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Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
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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.
Buenos Aires
The capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires was founded in 1580 on the shores of the Rio de la Plata and today it is one of the continent’s largest and most sophisticated cities.
Renowned for its mouth-watering cuisine, delicious local wines and the sound of the sensuous tango drifting through the evening air throughout the city, Buenos Aires has a variety of activities with all excursions are led by our expert guides.
These include enjoying colonial sights on a day trip to Colonia in Uruguay or taking a cruise along the River Delta, from the town of Tigre to the enchanting Recoleta cemetery.
A little more about Buenos Aires
Puerto Madero to the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve is a 865-acre tract of lowland that lies just a stone’s throw outside the city. An important area for ecology, it is a wonderful option for wildlife lovers who wish to avoid the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city.
The pampas, situated approximately one to two hours south of Buenos Aires, offers visitors the opportunity to experience the life of a gaucho (real Argentinean cowboys!) amongst enormous cattle ranches and elite polo schools. Time in the pampas is often spent horseback riding, playing polo, embarking on a round of golf or simply focusing on wellness. The traditions and lifestyles that thrive in these stunning estancias set on vast fertile rolling plains must be seen to be believed.
Our specialists' 'must do'
Head to Puerto Madero, the up and coming waterfront area of Buenos Aires, which occupies a significant area of the Rio de la Plata riverbank and is famed for the raunchy evening Rojo Tango show.
Additionally, visit the San Telmo Sunday Market in the oldest barrio of Buenos Aires in the main public square of Plaza Dorrego. With a backdrop of colonial buildings, characterful cafes, tango milongas and antique shops, this is the ideal location at which to while away a Sunday in the city.
Experiences
Tell us what you love doing and we’ll curate a journey that’s perfect for you.
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Antarctica
Sail the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
In this introduction to Antarctica, explore the Peninsula that is one of the Earth’s last pristine wilderness regions and count yourself as one of those who has crossed the renowned Drake Passage – whether you experience…
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Argentina
Self-Drive Mendoza & the Lake District
With time allotted to exploring the sophisticated capital of Buenos Aires and staying in a wineland lodge, embark on a self-drive adventure through the Argentinian Lake District to see its dazzling blue pools and snow-capped peaks.
Meet our experts
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.
Paul Bird
Paul has visited Argentina several times, taking in everything from the mighty Iguazu Falls to the dazzling Perito Merino Glacier. According to him, any country that boasts one of Earth’s most dramatic waterfalls, magnificent salt flats, exquisite wines and a vibrant capital is more than worth a visit. Talk with our experts
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James Armitage
This epic country offers extraordinary landscapes, from the flat Pampas to rugged Patagonia and the lofty Andes. One of James’s recommendations is to head to the north-west of the nation to experience the very different Andean culture based around Salta. Talk with our experts
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01285 601 784Argentinian Lake District
Bariloche and the surrounding lakes compose a spectacular and bountiful scene, often compared to Switzerland.
Argentinian Patagonia
An adventure to Patagonia offers an unforgettable experience in one of the world's most remote wildernesses.
Iguazu Falls
Widely considered as superior to the illustrious Niagara and Victoria falls, the waters of Iguazu Falls (meaning 'Big Water' in the local…
Mendoza and Wine Regions
The province of Mendoza, situated at the foot of the glorious Andean Mountains, is the most prominent wine region in Argentina and…
Northwest Argentina
This region is characterised by dramatic expanses of coarse ochre deserts, studded with cacti and cut with steep ravines, and interlaced with…
Peninsula Valdes
An outlying hideaway for an assortment of marine mammals and bird species, Peninsula Valdes is a UNESCO recognised nature reserve on the…
Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia
A diverse province that features barren and windswept plains, virgin lenga forests and glaciers that descend to the ocean, Tierra del Fuego…
Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise sets us apart. So too our curiosity. A curiosity of the world and of you, and your passions. 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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