SAOLA · Until the world finds out
Organising individual trips and off-sites in exotic countries
Plan your journeyWho we are
A travel design agency for the rare corners of the world. For people who dream of places few have heard of, and of a trip where every detail is already taken care of.
The saola is one of the rarest animals on Earth, the “Asian unicorn”. Scientists described it only in 1992, and almost nobody has seen one alive. We named the agency after it.
- Rarity
- Ease
- Trust
- Presence
- Care
- Memories for life
Signature journeys
Places known to few
Each route is an example to inspire you. We design every trip around you.
Destinations
We work with every country. We love these three regions
Formats
Four ways to travel with SAOLA
Individual journeys
A signature route for a couple or a family, designed around you.
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Corporate trips
Off-sites and trips for teams and partners in exotic countries.
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SAOLA Hidden Gem
A surprise trip, for SAOLA ambassadors only. The route unfolds as you go: nobody knows where they are heading.
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Quests
A trip with a storyline, for families with children, friends and teams.
DiscussHow we work
From the first message to the last day
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Getting to know you
A request and a call: your dreams and wishes.
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Trip design from €500
A route concept and two or three hotel options within 7 days. The fee is credited to the price of the trip.
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Booking
The contract, hotels, flights, guides and every detail.
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The journey
A personal page with your programme, vouchers and support around the clock.
Trip design
from €500
Every SAOLA journey starts here. We meet, listen to your wishes and within 7 days create a route concept with a selection of hotels.
The fee is credited to the price of the trip when you book and is non-refundable.
Start with a designWhat stands behind your journey
- A day-by-day route shaped by your wishes
- Logistics: flights, trains, transfers and private transport
- Choosing and booking hotels
- Excursions, private guides and rare experiences
- Entry tickets and restaurants
- Visas and entry forms
- Vouchers, contacts and a detailed guide on your personal page
- The trip budget
- Negotiations with suppliers
- Monitoring flights and bookings, handling the unexpected
- Support around the clock during the trip
Team
The people behind SAOLA
Masha Bragina
Founder and CEO
13 years designing signature trips, five languages, and she scouts every new destination in person.
Masha’s personal blog, Travel MaryGulshat
Travel designer
Daria Gubina
Marketing specialist
Simon Stawski
Strategy and technology
Karina Rudik
SMM manager
Local guides and partners
Trusted guides, lodges and partners around the world. We know personally everyone we trust with your journey.
Traveller stories
In their words
Trips designed by Masha Bragina before SAOLA had a name.
“We landed in places you couldn’t even dream of. And Masha, as usual, outdid all her previous trips. This is the best trip ever!”
Liliya NilovaRwanda, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya
“Masha talked our stubborn hoteliers into a free late checkout, which saved us a tidy sum and proved her worth for the thousandth time.”
Irina PranevskayaFinland
“Seven years later I’m here again, and again thanks to Masha, who organised this trip for us. Everything was precise, great and on time.”
Damir AgalyamzyanovPeru, Colombia, Panama, Cuba
“It’s very convenient. You don’t have to worry about where to go or how best to plan the route, because Masha takes care of all of it.”
Elena FedyaevaUnited States
SAOLA Club
A closed circle for those who have travelled with us
Ambassador status goes to everyone who has made two journeys with SAOLA or Travel Mary.
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Private dinners in Lisbon
Closed dinners and themed evenings for ambassadors and their guests.
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Scouting trips with the founder
Travel with Masha to open a new destination before it launches.
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SAOLA Hidden Gem
The surprise trip where the route reveals itself on the way.
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Members-only offers
Journeys that never appear in public.
Request
Tell us where you dream of going
We reply within a day. The first call is free.
Or message us directly