Transcend Drive: Taking tourism to the next level in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka stands tall among the preferred tourist destinations not just in Asia but in the entire world with the spotlight on our island nation as the must-visit place. Highlighted by the likes of Lonely Planet, CNN and Trip Advisor, the inflow of tourists from around the world is expected to grow exponentially this year. Supporting the hospitality industry in its endeavour to make tourism top notch is exclusive and comprehensive transport solutions partner Transcend Drive.

With its own fleet of luxurious European vehicles Transcend Drive has partnered with several top brands of international hotels and the leading local hotel chains to provide complete transport solutions to their guests. Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Shangri-La, Colombo, Shangri-La Golf Resort and Spa Hambantota, The Hilton Colombo, Marriott Weligama and Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle and Anantara Kalutara Resort are the names in the industry that have trusted Transcend Drive to be their travel and transport partner to serve their discerning guests with the best choice in transport.  

Serving Sri Lanka’s very own leading brand of hotels Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon Lakeside were among the first brands to partner with Transcend Drive having their regular sedans replaced with a fleet of 60 brand new Audi A4, A6 and Q3 vehicles. This fleet is driven by trained professional Chauffeurs. Meanwhile, Shangri-La Colombo and Hambantota has a fleet consisting of Land Rover Discovery Sport SUVs and Jaguar XF Sedans owned and managed by Transcend Drive. A range of Mercedes Vito vehicles were also added to the Hambantota fleet to ensure a smooth and comfortable drive down south. The Hilton Colombo also uses Transcend’s unsurpassed services with a range of Audi and Mercedes sedans and Mercedes Vito vehicles.

For the outstation properties Weligama Marriott Resort & Spa and the Anantara Hotels in Tangalle and Kalutara, a range of Mitsubishi Outlanders and Audi sedans are in operation driving guests to the sandy beaches of the Southern coast.

Transcend Drive also manages all travel needs of guests at the partner hotels. Friendly and knowledgeable Travel Executives at the Travel Counter guide guests with making their travel plans in and out of Colombo fruitful. Special curated tours to any part of the island is also possible with professional tour guides and chauffer tour guides who possess certification issued by state agencies. 

Vehicles provided by Transcend Drive come equipped with Wi-Fi facility, phone chargers, mineral water and the day’s newspapers and magazines for your reading pleasure. Meeting the safety requirements and standards for young travellers Transcend’s fleet is also equipped with baby car seats and booster seats to make families traveling with young kids feel safe and comfortable. All vehicles are fitted with GPS tracking to ensure a secure travel experience.

Established in the late 1990s, Transcend Drive has been providing ground-breaking travel solutions. Offering solutions to business and leisure travellers, the company’s ultimate aim is to offer reliable and high-quality transport for customers who value such service. 

With an extensive fleet of modern vehicles, consisting of European Luxury Sedans, SUVs, and Micro Vans, and a highly skilled logistics management team, Transcend Drive has the capacity to handle airport transfers including ‘meet & greet’, round trips, city tours, special events, excursion requirements, VIP transportation, and corporate vehicle fleet management. For more information on Transcend Drive’s extensive list of transportation solutions please visit their website www.transcenddrive.com.