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We work passionately in crafting your travel experience to be an extraordinary memorable one<\/em><\/h2>\r\n
We are an owner managed Boutique Tour Operator based in Melbourne; a specialist in experiential travel focusing on experiences, encounters, experiences, spaces with character and sustainability.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”100″ class=”image-conetent-block”][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”left-image”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14564″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\r\n
Experiential Journeys is founded on an ethos of responsible tourism, encounters, experiences & unique accommodations filled with character.<\/h5>\r\nOur 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.\r\n\r\nExperiential 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”right-image”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]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.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOur 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, <\/span>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.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14566″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_meta_color=”false” padding_top=”100″ padding_bottom=”100″ class=”about-team”][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1673240078666{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”]\r\n

Meet our core team<\/h2>\r\n

If you look at all the destinations we work , our team probably expands beyond hundreds.\r\nHence let\u2019s meet the core team first . . .<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1676021917142{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14558″ img_size=”medium” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1674815658277{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\r\n

Anuruddha Bandara<\/h3>\r\n

Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Niche Tourism Specialist, Explore , Management Trainer.<\/h6>\r\nAs 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.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nHe has taken environmental conservation to a global platform and firmly believes in conservation through tourism.\u00a0<\/span>His passion beyond adventure travel and sustainability extends to photography, interior decor and architecture.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1676021917142{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1744002332733{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\r\n

Adrian Leben<\/b><\/h3>\r\n
Global Travel Strategist, Business Development Leader, Cultural Explorer.<\/b><\/h6>\r\nAdrian 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\u2014but as a lifelong passion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14576″ img_size=”medium” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1676021917142{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”14559″ img_size=”medium” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1744002356748{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\r\n

John Todd<\/h3>\r\n

Asia Travel Specialist, Cultural Curator, Passionate Explorer<\/b>.<\/h6>\r\nAfter spending four years living and traveling across Asia, John moved to Melbourne and began his career in the travel industry a decade ago. Now, he has joined the dynamic team at Experiential Journeys as a Travel Specialist, specializing in bespoke itineraries to Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and India.\r\n\r\nA passionate traveler, John has a deep appreciation for concerts, festivals, and arts & culture\u2014interests he loves incorporating into his clients’ journeys. Having explored over 20 countries, he is always eager to expand that list and use his firsthand experiences to craft unforgettable travel experiences.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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