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.
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.
The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
West of the bustling capital city of Tegucigalpa, lies a tranquil region of colonial towns and villages nestled into an expanse of split fertile valleys, pine-clad mountains and cascading waterfalls.
Many local villages are home to the descendants of those who fought alongside Lempira against Spanish Conquistadors in the early 16th century.
Life within these Lenca communities has remained virtually unchanged for generations. Expect a genuinely warm welcome and observe traditional farming methods and production of quality handicrafts such as pottery and straw woven goods. The town of Copan Ruinas is noteworthy not only for its steep cobblestone streets and numerous hiking trails but also for Honduras’s premier Mayan archaeological site, Copan, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
John was fortunate enough to be guided around the beautiful Maya site of Copan by renowned archaeologist David Sedat, who was a member of the team that unearthed three royal tombs, including that of “The Lady in Red”.
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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