Daniel Oppliger
El Paso, TX
Group Travel Expert
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 Cru...
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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.
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China and Beyond Destination Specialist
Yunnan Girl in Traditional Costume
TSC International Travel has been to China 4 times, 3 with groups. We have the contacts in China to do boutique travel specializing in tours in all of China and some neighboring countries. Mr. Tony Deng (Weixing Deng), Ms. Merry Wang (Min Wang) are part of our experienced team who have been working for 32 years in China travel industry. Tony has taken groups on the Yangtze 52 times and counting.
We provide you with expert and comfortable guidance throughout Yunnan, West China, Kunming and the Flying Tigers, Tibet, down the Mekong to exotic Thailand and Laos, also link our tours into Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal and crossing over to the Silk Road and back to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. We do the traditional Beijing, Xian, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou China tour too.
Tropical Sails has let three tours to China. We did the Silk Road, Beijing, Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Hami, Turpan, Uriumqi tour. We led 56 persons on the Beijing, Xian, Chongqing, Yangtze, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai tour. We had a small group do the Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangrila, Xishuangbanna, Laos, Northern Thailand tour. We did a garden tour of Suzhou and travelled to Hong Kong too. We are trying to organize a Flying Tiger tour for 2026.
We add fun activities to many of our programs including but not limited to: camel rides, photo shoot in traditional Chinese costumes, cormorant fishing, bicycling atop the Xian Wall, camel rides, night markets, rickshaw rides, Sacred Way walk, many musical programs, optional silk demonstrations, free shopping just to mention a few ideas.
You may choose from a number of interesting itineraries or a route less traveled, either way you will marvel at the landscapes and rich cultural diversities of this part in the world.
We do require an upfront non-refundable fee of $500 for personalized itineraries. It requires several hours of work on both sides of the Pacific to organize individualized itineraries. We often find clients shopping us and wasting our time. That is our only fee for private itineraries. There is no other markup excepting credit card/wire fees.
We have scheduled departures on many group tours without a planning fee. Direct your visa questions to mychinavisa.com
We have a full color catalog available by pdf.
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China & Beyond
Shangri-La. Its name evokes a sense of mystery, adventure, and exoticism—a mythical Orient that captured the Western imagination through James Hilton’s bestselling 1933 novel, "Lost Horizon." Surprisingly, despite its fictional origins, Shangri-La exists in reality. More precisely, a town in northern...Read more.
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My Reviews
50 of 86 people found this review helpful
An Amazing Eclipse Experience
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
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'Astro-Dave' Reneke
from
Sydney, Australia
Traveled to
USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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29 of 49 people found this review helpful
A country wide tour to remember.
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.
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D.G.
from
Summerland, British Columbia
Traveled to
Chile ~ South America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Daniel Oppliger responded:
Thank you for you kind words.
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27 of 47 people found this review helpful
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
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Alex
from
Farmers Branch, TX ( Dallas area)
Traveled to
Chile ~ South America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Daniel Oppliger responded:
Thank you for your kind wordsl
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26 of 50 people found this review helpful
Special trip with special care
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.
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Plany
from
Vienna, Austria
Traveled to
Argentina ~ South America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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.
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46 of 90 people found this review helpful
Total Eclipse Cruis: Turkey
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!
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GlenL
from
Ft. Collins, CO
Traveled to
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