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Sri Lanka Private Charter Service “LankaMe” Plan Details (Standard / Platinum / Royal)

Private Charter Service “LankaMe” Plan Details (Standard / Platinum / Royal)

LankaMe offers three plans, we would like to introduce each of them.

For all plans, we will arrange a government-certified Tourist Guide Driver or a driver with a Chauffeur Guide License.

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Types of Drivers for Tourist in Sri Lan (Tourist Driver and Chauffeur Guide Driver)

Before explaining each plan, we would like to briefly explain the tourist guide licensing system in Sri Lanka.

There are two types of tourist driver licenses in Sri Lanka: Tourist Driver and Chauffeur Guide Driver. The table below summarizes the differences between them.

Comparison between Tourist Drivers and Chauffeur Guide Drivers
When planning a trip, it is important to understand the differences between a Tourist Driver and a Chauffeur Guide Driver (Chauffeur Tourist Guide). While both provide essential travel services, their roles, qualifications, and costs vary significantly.

1. Tourist Driver
A Tourist Driver is primarily responsible for driving and transportation arrangements. Their official status typically involves completing Tourist Driver training or refresher courses linked to the SLTDA (Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority) framework, which includes an ID issuance and renewal process.

In terms of guiding, they do not act as official guides. If detailed historical or cultural explanations are needed at specific locations, a separate site guide may need to be arranged. Their typical use includes handling transfers, round trips, and general itinerary coordination. Because their service focuses mainly on transportation, the general cost is often lower.

2. Chauffeur Guide Driver (Chauffeur Tourist Guide)
A Chauffeur Guide Driver provides a combined service of driving and professional guiding. Unlike a standard tourist driver, they are required to hold a formal guide license, which is a legal requirement obtained through accredited training pathways.

Because they are licensed, they can provide official guiding and interpretation services throughout the journey. They offer on-the-go commentary and in-depth explanations while driving and at various sites. Due to this dual expertise and the additional licensing required, the general cost is often higher than that of a standard tourist driver.

Standard Plan:A cost-effective plan focused on transportation

Standard Plan

The Standard Plan is a plan focused primarily on transportation. The driver we arrange will be a Tourist Driver.

While the driver is not licensed to provide guided tours, this plan is designed for professional, reliable transfers.

Please note that we are not able to arrange safari jeeps or whale-watching tours under this plan. If you would like to join these activities, you will need to make the arrangements yourself.

Recommended for travelers who:

  • Want to keep costs as low as possible
  • Do not need a guide
  • Do not plan to stop at_toggle at major sightseeing spots such as Sigiriya Rock
  • Prefer to focus mainly on beach resorts

Platinum Plan: A Plan with a Guide and Dedicated Support Included

Platinum plan

The Platinum Plan is our most recommended option. We primarily arrange a Chauffeur Guide Driver. However, if a Chauffeur Guide Driver is not available—such as during peak season—we will arrange a highly rated Tourist Driver instead.

Even if a highly rated Tourist Driver is assigned, we will provide an on-site guide at each attraction at no additional cost. This allows us to offer a guiding service that is essentially the same as when a Chauffeur Guide Driver is arranged.

In addition, your support desk contact will be a dedicated manager with the most experience. We will provide comprehensive support from every angle to help finalize your itinerary. This plan also enables us to arrange activities such as the appropriate safari jeep and whale watching.

We can also assist with ticket arrangements for the tea train if you are unable to book it online. Please note, however, that we cannot guarantee availability for the tea train.

Despite including guiding services and a wide range of support, this plan is offered at a very reasonable price. For these reasons, the Platinum Plan is the option we recommend most.

Recommended for travelers who:

  • Want to enjoy Sri Lanka on a deeper level
  • Want to receive high-hospitality service
  • Want to choose the best tour options for safari and whale watching
  • Want dedicated support both before and during your trip

Royal Plan: Recommended for Ultimate Travel Experience

Royal Plan

The Platinum Plan may not always allow us to arrange a Chauffeur Guide Driver during peak season. However, with the Royal Plan, we can guarantee a highly rated Chauffeur Guide Driver.

All other support desk services and arrangements are the same as the Platinum Plan.

Recommended for travelers who:

  • Want the best driver and a truly premium experience
  • Want to receive high-hospitality service
  • Want to choose the best tour options for safari and whale watching
  • Want dedicated support both before and during your trip

In our price quotation emails, we provide pricing for the Standard Plan and Platinum Plan only. If you would like the Royal Plan, please contact us.

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