Transport Services

Rail

The Sri Lanka Government Railway provides an Inter-City Express Service to and from Colombo. Special tours in restored vintage steam trains could be arranged. Contact: Fort Railway Station,

Tel.2435838.

Bus

Wide network of bus services to all parts of the island. Rates are among the cheapest in the world. Contact: Central Bus Stand, Olcott Mawatha, Colombo 11.

Tel.2328081.

Taxi

A large number of three-wheelers operate on the roads. It is advisable to agree to a rate before commencing your journey. Make sure the driver has a clear idea of your destination.

Car Hire & Self drive Vehicles

The Ceylon Tourist Board's TIC would be pleased to help you draw up your itinerary. Most local tour agents can supply cars with drivers/self drive.

For hiring of cars Call

GNTC 2688688,
Airport Express 2687037-698207,
Jetwing :2345700 or email jettrav@sri.lanka.net
Travel Club :2446622
Ceylinco Travels : 2338458, 2438833

Inland Air Services

Many companies operate air-conditioned helicopters.

John Keells Aviation (pvt) Ltd.
# 4, Layden Bastian Rd,
Colombo1.

Tel :2448065,2449632,2421545
Fax : 2447603
ACE Airways(pvt)Ltd.
Cargills building,
#30, Sir Baron Jayatilake Mw
Colombo1

Tel :2447239,2327832,2438026
Fax : 2436382
Lanka Air (pvt) Ltd.
104, Nawala rd.
Colombo 5.

Tel :2589960,2589966,2503750-54
Fax : 2589968,2503755

Rent a Bike

Can be rented on Daily / Weekly / Monthly terms.
Please inquirer from

Gold Wing
# 346, Deans road,
Colombo 10
Tel 2685750 Fax 2508124
Brunches @

# 546, Colombo Rd,
Negombo.

Tel : 031-222895 # 125, Nawala Rd,
Colombo 5

Tel :2580597,2589963
Giriulla Rd,
Pannala

Tel : 037-2246057
Fax :037-2246037