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Round Trips and Group Series in Asia: A DMC Partner for German Tour Operators

October 12, 2026

A traditional junk boat among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

DMC Connect is a Southeast Asia DMC for German tour operators and travel agents. If you sell Southeast Asia as multi-stop round trips (Rundreisen) or group series, we are the destination management company (DMC) that runs them on the ground, with operations in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and China, and a tailored proposal for every request within 24 hours.

Round trips and group series for German operators

Four programme ideas, each with a real itinerary behind it.

  • Thailand round trip: our Thailand Comprehensive Tour spans Bangkok, Ayutthaya and the beaches in 8 days and 7 nights, with cultural immersion and time to relax.
  • Vietnam from north to south: the Vietnam Heritage Trail runs from Hanoi through Ha Long Bay and the central regions to Ho Chi Minh City in 8 days.
  • China circuit: Classic China visits Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou and Shanghai in 10 days and 9 nights, from iconic monuments to the modern skyline.
  • History and heritage: our River Kwai Bridge Festival guide outlines a two-day history and heritage track around Kanchanaburi aimed at European and American history enthusiasts, and a 3-day Kanchanaburi itinerary is in the catalogue.

Sample itineraries from our catalogue

A selection from the catalogue. Group-series programmes such as Authentic Malaysia Highlights run alongside tailor-made itineraries.

See the full list of sample itineraries.

Southeast Asia destinations for German round trips

The destinations behind these programmes.

  • Thailand (The Land Of Smiles): Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Krabi.
  • Vietnam (The Land Of Ascending Dragon): Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An.
  • China (The Land Of The Dragon's Legacy): Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Guilin, Hong Kong.
  • Cambodia (The Kingdom Of Wonder): Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Koh Rong, Kampot.

Plan around the calendar

Our guides cover festivals, new infrastructure and travel trends worth building a programme around.

How a request works

DMC Connect is a B2B destination management company. We work exclusively with travel agents, tour operators and corporate buyers, and we do not sell to the public. Every request follows the same four steps.

  • Inquiry & Consultation: Submit your request. A specialist contacts you within 24 hours.
  • Bespoke Proposal: Receive a detailed, custom proposal with net-based pricing.
  • Collaborative Refinement: We collaborate with you to refine every detail perfectly.
  • Confirmation & Management: We manage all bookings and provide full trip documentation.

We are Bangkok-headquartered and licensed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT 14/04338) and an ATTA member (5259), with registered entities in Singapore and Malaysia. You can read more on our Thailand DMC page or in our guide to the top DMCs in Southeast Asia, and you can reach us on the contact page.

Working across the time difference

Bangkok is on UTC+7 all year and does not change its clocks. Germany is on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, so Bangkok is 6 hours ahead in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bali are on UTC+8, one hour further ahead. A request sent in the European working day reaches our team in the Asian evening, and we reply with a tailored proposal within 24 hours.

Southeast Asia DMC pages by market

Each page picks out the programmes that fit one source market.

Frequently asked questions

Can DMC Connect run round trips across several stops?

Yes. Our catalogue includes round trips such as the Thailand Comprehensive Tour (Bangkok, Ayutthaya and the beaches), the Vietnam Heritage Trail from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and Classic China across four cities. Each can be adapted to your brief.

Do you run group series?

Yes. Our group-series service covers programmes from 10-person cohorts to tours of 100 or more, and the catalogue includes group-series programmes such as Authentic Malaysia Highlights.

Which languages do your guides speak?

Our published itineraries list the guiding language of each programme, and English-speaking guides are listed on most of them. Tell us the guiding language you need when you request a proposal, and we will confirm it in the proposal.

How quickly will I receive a proposal?

A specialist contacts you within 24 hours of your request. You then receive a detailed, custom proposal with net-based pricing, we refine every detail with you, and we manage the bookings and provide full trip documentation.

What is the time difference between Germany and Bangkok?

Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of Germany in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. Thailand does not change its clocks, and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Beijing are one hour further ahead.

Request a proposal

Planning a 2027 programme in Southeast Asia for your clients in Germany? Tell us your travel dates, group size and destinations, and we will send you a tailored proposal within 24 hours. Request a proposal.