This is a private road transfer between Colombo (CMB) Airport and Apsara Villa in Bentota, chartered as a whole vehicle with its own English-speaking chauffeur-guide. The villa stands on the banks of the Bentota River in Seeni Watta, a small riverside village on the south-west coast, about five minutes inland from Bentota town and its beach. The drive south from the airport, around Colombo and down the expressway, usually takes around two hours, depending on traffic and the weather on the day.
After a long flight there is nothing to arrange. Your chauffeur-guide meets you in the arrivals lobby, with 60 minutes of free waiting time included, helps with your luggage and drives you straight to the villa in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with 500 ml of bottled water per person on board and our support team on call 24/7. Add your flight number when you book so the pickup is timed to your arrival.
The transfer works in either direction: book it for your arrival, for the drive back to the airport at the end of your stay, or once for each. Choose the vehicle to suit your party and luggage, from a car for one or two travellers up to a mini coach for groups of up to 15. The fare covers the whole vehicle rather than a seat, and it already includes airport entry and parking charges, highway tolls, taxes and service charges.
The fare does not cover extra stops along the way, baby or booster seats, oversized luggage such as surfboards or golf bags, transport for differently-abled passengers, or pets. Your chauffeur chooses the best route on the day, and once you are settled at Apsara Villa the pool, the garden and the river jetty are right outside the door.
Route map
Route is indicative; distances vary by the option you choose. Tap the map to open it in Google Maps.
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How long does the drive from Colombo (CMB) Airport to Apsara Villa take?
The drive usually takes around two hours, depending on traffic around Colombo and the weather. Your chauffeur chooses the best route on the day.
Where will my driver meet me?
Your chauffeur-guide meets you in the arrivals lobby at Colombo (CMB) Airport, or at the villa for a departure, with 60 minutes of free waiting time included.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. The fare covers the whole car, van or mini coach, including airport entry and parking charges, highway tolls, taxes and service charges.
Which vehicle should I choose?
A car suits one or two travellers, and larger vans and a mini coach carry groups of up to 15. Pick the vehicle for your party size and luggage in the booking panel.
Your service advisor
Chathum Executive
Have questions about this service or want it arranged around your dates? Reach Chathum directly — replies usually within a few hours during Sri Lanka business hours.
