Our Story
At Viland Travel, we do luxury differently. We believe that travel can be as meaningful as it is memorable. That great trips are only truly unforgettable if they’re truly personal to you. And that the most incredible journeys share a profound respect for local communities and the environment.The first trips we offered were in 2008 to Brazil, where our founder Alex Malcolm saw the opportunity to create unique travel experiences with a personal touch – showing people the side of a country not everyone gets to see.
Over the years, our expertise has grown far beyond Latin America to Africa, Europe, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East. We’re proud to have been named among the best travel specialists in the world by publications including Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveller.
Travel + Leisure readers have consistently named us among the world’s best tour operators
The trips we craft span more than seventy countries and six continents, each one showcasing the most exclusive places to stay and most uplifting experiences.
At Viland Travel, luxury means more than comfort - it’s about journeys curated with soul, where each step deepens your connection to culture, community, and your own sense of wonder.
The power of travel
Since Viland Travel was founded, we’ve been driven by a desire to make travel a force for positive change.
We believe that travel can be part of the solution to some of the world’s most complex societal and environmental challenges. Through the trips we take and the choices we make, we have the power to help preserve, support and regenerate culture biodiversity and heritage.
The Viland Travel Positive Impact Collection brings this vision to life, celebrating truly remarkable hotels, camps and yachts that go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Since 2020, we’ve also been proud to be part of Wilderness and support their mission of protecting the world’s ultimate, untamed places through tourism. Currently, this stretches to the protection of 2.3 million hectares of land (6 million acres) and the conservation of more than 30 endangered species
How We Serve You
Each journey with Viland Travel is custom-designed around you. From the first conversation to the final day of your trip, every detail is tailored by our experienced travel designers - experts who have lived, worked, or travelled deeply across Southeast Asia.
We don't offer off-the-shelf itineraries. Instead, we listen to what inspires you, what comforts you, and what you hope to discover - then we build your journey from the ground up.
Once you arrive, our local tour leaders and operation team is on hand throughout your stay. They're based in the region, speak the language, and are ready to offer personal assistance, insider recommendations, and seamless support whenever you need it.
Because luxury, to us, means more than elegance - it means peace of mind, thoughtful touches, and a journey that feels completely your own.
