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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.
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Buffalo ToursInspirational Travel in Vietnam,
Cambodia, Laos & Thailand
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
Our Mission
Our core values
Customer
Focused
Innovation
Quality
ResponsibleDestination Experts
Integrity
AwardsWINNER, BEST TOUR OPERATORConde Nast Traveler World Savers Award 2007
FACE OF THE FUTUREPacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) 2007
BEST ADVENTURE TOUR OPERATORVietnam Economic Times, 2002 – 2007
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICEVietnam Economic Times 2008
NAMED ONE OF 158 BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL COMPANIES IN THE WORLDNational Geographic Adventure (NGA) Magazine
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!
We focused on developing
unique & fun products for the
niche segments of the inbound
market!
What we have achieved…
55,000 passengers a year
Market capitalization of over $20m
We now have 9 companies
We now have over 1500 full time staff
From a two man operation
From a miniscule office
From no money
From 150
passengers
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 Adventure Tours Luxury Experiences Cruises
Beach Breaks Special Interest Tours Incentives Volunteer & Educational Travel
Adventure Portfolio
Home-stay Experiences in Ethnic Villages
Walking Tours Challenging Treks Cross Country Cycling Off Road Mountain Biking
City Cycling ToursKayaking
Rock Climbing
Scuba Diving Rafting
Elephant Safaris & Mahout Training
Sailing & Yacht Charter
Jungle Survival Courses
Special Interest Portfolio Examples
Culinary & Market Tours
Vietnam War Veterans Educational ToursEco Wilderness HolidaysEthnic Market Tours
Golf HolidaysPhotography Tours Family Holidays
Honeymoons
Health & Wellbeing
Volunteer & Educational Group Travel Examples
All projects bring positive benefits to the local communities, with sustainable results
Working with Handicapped Children
Building Schools & Kindergartens
Building Wells
Renovations & Improvements to Orphanages
Medical Treks in Vietnam
Seuang River Experience Laos
Agent Orange Victims Project
Modern Fleet of Cars, Vans, Coaches, Mercedes Sedans and Junk Boats
Buffalo GuidesAll 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.
Main Brands
• Inbound Tourists from Western markets
• About 200 employees• About 30,000 pax carried in 2010• Offices in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Australia and UK
• Inbound Tourists from Asian markets and outbound
• About 40 employees• About 5000 pax carried in 2010• 1 office in HCMC
• Online hotel booking company• 10 employees• Launch planned in June 2011• 1 office in HCMC
• Hotel Management, Consultancy• 5 employees• 1 office in Hanoi
• Boutique Hotel• 42 employees• Located in Mai Chau
• Transportation• 35 employees• 1 office in Hanoi
• Rock Climbing Activity• 10 employees• Located in Cat Ba
• 5 Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam• 1 Hotel in Siem Reap Cambodia under
management contract • 975 employees
Buffalo Tours: Indochina and Thailand
Victoria Resort and Spa, Sapa
Mason D’Hanoi: Centrally Located 3*+ in Old Town Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi: Near Hoan Kiem Lake
Hanoi Cooking School: Market visits, Restaurant
Halong and Bai Tu Long National Parks
Paradise Cruises: Delux Cruising, Halong Bay
Ginger & Jasmine
Paradise Cruises
Spacious Cabins with Private Balconies
Safe stationary gangway for boarding
Morning Tai Chi
Afternoon Cooking Classes
KAYAKING
Asia Outdoors: More Focused Kayaking, Hiking, Climbing including Cat Ba Island Stay
Hue: UNESCO Heritage Site, Imperial City, Citadel, and Perfume River
Pilgrimage Village, Hue
Pilgrimage Village Spa, Hue
Lam, (family owner Vedana Lagoon and Pilgrimage Village)
NEW: Vedana Lagoon
Hue
Vedana Lagoon
Vedana Lagoon, private pools
Vedana Lagoon
Vedana Lagoon
Hoi An:World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries
Hoi An Fishing and Farming Tour
Hoi An Fishing and Farming Tour
Red Bridge Cooking School
Victoria Beach Resort and Spa, Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon: French colony of Cochinchina- History, Culture, Cuisine, Mekong
Park Hyatt, Saigon
CYCLING CU CHI Tunnels/Speed Boat transfer along Mekong
Cai Be Mekong Queen: One day Mekong Cruise from HCMC
Lunch post cruise in colonial house
Can Tho: Capital of the Mekong DeltaOptions: The Bassac- 1-3 night Cruise Mekong Delta to Cambodia
Comfortable Boutique 7 cabin boat: French/Vietnamese Culinary Adventure
Deck of Bassac
Week Mekong Cruising from Can Tho: The Jayavaraman
Pandaw
RIVER VESSEL LA MARGUERITE
The VICTORIA CAN THO RESORT hotel: Own day boat for Floating village tour
Day Adventures from Can Tho: Cycling, Walking, Floating Villages
Khmer Villages
Cambodia: by boat or flight
Buffalo Tours Tuk Tuk for visiting temples
Hôtel de la Paix: Siem Reap, Cambodia - Member of Virtuoso, SLH, Signature
Strong focus on supporting community projects, associated with Shinta Mani
Art Gallery Lounge
Spa
Rooms
Gardens
Victoria Hotel, Siem Reap
Pool area
grounds
Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang
Wat Xieng Thong
The Royal Palace Museum
AlmsgivingThe Night Market
The Luang Say Residence: 24 exquisitely appointed luxury suites, extend through 6 stand alone pavilions
Alila, Luang Prabang (old prison)
Shinta Mani, Luang Prabang
Luang Say Cruise, Mekong Cruises
Tam Thing Cave of a Thousand Buddhas
Pak Beng , Luang Say Lodge along the Mekong
Vat Phou Cruise
Luxury 3d/2n cruise between Pakse and 4000 Islands –Southern Laos
Thank you!Kathy Dragon
Kathy@travelmarketingworldwide.com
Twitter @kathydragon & @asiapacifictrav
Facebook/TravelMarketingWorldwideAgent Website with presentations and tariffs
Photo and Video GalleriesUnique operator customized itineraries & FIT’s
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