A BIT ABOUT US

Why another travel company? You might ask. Despite the plethora of competition out there, we still felt like there was something missing, and space for something new.

Black Lotus is a unique travel firm that combines travel, culture, design, architecture, fashion, and art. We are based in New Zealand, but typical of most New Zealanders we are an international, well- travelled bunch and we hope our suggested itineraries reflect this. We have been influenced by travel from all around the world, but more and more we are becoming a creative hub and a source of creating holidays through New Zealand and Asia.

We believe how we travel affects our environment, our lives, our wellbeing, and our state of mind. As our favourite philosopher, Alain de Botton, said in The Art of Travel, “Journeys are the midwives of thought. Few places are more conducive to internal conversations than a moving plane, ship, or train.”

We believe that well designed holidays are timeless and therefore we reject the generic, steer clear of passing fads, and refrain from predicting trends. We create holidays that people have not done before or ways of seeing a place that they haven’t thought possible.

OUR TEAM

There would not be a Black Lotus without them. It is our individual service that makes all the difference. Our Travel Experts knowledge is the basis for organising your perfect trip – and they will be excited to hear all your stories when you return, too.

LANCE MOULD

I travelled all around the world in my younger days, spending years living and exploring Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Asia was never on my radar until a chance stopover ignited my passion and changed my life for ever.

VALENTINA MOULD-MORELLI

I have been lucky enough to travel far and wide across South East Asia and beyond. Our community (our local characters) is at the heart of everything we do – we do our best to look after them and get people involved as much as possible.

BELLA

Humbling and gracious, travel for me has inspired this innate need to constantly strive to deepen my understanding of why people act in specific ways, how cultures have survived for thousands of years and traditional dishes. I travel to meet, see, and eat.

STEPHEN

Travelling for me is akin to education. And that education starts in the planning and booking process. I love the history of places I visit so I spend hours looking at the history, and planning on what I want to see, and where to stay, to understand the history of the destination.

GERBEN

Travelling has not only been something that I do, but it has been something that has become part of my life. I spend all my free time travelling, to hunt new destinations in search of hidden secrets which are unique and unlike any other on the market.

MAI

I am always happy to welcome travellers to my homeland Vietnam. I'm passionate to design tailor-made journeys in style that meet the expectations of travelers. I am a real foodie and know hidden spots to experience real Vietnamese cuisine, the small shops with the best Banh Mi or Pho.

PHUONG

The song " On the road again " is my Theme. Travelling is my life. Whenever I have a chance to get on the road, I feel alive. I make new friends, meet a lot of interesting people and learn so much every time I travel either by myself or with our clients. I can't wait to get on the road again.

STEPHANIE

For me, it’s essential that you will not just visit a destination but you will immerse yourself in the local culture, meet the people, and immerse yourself in wonderful sights, sounds, tastes, and feelings throughout the journey.

WHY BLACK LOTUS

1. TWENTY-TWO + YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

We have over 22 years of experience creating incredible journeys and tailor-made luxury family holidays, all over Asia.

2. WE ONLY DO TAILOR MADE TRIPS

We love discovering new places, new experiences, and sharing them with you. Our purpose is to create something completely unique for you, wherever you want to travel to, however you want to do it. No two trips are the same, because we know you’re unlikely to want it the way anybody else did. And why should you? This is your holiday, no one else’s.

3. OUR PRIVATE NETWORK

When you book your trip with Black Lotus Travel, we will gladly open our little black book of contacts and amazing local guides available to you. Always on the lookout for the new boutique hotels or new experiences, we are constantly curious about happenings both on and off the beaten tourist track. We will happily share our knowledge and experiences because we know the reason you came to us is because you love an original, insider experience, right? Vietnam, Myanmar or Cambodia, here you come…

4. EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

Luxury service begins the moment you contact us, continues throughout the planning and booking process, and well after you return from your trip. Want to change your itinerary? Not an issue. Overslept and missed your flight? We’re on hand 24/7 when you’re away to make sure it doesn’t ruin your trip. We worry about the little things before you even think of them. Because that’s true luxury service.

5. WE ARE SO FLEXIBLE

We can do it all. We really can. We’re flexible and we know how to make planning easy for you. If you’re engaged with no idea of where to go on your honeymoon – we can help. If you’re traveling with the family and can’t figure out what to do to keep everyone happy – we have a trick or two up our sleeve. If you have taken some last-minute time off work and are panicking on where to go – don’t. We are here to help!

6. ATTENTION TO DETAIL

We pride ourselves in going a step further than the rest to make sure your trip is memorable for all the right reasons. The planning process should be the start of a fantastic holiday, not the reason you are going to need one, so we are delighted to offer a host of little extras to make a trip with Black Lotus Travel the ultimate luxury. We’d love to tell you more about those, but we’d hate to ruin the surprise. Just trust us – we’ve done this before.

7. TIME

Planning a perfect trip takes more than knowledge and experience. It takes time. That’s what we offer you. We take the time to design a trip for you that ticks every box. Experience a place the right way. See it from all angles. So that when you return home, not only are you refreshed and revitalized, but your content that you did everything right with your precious time away.

8. PEACE OF MIND

From the moment you start planning your trip, you will have a dedicated expert looking after you. We’re always there in the background in case of questions or emergencies – or if you simply want to send us a postcard from Saigon in Vietnam to let us know you’re having a great trip. While away, we’ll provide you with 24/7 support and emergency contacts to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Start planning your dream trip now with Black Lotus. Lets get talking.

MORE ABOUT US

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