What Mara Tour does

Mara Tour is a Turkish outbound tour operator that packages and sells luxury leisure travel from Turkey to four Indian Ocean and East African destinations: Mauritius, Kenya, Seychelles, and Madagascar. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer B2C brand targeting affluent Turkish travelers, with no disclosed enterprise or B2B accounts. Its core product is a curated catalog centered on the eight Beachcomber Hotels properties in Mauritius, ranging from the five-star Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury to the four-star Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa, supplemented by destination activity products such as catamaran tours, the La Vallee Des Couleurs adventure park, and Mauritius tea route experiences.

The company holds the official authorized Turkey representation for Beachcomber Hotels, a relationship that provides preferential pricing and booking access to Turkish customers. Mara Tour runs as a sub-brand of Trades Travel (TURSAB license 11903), inheriting its parent's regulatory standing and operational framework. Its technology stack is minimal: a Wix-hosted website, email and WhatsApp contact channels, and active Instagram and LinkedIn social profiles. There is no proprietary booking platform, no mobile app, no published API, and no AI or data capabilities. Marketing is driven by destination content (blog posts on Mauritius attractions) and organic social media.

Commercially, Mara Tour generates revenue through commission-based arrangements on tour packages and hotel bookings, with pricing handled via quote-based, customized itineraries rather than published rates. The company employs approximately five people out of a single office in Kadıköy, Istanbul, and has expanded its destination footprint incrementally, adding Seychelles in 2019 and Kenya in 2024 (capitalizing on the January 2024 Turkish-Kenyan visa exemption). The business is privately held, has no disclosed external funding, and operates with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Mara Tour

Legal name

Mara Tour (Trades Travel Alt Markası)

Website

https://maratour.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mara Tour is an Istanbul-based B2C tour operator and sub-brand of Trades Travel that packages luxury travel for affluent Turkish travelers to Mauritius, Kenya, Seychelles, and Madagascar, holding exclusive Turkey representation for Beachcomber Hotels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outbound Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shore Excursion Operators (Tours & Activities) (THAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Luxury tour packages
• Indian Ocean travel
• Safari vacations
• Beach resort bookings
• Destination tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages and Hotel Bookings: Mara Tour generates revenue through commission-based arrangements with Beachcomber hotels and by selling curated tour packages to destinations including Mauritius, Kenya, Seychelles, and Madagascar.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mara Tour is a Turkish outbound tour operator that sells curated luxury vacation packages and Beachcomber hotel bookings to Indian Ocean and East African destinations (Mauritius, Kenya, Seychelles, Madagascar). Offerings include eight branded Beachcomber 4*/5* resort stays in Mauritius, destination tour packages across the four countries, and activities such as catamaran cruises, adventure park excursions, and tea-route cultural tours. The company is the official authorized Turkey representative of Beachcomber Hotels and operates under the TURSAB license 11903 of its parent Trades Travel.

Product overview

Mara Tour is a travel tour operator specializing in luxury tourism services across Mauritius, Kenya, Madagascar, and Seychelles. The company offers tour packages centered around Beachcomber hotel properties (8 hotels ranging from 4-star to 5-star luxury), as well as destination tourism experiences including catamaran tours, adventure parks, tea routes, local cuisine tours, and beach experiences. The product portfolio consists of Beachcomber branded hotel accommodations (Royal Palm, Dinarobin, Paradis, Trou Aux Biches, Shandrani, Victoria, Canonnier, Mauricia) and curated tour activities at various destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury 5* Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury is a five-star resort marketed as a serene tropical paradise offering unique atmosphere, natural charm, and timeless elegance. It is noted for its award-winning cuisine with three restaurants led by French Chef Christian Née, and is sold by Mara Tour as a Mauritius accommodation option for Turkish luxury travelers.
• Dinarobin Beachcomber Resort & Spa 5* Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is a five-star property designed for luxurious vacations, with flower-clad stepped pools, sea-view terraces, and exotic tropical gardens. It is sold by Mara Tour as a luxury Mauritius accommodation option targeting Turkish guests seeking spa and beach experiences.
• Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa 5* Paradis Beachcomber is a five-star luxury resort on the Le Morne peninsula at the southwest tip of Mauritius, hosting an 18-hole championship golf course. Sold by Mara Tour as a premium accommodation option combining beach and golf experiences for Turkish travelers.
• Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Resort 5* Trou Aux Biches Resort is located in northwestern Mauritius and was the first eco-friendly resort on the island, offering a white sandy beach, turquoise lagoon, and a 35-hectare tropical garden with six restaurants. Sold by Mara Tour as a luxury eco-resort option for Turkish guests.
• Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4* Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa is a four-star property on a private peninsula in Mauritius' unspoiled south, next to the Blue Bay Marine Park, with three distinct beaches, water and land sports, a sailing school, and a PADI dive center. Sold by Mara Tour to Turkish travelers seeking active beach vacations.
• Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4* Victoria Beachcomber is a four-star family resort on the northwest coast of Mauritius between the tourist center of Grand Bay and the capital Port Louis, known for spectacular sunsets and family-friendly amenities. Sold by Mara Tour as a family-focused Mauritius accommodation option.
• Canonnier Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4* Canonnier Beachcomber is a four-star family hotel on the beachfront of a historic peninsula in Mauritius, distinguished by a spa built among the branches of a banyan tree. Sold by Mara Tour as a family-friendly Mauritius accommodation option.
• Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4* Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa is a four-star property on the northern coast of Mauritius within walking distance of lively Grand Bay, with architecture evoking a traditional Mediterranean style centered on comfort and simplicity. Sold by Mara Tour as an accessible luxury Mauritius accommodation option.
• Mauritius Tour Packages Curated travel packages to the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius, leveraging history, nature, and unique beaches. Mara Tour offers Turkish travelers destination tours with the unique activities and local experiences for which Mauritius is known.
• Kenya Tour Packages Safari tours and broader travel packages to Kenya, covering classic safaris, beaches, mountains, traditional tribes, and modern cities, available year-round. Mara Tour leverages the January 2024 visa exemption to market Kenya as a visa-free safari destination to Turkish travelers.
• Seychelles Tour Packages Travel packages to the Seychelles Islands offering more than beaches and flawless sea, including Mahé Island (where the capital Victoria is located) with its 18th and 19th century French and British architecture. Sold by Mara Tour as an isolated luxury beach vacation option for Turkish travelers.
• Madagascar Tour Packages Travel packages to Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island, known for plant and animal species not found elsewhere and nicknamed the "eighth continent" by ecologists. Sold by Mara Tour to Turkish travelers seeking unique nature and ecotourism experiences.
• Mauritius Catamaran Tours Catamaran excursions around the Mauritian mainland, featuring routes such as Gabriel Island and Flat Island in the north, dolphin sightings in the west, and Île aux Cerfs in the east. Sold by Mara Tour as a curated excursion activity for Turkish travelers visiting Mauritius.
• La Vallee Des Couleurs Adventure Park Adventure park in Mauritius offering adrenaline activities including the Indian Ocean's longest zipline (1,500-3,100 meters), a Nepal Bridge, quad bike tours, and a bicycle zipline. Sold by Mara Tour as an adventure excursion option for Turkish guests.
• Mauritius Tea Route Cultural Tour Heritage tour in Mauritius exploring the island's tea production and rich colonial history, with stops including Le Domaine des Aubineaux, the Bois Cheri Museum and Factory, and Le Domaine de Saint Aubin. Sold by Mara Tour as a cultural excursion activity.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Beachcomber HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMara Tour is the official authorized Turkey representative of Beachcomber Hotels, a hospitality brand operating eight hotels in Mauritius since 1952. The partnership provides advantageous pricing and booking services for Turkish travelers seeking accommodation at Beachcomber properties including Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury 5*, Dinarobin Beachcomber Resort & Spa 5*, Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa 5*, Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Resort 5*, Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4*, Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4*, Canonnier Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4*, and Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa 4*.
• Trades TravelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMara Tour is a sub-brand of Trades Travel (license number 11903), a TURSAB member tour operator. Trades Travel provides the operational framework and licensing under which Mara Tour operates as a specialized brand focusing on Mauritius, Kenya, Seychelles, and Madagascar destinations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Jolly Tur: Long-standing Turkish tour operator and OTA selling diverse international packages including beach, cultural, and luxury itineraries. Larger and broader portfolio than Mara Tour but operates the same B2C packaged-holiday model to Turkish consumers.
• Pegas Touristik: Turkish tour operator and airline group (SunExpress-linked) selling packaged international holidays to Turkish consumers, including long-haul luxury destinations. Comparable B2C packaged-holiday motion though broader destination coverage.
• ETS Tur: Major Turkish OTA and tour operator selling international holiday packages to Turkish consumers. Comparable end-customer and package-holiday model, though broader destination reach and stronger digital presence than Mara Tour.
• TUI Turkey: Subsidiary of the global TUI Group operating in Turkey, offering packaged holidays across many destinations to Turkish consumers. Overlaps with Mara Tour on packaged outbound travel but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Setur: One of Turkey's largest dedicated luxury tour operators, offering high-end international packages. Highly comparable to Mara Tour's luxury-outbound positioning and Turkish source market, though Setur operates at much greater scale and across many more geographies.
• Prontotour: Turkish tour operator selling packaged international holidays to Turkish consumers, including long-haul luxury destinations. Comparable business model (B2C packages, supplier relationships) and overlapping customer base, though Prontotour spans many more destinations.
• Coral Travel Turkey: Turkish arm of the Coral Travel international tour operator network. Sells packaged holidays internationally including exotic long-haul destinations to Turkish consumers, with overlapping GTM motion and customer profile.

Others

• Beachcomber Hotels: Mauritius-based hotel group operating the 8 properties Mara Tour distributes in Turkey. While not a competitor, Beachcomber is the central commercial counterparty and product supplier for Mara Tour's Mauritius offering, making commercial alignment and competitive overlap at the destination level highly relevant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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