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    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.

Empowered Youth of Uva Province

We’re proud to announce the successful completion of the Australia Awards Programme in Sri Lanka! We’re proud to announce the successful completion of the Australia Awards Programme in Sri Lanka! This programme trained and empowered 19 youth from the Uva Province, who have now graduated and been awarded official Area Tourist Guide Licences by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. This programme was conducted with the support of the SLTDA, Griffith University - Australia, The Ministry of Tourism Promotion of the Uva Province, the Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and other industry experts. Our very own Nishanthi Kulathunga ( Nish)  from Experiential Journeys was an integral resource person in this programme, which was conducted over a 3 month period.

 

….and namaste to “Bloggers Mega Fam Tour” from India!

To assist with efforts in reviving the country’s tourism, Sri Lankan Airlines and SLITO (Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators) arranged for a group of 50 top bloggers and influencers from India to visit Sri Lanka. This project falls in line with the Pan India campaigns Next Door Neighbor and Serendipity Next Door currently being run by Sri Lankan Airlines. The campaigns aim to promote Sri Lanka in 8 major cities in India, thereby creating exposure for Sri Lankan attractions and increasing the number of tourist arrivals. Big Game Camps was proud to host the visiting bloggers on the 16th and 17th of November with an unforgettable stay and an unparalleled wildlife experience, as they made their way across the country.

 

Willkommen, bienvenue, welkom to Sri Lanka “Belgium Agent Fam Tour”

Experiential Journeys is hosting the “Fam Tour of the Year” for 08 Belgium Travel Agents, with the Joker Travel Agency leading the way for this group. These travel agents are with us on a 10-day Fam Tour and will experience everything in Sri Lanka, from the plethora of wildlife to cultural attractions to delicious culinary delights, and we are delighted to be a part of this experience!

 

Happier days are ahead

The strict measures implemented by the government agencies have been very effective and, although it did create some hard times for a lot of people, the result has been worth it. The worst appears to be behind us, as there is a considerable drop in active Covid-19 cases. The vaccination drive has been very successful too with over half the population having received both doses of the vaccine to date. Efforts are underway to ensure that the rest of the population are fully vaccinated too. We are happy to report that we have started to receive inquiries from all the major B2B and B2C clients, especially from those in the European regions, and are thrilled to report that we have quite a few confirmations too! Now that fully vaccinated travellers can travel freely in the country, and without any requirement for Covid 19 insurance, we expect to see a larger influx of visitors arriving at our shores.

The return of Ratmalana to the international arena

After being relegated to handling only domestic flights 50 years ago, Sri Lanka’s first international airport is making a comeback to the international arena. Ratmalana Airport, which also served as an RAF base during World War 2, is expected to address a niche space and handle smaller aircraft holding up to 50 people, travelling short distances regionally. As part of this initiative, the first scheduled flights will operate between Ratmalana and Male, Maldives with more destinations to be confirmed in the near future. This is expected to increase accessibility to Sri Lanka and also provide options for Travellers to use Sri Lanka as a base to explore nearby destinations as well.

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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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