Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay
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Airport Taxi Transfers from Colombo Airport to Arugam Bay
By Mack Travel Sri Lanka
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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.
When you arrive at the airport 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.
The journey itself offers stunning scenic views, from rolling hills to picturesque countryside to the azure coastline of the east coast as you approach Arugam Bay.
Fastest and safest way to travel around Sri Lanka is to Book your comfortable private car and driver.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Airport Meet & Greet Services
- Hotel Pickup From Negombo / Katunayaka / Colombo City
- All Parking Fees Tolls and Taxes
- Air-Conditioned and Private Vehicle
- English Speaking Chauffeur Driver
- South Express Highway Toll Charges
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Sightseeing Stops
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Driver will meet you at the Arrivals Hall with a sign bearing your name. additionally, You will receive a WhatsApp message when the driver arrives at the hotel lobby, Vehicle and Driver details are provided in after the booking confirmation.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo Sri Lanka
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Negombo, Sri Lanka
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Katunayake, Sri Lanka
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154877P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154877P6
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- 46ayling0 contributionsTransfer Colombo Airport to EllaOur transfer from Colombo Airport to Ella went really smooth. We met our driver at the arrivals hall and reached Ella in 5 hours. The ride was comfortable. Before arrival, we contacted the tour company through whatsapp and they replied our questions. It was a really nice experience.Written 21 January 2025
- 521katec0 contributionsGreat communication & good travel advice. Quality and knowledgeable option for travel around Sri LankaAmazingly organised and reactive- more expensive than public transport but worth every penny. Made our travel around sri lanka as a couple easy. Great communication on WhatsApp and good explanation of prices. Very fair recommendations for travel in Colombo tooWritten 4 January 2025
- malac4790 contributionsReliable ServiceBrilliant and reliable service. Driver was ready when we left the airport, and was great, even waited while we got our sim card sorted at the airport!Written 3 January 2025
- Mario S0 contributionsExcellent company for tours and transfers in Sri Lanka.We hired driver for tour to Kandy and area around, then transferred to Ahungalla and to Colombo. Everything was perfect from the airport to the end in Colombo. Very professional experience and knowledge. Highly recommended that company for tours and transfers.Written 1 January 2025
- Welltravelled19850 contributionsVery good driver / pick up / drop off serviceVery easy booking service, helpful and responsive. Arrived on time, had a baby seat for small child and drove very safely and professionally from south of island to Colombo. Will definitely use again.Written 31 December 2024
- hmQ2519QC0 contributionsCMB airport pickupGood airport pickup and transfer to our hotel. The company communicated prior to the day to confirm the booking and on the day sent a photo of the driver with our name sign so we could find him in the arrivals hall. The journey was quiet and straightforward. The van was a bit old but had ample room for luggage.Written 20 December 2024
- Sherrie6Lee0 contributionsHighly RecommendGreat communication with Mack Tours and our guide/driver Ronny prior to excursion. It was easy to find each other at our meeting place. Ronny was very friendly and did well to understand the main things we wanted to see as well as showing us special sites in Colombo - like the Lotus tower. We really enjoyed the Tuk tuk, Ronny, and the personal attention. Thank you for a wonderful tour. Highly recommend.Written 12 December 2024
- happiertravelling10 contributionsTop marks review for Ronnie.Ronny was an excellent driver, knew all the spots to see and allowed us the right amount of space to explore. Top marks for a great tour.Written 11 December 2024
- TasiraS0 contributionsExcellent! Efficient, Safe and Reasonable too!I have availed their services for 3 routes and each of them was excellent. The price was absolutely reasonable. All drivers were very nice, helpful and expert drivers. The cars were very comfortable and clean. There is not a single thing I can suggest to improve. Everything was perfect already! The way the agency keeps communicating and remain on top of things was amazing! I can now plan a travel to anywhere in SriLanka without worrying about a transport! I am very glad to find this company!Written 9 December 2024
- Kim M0 contributionsThorough itineraryThis is really a personalized taxi service without site information. The itinerary is excellent, visiting many key sites, and is flexible. The allotted time on some sites is tight, resulting in feeling rushed at times. One suggestion is to avoid starting too late. I suggested following the itinerary in reverse due to site closing times. The driver agreed but then dropped me at another site, telling me where he'd pick me up. When I went to the pick-up site, he wasn't there. After 15 minutes of waiting and texting, he finally showed and told me we couldn't visit the previously discussed reversed last site because they were closing soon. An hour had been planned for this site during this 4-hour outing. I was told to see it on my own. The same drop-off and not returning to the designated spot happened a couple more times. I finally directed him to the final sites, mainly temples, I wanted to see and ditched a few since it was now too dark to see them. We still had an hour to go, so he suggested shopping. Considering the diappearing, I honestly was concerned that I wouldn't be able to find him amongst the crowds on a Saturday night in a busy shopping area. The second suggestion is that the driver needs to stay put. Third, allow the customer to select their key places to see and 3-4 sites they're okay if they miss since the itinerary is very busy. I saw the key temples I wanted, but the process was frustrating at times.Written 7 December 2024
- DavidKingTraveler0 contributionsGreat experienceIt was a wonderful experience. The driver was careful, polite, and attentive to our needs. He stopped whenever we asked him and showed us things we wouldn't have seen on our own. He suggested a couple of good places to eat.Written 7 December 2024
- GwynethSarah0 contributionsEfficient, friendly and safe!Excellent service! The driver was waiting at arrivals even though our flight was delayed a bit, and offered to stop along the way if needed for a break (although I had an evening arrival and a 3 hour trip so we drove straight through to Hiriketiya). The car was clean, in great condition and air conditioned for a smooth ride. Can highly recommend this service especially as a solo female traveller for this trip - felt really safe and comfortable!Written 7 November 2024
- Relax216524592040 contributionsGood driverMy driver was very kind. And he recommended me local foods. I tried a pineapple which was sold on a roadside while traveling. It was very delicious. I think I could not experience it without him.Written 24 October 2024
- 948aniketd0 contributionsSri Lanka VacationIt was a great experience. Very friendly driver (Kevin) and reasonable rate. Kevin was there with us for three days and guided us well for sight seeing in Kandy. Highly recommendedWritten 12 October 2024
- alliemac8880 contributionsBest airport transfer ever!The driver was so nice and kind! He showed us some temples on the way.. he offered to stop at a store and got us fresh coconut juice! I can’t think of a kinder driver anywhere!Written 11 October 2024
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Andrea T
1 contribution
July 2023 • Friends
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!!
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!!
Written 16 July 2023
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Mr.Andrea Tomasi and Mr.Lincoln Sharp
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 17 July 2023
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Paige W
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
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!
Written 18 October 2023
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Paige and Justin
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 18 October 2023
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Sasja M
5 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
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!
Written 26 July 2023
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Sasja and Jonty
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 16 August 2023
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Tais R
1 contribution
July 2024 • Couples
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
Written 1 August 2024
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Tais Robin
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 1 August 2024
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Basia R
1 contribution
They picked us from the airport, the trip was smooth and nice. The car was very comfortable and the driver was really friendly.
Written 12 July 2024
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Martyna Rosiak, Piotr Latos
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 13 July 2024
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travellinwillies
Newcastle, Australia96 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
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.
Written 26 October 2023
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Mr & Miss Williams
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 26 October 2023
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Seaside07166068759
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
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
Written 19 September 2023
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Fabian and Anne
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 23 September 2023
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Nicolas L
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
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.
Written 20 August 2023
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Nicolas Lauzier
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 21 August 2023
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kamon t
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
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 .
Written 7 August 2023
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Sopanat & Kamonporn
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 16 August 2023
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Julie G
2 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
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 👍🏼
Written 19 May 2023
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Julie and Julian
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely.
Best Regards!
MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Written 20 May 2023
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