Accessible tourism: Come & Enjoy this Tropical Paradise

Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation with a rich culture and stunning scenery. It’s also a great destination for guests with unique needs who want to experience luxury. Many tour operators and hotels cater specifically to the needs of diverse travelers with special physical needs offering a variety of services and amenities to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable from the entrance from the airport.

Bandaranaike International Airport Sri Lanka.

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) offers a variety of facilities and services for disabled passengers, including:

  • Accessible parking: There are designated accessible parking spaces near the terminal.
  • Ramps: The terminal is equipped with ramps throughout, making it easy to get around.
  • Elevators: Elevators are available to all floors of the terminal.
  • Accessible restrooms: There are accessible restrooms located throughout the terminal.
  • Wheelchair assistance: Passengers who need wheelchair assistance can request it from the airport staff.
  • Special needs assistance: The airport staff is trained to assist passengers with special needs.

Luxury Accommodation

Jetwing Blue Negombo

Two rooms at Jetwing Blue have been designed exclusively to meet the needs of the differently abled. Accessible by wheelchair, these intimate spaces feature the same modern amenities as most rooms in our original home of Sri Lankan hospitality, including a terrace that offers magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. Fitted with plush bedding in a contemporary atmosphere, both rooms for the differently abled ensure that you can indulge in absolute comfort, with the added pleasures of a luxurious bathroom with a rain shower, free Wi-Fi, and a satellite television with access to a DVD player and extensive DVD library should you require.

 

Jetwing Blue Negombo

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Luxury Travels

Ayu by Walkers Towers

AYU, is the trusted travel partner that specifically caters to the medical, wellness and accessible tourism market in Sri Lanka offering a range of services. It serves as the specialized medical tourism brand of Walkers Tours. Being Sri Lanka’s premier Destination Management Company with 50 years of experience in the tourism sector, with Walkers Tours you are sure to be in expert hands!

Accessible tourism, a niche market within inbound tourism is relatively untapped with wonders to be unraveled. Facilities that exist within Sri Lanka for this segment remain to be a secret, however, AYU has explored the best of it to offer you a unique experience.

AYU operates in liaison with Mr. James Exton, a disability travel consultant and a  member of the European Network for Accessible Tourism. Having a wealth of knowledge about suppliers catering to this niche segment, AYU’s team has done extensive research to curate specific tours to differently abled tourists no matter what the requirements are. For the first time in Sri Lanka, AYU by Walkers Tours has developed the very first wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) and has carefully selected a list of partner hotels that accommodate special needs. Tours promoting a number of attractions with wheelchair accessibility coupled with experiences that provide necessary infrastructure adds to AYU’s distinct hallmark making it easy for tourists that need the extra help. Along with our insured carbon neutral fleet of vehicles and well-trained chauffeur guides allotted to AYU, absolute care and attention to our clients is guaranteed.

AYU’s vision is to make Sri Lanka accessible for all including families and friends accompanying the special needs clients while creating memories of a lifetime in our tropical isle! So do not fret or be wary about travelling to Sri Lanka. AYU will make your dream holiday a reality with safety, entertainment and the most soothing experience you can ask for.

Ayu by walkers Tours 

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Your Sri Lankan adventure awaits, and we’re here to make it perfect for you. Don’t let anything stop you – we’ve got your back at every step. Feel the warmth and kindness of the locals, creating a special welcome just for you. Start your journey today, where friendly faces are eager to share the beauty of our island with you!