About Us
Be your own story . . .
Award-winning, authentic, inspirational - travel experiences since 2000
Experiential Journeys is founded on an ethos of responsible tourism, encounters, experiences & unique accommodations filled with character.
Our focus is on delivering a curated, unforgettable travel experience for travellers to become storytellers and speak about their experiences for years to come. We have over 2 decades of experience in the travel industry and have our own operational bases in Sri Lanka and India in addition to our own accommodation.
Experiential Journeys is well known for the unprecedented focus on quality it has in the destinations it offers and is fuelled by a passionate, multicultural and diverse team who excel at designing and managing experiential travel.
We believe that requirements and expectations of world travellers have changed rapidly and have become more unique. As a result, tourism providers are no longer in a position to offer pre-packaged mass products to clients. The need of the hour is to find the smallest of niches and provide customised tour solutions.
Our offerings are as diverse as you can imagine and we have successfully managed to extend our reach to virtually every facet in the specialised niche travel segments. However, our responsible tourism ethos and values remain unchanged with the focus being on community benefit and partnerships, conservation through tourism, minimising carbon emission, and preserving local values and culture.
Meet our core team
If you look at all the destinations we work , our team probably expands beyond hundreds.
Hence let’s meet the core team first . . .
Anuruddha Bandara
Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Niche Tourism Specialist, Explore , Management Trainer.
As a traveler himself he has traveled extensively to most parts of Sri Lanka , India and, impressively, 16% of the globe, including six continents.
As Founder/ CEO and Master Crafter of Experiences & Encounters, he has navigated Experiential Journeys and associated brands , to become most sought after travel brands in the destinations they work in.
He has taken environmental conservation to a global platform and firmly believes in conservation through tourism. His passion beyond adventure travel and sustainability extends to photography, interior decor and architecture.
Adrian Leben
Global Travel Strategist, Business Development Leader, Cultural Explorer.
Adrian brings decades of global experience in the travel industry, having led marketing and sales for airlines, hotels, and travel groups across both hemispheres. A pioneer in online destination guides, he helped shape how travellers discover the world.
At Experiential Journeys, he leads Business Development, building partnerships and unique travel experiences. With journeys across 60+ countries and a deep love for Asia, Adrian is also a passionate travel photographer who sees travel not just as work—but as a lifelong passion.
Our Core Values
Exclusive Experiences
It’s all about what you will be doing
We take pride in offering exclusive and unique experiences going beyond just the tourist highlights. We believe that no two persons on this earth could be the same, so therefore no holiday created should be the same too. With our unparalleled access to all the hidden corners, we don’t merely create holidays, we design experiences that money can’t buy.
Genuine Encounters
It’s all about whom you are meeting
Our tours are designed to grant you an intimate peek into the country and meeting real local people. With our special relationships cultivated over the years, our tours offer access to villages and homes to provide truly unique perspectives. This is something we are really specialized in. You do things together, share a meal or take part in a religious ritual; you become their guest but not a paid tourist.
Spaces with Character
It’s about where you are staying
Our handpicked accommodations are way different to large chain hotels with conventional star ratings. We offers small properties with quality, character, ambiance and run by passionate people. The range does not limit to “hotels” and goes into Tented Camps, Lodges, Home Stays, Colonial Bungalows, Luxury Boutique Properties as well as Tree Houses that have won multiple awards and plaudits.
Passionate Sustainability
It’s about how we do things
We believe that the sustainability and conservation approach in tourism is not merely an option but a way of life. While offering you unique, unconventional experiences and encounters, we strive to stay conscious of the sustainability of our habitat, people and culture. You wouldn’t find the Elephant Orphanage, animal rides or shows, or any other experiences that exploit people or animals in our programmes.