Leave Ella at your own pace and arrive in Dambulla without the hassle of public transport or shared shuttles. Lakpura assigns you a dedicated English-speaking chauffeur-guide and a private, air-conditioned vehicle for the full 169.2-kilometre journey. Pick your vehicle class below to match your group size and luggage.
Vehicles & Pricing
- Small Car — 1–2 passengers, 1 large + 1 small bag — USD 74 per trip
- Standard Car — 1–3 passengers, 2 large bags — USD 78 per trip
- Standard Van — 4–6 passengers, 4 large bags — USD 110 per trip
- Large Van — 7–9 passengers, 6 large bags — USD 123 per trip
- Standard Bus — 10–15 passengers, 10+ large bags — USD 196 per trip
Includes
- Pick-up from your address in Ella City and drop-off at any address within Dambulla City limits.
- English-speaking chauffeur-guide for the entire journey.
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle — no shared rides, ever.
- 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time at the pick-up point.
- 500 ml bottled water per passenger.
- All taxes, tolls, and parking charges.
- 24/7 dispatch support via phone and WhatsApp.
Excludes
- Extra stops or sightseeing en route — book Lakpura's intercity with stop-over product for that.
- Baby or booster seats unless requested in advance via the booking notes field.
- Oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags.
- Transport for differently-abled passengers (a separate dedicated service is available).
- Transport for pets.
Notes
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled pick-up time.
- The 60-minute waiting period begins at your confirmed pick-up time; Lakpura dispatch monitors any delays on your behalf.
- For any last-minute changes, contact Lakpura dispatch around the clock via phone or WhatsApp.