Travel Exclusive Asia

EXPERTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Travel Exclusive Asia specialises in creating bespoke, meaningful, and truly distinctive journeys across our destinations, while delivering service that is efficient, reliable, and trustworthy.
— Andre van der Marck, Managing Director
Travel Exclusive Asia logo with a palm leaf graphic on a dark blue background and the slogan 'enjoy a different journey'.

Overview

Travel Exclusive Asia creates individually crafted journeys across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia, designed for travellers who want to go deeper than the conventional itinerary.

The difference lies in access. Private homes and estates, celebrated chefs and artists, historians, conservationists and remarkable places opened outside their usual hours all become part of the journey. Experiences are shaped around the traveller rather than selected from a fixed menu.

That thinking extends to how guests travel. Journeys might unfold by road, rail or boat, while for those travelling at the very highest level, private yachts and helicopter charters can open up more remote corners of the region. The emphasis throughout remains on finding the people, places and experiences that reveal something deeper about a destination.

With teams on the ground across the region, TEA brings the local knowledge, connections and operational experience needed to turn ambitious ideas into journeys that feel personal and considered. For its travel partners, that knowledge is also shared through detailed monthly destination training, keeping their teams close to what is happening on the ground and the possibilities within each destination.

A historic temple complex with five tall towers, surrounded by palm trees, reflected in the water in the foreground, during what appears to be sunrise or sunset.
A narrow urban alleyway with railway tracks running through it, surrounded by tightly packed multi-story buildings with balconies, electrical wires overhead, and a woman wearing a traditional conical hat walking along the sidewalk.

Unique Selling Points

  • A Partner That Shares Its Knowledge
    TEA provides detailed weekly destination training for its travel partners, keeping sales teams informed, confident and close to new ideas and developments across the region

  • Independent, Owner Led
    Founded in Bangkok in 2016, TEA remains independently owned and closely managed by its senior team, with direct involvement in both product development and client relationships.

  • Five Destinations, Teams on the Ground
    Dedicated teams across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia bring first hand destination knowledge, local relationships and operational support to every journey.

  • Access Beyond the Conventional
    Private access, expert led encounters, celebrated chefs, artists, historians and conservationists take itineraries beyond standard sightseeing. TEA's portfolio is a starting point, with experiences shaped around the individual client.

  • Capability at the Very Top End
    For clients travelling at the highest level, TEA can take the same approach further, from private estates and exclusive use experiences to yacht and helicopter charters, creating journeys around considerably more complex requirements.