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Daniel Oppliger
Daniel Oppliger
Davis, CA Travel Agent
Daniel Oppliger
Davis, CA Travel Agent
An independent agent with Travel Leaders Davis, CA
Adventure, Tour and Cruise Travel Agent Expert
We have taken groups all over the world. I am been in 65 countries. China and Turkey top our list with 5 groups each. Chile and Argentina are not far behind. We love the River Cruises, especially with Avalon and the roomy cabin with the bed facing the water.
We can help you plan group tours. We know the pitfalls of putting too much on the agenda, avoiding tourist traps, adding fun activities such as evening shows, Chinese foot massage, bicycle rental, yachting tours. With private groups we suggest including free time or half a day off here and there. You are on vacation, not a forced march. We have contacts all over the world to make your tour great. We know the suppliers who will cater to your needs whether it be solo or a group tour.
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Areas of expertise
Destinations
Antigua & Barbuda
Grenada
St. Lucia
China
Austria
Turkey
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Interests
Adventure
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Beach Vacations
Cruises
Escorted Tours
Sailing & Boating
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MSC Cruises
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My Travel Specialties
River Cruise Travel Specialist
Rather than rehash many blogs on river cruising we are going to concentrate on the things that made our Avalon Waterways river cruise so special.
We arrive in Budapest two days early. We stayed off the water about a mile for about a quarter of the price of river front luxury hotels.
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Solar Eclipse Travel Specialist
Beginning in 1991, I have been taking clients all over the world with one-of-a-kind total solar eclipse experiences including Africa, Argentina, Australia, Baja California, Chile, China, Tahiti, Turkey, Java Sea of Indonesia and the USA.
Up next is Antarctica Dec. 4, 2021 followed by Austr...
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China, Taiwan and SE Asia Travel Agent Expert
As a travel agent who has been to China 5 times now, I often get asked why I like China so much? It is not that I am in love with China, per se, it is that China is a completely different experience. From the foods, to managing people, wonderful hotels and different experiences, China makes for ...
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Turkey Travel Specialist & Yacht Charter
My first visit to Turkey was in 1998. I met with local agents to set up a tour for a group of 33 clients. It was a wonderful experience. We stayed in the Swiss Hotel overlooking the Bosphorus while in Istanbul. In Bodrum, the yachting capitol of Turkey, we stayed at the Mavi Kumsal Hotel in Bod...
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Grenada Travel Expert
Grenada is a beautiful island.
Grenada is a beautiful island. We have been there four times.
The Spice of the Caribbean, a hidden gem with unspoiled beauty offering a lifestyle so pure and authentic that you will feel instantly renewed. Famed for its aromatic spic...
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Antigua Travel Specialist
Antigua & Barbuda are located in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The largest of the Leeward Islands, Antigua is a 108-square-mile limestone, clay and volcanic rock island recognized for its numerous coves, bays, and 366 white sand beaches. The sister Island of Barbuda lies 27 miles ...
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Group Travel Expert
Travel Specialist in River Cruises in Turkey and China. Dan Oppliger knows all about group travel, as he has hosted group tours the world over. He has visited 60 countries, and has guided tours extensively throughout Chile, China, Costa Rica and Turkey.
As a travel agent and adviser, he h...
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MSC Cruises Specialist
We have sailed with MSC Cruises six times now. We have nothing but good things to says about MSC. There is great value sailing with MSC whether you on a budget or a luxury client. We have sailed in MSC's yacht club, Fantastica and Bella classes all in balcony cabins. MSC has really upped its' cru...
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Tall Ship Adventure Sailing Cruise Expert
Imaging being at sea with over an acre of white billowing sails pulling you along. This is the experience with Star Clippers. Star Clippers has a fleet of three luxury tall ships. The Star Clipper and Star Flyer are twins measuring 360 feet long with 85 well appointed cabins. The Royal Clipper...
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St Lucia Travel Specialist
There are many great reasons to visit St. Lucia.
1) For The Most Stunning Scenery St Lucia is one of the windward islands. The twin peaks of the Pitons are on the south is the island’s most stunning landmark.. The highest peak is Mt Gimie in the central part of the isl...
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Certificates & Awards
Avalon River Cruise Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Certified Sandals Specialist
Suzhou Specialist
AMA Waterways Specialist
Antigua and Barbuda Travel Agent Specialist
Star Clippers Specialist
Pure Grenada Travel Agent Specialist
Riu Resorts Specialist
Silk Road Specialist
Marriott Hotels Specialist
Yunnan Specialist
Taiwan Specialist
Solar Eclipse Travel Specialist
MSC Cruises Specialist
Thailand Specialist
My Travel Stories
My Photo Albums and Videos
Antigua Specialist
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MSC Cruises Specialist
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Grand Canyon by Train
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Star Clippers Tall Ship Authentic Sailing
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Pure Grenada
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Solar Eclipse Travel
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andBeyond Vira Vira Hacinda and Relais Chlle
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Turkey Land of Enchantment
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Israel Luxury Tour
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Chile Solar Eclipse Tour 2019
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Chile Atacama Desert & Pucon Luxury Expediton
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Italy Rome Florence Venice
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China is to Be Experienced
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25 Plus Years of Travel Experiences
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Avalon River Cruise Waterways
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Grand Canyon Railway Tour Luxury Compartments
Ama Magna Luxury River Cruise
China Tour Beijing Xian Yangtze
Yunnan China Tour
Budapest to Amsterdam River Cruise
Pucon Chile Luxury Solar Eclipse Tour
Tropical Sails Corp
My Itineraries
Dreams Mazatlan Solar Eclipse April 2024
Countries visited
Sinaloa
Suggested Duration
5 Days
CLIENT REVIEWS
Rating: 4.9
26 reviews
100.00% Recommended
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.
Client Testimonials
2017 Solar Eclipse Trip
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,
Alexis
Dave
Alexis A & Dave B
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