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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.
East Coast Malaysia
The main draw for travellers to the east coast are the glorious beaches and sun-drenched coastline, much of which remains relatively undeveloped. It may not have the history and the multicultural elements offered in the west but it suggests a blend of relaxation and charm unsurpassed in many South-East Asian destinations.
The coastline is dotted with laid back towns, fishing villages and resort islands and in many of these life remains relatively unchanged for the locals, with traditional customs still observed.
Diving off this coast can be excellent with whale sharks frequenting these waters at certain times of the year. The Perhentian Islands in the north are surrounded by untouched coral reefs and the Redang Island archipelago, located within a Marine Park offers a wealth of underwater wonders.
Tioman Island
In the south is Tioman Island, famed as Bali Hai in the 1950’s film South Pacific and in addition to fantastic beaches, diving and snorkelling it is home to the lovely boutique hotel of Japamala.
This coastline does have distinct seasons and the best time to visit is during our summer when the weather is dry before the monsoons arrive from about November until March.
Experiences
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Indian Ocean
Patina Maldives
Patina Maldives is made up of four distinct islands, with the vibrant and social Fari Marina at its heart. Patina encourages guests to immerse themselves in island life via wellness, music, art and culinary experiences.
Umbria
Tenuta di Murlo
Hidden amongst the Umbrian hills, tucked away on a private family estate lies Tenuta di Murlo. 10,000 acres of spectacular views, studded with woodlands, lakes, olive groves and vineyards, this is home to a collection of…
Scotland
Dornoch Castle
A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle that’s paired with the inspiring 12th-century Dornoch Cathedral directly opposite. This historic hotel is full of character and boasts its own highly-rated distillery and close links to plenty of activities, including…
Scotland
Duisdale House
Built in 1865 as a hunting lodge, Duisdale House was given a new lease of life when it was refurbished to create an immaculate, stylish boutique hotel. And the critics agree – with this acclaim being…
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.
Clare Higginson
It was my passion for languages that first encouraged me to leave the UK behind and grab my rucksack. Since then, it’s been a mixture of intriguing cultures, jaw-dropping landscapes and the wonder of seeing animals in their natural habitat that sees me continuously extending my travel wish list.
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Explore other regions
Langkawi and Penang
The west coast offers a perfect example of Malaysia’s multiculturalism including intriguing delights with the islands of Penang and Langkawi.
Kuala Lumpur and Cameron Highlands
A rich heritage full of colour and character which co-exists alongside all the trimmings one would expect from a modern metropolis.
Borneo
A holiday to Malaysian Borneo can include beach time, wildlife, rivers, mountains and culture.
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.
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