Buffalo ToursInspirational Travel in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Thailand
Our MissionTo 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 core valuesInnovationIntegrityQualityCustomer FocusedDestination ExpertsResponsible
AwardsWINNER, BEST TOUR OPERATORConde Nast Traveler World Savers Award 2007FACE OF THE FUTUREPacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) 2007BEST ADVENTURE TOUR OPERATORVietnam Economic Times, 2002 – 2007OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICEVietnam Economic Times 2008NAMED ONE OF 158 BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL COMPANIES IN THE WORLDNational Geographic Adventure (NGA) Magazine
We focused on developing unique & fun products for theniche 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!
55,000 passengers a yearMarket capitalization of over $20mWe now have 9 companiesWe now have over 1500 full time staffWhat we have achieved…From 150 passengersFrom no moneyFrom a miniscule officeFrom a two man operation
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 HighlightsLuxury ExperiencesAdventure Tours CruisesIncentives  Volunteer & Educational TravelBeach BreaksSpecial Interest Tours
Adventure PortfolioWalking ToursChallenging TreksCross Country CyclingOff Road Mountain Biking KayakingScuba DivingRaftingSailing & Yacht CharterCity Cycling ToursHome-stay Experiences in  Ethnic VillagesJungle Survival CoursesRock ClimbingElephant Safaris & Mahout Training
Special Interest Portfolio ExamplesEthnic Market ToursVietnam War VeteransHoneymoonsEducational ToursEco Wilderness HolidaysPhotography ToursGolf HolidaysHealth & WellbeingCulinary  & Market ToursFamily Holidays
Volunteer & Educational Group Travel ExamplesRenovations & Improvements to OrphanagesMedical Treks in VietnamAgent Orange Victims ProjectBuilding Schools & KindergartensWorking with Handicapped ChildrenSeuang River Experience LaosBuilding Wells All projects bring positive benefits to the local communities, with sustainable results
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 BrandsInbound Tourists from Asian markets and outbound
About 40 employees
About 5000 pax carried in 2010
1 office in HCMC
Inbound Tourists from Western markets
About 200 employees
About 30,000 pax carried in 2010
Offices in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Australia and UK
5 Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam
1 Hotel in Siem Reap Cambodia under management contract
975 employees
Online hotel booking company
10 employees
Launch planned in  June 2011
1 office in HCMC
Boutique Hotel
42 employees
Located in Mai Chau
Transportation
35 employees
1 office in Hanoi
Hotel Management, Consultancy
5 employees
1 office in Hanoi
Rock Climbing Activity
10 employees
Located in Cat BaBuffalo Tours: Indochina and Thailand
Victoria Resort and Spa, Sapa
Mason D’Hanoi: Centrally Located 3*+ in Old Town Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi:  Near HoanKiem Lake
Hanoi Cooking School: Market visits, Restaurant
Halong and BaiTu Long National Parks
Paradise Cruises: Delux Cruising, Halong Bay
Ginger & Jasmine
Paradise CruisesSpacious Cabins with Private BalconiesSafe 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)
HueNEW: Vedana Lagoon
VedanaLagoon
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
PandawRIVER 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 TukTuk 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
LuangPrabang, Laos

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Editor's Notes

  • #15 Buffalo Tours: Local Offices in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand
  • #23 Only “Legend Property”, near HoanKiem Lake
  • #33 Asia Adventures: More Focused Kayaking, Hiking, Climbing including Cat Ba Island Stay
  • #34 Between 1802 and 1945, it was the imperial capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty. It is well known for its monuments and architecture
  • #49 French colony of Cochinchina
  • #54 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)
  • #58 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
  • #59 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
  • #69 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.
  • #101  highly recommended (http://www.vatphou.com) 12 Twin cabins