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Upul

Upul chauffeur guide license card

Japanese-speaking driver / Has lived in Japan / Gentle and kind with children / Flexible with itinerary changes / Reassuring for first-time visitors to Sri Lanka

Driving Experience
More than 5 years
Years Without Accidents
More than 13 years
License
Chauffeur Guide License
License Number
C-1531

Having lived in Japan, Upul can communicate in Japanese and offers a reassuring experience for families, including those travelling with children. Because guests spend so much of their journey with a private driver, many naturally wonder how easily they will be able to communicate. Guests who had this concern before travelling later said that Upul’s Japanese allowed them to relax and enjoy their trip with confidence.

Upul is also especially gentle and friendly with children, helping every member of the family feel comfortable. When plans need to change during the journey, he responds flexibly and discusses the options rather than simply following the original itinerary without adjustment. This makes him a dependable choice for a first visit to Sri Lanka.

Past guests have praised his Japanese communication, his kind approach to their children, his flexibility with changes of plan and the peace of mind he brought to the whole trip. He is particularly recommended for families with young children, travellers who value being able to consult in Japanese, and anyone who wants to enjoy Sri Lanka flexibly according to the conditions of each day.

Driver Reviews

The Y Family (Japan)

Number of Passengers
4
Trip Duration / Season
August 2026
Assigned Driver
Upul

Before the trip, they discussed our route with us many times, which gave us great peace of mind.

Before the trip, they discussed our route with us many times, which gave us great peace of mind.

We had been very concerned about how well the driver who would be with us throughout the journey could communicate in Japanese. However, he had previously lived in Japan, was extremely kind to our children and responded flexibly to changes in our plans during the trip.

Thanks to our driver, we were able to relax and enjoy the journey with complete confidence.

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Japanese-speaking driver / Has lived in Japan / Gentle and kind with children / Flexible with itinerary changes / Reassuring for first-time visitors to Sri Lanka
Driving Experience
More than 5 years
Years Without Accidents
More than 13 years
Tour Guide License
Chauffeur Guide Driver

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