Professional Ella Taxi Service

A private taxi is the most comfortable option — 6-7 hours door to door with flexible stops. The alternative is the scenic train via Kandy and Nuwara Eliya (8-10 hours with transfers).

Ella to Yala (Tissamaharama) is approximately 130 km and takes about 3 hours by private taxi. LKTaxi can arrange your transfer and safari booking together.

Yes, LKTaxi operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure travelers can get reliable transportation at any time in Sri Lanka. Whether it is airport pickup, late night travel, or early morning tours, our drivers are available to serve you safely and comfortably.

A private taxi from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport costs approximately LKR 3,500-5,000 to Negombo (15 minutes), LKR 8,000-12,000 to Colombo city center (45-60 minutes), and LKR 25,000-35,000 to Kandy (3.5-4 hours). Pre-booked taxis include meet-and-greet service at arrivals.

For normal taxi rides no advance payment is required. However for long tours or special bookings we may request a small 25% advance to confirm the reservation.

Yes, our drivers are professional and experienced in working with international travelers. Most drivers speak English and are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about Sri Lanka's destinations.

You can request a taxi with LKTaxi via WhatsApp (+94784207818) or through the booking form on our website. Share your pickup, destination, passengers and luggage. Our team will confirm availability, your final quote and booking details.

LKTaxi offers a range of vehicles including comfortable sedans for couples, spacious SUVs for families, and large vans for groups. For Yala safaris, we provide 4x4 Bolero and Hilux jeeps. All vehicles are air-conditioned and well-maintained.

A half-day private Yala safari costs approximately Rs. 15,000-16,000 for the jeep, plus park entrance fees. A full-day safari costs Rs. 30,000-32,000. Shared safaris start from $60 per person including entrance tickets, water, and breakfast.