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.
John Todd
After 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.
A passionate traveler, John has a deep appreciation for concerts, festivals, and arts & culture—interests 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.