A really well organised tour. A very knowledgeable expert accompanied us through, good local guides and good hotels made not all hassle-free. Bowled over by the antiquities we saw. Highly recommend... See more
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just for your information; Thanda tented camp is showing some signs of lack of attention to detail such as scuffed and worn paintwork. it all looks a bit tired. Game drives excellent, Food okay but... See more
An incredible tailor made tour, I really felt that this was a unique holiday. Our consultant listened to our numerous requests and designed an amazing itinerary, full of experiences and was quick... See more
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The organisation of the itinerary was done well. The hotels were chosen well. Transport (flights and railways, cars and drivers) were good. Very lovely for intense meetings with local specialists... See more
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At Steppes Travel, we don't just plan trips. Our tailor-made holidays and adventures take you deeper, connecting you authentically with the heart of every destination. From unforgettable encounters with locals to awe-inspiring natural wonders, every journey is crafted with purpose and passion by our team of seasoned travel experts. Proud to be a certified B Corp, our adventures champion the highest standards of sustainability and ethical practices. Take advantage of over 30 years first-hand experience and join us to discover journeys that inspire, enrich, and make a difference.
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- www.steppestravel.com
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Incredibly well organised trip
Incredibly well organised trip. Fabulous guides. We all loved it. Thank you
October 31, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi Venetia, thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that you found the trip to be well organised, had fabulous guides and loved your holiday. We do hope to help you to create another Beautiful Adventure in the future.
Fantastic service
Steppes offer great advice and flawless service, working with the best local guides and agencies in an endless list of places. Not the cheapest, but the quality of service makes up for that.
October 28, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi Miles, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that you found our service to be flawless and enjoyed the use of local guides. We do hope to help you to organise more Beautiful Adventures in the future.
Indian Travels
Steppes know the destinations and are full of information and ideas about where to stay and what to see. The staff are all charming even when we insisted on a last minute change. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
November 1, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful holiday and found our team to be full of information and ideas. We do hope to help you to create another Beautiful Adventure in the future.
Great trip perfectly put together
Great trip perfectly put together, moved between locations seemlessly, drivers and guides excellent. Not given full rating due to problems we had over having one of us having to cancel otherwise all good.
October 21, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi Donna, thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that your trip was perfectly put together and your guides were excellent. We do hope to help you to create more Beautiful Adventures in the future.
Steppes know their stuff
Steppes know their stuff. We had an excellent private tour around Eastern and Central Turkey. Our guide was superb and the itinerary well thought through.
October 17, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're happy to hear that your guide was superb and itinerary well thought through. We do hope to help you to create another Beautiful Adventure in the future.
Above and Beyond
We travelled to Rwanda to see the mountain Gorillas early October. Friendly, professional and extremely well informed team, eco tourism at it's very best. Absolutely everything taken into consideration, extremely good at reducing costs but elevating quality. The website alone is a joy to read and so inspiring. Certainly recommend. Heartfelt thanks to Chris and the Team at Steppes.
October 14, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi Julia, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that everything was taken into consideration and you found Chris and the team to be well informed. We do hope to help you to create more Beautiful Adventures in the future.
We have used Steppes Travel several…
We have used Steppes Travel several times over the years to plan amazing trips around the world. The travel advisors are fantastic with in depth knowledge of their regions which means that we have been lucky enough to enjoy absolutely fabulous trips to Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. The personal customer service really is second to none.
October 21, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi Michelle, we're delighted to hear that you've had several amazing trips over the years. We look forward to helping you to organise more Beautiful Adventures in the future.
Caspian Odyssey
October 8, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for sharing your positive experience.
Very professional company listen to…
Very professional company listen to what we wanted and put together the trip we wanted to Brazil.
September 30, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi Anne, we're delighted to hear that your trip was exactly what you wanted. We do hope to help you organise another Beautiful Adventure in the future.
Excellent trip
Excellent trip - thanks to Paul and the team, for their excellent planning and advice. Would recommend them.
September 30, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's incredible to hear that Paul and the team created an excellent trip for you, and about their planning and advice. We do hope to help you plan another beautiful adventure in the future.
Uzbekistan personalised
Fantastic tailor made trip to Uzbekistan. Paul Craven organised a trip to remember. Our wonderful guide, Dilnoza Nazarova, made it all happen and greatly enhanced our trip with her expert knowledge of the region. I would strongly recommend Steppes Travel, together with Paul, if you are planning to visit this intriguing country
September 26, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that Paul organised a trip to remember for you. Your guide plays such an important role in your experience and it's fantastic that Dilnoza truly brought the region alive. We do hope to help you plan another beautiful adventure in the future.
British Columbia - bears & whales
Steppes kept me informed the whole time, from making my booking through to updates during my trip.
Everything was so well organised - oh and the trip was amazing!!!!
September 16, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing trip and you felt informed throughout the process. We do hope to help you organise another beautiful adventure in the future.
A travel company with you in mind
I have travelled all over the world with Steppes for many years. I very much appreciate their individual approach to each of my trips. This year my husband and I travelled to Albania with them for a 2 week holiday. A fascinating country, which I felt I really got to know as well as I could in 2 weeks. If you are looking for a company to give you a different perspective on travel, with sustainable options where possible and support of the local economy, then I thoroughly recommend Steppes.
September 8, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear of your appreciation for our personalised approach to each trip. Albania is indeed a fascinating country and we're thrilled that you had such a meaningful experience. It's wonderful to know that our perspective on travel resonates with you too. We look forward to helping you plan more beautiful adventures in the future.
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're incredibly happy that your trip was well organised.
Steppes listened to what we wanted and delivered a tailored holiday that was perfect for us.
Great holiday, mix of countries, cultures. Great hotels, tour guides very friendly and helpful.
August 17, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and your holiday was tailored perfectly to you. We hope to help you create another beautiful adventure in the future.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that your trip worked out according to plan.
Really expert help navigating a trip to…
Really expert help navigating a trip to Japan
August 1, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that you found our team knowledgeable when navigating your trip to Japan.
Self-drive Quebec Adventure!
Steppes tailored the itinerary to meet our needs and gave us exactly what we were looking for.
They were responsive, helpful and their travel experts were extremely knowledgeable.
They gave great suggestions for additional things to do and see along the way.
The App was extremely easy to use and really helpful.
We will likely use them again!
July 28, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Steppes Travel. We're delighted to hear you found our experts to be extremely knowledgeable and your self-drive adventure was exactly what you were looking for. We look forward to helping you create another Beautiful Adventure in the future.
I knew what was going to happen from…
I knew what was going to happen from the time I left home - and it did. Everything was so well coordinated, which was really important for me on a complicated trip.
Also, every part was top notch.
Paul was brilliant at putting everything together and answering my queries.
July 18, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi Hugh, thank you for sharing your positive experience Steppes Travel. We're delighted to hear that Paul was brilliant and everything was well coordinated. We hope to help you create another incredible adventure in the future.
Recently returned from a trip to the…
Recently returned from a trip to the five Stans of Central Asia. Steppes organised every aspect including our wishes not to travel on Saturdays and visits to sites of particular interest to us. The guides were excellent with very good English and knowledge of their country. The Steppes app was great and kept us informed of flights,weather and hotel info. We would certainly use Steppes again.
July 21, 2024
Reply from Steppes Travel
Hi David, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with Steppes. We're delighted to hear that your guides were excellent and that you found our app to be useful. We look forward to helping you to Discover Extraordinary again in the future.
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