Our Team
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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.
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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
Bangkok
Bangkok needs little introduction and is one of the world’s most exciting cities. Wonderful hotels, great shopping – both local and international, where a shimmering Grand Palace sits alongside smaller, hidden temples and colourful markets all jostle for space in this eclectic city. Bangkok should be included for at least a night or two as part of your journey to Thailand.
Amongst the thriving streets are many fascinating temples, Buddhist statues and ancient ruins. Thailand was never colonised and Bangkok showcases the true grit and determination of the Thais and the country as a whole.
A true example of the force of modernisation in the East: a vast metropolis of modern skyscrapers and luxury brands blending with local houses, riverside markets and palaces.
A little more about Bangkok
All too often Bangkok is used as a quick stopping point between holidays to other regions of Thailand and South East Asia, however, to not spend a few days exploring is to miss out on the very essence of Thailand. Yes, it is busy, sometimes dirty and always on the go but finding a peaceful temple, a backstreet cafe and a colourful flower market, not to mention some of the best shopping in Asia, make Bangkok a great city for those who enjoy the buzz and atmosphere of city life.
Experiences
What do you really love doing? We’ll tailor your itinerary to suit you.
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Thailand and Laos
Captivating Bangkok, the peaceful hill tribes of Northern Thailand, gentle river journeys plus temples and elephants. This 12 day holiday combining Thailand and Luang Prabang in Laos gives a varied insight into this charming region of South East Asia.
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Thailand and Laos
Captivating Bangkok, the peaceful hill tribes of Northern Thailand, gentle river journeys plus temples and elephants. This 12 day holiday combining Thailand and Luang Prabang in Laos gives a varied insight into this charming region of South East Asia.
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The Peninsula Bangkok
One of the finest properties in Bangkok, The Peninsula’s riverside location capitalises its position with panoramic views from every room where guests are assured legendary Thai service. Highlighting the best of Thai style and comfort with…
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangkok
The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has welcomed guests for more than 135 years and is the grande dame of the city. Overlooking Bangkok’s lifeline – the Chao Phraya River, which runs through the heart of Bangkok yet…
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The Siam
The hotel is nestled amongst Bangkok’s historic palaces, temples and museums. A spacious property with suites, courtyard villas (some with private pools) and the delightful Connie’s Cottage – a century-old Thai teak house, now a pool…
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Eastern & Oriental Express
The golden age of travel lives on aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train. Winding through some of the world’s most beautiful and exotic landscapes, it voyages through Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, and on into…
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 Craven
Paul is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Central Asia and the Silk Route.
Being from a family with Army connections I can from an early age remember travelling. From camping in Europe and then later being sent to boarding school when we lived in Germany at the age of eight, complete with shorts, long socks, a cap and my suitcase. In appearance not too dissimilar to the children evacuated to the countryside during the blitz.
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Explore other regions
Phuket
The cosmopolitan island of Phuket is located in the south of Thailand and is the country’s most popular island.
Northern Thailand
The area around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are home to several hill tribes.
Beaches Thailand
The southern Thai islands stretch from south of Bangkok down to the Malaysian border and are one of the many attractions Thailand…
Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a small tropical island in the Gulf of Siam.
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?
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