Tour Planners Ltd.

What Tour Planners Ltd. does

Tour Planners Ltd. is a privately held destination management company (DMC) founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The company designs, markets, and operates inbound tour packages for international and domestic visitors to Bangladesh, spanning cultural heritage tours (e.g., World Heritage, Buddhist Circuit, Shaktipeeth), eco-tours, agro-tourism, river cruises, and backwater experiences, with package durations ranging from single-day excursions to 17-day comprehensive tours priced between $45 and $5,535 per person. Its product portfolio also includes ground transport services backed by an owned fleet of 38 vehicles (claimed to be the largest tourist transport pool in Bangladesh), private jet and helicopter charter, seaplane services (currently closed), domestic flight ticketing through affiliations with Biman Bangladesh, US-BANGLA Airlines, NOVOAIR, and Air Astra, airport meet-and-greet, hotel reservations, and MICE services.

The company's technology stack is light on proprietary software; the CTO (Mirza Rashedul Amin) separately leads IGT, a travel-technology firm, suggesting the company leverages third-party and partner-built booking/operations technology rather than developing a differentiated platform. Distribution is sales-led and direct, relying on the company website (tour-planners.com), social media, and an ecosystem of approximately 35 travel-and-tourism partner companies. Revenue is generated on a transactional, per-booking basis across multiple service lines, with group-size tiering on tour packages (larger groups receive lower per-person rates) and unit pricing on ancillary services (e.g., $10–$25 for airport meet-and-greet, $45–$180 for cruises). The customer base is primarily international tourists seeking curated Bangladesh experiences supported by multilingual guides (English, Japanese, Chinese), with corporate and group clients forming a secondary segment served through transport and MICE offerings.

Name

Tour Planners Ltd.

Legal name

Tour Planners Ltd.

Website

https://tour-planners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tour Planners Ltd. is a Dhaka-based destination management company founded in 1992 that designs and operates inbound tour packages, ground transport, cruises, and domestic flight bookings for international tourists and corporate groups visiting Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Management Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Inbound DMCs (Full-Service Ground Handling) (THAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA), Transport & Logistics Coordinators (Local Transfers/Coach Ops via DMC) (THAKAEAH), Experiential & Cultural Programming (Tours, Activities, CSR/Voluntourism) (THAHADAF)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Inbound tour packages
• Ground transport services
• Air charter services
• Travel agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Packages: The company generates revenue through packaged tours including World Heritage Tours, Buddhist Circuit Tours, Eco-Tours, Full Bangladesh Tours, Shaktipeeth Tours, and day tours. Pricing ranges from $150 to $5535 per person depending on package duration and inclusions.
2. Transport Services: Vehicle charter services including luxury coaches, microbuses, sedans, and SUVs for company events, shuttle services, school excursions, picnics and outings. They operate a fleet of 38 vehicles.
3. Cruises & Sailing: River cruise experiences including M.V. River Cruise in Sundarbans ($180 per person), Bogalake hiking tours, Sajek with Kaptai Lake experiences, and St. Martin Island trips.
4. Airport Meet & Greet Services: Arrival and departure assistance services at airports, with regular service at $10 per person and VIP service at $25 per person.
5. Private Helicopter/Chopper Services: Private helicopter services for business trips, city tours, premium travel, sports events, weddings, and emergency purposes including air ambulance services.
6. Domestic Flight Bookings: Air ticketing services affiliated with all domestic airlines including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-BANGLA Airlines, NOVOAIR, and Air Astra with access to discounts and special fares.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Tour Planners Ltd. is a destination management company (DMC) that designs, packages and sells inbound tour experiences across Bangladesh, ranging from day trips to 17-day comprehensive tours covering heritage sites, Buddhist circuits, eco and wildlife destinations, and river cruises. The packages bundle accommodation, meals, transport, entry fees and multilingual guides, supported by an owned fleet of 38 vehicles, private jet and helicopter charter, domestic airline ticketing, airport meet & greet, and hotel booking services.

Product overview

Tour Planners Ltd. is a destination management company (DMC) providing comprehensive travel and tourism services across Bangladesh. The company's core offering consists of tour packages spanning various themes including heritage/cultural tours, Buddhist circuit tours, eco-tours, and adventure experiences, ranging from day trips to 17-day comprehensive tours. Supporting the tour packages, the company offers integrated services including transport services with a fleet of 38 vehicles, private jet and helicopter charter services, domestic flight ticketing, airport meet & greet services, river cruises, and hotel bookings. The product portfolio is designed to provide end-to-end travel solutions for both individual travelers and group tours visiting Bangladesh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inbound Tour Packages Comprehensive inbound tour packages spanning multiple themes (heritage, Buddhist circuit, eco-tours, Shaktipeeth, wildlife, adventure, full-coverage Bangladesh tours), ranging from day trips to 17-day journeys. Each package bundles accommodation, meals, transport, entry fees, and multilingual guides; intended for international tourists and groups visiting Bangladesh.
• Transport Services Ground transportation services using an owned fleet of 38 vehicles (8 luxury coaches, 7 coasters, 10 deluxe sedans, microbuses and SUVs) with professionally trained drivers; offered for tour groups, corporate events, shuttle services, school excursions, picnics, and outings. Vehicles are maintained to international safety and security standards.
• Private Helicopter / Chopper Services Private helicopter charter flights operating aircraft including Agusta-AW109, Bell-206, Bell-407, and Eurocopter EC-130, used for business trips, city tours, premium travel, sports events, weddings, and emergency purposes including air ambulance and medical evacuation.
• Private Jets Private jet charter and booking services for business executives and travelers requiring premium air travel to destinations with limited commercial airline service.
• Domestic Flights Domestic air ticketing services affiliated with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-BANGLA Airlines, NOVOAIR, and Air Astra, with access to discounts and special fares for travelers in Bangladesh.
• Sea Plane Services Seaplane services for scenic flights and transportation to remote areas in Bangladesh; the offering is currently marked as closed on the company site.
• Cruises & Sailing River cruise and sailing experiences in Bangladesh including M.V. River Cruise in the Sundarbans ($180/person), Bogalake hiking tours ($45/person), Sajek with Kaptai Lake experiences ($50/person), and St. Martin Island trips ($65/person).
• Airport Meet & Greet Professional airport assistance services including arrival and departure meet-and-greet, VIP services with immigration document assistance and lounge access for first/business class travelers ($10 regular / $25 VIP per person).
• Hotel Bookings Hotel reservation services across Bangladesh through partnerships ranging from budget to luxury accommodations.
• MICE Services Meeting, Incentives, Conference & Exhibition (MICE) services for corporate groups and events, supported by the company's owned transport fleet.
• World Heritage Tour in Bangladesh 9 nights / 10 days cultural heritage tour covering Dhaka, Bogra, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sundarbans and Barisal, visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites including Somapura Mahavihara and Sixty Dome Mosque. Priced from $2,465 per person with group-size tiering and 3.5* / 4* hotel variants.
• Buddhist Circuit Tour in Bangladesh 8 nights / 9 days Buddhist heritage tour covering Dhaka, Bogra, Rajshahi, Jessore, Comilla, Bandarban and Cox's Bazar, visiting Buddhist monasteries and archaeological sites. Priced from $1,050 per person with group-size tiering.
• Eco-Tour in Bangladesh (5 Nights / 6 Days) 6-day eco-tour covering Dhaka, Sreemangal, Sunamganj and Sylhet with houseboat accommodation, tea gardens, national parks and river experiences. Priced from $450 per person (5 paying guests at $505/person including accommodation, meals, and transport).
• Shaktipeeth Tour in Bangladesh 6 nights / 7 days religious tour covering Shakti Peeth sites across Bangladesh including Dhakeswari Temple, Bhabanipur, Yogeshwari Temple and Chandranath Temple. Priced from $1,150 per person with group-size tiering and 3.5* / 4* hotel variants.
• Day Long Tour in Dhaka Full-day cultural tour in Dhaka covering Panam City, Sonargaon Folk & Art Museum, Goaldi Mosque, Jamdani Weaving and Batik Village. Priced from $150 per person with sliding-scale group pricing down to $75/person for 10+ guests.
• Full Bangladesh Tour (16 Nights / 17 Days) Comprehensive 17-day tour covering major Bangladesh destinations including Dhaka, Morrelganj and Rocket Steamer experiences. Priced from $5,535 per person.
• Agro Based Tourism in Bangladesh 10 nights / 11 days agricultural tourism experience showcasing farming communities and rural Bangladesh.
• Riverine & Wildlife Tour in Bangladesh 4 days / 3 nights wildlife tour from Dhaka through Chandpur and Barishal to Katka and Kochikhali wildlife sanctuaries.
• Day Long River Cruise Full-day river cruise experience from Dhaka to Chandpur showcasing Bangladesh's riverine culture and waterways.
• The Venice of the East (Backwater Tours) 2 nights / 3 days backwater tour exploring floating markets, village life and cultural experiences along Bangladesh's waterways.
• Air Ambulance Services Emergency medical evacuation and air ambulance services using helicopters equipped with medical equipment for transporting ill or injured patients.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Biman Bangladesh AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated domestic airline partner for air ticketing services. Tour Planners offers flight bookings through this partnership with access to discounts and special fares.
• US-BANGLA AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated domestic airline partner offering flight services to tourists with special fares and booking support.
• NOVOAIRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated airline partner providing domestic flight services to travelers.
• Air AstraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner airline for domestic flight bookings.
• Bangladesh Tour Operator Association (TOAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership. Company Managing Director Faridul Haque served as President of TOAB for 2 consecutive terms, demonstrating leadership in the tourism industry.
• 35 Partner CompaniesminorOthersThe company displays logos of 35 partner companies representing various travel and tourism related businesses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cox & Kings: India-based DMC offering inbound and outbound tour packages, transport, and accommodation services across South Asia. Highly comparable to Tour Planners as a heritage inbound DMC serving international tourists in a similar subcontinent destination.
• Intrepid Travel: Global experiential tour operator running small-group cultural, eco, and adventure tours across emerging destinations. Comparable in product type (heritage, eco, adventure packages) and reliance on local guides.
• Audley Travel: UK-based bespoke inbound tour operator creating tailor-made itineraries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Comparable business model — curated cultural/active tours with ground handling, guides, and private transport — making it a close functional peer.
• Wild Frontiers: UK-based adventure DMC specializing in off-the-beaten-path cultural and adventure tours across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Highly comparable in product type (heritage, eco, adventure) and target customer (experiential inbound tourists).
• Exodus Travels: UK-based small-group adventure tour operator running cultural, walking, and wildlife trips worldwide. Comparable in product type (cultural heritage, eco, adventure tours) and reliance on local guides and ground handling.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Global luxury DMC offering bespoke inbound tours with ground handling, guides, transport, and curated cultural/eco/adventure itineraries. Directly comparable operating model to Tour Planners, though at higher price point and global reach.
• SOTC Travel: Indian tour operator (Thomas Cook India subsidiary) running inbound DMC operations and packaged tours across South Asia. Comparable product mix (heritage, religious, adventure packages) and shared geography make it a direct functional peer.
• G Adventures: Canadian experiential tour operator running small-group cultural, wildlife, and adventure itineraries in 100+ countries. Similar inbound DMC-style operating model, with comparable dependence on local transport, guides, and bundled packages.
• KE Adventure Travel: UK-based adventure tour operator offering cultural, trekking, and wildlife itineraries across Asia, the Himalayas, and beyond. Comparable in small-group experiential tour focus and DMC-style ground handling operations in emerging destinations.

Broad incumbents

• Thomas Cook India: One of India's largest travel companies offering inbound tour packages, foreign exchange, and visa services. Overlaps with Tour Planners in inbound South Asia tour operations but operates at much larger scale across broader travel verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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