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  • Owner managed Boutique DMC in Sri Lanka.
    A specialist in experiential travel, focusing on Experiences, Encounters and Spaces with character and sustainability.
  • Owner managed Boutique DMC in Sri Lanka.
    A specialist in experiential travel, focusing on Experiences, Encounters and Spaces with character and sustainability.
  • Owner managed Boutique DMC in Sri Lanka.
    A specialist in experiential travel, focusing on Experiences, Encounters and Spaces with character and sustainability.
  • Owner managed Boutique DMC in Sri Lanka.
    A specialist in experiential travel, focusing on Experiences, Encounters and Spaces with character and sustainability.
  • Owner managed Boutique DMC in Sri Lanka.
    A specialist in experiential travel, focusing on Experiences, Encounters and Spaces with character and sustainability.

Villa Tanderra: a secret villa on a secluded beach in Kalametiya

Tucked into a hidden part of Kalametiya beach, just by the lagoon connected to the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, is Villa Tanderra. Inspired by old Australian family roots, the name ‘Tanderra’ is Aboriginal for ‘a restful place’. Your secret villa invites you to soak up sunshine while surrounded by melodies of birds by a 40ft. swimming pool, play games indoors if the weather turns while lounging on teak couches, indulge in ocean fresh seafood caught just a few hours ago and prepared by your private chef, and really rest your soul in one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Sri Lanka. If you’re up for an excursion, birdwatching at the Sanctuary or responsible turtle watching at night is available all-year.

Simpson’s Forest: a luxury boutique hotel in the hills unlike any other

Tucked into the quiet surroundings of a tea and spice plantation spanning sixty acres in Kandy, and named by an English planter who nurtured a forest patch bordering the plantation, Simpson’s Forest calls out to individuals who wish to swaddle themselves in nature, luxury and magic. Whether you’re losing yourself in a misty mountain retreat pool… slipping into a different consciousness at the wellness spa… wandering the spice gardens or the greater beyond with isolated nature trails overwhelmed with birds… Simpson’s Forest has its secrets to keeping you surrounded by dreamy memories throughout your stay.
 

 

Experiential Accommodation at Mountain Villa Riverston - where luxury meets with tranquility

Nestled in the banks of Thelgamu Oya, the newest addition to our list of hotels; Mountain Villa Riverston, offers guests a panoramic view of the Knuckles Mountain range and the breathtaking valleys below, of the Manigala Rock. The cozy three bedroom villa can accommodate up to eight guests - making this the perfect hideaway for families who are eager to relax amidst the lush green scenery and misty valleys.

Guests staying at the Mountain Villa Riverston have the opportunity to relax on the deck by the river and enjoy the splendid views of Manigala. The location of the villa makes this the ideal paradise for those interested in trekking as well as those who love mother nature. And the villa offers many activities to its patrons including nature trails and mountain bike rides to explore the surrounding wilderness. So what more could you ask for?
 

Revitalizing your body and soul with Adithya Ayurveda in the Cultural Capital of Sri Lanka

Surrounded by the ancient glorious ruins created by Sri Lankan ancestors, Adithya Ayurveda is located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s first capital city of Anurdhapura. Blending in with the ancient secrets of ayurveda from the past, Adithya provides authentic ayurvedic care to those who seek physical and mental rejuvenation for any minor physical ailments. 

Adithya Ayurveda takes care of the guests total wellbeing by providing all three meals which are served at the recommendations made after the guests first diagnosys made by the doctors. The ayurveda resort offers 24 cozy rooms, with modern amenities to provide a comfortable stay whilst serving herbal, non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day which guests can enjoy by the pool. 

The herbal medicine used to treat patients are made by the hotel’s own factory, whilst the herbal ingredients are sourced by the hotel’s herbal garden which is just half an hour away. Guests are provided with the opportunity to pay a visit to the medicine factory and the herbal garden, whilst being able to observe the traditional methods used to prepare these ayurvedic treatments. We recommend guests to spend a minimum of 5 nights at the resort to experience a full mind and body relaxation through the resort’s various treatments and yoga sessions.

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Great Experience ..!! It's very hard to choose a favorite part.

We enjoyed all of it. The itinerary was very well planned with a lot of activities plus a little bit of downtime as well. All the hotels have been lovely and had a lot of character. The chauffeur guide was excellent, knowledgeable and accommodating especially with our regular requests to find somewhere to stop for short eats.

We would definitely recommend Sri Lanka as a destination for friends and family to visit.

Robyn Semple - Dower | UK
19th April 2018

 

 

Team Behind Exj

 

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Anuruddha Bandara

Anuruddha Bandara, also known as AB, is an award-winning entrepreneur who has built a reputation as a niche tourism specialist, explorer, and management trainer.

He has travelled extensively to all parts of Sri Lanka and, impressively, 16% of the globe, including six continents. As Founder/ CEO and Master Crafter of Experiences & Encounters, he has navigated Experiential Journeys, to become the most sought after destination management company in Sri Lanka.

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Natasha

Natasha or “Natz” in short has been with Exj from 2013 to present handling B2C sales for our Tented Camp products. Prior to rejoining with us again Nathasha served a B2C focused DMC , as the Sales Manager and also as the Reservations Manager for a period of one and a half years. 

A very outgoing and a pleasant personality and she posses a total of six years of experience as a Travel Adviser providing consultation and guidance on destinations, ground arrangements, accommodations and tours for both business travellers and tourists. 

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Nish

Nish is an accounting professional who decided to follow her true passion - turning her attention to the tourism industry; particularly interested in sustainable tourism. With more than a decade of experience in the field, Nish is an invaluable member of  Experiential Journeys.

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Haj

Hajreen Juhara, popularly called Haj, is a multi-talented and experienced individual. With a career spanning 21 years in customer care, in Sri Lanka and overseas, Haj understands the capacity of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka as well as the requirements of his clientele, more specifically, when it comes to Meetings / Incentives / Conferences and Events [ MICE]  

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Migara

An IT professional, who eventually found that staring into a screen the whole day, is not what he truly made for. After trying out options in few industries, it didn't take too long for him to find his "perfect fit"; sustainable tourism coupled with customer care.

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Our policy in discouraging Animal Cruelty, Tourist Traps and Staged Tourist Shows

Animals Are Friends Too: Discouraging Animal Cruelty, Tourist Traps and Staged Tourist Shows

We at ExJ stay away from tourism experiences that are staged and involve animal cruelty and shopping traps that are contrived to exploit and deceive clients.

Even though some of the popular ‘attractions’ are not included in our programmes due to the above reasons, we have no objections in our clients making their own arrangements with our Drivers to visit these places.

 

Why we do not promote following attractions

 

Turtle Hatcheries

As this concept has serious negative aspects in terms of conservation, we do not encourage our visitors to patronize the turtle hatcheries, as not all of them are really turtle-friendly. We instead encourage them to observe turtles in their natural habitats.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

When we became aware that the animal welfare standards there were questionable, we stopped encouraging our clients to visit the orphanage. We are pleased to observe that the Born Free Foundation has now adopted similar measures.

Elephant back rides – Habarana

There’s uncertainty surrounding the attitude of this place towards animal welfare. There may be a few ethical operators, but in general, we are not in agreement with how the place is run. We all would love a photo of us riding an elephant, but is a lifetime of pain caused to these magnificent mammals really worth a few fleeting likes on social media?

Traditional Village Tour with a Canoe Trip and Bullock-Carts – Habarana

This is a tourist trap where a lot of the trip is ‘staged’ for commercial purposes. Such fake touristic experiences will not give our visitors an idea of what life in the country is really like, so join us as we show you the real side of Sri Lanka. And at the end of every vacation, always ask yourself, “Did you feel that your holiday was ethical, eco-friendly, and reduced environmental impacts?”

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