China - Yunnan, Shangri-La & The Songtsam Trail

We start by understanding you, take great pride in creating an itinerary tailored around you and finessing every detail before, during and after your holiday.

S-Service

You can depend on us to deliver to high standards. We go that extra mile.

T-Trust

You can rely on us for our candour.

E-Expertise

We travel to the destinations in which we specialise, increasing our knowledge and experiencing what’s new.

P-Protected

Your monies are financially protected.

P-Pioneering

We strive to be innovators of the most inspirational travel experiences.

E-Ethical

Courage is about standing up for what we believe in.

S-Surprising

We love out of the ordinary.

 Our 25 years of experience and combined expertise will create your holiday, your way.

THE BIRTH OF STEPPES TRAVEL

In the spring of 1989, sitting on a rough bench in the foothills of the Altai mountains in southern Russia, listening to folk songs playing on a guitar, I sat looking at some of the most beautiful mountain scenery I had seen anywhere in the world, hundreds of miles from civilisation. It was at that moment I realised that there were people out there, like me, who would also like to visit these remote areas of the world.

People who had neither the time, nor knowledge, to organise it themselves. People who appreciated their comforts, but who would nevertheless forsake all, to visit some remote hut in the mountains without a decent bathroom because it was worth it, because it was an adventure.

And so Steppes was born.

OUR TEAM

Our specialists have a wealth of travel experience under their belts and revisit their own areas of expertise each year to refresh their minds and discover new opportunities. Many have been with us for more than 14 years and have developed a following of clients who trust their judgement and will travel with no one else. We hope you will join those ranks.

They will tell you about those intimate, friendly hotels, introduce you to charismatic guides and our hidden gems - those extra qualities that make your holiday both unique and special.

REASSURANCE

With 25 years of experience and knowledge we have built up many long-standing relationships with our partners around the world, ensuring they deliver the very best service to you. You will not only be able to contact them throughout your stay abroad but also our office on a dedicated number that is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We go that extra mile to give you added security and peace of mind.

RECOGNITION

Rather than beat our own drum, the fact that 70% of our business is repeat and referral is, for us, the highest endorsement we could have. Plus being 25 years in the business confirms our expertise and professionalism.

Personalised touches as above make your holiday with us distinctive and individual.

WE HOPE WE REFLECT THE WAY YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL

Most importantly we remain a private company, not constrained by what or how we sell. This allows us to deliver a highly personal level of service and an itinerary that understands the way you like to travel. Above all, it gives us superb buying skills and agent loyalty often resulting in room upgrades, but more importantly, highly competitive prices for the type of travel we offer.