• Sunset viewpoints & coastal photography
• Local markets, street food, and seafood dinners
• Cultural visits to temples and historic sites
• Wildlife day trips (Yala Safari Tour)

Places To Visit In Matara Area

Top picks near Matara:
• Polhena Beach – calm water, great for swimming/snorkeling
• Matara Beach – seaside walks and sunsets
• Paravi Duwa Temple – small temple on an island (Matara)
• Star Fort – colonial-era fort (Matara)
• Weherahena Temple – famous large Buddha statue and temple complex
• Dondra Head Lighthouse – Sri Lanka’s southernmost point nearby
• Mirissa Beach – beach cafés, sunsets, and boat trips
• Weligama Bay – surf-friendly beach town

Popular day trips from Matara

Choose a coastal day tour:
• Weligama – surfing + beach time
• Mirissa – beaches + viewpoints + (seasonal) whale watching
• Galle – fort, shopping, cafés, and history
• Hikkaduwa – beaches, snorkeling, and turtles
• Tangalle – quieter beaches and relaxed vibes

Wildlife option:
• Yala Safari Tour (Day Trip) – early pickup, safari experience, and return to Matara (available as a full-day trip).

Suggested day-trip routes (pick one)

1) Matara → Weligama → Mirissa → Matara
Great for surfing, beaches, and sunset stops.

2) Matara → Galle → Hikkaduwa → Matara
Fort + cafés + beach/snorkel time.

3) Matara → Tangalle → Matara
Quiet beaches and relaxed coastal viewpoints.

4) Matara → Yala Safari Tour → Matara
Early start for wildlife; best for adventure lovers.

Trusted by TripAdvisor travellers

Amazing Sri Lanka driver!!! Booking a driver in Sri Lanka is essential. They are effectively your personal tour guide and we couldn’t have asked for a better person than Mahesh! He was so lovely on the whole trip, very knowledgable and friendly. Mahesh accommodated our trip as we stayed 4 different locations and he was always giving us great insight into the beauty of Sri Lanka. Thank you Mahesh and to your boss Shiyan for making our Sri Lanka trip so wonderful and pleasant.

Areeb J

12/10/2025

Knowledgeable and safe driver, great experience overall We came to Sri Lanka as a couple for 10 days total, going to Colombo, Sigiriya/Dambulla, Kandy and Hikkaduwa as main locations. We had a very positive experience with our driver Harsha! He is a very smooth and calm driver, which is very impressive to us considering the traffic in Sri Lanka. We always felt safe with him in the driver's seat. He has very good recommendations and is very knowledgeable in everything related to Sri Lanka! He always had a very friendly attitude and always wanted to help us as much as he could.We thank Harsha again for everything! We definitely recommend him and Private Driver Sri Lanka.

Georgiță A

12/08/2025

Made Our Sri Lanka Trip Truly Memorable We recently visited Sri Lanka and were extremely fortunate to have - Ananda Pelpita as our driver throughout the trip. From the moment we met him, he was warm, polite, and highly professional.He drove safely at all times, was always punctual, and took us to some beautiful places that we would never have discovered on our own. His knowledge about local culture, history, and hidden gems added so much value to our trip. He also recommended great restaurants, viewpoints, and activities based on what we liked.What we appreciated most was his patience, genuine kindness, and the way he made us feel comfortable throughout the journey. He never rushed us and always ensured we had a smooth, enjoyable experience.Thanks to him, our Sri Lanka holiday became truly memorable.We highly recommend ~Ananda Pelpita to anyone visiting Sri Lanka — you will be in safe hands!

Manish P

12/06/2025

100% Fabulous We stayed for 15 days and had our driver the whole time. He was Incredible, attentive, knowledgeable and kind driver. Harindu went above and beyond to ensure we had a brilliant trip. The car was always immaculately clean, he was always on time and reliable with helpful suggestions. We felt extremely safe at all times, very professional soo friendly and talkative but also very respectful of quiet time during longer journeys. Would highly recommend, wonderful man we will be back again!

Isabelle A

12/03/2025

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Please send: travel date • pickup location in Matara • your chosen route (Hikkaduwa / Galle / Weligama / Mirissa / Tangalle / Yala Safari Tour) • number of passengers • luggage.

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