Private driver tours of Sri Lanka — priced in £, without the guesswork

A private driver-guide with an air-conditioned car typically costs from around £45–£70 per day all-inclusive — that covers the car, fuel, the driver and the driver's own meals and accommodation. A larger van for a family runs a little more. You pay one transparent daily rate in GBP, not a meter.

Yes. UK passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), which you apply for online before you travel. It's quick and inexpensive, and covers tourist stays of up to 30 days.

December to April is the classic window for the south and west coasts and the Cultural Triangle — and it lines up with UK Christmas, February half-term and Easter breaks. For the east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay), May to September is best.

Direct flights from London to Colombo take around 11 hours; one-stop routes from London, Manchester and Birmingham via the Gulf or the Middle East are widely available and often cheaper.

For most UK visitors, yes. Roads are busy and signage is inconsistent, so a local driver-guide who knows the routes, the stops and the timings removes the stress and usually costs less than car hire plus fuel plus tolls once you factor everything in.