SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer
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About SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer
The two principal things which make travelling by van so attractive are a wide choice of destinations and affordable prices. Not all vans offer top comfort, enough legroom, or luggage space, but these two points compensate. Besides, it is always vans that launch new routes to emerging destinations paving the road to big bus operators if necessary or remaining the only means of transport to bring you there. Very often, vans offer faster service than big buses, more flexible timetable, and more readily adapt to travellers’ needs in the sense of schedule – if there is a temporary growth in demand due to long weekends or national holidays, vans add more vehicles to their daily fleet easier than other operators. Note though that sometimes vans operate from their own van stations or terminals or have a dedicated section in bigger bus terminals. Always check your van's departure and arrival point as it is not necessarily located at the main bus station.
SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer is one of the operators to check if you are going to travel by van. They provide reliable van service and offer tickets with easy and secure online booking.
SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer Popular Stations
Here is the list of the main terminals from where SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer’s vans operate:
- Kandy
- Ella
- Ella
- Colombo Airport
- Colombo
- Matara
- Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
- Galle
- Ella Bus Stop
- Colombo Fort
- Ella Hotel Transfer
- Kandy City Limits
- Colombo Fort Train Station
- Tangalle
- Kurunegala
- Polonnaruwa
- Deniyaya
- Aluthgama
- Galle
- Hikkaduwa
- Ja Ela
- Colombo
- Sigiriya
- Jaffna
- Bandaranaike Airport
- Matara
- Puttalam
- Dickwella
- Trincomalee
- Ahangama
- Badulla
- Kotmale
- Nortonbridge
- Kitulgala
- Colombo City Centre Mall
- Minneriya
- Dambulla
- Beruwala
- Nallathanniya
- Matale
- Waikkal Transfer
- Mount Lavinia
- Negombo
- Weligama
- Ramboda
- Mirissa
- Wilpattu National Park
- Negombo Transfer
- Colombo City Limits
- Veyangoda
- Ratnapura
- Nanu Oya Train Station
- Wadduwa
- Hambantota
- Kilinochchi
- Marawila
- Mannar
- Kalpitiya
- Kalutara
- Aratenna Estate
- Ella
- Bentota
- Bandaranaike Airport
- Chilaw
- Induruwa
- Gampaha
- Vavuniya
- Peradeniya
- Udawalawa
- Pinnawala
- Tissamaharama
- Batticaloa
- Nuwara Eliya
- Koggala
- Panadura
- Hatton
- Arugam Bay
- Pasikuda
- Ambalangoda
- Kandy Transfer
- Kosgoda
- Galoya
- Girithale
- Habarana
- Unawatuna
- Kegalle
- Galle Transfer
- Haputale
- Tangalle
- Nilaweli
- Anuradhapura
- Yala Park
- Kandy Train Station
- Colombo Transfer
- Galle Hotel Transfer
- Negombo
- Colombo Fort Bastian Mawatha
- Dehiwala Mount Lavinia
- Negombo Transfer
- Negombo Transfer
- Koslanda
- Colombo Transfer
SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer Top Destinations
Some of the most popular routes on SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer’s route map include but are not limited to:
- Colombo - Galle
- Negombo - Pottuvil
- Colombo - Mirissa
- Colombo - Weligama
- Colombo - Ella
- Ella - Colombo
- Kandy - Ella
- Colombo - Tangalle
- Colombo - Pottuvil
- Ella - Kandy
- Colombo - Kandy
- Negombo - Ella
- Galle - Colombo
- Colombo - Matara
- Kandy - Colombo
- Colombo Airport - Ella
- Tissamaharama - Nuwara Eliya
- Colombo - Jaffna
- Colombo - Nuwara Eliya
- Tangalle - Colombo
- Matara - Colombo
- Colombo - Kataragama
- Colombo - Dambulla
- Colombo - Anuradhapura
- Colombo - Tissamaharama
- Ella - Colombo Airport
- Colombo Airport - Tangalle
- Colombo - Ampara
- Colombo Airport - Galle
- Galle - Colombo Airport
- Colombo Airport - Matara
SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer Ticket Prices & Van Classes
Opposite to trains or bigger buses, vans rarely offer you a choice of ticket class. All the seats are the same – call it standard, VIP, or whatever. What can differ, though, is the type of the van itself. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers. For travellers this means wider seats, more space, and a more comfortable trip. Vans which accommodate up to 15 passengers are also ok but be ready to sacrifice on space for your legs and elbows and very often – for your luggage, too. Sometimes it can be a good idea to buy two seats instead of one to ensure a more comfortable ride – yet it pays to check with the operator if they allow this on your route. Before you book your van ticket, read reviews on SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer van service to see what to expect.
Travel by Van: Pros & Cons
Pros of VanTravel
- Vans can be the only way to reach some of the most remote destinations, smaller towns or villages which are connected neither by big buses nor trains.
- Vans can also take you to some islands connected with the mainland by large car ferries which do not take big buses but take vans on board, too.
- Due to a smaller size compared to big buses, vans are more maneuverable on the road. It sometimes results in shorter travel time, especially if your destination is not far away.
- While vans do have an official stop enroute, they can also get you off at a more convenient point – no need to go to the terminal, just ask your driver. Note that it is not always possible, but in many cases, they will cooperate. It can save you both time and money you would have otherwise spent getting off the terminal on foot or by taxi.
Cons of Van Travel
- Vans accommodating more passengers may feel quite cramped. Expect limited space for your legs and elbows. Some vans limit the luggage for one ticket to one piece. If you have more bags, suitcases, or backpacks, you may be asked to buy a separate ticket for your luggage, which makes the trip twice as expensive.
- Not all vans run on schedule. On certain routes, vans leave only when full. Do check it with your operator before buying your ticket, otherwise, you may end up waiting much longer than expected until the van fills up.
- If there are more reckless drivers on any other means of transport than on vans, we are unaware of it. Some companies install speed control units on their vehicles, but it is not a rare case to hear this unit beeping the whole trip through with the driver not paying attention to it. Always remember to buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van. Though sometimes you will need to make an investigation to find out where your seatbelt is.
- For those prone to motion sickness there is a good piece of advice: take your medicine half an hour before your van trip, especially if your route includes winding stretches. You are more likely to feel motion sick travelling by van than by bus.
SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer Stations
KurunegalaPolonnaruwaDeniyayaAluthgamaGalleKoslandaHikkaduwaJa ElaColomboSigiriyaJaffnaBandaranaike AirportMataraPuttalamDickwellaTrincomaleeAhangamaBadullaKotmaleNortonbridgeKitulgalaColombo City Centre MallMinneriyaDambullaBeruwalaNallathanniyaMataleWaikkal TransferMount LaviniaNegomboWeligamaRambodaMirissaWilpattu National ParkNegombo TransferColombo City LimitsVeyangodaRatnapuraNanu Oya Train StationWadduwaHambantotaKilinochchiMarawilaMannarKalpitiyaKalutaraAratenna EstateEllaBentotaBandaranaike AirportChilawInduruwaGampahaVavuniyaPeradeniyaUdawalawaPinnawalaTissamaharamaBatticaloaNuwara EliyaKoggalaPanaduraHattonArugam BayPasikudaAmbalangodaKandy TransferKosgodaGaloyaGirithaleHabaranaUnawatunaKegalleGalle TransferHaputaleTangalleNilaweliAnuradhapuraYala ParkKandy Train StationColombo TransferKandyEllaGalle Hotel TransferEllaColombo AirportColomboMataraColombo Bandaranaike AirportNegomboColombo Fort Bastian MawathaGalleElla Bus StopColombo FortElla Hotel TransferDehiwala Mount LaviniaNegombo TransferKandy City LimitsNegombo TransferColombo TransferColombo Fort Train StationTangalle
SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer Company Reviews
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Marion GWe had a very good trip from the airport to sigiriya with a friendly driver, thank you.
taxi Comfort 2pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Sep 10, 2026
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Fgg HThe driver came on time, in fact 15mins earlier than the scheduled time, and he drive very carefully and I had a comfortable experience during the journey in the car. Car also clean and comfy.
taxi Comfort 2pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Sep 9, 2026
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Neville SNice and easy. Good communication. Clear instructions.
Van Van + Bus + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Aug 29, 2026
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Syed MAbove and Beyond
Van Van + Train, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Aug 19, 2026
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MayBrittVanessa MBeautiful train tour with great pick up, very luxury
Train Train + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jul 18, 2026
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Craig HGreat service, smooth communication. Highly recommend.
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jul 3, 2026
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Mariyah MVery smooth and clean transport, they stop on the way so you can get food , i would highly recommend!
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jun 25, 2026
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Adrian SFrom start to finish perfectly organised
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jun 6, 2026
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Grisel GGreat experience. I loved the train ride one of the best trains I ever have stayed.
Train Train + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jun 1, 2026
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Julie DOur driver was very nice, arrived early and was super friendly.
taxi Comfort 3pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Mar 18, 2026
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Garth ASafe, courteous, professional driver; messaged via WhatsApp; no drama.
taxi Comfort 2pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Mar 15, 2026
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Katarzyba OSuper fast contact and driver was amazing he used to be concierge at Cinammon hotel
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Feb 19, 2026
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Rebecca UReally fun, kind driver who told us just enough about the local area/s and things to do and try, as was necessary. He was also early! Would recommend.
taxi Comfort 3pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Feb 10, 2026
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Antoine LVery nice driver, perfectly on time and driving carrefully! Thank you!
taxi Van 6pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Feb 2, 2026
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Marion DThe Trip war good, Just the confirmation did Not Work. They say in between 11 hours you get the confirmation and i was waiting more than 4 days. Technical Support did.not exist. Can Not recommend
Bus Bus + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Feb 2, 2026
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Roei CThe staff was always available for any questions and very kind and helpful.
Bus Bus + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jan 22, 2026
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Imogen Rdriver was on time and good communication the morning of the trip. driver stopped quickly after we said we needed the toilet. safe driving
taxi Van 6pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jan 18, 2026
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Thomas HGreat coordination service with the pickup
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Dec 31, 2025
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David DDriver was on time.
Transport to the bus was successful.
I recommend them.
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Dec 16, 2025
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sylvia WExcellent, but spoiled by having a terrible bus driver.
Van Van + Bus + Van, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Dec 13, 2025
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Hubert DIt was a pleasant ride with a friendly driver, Mr. Prasanna, to the bus station by the highway. He took care of everything there. Thank you 🙏
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Dec 3, 2025
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Anne SDriver from hotel to bus station was very helpful and friendly
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Nov 30, 2025
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Grace CThis was an awesome service!! There are so many moving parts and everything was executed perfectly.
My driver, Prasanna, came early and waited for me. He helped me with all of my luggage and even came to pick me up when I could not find the pickup spot. He helped me with my luggage at the bus station and ensured I got on the bus safely and also loaded the bus with my luggage!
The bus is super fast and easy to ride and the transfer they set up to take you from the bus to the hotel is fast and awesome. Highly recommend!
Van Van + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Nov 23, 2025
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Rachel LThe van was perfect for 4 with big backpacks. The driver arrived at the right place (one hour before meeting time, we were taking our lunch). We must say that we didn't like the way he drove (too nervous and very fast, we had been shaken !). We had had another driver two days before who drove very sofly and carefully. Price ok.
taxi Van 6pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Aug 3, 2025
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Cecile BVery nice diver. The car was comfortable. We were quite tired because we travel just after landing in Sri Lanka but everything went fine. I recommend this company.
taxi Van 6pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Jul 28, 2025
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Leonid ZVere easy and convinient. Driver waited us at the meeting point.
taxi Comfort 2pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Mar 14, 2025
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Athina IThe driver was waiting for us at the airport, he was very kind and helpful. He gave us a tour around Colombo and was very friendly! Even allowed for a quick stop and photo! Great value for money!
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Oct 28, 2023
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Mika JOverall experience was great but unfortunately due to broken passenger seatbelts that couldn’t be used at all is the reason for this review not being excellent. Safety first!
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Aug 27, 2023
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Hiroko TI was not happy with the price increase which I got notified of after making payment. This shouldn’t happen at all… but I eventually accepted it and paid extra. The service was excellent though, he even got me a cup of coffee and a small pack of nuts on the way.
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jun 25, 2023
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Judi HOur driver was early, drove very well and also very hospitable. Great first experience using your service.
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Apr 24, 2023
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Caren WThere was an extra fee that wasn't added until just before the trip. Even though it had only been booked the day before.. Did they not know?
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 18, 2023
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Richard OComfortable, lean car. Smooth drive. Friendly driver.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Sep 13, 2022
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Nicola BExcellent service, the driver provided a high standard of customer service. I would highly recommend using this company.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Apr 29, 2022
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Bartlomiej KMr Pasindu was a very helpful an kind driver. Everything on time. Excellent. Thank You for your service.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Apr 14, 2022
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Rainer AFirst of all: excellent and careful driver. Pickup in time, arrival time 1 hour later, but no problem for us.
It was the second time we used the company Stef Lanka. And it was the second time, that the booked car for 2 pax was not possible, so that we had to pay more for a 3 pax car. But when we looked at the booking platform after accepting the higher price, the cheaper car for 2 pax was still offered. How that? Wants Stef Lanka make more money? Sorry, but we felt ripped off.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Mar 20, 2022
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Cherry TThe driver arrived exactly on time. He was pleasant and chatty. He drove safely and he checked we were okay and didn’t need anything else on arriving at our destination. Fantastic Stef Lanka tours.
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Mar 17, 2022
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Rainer AExcellent driver. Pickup in time, sightseeing stops included. We had no problems with the later arrival time, because it was agreed with us.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Mar 16, 2022
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Jonas MAmar was already waiting at the airport for me. He was very nice and brought me savely to my Hotel.
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Mar 6, 2022
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Hillary Fabout 45min into our trip the drive pulled over to get breakfast, leaving us in the car by the side of the road - not a huge deal, but definitely a little unexpected. didn't wear his mask most of the drive, was scrolling through facebook on his phone while driving and passing cars on busy winding roads which didn't feel safe, and kept opening his door while driving to spit out onto the street. when we got to Negombo we had to direct him to the hotel with google maps - since we put our hotel info in when booking would have thought he'd know where we were going. and lastly, one of the seatbelts in the back wouldn't fasten.
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Feb 25, 2022
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David BBrilland service and great driver
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 22, 2022
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Franziska JCar and driver was excellent.
taxi Comfort 2pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Dec 4, 2021
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Thera They were on time and efficient. The driver drove a little fast on the windy mountain roads for our liking but we also understand that driving styles are different than what we're used to. If you easily get car sick, I would not recommend driving or having a driver as the route is rather windy. Thanks for being able to support this request within a days notice and your responsiveness!
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Feb 25, 2020
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Nicholas Chandilka... was extremely helpful in finding our villa which had changed name ... Sri Lankan help personified. Would gladly recommend Chandilka. He must be part Scottish. Thank you. Nick
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Feb 17, 2020
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Jennifer The transfer went very well. The person who picked me up at the airport and the driver were very friendly and helpful. I felt very safe as a woman travelling alone. I would book again!
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taxi Van 8pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 21, 2020
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ekaterina We love this trip. Our driver was perfect! And the car was also very good.
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taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 7, 2020
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Caroline We were 2 minibuses rather than one (for a party of 7 with lots of baggage), as the booked one had suffered a puncture. 12Go were quick to call about this to apologise though. The replacement buses were a bit old with AC not working, but the drivers were very friendly and got us to our destination efficiently. The booking experience was well handled by 12Go as they had been unable to book us train tickets for this journey but were able to sort us out minibus via their website instead. You do pay more by going through 12Go but this extra cost was justified in this instance by the convenience of the whole process
taxi Van 8pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 4, 2020
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Janina Perfect service, nice driver and comfortable car.
taxi Van 8pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 3, 2020
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GIELISSEN Friendly driver who brought us safely to our destination. Only the confirmation took a little longer but eventually I received the email. Everything was perfect!
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 3, 2020
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KEIICHI Safe driving and on time.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Jan 1, 2020
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Jennifer Our driver was a super, nice young man and very safe. However, the van he had to drive is very very old and seat belts could not be found in half of the seats. Every time we leaned on our chairs something would fall off, and it was all very cramped. We recommend getting this driver a better van!
taxi Van 8pax, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours), Dec 31, 2019