Our Team 
Our Tour Experts 
Heroes and Heroines 
Where to Stay
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.
-
![Amy Waters snow biking]()
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.
-
![William Dalrymple]()
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.
-
![Liz Bonnin]()
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.
Salvador
Salvador is the vibrant and historically rich capital of Bahia, overlooking the magnificent All Saints Bay on the north-eastern shores of Brazil.
One of Brazil’s oldest cities, it was also incredibly wealthy thanks to the cultivation of sugarcane and tobacco which relied heavily on the slave trade. The vast majority of slaves came from Africa and brought their unique culture with them.
A little more about Salvador
African culture dominates every niche of Salvador’s colourful lifestyle from the pulsating rhythm of drums to the spicy aroma of its cuisine, the martial art dance of capoeira, and the incessant need to party! Salvador’s crowning glory is the historic downtown area, the Pelourinho; a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautifully coloured colonial houses and dotted with some of the prettiest churches in the country.
Experiences
What do you really love doing? We curate your itinerary especially for you.
Idea
Brazil
Brazilian Amazon & the Pantanal
Designed to appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and keen ornithologists, this itinerary takes in the fresh wetlands of the Pantanal, the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor in the Amazon and the dazzling coastline of Rio. Utilising carefully selected properties as bases for…
Idea
Brazil
Family Adventures in Brazil
This family-focused adventure journeys between the thrilling Pantanal, overflowing with enchanting mammals and camouflaged critters, to the thundering Iguacu Falls and coastal retreat of Praia do Forte, considering everything from soccer games to sea turtle hatching.
Idea
Brazil
Honeymoon in Brazil
Flit between sultry samba clubs of Rio, remote jungle retreats in the Amazon and dazzling coastline in Florianopolis, scouting rainforest tributaries for signs of pink river dolphins and exploring the nooks of a private island peninsula. With just enough time to visit…
Idea
Brazil
Highlights of Brazil
Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Brazil, this adventure journeys from the dazzling cityscapes of Rio to the cascading dual-nation treasure of Iguacu Falls, and from the wildlife-dense ecosystem of the Pantanal to the turquoise beaches of Paraty.
Idea
Brazil
Sail the Brazilian Amazon
Embark on an in-depth, off-the-beaten-track river journey into the heart of the Brazilian Amazon on board the comfortable MY Tucano riverboat. This explorative eight-day Amazon voyage ventures deeper into this vast tropical wilderness than any other comparative boat.
Idea
Brazil
Flying Safari in the Brazilian Pantanal
Utilising small charter flights and nimble motorboats to travel around one of nature’s last frontiers, this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable birds’ eye view) of one of the Americas’ most iconic landscapes. A remarkable…
Idea
Brazil
Brazilian Amazon & the Pantanal
Designed to appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and keen ornithologists, this itinerary takes in the fresh wetlands of the Pantanal, the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor in the Amazon and the dazzling coastline of Rio. Utilising carefully selected properties as…
Idea
Brazil
Family Adventures in Brazil
This family-focused adventure journeys between the thrilling Pantanal, overflowing with enchanting mammals and camouflaged critters, to the thundering Iguacu Falls and coastal retreat of Praia do Forte, considering everything from soccer games to sea turtle hatching.
Idea
Brazil
Honeymoon in Brazil
Flit between sultry samba clubs of Rio, remote jungle retreats in the Amazon and dazzling coastline in Florianopolis, scouting rainforest tributaries for signs of pink river dolphins and exploring the nooks of a private island peninsula. With just enough time…
Idea
Brazil
Highlights of Brazil
Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Brazil, this adventure journeys from the dazzling cityscapes of Rio to the cascading dual-nation treasure of Iguacu Falls, and from the wildlife-dense ecosystem of the Pantanal to the turquoise beaches of…
Idea
Brazil
Sail the Brazilian Amazon
Embark on an in-depth, off-the-beaten-track river journey into the heart of the Brazilian Amazon on board the comfortable MY Tucano riverboat. This explorative eight-day Amazon voyage ventures deeper into this vast tropical wilderness than any other comparative boat.
Idea
Brazil
Flying Safari in the Brazilian Pantanal
Utilising small charter flights and nimble motorboats to travel around one of nature’s last frontiers, this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable birds’ eye view) of one of the Americas’ most iconic landscapes.…
Brazil
Villa Bahia Pousada
Villa Bahia Pousada is located in the heart of Salvador’s historical centre, close to the Jorge Amado Museum, the Lacerda Elevator and the Praca da Se overlooking All Saints Bay. It is a charming colonial hotel with…
Brazil
Convento do Carmo
The Convento do Carmo is a beautifully restored 16th-century convent situated at the top of a steep cobblestone street in the historic Pelourinho district of Salvador. There are 79 rooms and suites all situated in the…
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.
Roxy Dukes
Roxy loves to delve into South American culture, so Brazil is always at the top of her hit list. From eating tapioca served from local food carts to the art of capoeira dancing, she loves to find new experiences to share with her wayfaring clients.
Talk with our experts
- 01285 880 980
Start planning your trip
Explore other regions
Brazilian Amazon
Northern Brazil is dominated by the Amazon Rainforest; a vast tract tropical wilderness divided by the enormous Amazon River basin
Fernando De Noronha
An archipelago of 21 idyllic islands, Fernando do Noronha is located 250 kilometres off the north east coast of Brazil
Iguacu
Straddled between the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, the Iguaçu Falls is a magnificent sight with some 275 individual waterfalls spread…
North East Brazil
Recife, the state capital of Pernambuco, is a large and bustling industrial city used as a transit point to Olinda, and home…
Pantanal
The Pantanal is one of nature's last frontiers and the largest freshwater wetland area in the world. Set along the far western…
Paraty
Driving south of Rio along the stunning Costa Verde, come across colonial Paraty with its cobbled streets and pretty whitewashed colonial buildings…
Southern Brazil
Florianopolis with its cobbled streets and colonial architecture is one of the main cities in southern Brazil and the state capital of…
Why Choose Steppes?
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.
Are you ready to discover extraordinary once again?
Featured in the press
