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Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.
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Our Team
Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts
We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines
The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
The Ahwahnee Hotel
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The Civil Rights Trail
Encompassing important historic sites that include the Old Slave Mart (the only known surviving building used as a slave auction gallery in South Carolina) and the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in America’s Deep South, this trip examines the sites and estates…
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Self-Drive Adventure in the American West
Get behind the wheel to embark on an independent self-drive through the American West, travelling off the beaten track at your own leisurely pace with the 24/7 support of our local team should you need them. Opt for the remote roads that…
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Self-Drive the Pacific Northwest
This journey by road through the lesser-visited Pacific Northwest state of Oregon encompasses miles of coastal roads, expansive wine valleys and an iconic National Park that boasts the deepest lake in the United States. Whether staying in a cabin on the Rogue…
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Cowboy Experience: Ranches of the USA
Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes of the USA, our cowboy adventures go far beyond the tourist trail to working ranches in places like Big Sky Montana, Elk River Valley, Zion National Park or the Colorado Prairie. Encompassing anything from…
Group tour
USA
Cruise the Hawaiian Islands with Richard Dawkins and New Scientist
Hawaii is one of the earth’s youngest island chains with a geological makeup including white, black, even green and red sand beaches. Learn about the geology of the islands that are born of fire and made up of the world’s most active…
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National Parks by Private Jet
Utilising a private jet to fly between arguably the most visually stunning national parks in the USA – Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand Teton – this flight-seeing adventure offers remarkable birds’ eye views of the country’s most iconic landscapes.
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Wild Alaska by Plane & Boat
Utilising charter flights and nimble boats to travel between arguably the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound – this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable…
Idea
USA
Sail the Hawaiian Islands
Sail on board a boutique 36-passenger yacht, passing through remote waters to the islands of Molokai, Lanai and Maui, beginning or ending on Big Island. With a backdrop of dramatic volcanoes and marine-life-rich waters, navigate to lesser-visited sites and embark on kayak…
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USA
Highlights of Alaska: Mountains & Bears
Our classic journey through Alaska incorporates the jewels in the crown of the sprawling state that packs a punch – from scenic railway trips and remote bear viewing to alpine float plane journeys and native learning experiences. Combining Denali National Park with…
Idea
USA
The Civil Rights Trail
Encompassing important historic sites that include the Old Slave Mart (the only known surviving building used as a slave auction gallery in South Carolina) and the oldest African Methodist Episcopal church in America’s Deep South, this trip examines the sites…
Idea
USA
Self-Drive the Pacific Northwest
This journey by road through the lesser-visited Pacific Northwest state of Oregon encompasses miles of coastal roads, expansive wine valleys and an iconic National Park that boasts the deepest lake in the United States. Whether staying in a cabin on…
Idea
USA
Cowboy Experience: Ranches of the USA
Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes of the USA, our cowboy adventures go far beyond the tourist trail to working ranches in places like Big Sky Montana, Elk River Valley, Zion National Park or the Colorado Prairie. Encompassing…
Group tour
USA
Cruise the Hawaiian Islands with Richard Dawkins and New Scientist
Hawaii is one of the earth’s youngest island chains with a geological makeup including white, black, even green and red sand beaches. Learn about the geology of the islands that are born of fire and made up of the world’s…
Idea
USA
National Parks by Private Jet
Utilising a private jet to fly between arguably the most visually stunning national parks in the USA – Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Grand Teton – this flight-seeing adventure offers remarkable birds’ eye views of the country’s most iconic…
Idea
USA
Wild Alaska by Plane & Boat
Utilising charter flights and nimble boats to travel between arguably the most visually stunning landscapes in Alaska – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay and Frederick Sound – this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention…
Idea
USA
Sail the Hawaiian Islands
Sail on board a boutique 36-passenger yacht, passing through remote waters to the islands of Molokai, Lanai and Maui, beginning or ending on Big Island. With a backdrop of dramatic volcanoes and marine-life-rich waters, navigate to lesser-visited sites and embark…
Idea
USA
Highlights of Alaska: Mountains & Bears
Our classic journey through Alaska incorporates the jewels in the crown of the sprawling state that packs a punch – from scenic railway trips and remote bear viewing to alpine float plane journeys and native learning experiences. Combining Denali National…
Kenai Peninsula
Alaska Bear Camp
Set against the backdrop of the jagged Aleutian Range, this low-impact bush camp offers a bear viewing experience unlike anything else in Alaska. It sits within Lake Clark National Park, facing the Cook Inlet, on an…
USA
Soniat House
A historic early 19th-century family residence turned boutique 30-room hotel, Soniat House sits at the junction of luxury and history in “The Big Easy” New Orleans. Praised for its style by Architectural Digest and a fixture…
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Zero George Street
Charleston’s premier boutique hotel, Zero George is a chic hideaway comprised of sixteen guest rooms and studios that are split between three carefully restored historic residences and two brick carriage houses that date back to 1804.
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Grand Canyon Under Canvas
Positioned close to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, these safari-inspired glamping tents offer luxurious camping accommodations that are finished with plush king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms and wood burning stoves.
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