Highlights of Kathy Dragon's recent inspection tour of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Including Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Mekong River Cruises and Cooking Classes in Hanoi with Buffalo Tours.
2. Our Mission To be the leading destination specialist and responsible tour operator in Indochina and Thailand offering: Highly personalized flexible service, Superior product knowledge, Creative, innovative products and; Excellent value for money
4. Awards WINNER, BEST TOUR OPERATOR Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Award 2007 FACE OF THE FUTURE Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) 2007 BEST ADVENTURE TOUR OPERATOR Vietnam Economic Times, 2002 – 2007 OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE Vietnam Economic Times 2008 NAMED ONE OF 158 BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL COMPANIES IN THE WORLD National Geographic Adventure (NGA) Magazine
5. We focused on developing unique & fun products for the niche segments of the inbound market! We started with a tiny office of less than 9 square meter & a phone which never seemed to ring! We had a total of 150 passengers and generated around 100,000 USD of revenues in the 1st year!
6. 55,000 passengers a year Market capitalization of over $20m We now have 9 companies We now have over 1500 full time staff What we have achieved… From 150 passengers From no money From a miniscule office From a two man operation
7. Product PortfolioBuffalo Tours first began as an adventure specialist. Although this still remains one of our key strengths, we have expanded our product range to cater to other innovative niche travel experiences. Classic Highlights Luxury Experiences Adventure Tours Cruises Incentives Volunteer & Educational Travel Beach Breaks Special Interest Tours
8. Adventure Portfolio Walking Tours Challenging Treks Cross Country Cycling Off Road Mountain Biking Kayaking Scuba Diving Rafting Sailing & Yacht Charter City Cycling Tours Home-stay Experiences in Ethnic Villages Jungle Survival Courses Rock Climbing Elephant Safaris & Mahout Training
9. Special Interest Portfolio Examples Ethnic Market Tours Vietnam War Veterans Honeymoons Educational Tours Eco Wilderness Holidays Photography Tours Golf Holidays Health & Wellbeing Culinary & Market Tours Family Holidays
10. Volunteer & Educational Group Travel Examples Renovations & Improvements to Orphanages Medical Treks in Vietnam Agent Orange Victims Project Building Schools & Kindergartens Working with Handicapped Children Seuang River Experience Laos Building Wells All projects bring positive benefits to the local communities, with sustainable results
11. Modern Fleet of Cars, Vans, Coaches, Mercedes Sedans and Junk Boats
12. Buffalo Guides All Buffalo Tours guides are locals with excellent knowledge of the history and customs of their country. All our guides receive international first aid training. We provide English, French, German, Spanish and Russian speaking guides.
125. Vat Phou Cruise Luxury 3d/2n cruise between Pakse and 4000 Islands –Southern Laos
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127. Thankyou! Kathy DragonKathy@travelmarketingworldwide.com Twitter @kathydragon & @asiapacifictrav Facebook/TravelMarketingWorldwide Agent Website with presentations and tariffsPhoto and Video GalleriesUnique operator customized itineraries & FIT’s
Notes de l'éditeur
Buffalo Tours: Local Offices in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
Only “Legend Property”, near HoanKiem Lake
Asia Adventures: More Focused Kayaking, Hiking, Climbing including Cat Ba Island Stay
Between 1802 and 1945, it was the imperial capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty. It is well known for its monuments and architecture
French colony of Cochinchina
Trans Mekong: (The Bassac ) offers three cabin cruisers entirely built of wood in the Mekong delta. Overnight Cruises and multi day to Cambodia (Kayaks, walking, cultural visits)
Accommodates up to 65 guestsDaily newspaper in English, French and German 24 hours room service I-Pod rental Turndown service and daily presents Laundry service 24 - hour security IDD at the reception Doctor on call Library with books, arts literature, music and games Boutique shop with magazines, literature, toiletries, travel items, clothes and handicrafts
7 Nights CruiseScheduled Departures Every Sunday, alternating between Saigon port & Siem ReapFirst cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap on 20 September, from Siem Reap to Saigon on 27 September4 Decks, Lower - Main - Upper – SundeckTotal 46 Cabins3 Different Cabin Categories - Staterooms 21m2, Sadec Suites 27m2, Indochina Suites 42m2Suites accommodates 3rd personContemporary interiors with influence from French colonial period
Since 2004, profits from the hotel has supported and trained young locals in culinary and other skills for the hotel industry. What's special is that guests are encouraged to participate.