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About Stef Lanka Tours
While obviously not the cheapest way to get around or move between intercity destinations, a taxi trip is a great way for those who do not like restrictions of fixed schedules and routes. With taxis offering convenient and customized door-to-door service, it is easy to tailor-make your trip by adding the extras you need – for example, a car seat. Normally you can choose a car of a certain class or a bigger vehicle to accommodate your party. To ensure you will get the best service, do negotiate in advance if you need to call several places enroute or make additional stops for meals or sightseeing.
Stef Lanka Tours operates a fleet of taxis that can be easily booked online. Before you go, read other travellers’ reviews – they will help understand what to expect from your ride.
Stef Lanka Tours Popular Stations
Stef Lanka Tours’s taxis can be ordered from any point within their region of service, but some places are used as a primary or secondary base by the operator. Here is the list of locations where Stef Lanka Tours’s cars are almost always present:
- Kurunegala
- Polonnaruwa
- Deniyaya
- Aluthgama
- Galle
- Koslanda
- Ja Ela
- Hikkaduwa
- Colombo
- Sigiriya
- Jaffna
- Matara
- Puttalam
- Dickwella
- Trincomalee
- Ahangama
- Badulla
- Kotmale
- Nortonbridge
- Kitulgala
- Minneriya
- Dambulla
- Nallathanniya
- Beruwala
- Matale
- Waikkal Transfer
- Mount Lavinia
- Negombo
- Weligama
- Ramboda
- Mirissa
- Wilpattu National Park
- Negombo Transfer
- 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
- Ambalangoda
- Pasikuda
- Kandy Transfer
- Kosgoda
- Galoya
- Girithale
- Habarana
- Unawatuna
- Kegalle
- Galle Transfer
- Haputale
- Tangalle
- Nilaweli
- Anuradhapura
- Yala Park
- Colombo Transfer
Stef Lanka Tours Top Destinations
The nice thing about taxis is that they do not follow the fixed routes but bring you wherever you need to go. Yet according to the operator statistics, many travellers order Stef Lanka Tours’s taxis to travel the following routes:
- Sigiriya - Kandy
- Kandy - Ella
- Ella - Tissamaharama
- Negombo - Sigiriya
- Nuwara Eliya - Ella
- Colombo Airport - Colombo
- Negombo - Dambulla
- Ella - Colombo
- Colombo - Jaffna
- Colombo Airport - Dambulla
- Ella - Arugam Bay
- Galle - Colombo Airport
- Ella - Galle
- Colombo Airport - Kandy
- Mirissa - Galle
- Colombo - Sigiriya
- Negombo - Kandy
- Ella - Dikwella
- Colombo - Arugam Bay
- Colombo - Kandy
- Colombo Airport - Sigiriya
- Colombo - Bentota
- Ella - Udawalawe Safari Park
- Galle - Mirissa
- Colombo - Anuradhapura
- Hikkaduwa - Colombo
- Colombo Airport - Galle
- Kandy - Colombo Airport
- Negombo - Gampaha
- Udawalawe Safari Park - Ella
- Arugam Bay - Negombo
- Tangalle - Galle
- Colombo - Nuwara Eliya
- Negombo - Anuradhapura
- Colombo Airport - Ella
- Hikkaduwa - Colombo Airport
- Matara - Ella
- Dambulla - Ella
- Kandy - Colombo
- Anuradhapura - Kandy
- Colombo - Udawalawe Safari Park
- Colombo Airport - Anuradhapura
- Negombo - Kegalle
- Mirissa - Colombo Airport
- Colombo - Hikkaduwa
- Mirissa - Colombo
- Trincomalee - Jaffna
- Ella - Bentota
- Jaffna - Colombo
- Ella - Matara
- Negombo - Ella
- Peradeniya - Colombo
- Colombo - Trincomalee
- Ella - Negombo
- Hikkaduwa - Negombo
- Colombo Airport - Hikkaduwa
- Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
- Dambulla - Kandy
- Negombo - Nuwara Eliya
- Tangalle - Udawalawe Safari Park
- Colombo Airport - Unawatuna
- Colombo Airport - Nuwara Eliya
- Kandy - Sigiriya
- Colombo Airport - Mirissa
- Colombo - Kosgoda
- Tissamaharama - Ella
- Puttalam - Negombo
- Nanu Oya - Sigiriya
- Tissamaharama - Colombo
- Arugam Bay - Ella
- Tissamaharama - Mirissa
- Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
- Colombo - Galle
- Sigiriya - Colombo
- Udawalawe Safari Park - Galle
- Nanu Oya - Tissamaharama
- Galle - Colombo
- Matara - Colombo Airport
- Nuwara Eliya - Colombo Airport
- Ella - Kandy
- Induruwa - Colombo
- Colombo Airport - Matara
- Nuwara Eliya - Negombo
- Kandy - Negombo
- Colombo - Mirissa
- Anuradhapura - Colombo
- Colombo - Negombo
Stef Lanka Tours Prices & Taxi Classes
Stef Lanka Tours’s fleet consists of cars of different classes and sizes. Choose the one which suits you best and meets your requirements for comfort and the number of passengers. It pays to check rates for all classes the operator offers as sometimes the difference between standard and comfort classes is insignificant, yet if you opt for a higher class, you can travel with much more convenience, legroom, and luggage space just paying extra very little. It is especially true for
vans as often there are good discounts on these vehicles which allow you to enjoy a more comfortable ride.
Travel by Taxi: Pros & Cons
Pros of Taxi Travel
- Travelling by taxi allows you to avoid crowded bus terminals
and train stations and keep social distancing which is a good point for those on alert to the pandemic challenges. - With a taxi, you have complete flexibility – depart when it is more convenient for you, plan enroute stops for rest or meals, and choose the route you want – not necessarily the shortest one. Yet do remember that it is better to discuss all these points with the operator before your trip to
allow them to calculate the cost which will include all add-ons. Otherwise, the final bill can be an unpleasant surprise. - Taxis can bring you to destinations that are not served by any other means of public transport. The most remote villages and locations where no buses or trains bring you can be reached by taxi. The good point is to remember that it is sometimes pays to book a round trip to and from such destinations as it can be challenging to find return transport without prior booking.
Cons of Taxi Travel
- Cost is the major drawback of a taxi ride. You will definitely end up paying more for a taxi than for a bus or train journey, but it is quite natural that private service does come at a price, so be ready to shell out.
- Also be ready to pay more for any detours or extra stops not included into the calculation of your fare. Normally the price shown in search results is the net price for the ride from point A to B. To avoid disappointment, remember to mention all your requirements to the trip before you book. Otherwise, your car may be assigned for the next trip, and the driver will not be able to follow your immediate requests.
- Music or just talkative taxi drivers can be a problem – politely insist on switching off the music if you do not feel like listening to it and do not hesitate to tell the driver you are not inclined to keep up the conversation.
- Taxi drivers are notorious for their love to use strange routes or minor roads which – as
they may think – allow them to beat traffic jams or escape bad roads. If you follow your trip route on Google Maps, it can be quite disturbing to see you deviate from Google’s recommendations.
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Stef Lanka Tours Stations
KurunegalaPolonnaruwaDeniyayaAluthgamaGalleKoslandaJa ElaHikkaduwaColomboSigiriyaJaffnaMataraPuttalamDickwellaTrincomaleeAhangamaBadullaKotmaleNortonbridgeKitulgalaMinneriyaDambullaNallathanniyaBeruwalaMataleWaikkal TransferMount LaviniaNegomboWeligamaRambodaMirissaWilpattu National ParkNegombo TransferVeyangodaRatnapuraNanu Oya Train StationWadduwaHambantotaKilinochchiMarawilaMannarKalpitiyaKalutaraAratenna EstateEllaBentotaBandaranaike AirportChilawInduruwaGampahaVavuniyaPeradeniyaUdawalawaPinnawalaTissamaharamaBatticaloaNuwara EliyaKoggalaPanaduraHattonArugam BayAmbalangodaPasikudaKandy TransferKosgodaGaloyaGirithaleHabaranaUnawatunaKegalleGalle TransferHaputaleTangalleNilaweliAnuradhapuraYala ParkColombo Transfer
Stef Lanka Tours Company Reviews
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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 18, 2023
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Richard OComfortable, lean car. Smooth drive. Friendly driver.
taxi Comfort 3pax, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Feb 25, 2022
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David BBrilland service and great driver
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 22, 2022
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Franziska JCar and driver was excellent.
taxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 4, 2021
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Thera MThey 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Feb 25, 2020
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Nicholas SChandilka... 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Feb 17, 2020
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Jennifer FThe 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 21, 2020
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ekaterina ZWe love this trip. Our driver was perfect! And the car was also very good.
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taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 7, 2020
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Caroline DWe 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 4, 2020
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Janina EPerfect service, nice driver and comfortable car.
taxi Van 8pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 3, 2020
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GIELISSEN CFriendly 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 3, 2020
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KEIICHI NSafe driving and on time.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 1, 2020
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Jennifer VOur 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, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 31, 2019
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Jennifer VOur driver was super helpful and the van was clean and comfortable. The driver recommended a couple of spots for overview photos and even a visit to a tea plantation which we really enjoyed. It was a long drive along winding roads and he was very careful and a good, safe driver.
taxi Van 8pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 30, 2019
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Jussi JVery good service and safe driver
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 27, 2019
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Jennifer VGreat! The driver was on time and the van was comfortable. He found us a nice clean restaurant with good bathrooms and tasty food, good to stretch our legs.
taxi Van 8pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 25, 2019
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Eimear MExcellent service!
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 23, 2019
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Thomas LVijitha is an amazing driver and a lovely guy. He was very accommodating and patient, and made the best of a very testing journey with pouring rain and landslides. I would recommend him to anyone travelling to Sri Lanka.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 22, 2019
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Elizabeth LRepresentative waiting for us. Very helpful. Showed us where to change money and purchase SIM. Vehicle comfortable and driver pleasant
taxi Van 8pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 21, 2019
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Kenton GGreat friendly service. Our driver took us out to have a traditional sri Lankan brekky and had great knowledge of the areas. Definitely recommend.
taxi Van 8pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 19, 2019
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Kevin MPrompt service, comfortable car, wonderful driver! Thank you so much!
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 18, 2019
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Mark DCar was 1.5 hours picking us up and no notification / we were chasing them for an update; for a 6 hour drive taking us to airport didn't need that poor start. Van was average , comfortable but damaged rear window stuck up with plastic. Driving overall was ok and second driver very good we had to tell drivers a few times to slow down , nothing silly. We caught train up from Colombo and Kandy to Ella and although takes a bit longer so much more relaxing - if you have the time. Vans in Sri Lanka choose carefully.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Oct 22, 2019
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Fabian Everything worked as planned, even with short hand changes
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taxi Minivan 4pax old, Stef Lanka Tours, Sep 7, 2019
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Michael BVery good although slightly worried that the car engine management warning light was on for the whole journey!
Driver very nice, friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
taxi Minivan 4pax old, Stef Lanka Tours, Aug 3, 2019
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Kelly SPick up was there when expected and had our train tickets for the following night. Went like clockwork. Thank you for you help.
taxi Comfort 2pax old, Stef Lanka Tours, Jul 22, 2019
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Matt MStef Lanka over promised and under delivered with the service we purchased from them. We booked a taxi from Ella to Mirissa with Stef Lanka for a cost of $113USD and from the pictures and information they sent us they gave us the impression that our car was to be a late model, comfortable car with AC and a driver who helped us with our heavy bags.
Instead, Stef Lanka sub-contracted this 4hr + ride to a 3rd party driver with a non-AC van that was not very spacious. Don't get me wrong, the driver of the non-AC van was nice, and his service was good, but it seemed like he had no idea what we had signed up and paid for with Stef Lanka. He also said that his daily pay rate for our drive was 700 RUPEES, which, if true, means Stef Lanka tours is making a HEAP of money from tourists and paying the people who actually do the work for them very little. Which is sad (but all based off our drivers information, which may need to be taken with a grain of salt).
I would suggest you do your research more thoroughly before booking a taxi with Stef Lanka tours, as I left our ride feeling very sad.
As such, I rate the 3rd party contractor who drove us 4 stars, while I rate Stef Lanka tours 1 star.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Jul 19, 2019
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William MGreat service, lovely driver, very professional, comfortable and totally seamless
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Mar 17, 2019
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Martin SGreat, friendly driver with good vehicle. We also bought train tickets and the driver brought them to the airport rather than us having to pick them up. I would recommend.
taxi Minivan 4pax old, Stef Lanka Tours, Mar 11, 2019
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Stephanie AGreat car, very nice driver, thank you!
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Jan 25, 2019
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Itim Htaxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Feb 29, 2024
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Anshuman Staxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Aug 24, 2023
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Fay Rtaxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Mar 17, 2023
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miranda Rtaxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Feb 15, 2023
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Miriam Ktaxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 27, 2022
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Artem Ptaxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 13, 2022
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Artem Ptaxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Dec 11, 2022
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Peter Staxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Nov 9, 2022
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Richard Otaxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Sep 15, 2022
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Aniol Ptaxi Comfort 2pax, Stef Lanka Tours, Aug 24, 2022