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Daniel Oppliger, Travel Agent in El Paso, TX

Daniel Oppliger

El Paso, TX Travel Agent
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Daniel Oppliger

El Paso, TX · 25+ Years of Experience

Tropical Sails Corp, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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I’m proud to be associated with Daniel Oppliger and his world renowned travel company Tropical Sails Corp. Dan recently invited me and fellow astronomer Cliff Watson... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Turkey, Turkey, China, Chile, Caribbean

Interests:

River Cruises, All Inclusive, Cruises, Honeymoons, Adventure

Suppliers:

Globus, Pleasant Holidays, Europe Express, Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways

About Me

One of Our Groups to China
One of Our Groups to China

 

I have been immersed in the travel industry since relocating to El Paso in 1986. Initially, I worked with a local tour operator before venturing out on my own.Over the years, I've developed specialties in Destination Resorts and River Cruises, specifically traveling to Turkey and China. I have organized group trips across the globe and visited 65 countries, leading tours extensively in Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, and Turkey.

In my capacity as a travel agent and advisor, I have also coordinated group travel to Argentina and Chile. As both a travel agent and tour guide, I focus on river cruises with premier vendors like Avalon. I appreciate Avalon for its spacious cabins and beds that offer stunning water views.

For group bookings, Ama Waterways simplifies the reservation process, allowing you to hold your space while you finalize your plans.I am dedicated to meeting all your group travel requirements and excel at creating balanced itineraries. I help your group steer clear of tourist traps while incorporating enjoyable activities into your travel schedule, like evening performances.

Feel free to inquire about experiences such as yachting adventures, bicycle rentals, or specialized programs.I cater to both large and small groups, whether private or organizational. As a travel agent specialist, I can transform any tour into a more relaxed and thrilling journey. I can identify the ideal suppliers to meet your travel needs, whether traveling as a group or solo.

Interested in visiting the floating markets of Asia? Or perhaps you wish to taste authentic Turkish cuisine? Whatever your preference, I can help you book a vacation that brings your travel dreams to life.I possess strong negotiation skills with vendors, ensuring you can secure a river cabin or hotel upgrade without additional costs. Reach out for my expertise in booking a unique river cruise or crafting an extraordinary travel experience.

 

Contact us today for all the details. An El Paso Texas Travel Agency.

Just Returned from Mazatlan Luxury Eclipse Tour

It has always been a pleasure. We have done four eclipse tours with Dan. The first was in 1998 with Star Clipper in the Caribbean. Then came Holland America in Indonesia in 2016. Finally last summer we actually did a land trip to Idaho for the Great American Eclipse. We got the post card for the Indonesian and Idaho eclipse in 2015 the day I was raking snow off the roof. We immediately booked them both. His agency is a delight to work with. Every step is planned well in advance, and the process is simple. All three adventures were flawless - including seeing the eclipse! All three experiences were very different, but we felt comfortable, safe, and appreciated.

Mazatlan was super easy as we are getting older. Thanks Dan.

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
32 reviews
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An Amazing Eclipse Experience
Reviewed By 'Astro-Dave' Reneke - Sydney, Australia | Traveled to USA
I’m proud to be associated with Daniel Oppliger and his world renowned travel company Tropical Sails Corp. Dan recently invited me and fellow astronomer Cliff Watson to host one of his sold out tours in August this year as astronomy guide for the much heralded ‘Great American Eclipse!

All places stated were visited, nothing was any trouble for the organisers and we enjoyed a fabulous coach drive throughout the tour with detailed and friendly commentary highlighting landmarks and other important points of scenic interest.

We Started from Salt lake City, traveled into Utah, and Wyoming against the backdrop of the Grand Tetons, onward into Yellowstone National Park. I had the pleasure of lecturing to and guiding a fantastic group of passengers throughout the eclipse experience. I'll always remember the camaraderie we shared.

I’ve traveled extensively with many tour companies but never felt more comfortable or confident as I have with Dan and Shirley’s company, Tropical Sails. R
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A country wide tour to remember.
Reviewed By D.G. - Summerland, British Columbia | Traveled to Chile ~ South America
The Kimal group tour of Chile was just outstanding, jam packed with a wide variety of experiences that covered an impressive range of the multi-faceted nature of the country. Very well conceived and organized.
Daniel Oppliger responded
"Thank you for you kind words."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip of my life
Reviewed By Alex - Farmers Branch, TX ( Dallas area) | Traveled to Chile ~ South America
It was great to be able to speak with Daniel personally via telephone before the trip. He was informative, responsive, interested and courteous and followed up appropriately with emails and correspondence
Daniel Oppliger responded
"Thank you for your kind wordsl"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Total Eclipse Cruis: Turkey
Reviewed By GlenL - Ft. Collins, CO | Traveled to
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sails’ Eclipse Cruise. It was our best vacation ever! We got to explore Greek ruins, enjoy local food and culture, and see a total solar eclipse all while living on one of two 80 foot “gulets” (sailboats.) Our twenty or so fellow travelers made a good-sized group, and our ship’s crew was professional, friendly and the crewmen were also good cooks! All of Dan's arrangements for the ships, our knowledgeable tour guides, shore transportation along to historic sites on the Aegean coast, in Istanbul, Gallipoli, and on the Black Sea were smooth and problem free. Experiencing the total solar eclipse from our gullet (boat) while on the Black Sea was simply awesome! We look forward to traveling with Tropical Sails again!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Special trip with special care
Reviewed By Plany - Vienna, Austria | Traveled to Argentina ~ South America
Excellent service. Especially the site for watching the solar eclipse was an optimum location. As we were the onl Europeans in the group, we had several special problems (payment etc.) but all this was handled efficiently and friendly.
Daniel Oppliger responded
"Thank you for your kind words. We found a faster way to take oversears payments by using VEEM. It is faster than banks and much less expensive than credit cards or Pay Pay. An Irish client used NicePay and that was fast and efficient. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
Avalon River Cruise Specialist
Riu Resorts Specialist
Marriott Hotels Specialist
Solar Eclipse Travel Specialist
MSC Cruises Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Chile, South America
Booked It 96 Times
Been There 2 Times
The Kimal group tour of Chile was just outstanding...
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Must Do:
Visit Europe in South America.
Lijiang, China, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 2 Times
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Lijiang Old Town, Yunnan, China
Budapest, Hungary, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Eat Hungarian Goulash
Rome, Italy, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Take the Big Red Bus
Ephesus, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 58 Times
Been There 4 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Walk the streets of this ancient city.
Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 16 Times
Been There 2 Times
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Raft with crocodiles.
Hungary, Europe
Been There
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Sail on Danube
Cappadocia, Turkey, Middle East
Been There 2 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Stay in a cave hotel.
Athens, Greece, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Bodrum, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 44 Times
Been There 4 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Charter of yacht or book a cabin.
Rhine Valley, Germany, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 2 Times
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
The Romantic Rhine by river cruise.
Venice, Italy, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Eat Pizza and Salad at an outdoor cafe.
Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa
Booked It 23 Times
Been There
This was my first time seeing a total solar eclips...
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Must Do:
Stop for the elephant!
Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa
Booked It 23 Times
Been There
Excellent service. Especially the site for watchin...
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Must Do:
Take a mokoro dugout canoe to your camp.
Mozambique, Africa
Booked It 23 Times
Been There
As always well organized, thoughtful and reliable.
Must Do:
Enjoy gorgeous beaches.
Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa
Booked It 23 Times
Been There 2 Times
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Take photos everywhere.
El Djem, Tunisia, Africa
Been There
It has always been a pleasure. We have done three ...
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Must Do:
Best preserved coliseum outside of Rome.
Hammamet, Tunisia, Africa
Been There 2 Times
Very friendly and accessible, and knowledgeable ab...
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Must Do:
Best place for pottery.
Livingstone, Zambia, Africa
Booked It 23 Times
Been There
The Kimal group tour of Chile was just outstanding...
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Must Do:
Cross the Zambezi on a bridge by foot.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa
Booked It 23 Times
Been There
Dan is very knowledgeable about cruising. He has b...
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Must Do:
Get wet at Victoria Falls.
Australia & New Zealand
Booked It
Been There
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Perth, Australia
Adelaide, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 12 Times
Been There
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
The Indian Pacific made a stop in Adelaide
Airlie Beach, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Gateway to sailing the Whitsunday's.
Brisbane, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 54 Times
Been There
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Cairns, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 56 Times
Been There 2 Times
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Ride the Kuranda Train into the rain forest.
Gold Coast, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 56 Times
Been There 2 Times
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Tour by rail, sail, jeep and explore the coast.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 2 Times
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Take a 3-4 cruise in the Coral Sea.
Ningaloo Marine Park, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 65 Times
Been There 2 Times
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Solar Eclipse from Ningaloo Reef P&O Cruises
Perth, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 65 Times
Been There
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
We walked around the lake at our hotel.
Sydney, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There 2 Times
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Climb the Sydney Bridge
Townsville, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Booked It 56 Times
Been There 2 Times
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Stroll the beaches.
St. George\'s, Grenada, Caribbean
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 4 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Sandals Grenada for luxury.
Bequia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 2 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Have a cocktail by Princess Margaret Beach.
Mayreau, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 3 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Best place for a pub crawl.
Mustique Island, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 3 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Best beach in Grenadines IMO.
Palm Island, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It 16 Times
Been There 3 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Visit the famous bar in season.
Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It 16 Times
Been There 2 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Photograph your tall ship.
Tobago Cays, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 3 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Swim with the Turtles.
Union Island, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Caribbean
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 2 Times
My husband and I booked our MSC cruise to the Car...
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Must Do:
Grenadines mon.
Arenal, Costa Rica, Central America
Been There
Daniel helped me find hotels, restuarants, and doc...
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Must Do:
Ride a pony up a volcano.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
Dan helped put together an awesome vacation packag...
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Must Do:
Stay at an all inclusive beach resort.
Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica, Central America
Been There 2 Times
I found Daniel to be courteous and thorough in his...
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Must Do:
Spot a crocodile.
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 14 Times
Been There
1999 Solar Eclipse Gulet Sail trip (mostly motored...
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Must Do:
Board a Costa Rican cruise.
San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 11 Times
Been There
I’m proud to be associated with Daniel Oppliger an...
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Must Do:
Stay on a coffee plantation.
Tortuga Island, Costa Rica, Central America
Been There
It was great to be able to speak with Daniel perso...
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Must Do:
Sail the Costa Rican coast.
Nicaragua, Central America
Booked It 14 Times
Been There
My daughter and I wanted to let you know how much ...
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Must Do:
Ride a horse to the top of a volcano.
Granada, Nicaragua, Central America
Booked It 14 Times
Been There 2 Times
What a great guy and extremely knowledgeable. Had ...
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Must Do:
Listen to the music.
San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, Central America
Booked It 14 Times
Been There
I had an exceptional experience with Daniel's ...
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Must Do:
Meet the welcome band.
Three Gorges, China, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 54 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Diane, Cathy and Bob passing by the gorges.
Bali, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Get the respect you deserve,
Belitung, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Vacation where the Indonesians go.
Denpasar Bali, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 2 Times
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Stay at fine resort in Nusa Dua.
Gili Islands, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Been There 2 Times
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Lovely beaches at many resorts.
Lovina Beach, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Nearby is a hot springs pool.
Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Dressed for the Mosque.
Ubud, Indonesia, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Murni's Warung Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Shinjuku City
Laos, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Jungles, bananas and papayas.
Luang Prabang, Laos, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Take a Mekong River Cruse.
Vientiane, Laos, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Cruise the upper Mekong River.
Singapore, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 4 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Stay at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Taiwan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Fly Premium Economy to Asia
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Stay at Sun Moon Lake Hot Springs Hotel.
Keelung, Taiwan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
See the Queen's Head.
Taichung, Taiwan, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Visit Sun Moon Lake,.
Tainan, Taiwan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Look for Nixon's nose.
Taipei, Taiwan, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Taipei 101.
Chiang Mai, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Visit an elephant sanctuary.
Chiang Rai, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Visit the Golden Triangle.
Chiang Saen, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Sail down the Mekong River.
Phuket, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Booked It 2 Times
professional, detailed oriented, knowledgeable, ...
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Must Do:
Sail the coastal islands.
Cologne, Germany, Europe
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Avalon River Cruise
Koblenz, Germany, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 2 Times
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Take a cable car across the Rhine.
Kavala, Greece, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Church Iconography for Sale
Rhodes Island, Greece, Europe
Booked It
Been There
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Bridge to Old City, Rhodes
Santorini, Greece, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Santorini Bell Tower
Thessaloniki, Greece, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
I spent a lot of time researching a Biblical Tour ...
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Must Do:
Visit Historic Churches
Florence, Italy, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Rub the pig and you will return.
San Gimignano, Italy, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
The tour was generally well-planned and managed. ...
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Must Do:
Pronounce San Gimignano
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Booked It 85 Times
Been There 5 Times
Dan is very knowledgeable about cruising. He has b...
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Must Do:
Take a glass bottom boat ride to the Arches.
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Booked It 85 Times
Been There 5 Times
Dan is very knowledgeable about cruising. He has b...
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Must Do:
Shop for groceries. Less expensive than Cabo.
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Booked It 85 Times
Been There 5 Times
Dan is very knowledgeable about cruising. He has b...
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Must Do:
Relax by the pool and drink a margarita.
Israel, Middle East
Booked It
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Mount Nebo, Jordan, Middle East
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
On Mt. Nebo
Petra, Jordan, Middle East
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Petra, Jordan
Aphrodisias, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 13 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Visit the 7 Churches of Asia Minor.
Black Sea, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 33 Times
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Pick cherries in the springtime.
Canakkale, Turkey, Middle East
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Gateway to Troy and Pergamum.
Dalyan, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Canos rock tombs, hot springs, clear water, mud baths, turtles.
Dikili, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 34 Times
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Tour little visited Didyma.
Fethiye, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 87 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Sail the Turquoise Coast.
Gallipoli, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 37 Times
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Tour WWI Battlefields.
Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 65 Times
Been There 5 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Awe at the Hagia Sofia.
Kusadasi, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 48 Times
Been There 3 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Visit Ephesus.
Pamukkale, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 22 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Enjoy thermal baths.
Troy, Turkey, Middle East
Booked It 55 Times
Been There
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Must Do:
Enter a Trojan horse.
Atacama Desert, Chile, South America
Booked It 28 Times
Been There 2 Times
The Kimal group tour of Chile was just outstanding...
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Geysers, hot springs, flamingos, colored rocks.
La Serena, Chile, South America
Booked It 59 Times
Been There
The Kimal group tour of Chile was just outstanding...
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Must Do:
Drink a pisco sour.
Pucon, Chile, South America
Booked It 35 Times
The Kimal group tour of Chile was just outstanding...
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Hike to top of a volcano.
French Polynesia, South Pacific
Booked It 36 Times
We booked a package to view the 2024 total solar e...
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Must Do:
Take a 13 night cruise.
Moorea Island, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Booked It 4 Times
Frequent and accurate communications. He suggeste...
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Stay in an over the water bungalow.
Tahiti, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Booked It 36 Times
My wife and I toured Turkey in 1999 on Tropical Sa...
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Sail on a freighter for 13 nights.

Client Testimonials

Eclipse Tour from Salt Lake
Overall, the trip was great. The guide, driver, and the viewing location were excellent. The biggest improvement would have been not trying to drive back to SLC right after the eclipse in the predictably horrendous traffic jam. It would have been better to stay one extra night in IF and add some local sightseeing. We prefer small groups with more active, and more independent, activities but that is personal preference. Our main goal with this trip was a hassle-free way to see the eclipse and you did a great job providing that. Thanks,
AA & DB
First Time to the USA
Thank you to Tropical Sails Tour Group for organizing a Total Eclipse Tour of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Teton Mountains, and the solar eclipse event. The tour included a diverse group of people led by Tour Director Steve Kaverman and driver Dave. We traveled through Utah and Idaho, learning about the area's history. In East Yellowstone, we experienced the beautiful landscape, met locals, and enjoyed American Mexican food. Our tour included a visit to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, where we learned about local wildlife. We saw bison, elk, bears, bald eagles, geysers, hot springs, and waterfalls. We toured Yellowstone, including Old Faithful, and went rafting on the Snake River by the Teton Mountains. We prepared for the eclipse, with clear skies and excitement. Watching the total eclipse was an unforgettable experience. We celebrated with a BBQ at Hatchet Resort and shared our knowledge and enthusiasm with the group.
Cliff W Cooroy, AU
Hale Bopp Star Clipper Eclipse Cruise
I was on this cruise with my 2 daughters. We dropped off several people who wanted to view the eclipse and photograph it from land and the ship continued out to sea near the Island of Montserrat. There was a seismic event which caused waves and the people onboard the boat were treated to a volcano as well as the celestial event we came to see! We conducted a rescue of those who landed on Guadalupe and Zodiac boats needed to navigate thru choppy seas in order to reach the shore and bring people and cameras back on board. There was a brand of rum produced that year in Barbados called Eclipse Rum.
Laurel P
I Concur with Cliff
I fully concur with all you’ve said about the brilliant trip last year. I loved every minute and enjoyed the company of a rich diversity of people from around the world including my roommate Rob from Ireland I intend to go on another in 9 years time when it crosses Europe at Gibraltar (2/8/27). Cheers
Tom H UK
Chile Trip 2019
Hi Daniel and staff, We really enjoyed our tour with you in Chile in 2019. The Mazatlan 2024 Solar Eclipse package is appealing. A prime interest for us on this trip would be doing more exploration of the southern night sky and I was wondering how practical this would be from the new hotel? Do you know what the light pollution situation is around Mazatlan, and would night observing be practical from the vicinity of the hotel? Thanks
Dave G Summerland, B.C
Mandalay Sailing Cruise
I spent 2 weeks on Mandalay in January 2005. It was the most relaxing holiday of my life so far. I desperately wish to sail again on this beautiful yacht. Thank you Tropical Sails for arranging it.
John
Great Turkish Holiday on the Sultan A
"We've had the most fantastic holiday ever. Ibo and his crew did everything to make our sailing trip perfect. We hope to go again in fall 2024 and have already discussed the route with Ibo. Thank you for all your help." "We had a marvelous cruise! Captain Ibo and the rest of his team were friendly, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was varied and delicious, and to our surprise, all the Turkish wine served was excellent, leading to quite a bit of consumption. The Sutlan A was a wonderful acquaintance, spacious, well-maintained, and with cabins and bathrooms that met everyone's satisfaction. We enjoyed sailing every day except one due to a lack of wind. I hope you are having a great season, and we will definitely return, perhaps to explore the Greek islands. Thank you for everything! "We just returned from a fabulous week on the Sultan A—Ibo and his team took excellent care of us!
Amanda J Los Angeles, CA
Exmouth Australia Solar Eclipse Cruise
Dan, Thank you for the very successful 2023 eclipse cruise. Our eclipse travels with you have been 100 percent successful, whereas those with another supplier have been cloudy 50 percent of the time, so we look forward to you being able to offer trips in 2027 and 2028. Mavis managed several pictures including the diamond ring below.
Peter F, Houston, TX
Turkey Yacht Charter Sailing Cruise Special
Dear Dan, We're finally home and finished traveling for the moment, so I wanted to give you a little report on the trip to Turkey. In a word, it was great. There were a few surprises, but it all worked out very well. The Tussock yacht was beautiful and the crew couldn't have been better. There was a traditional Turkish dish served at each meal, all very well prepared and delicious, and the wine and drinks were abundant. (Well, a few of the passengers griped when they ran out of gin, but vodka and tonic seemed an acceptable substitute to me.) It was booked as a astronomy, nature and archeology cruise. One of the best things about the trip was the good people we met. You know Alan and Gail, and we couldn't have asked for nicer travel companions. You seem to have a feel for the kind of travel we like best. Whatever you do, I wish you great success. And we thank you for launching us on another fine holiday.
Janet D, Playa del Rey, CA
Holland American -Singapore Solar Eclipse Cruise
I'm sorry that I did not get a chance to write sooner. Still trying to catch up from the trip. All went well. The group was an interesting bunch and a good time was had by all. Singapore is an exciting place, but way too hot and muggy to properly enjoy. We took advantage of several excursions and they all paid off well. The eclipse was perfect. Sailed to a clear spot and got a nice place on deck to watch the whole thing. Accommodations pretty good, but not as nice as the Dawn Princess. Food on ship good. Food on land a bit spotty but recognizable. I want to thank you for arranging the drink packages for me and Cathy. They worked out well for both of us. With the high temperatures, we drank a lot of water. Those flights are so long and the planes more uncomfortable than ever. Once again, thanks for everything. Another successful trip! Bob
Bob W Somers Point, NJ
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