Tap into your spirit of adventure with group tours by Steppes Travel

Do you find yourself day-dreaming of exploring the world but don’t know where to start planning? If you’re seeking an enriching experience, Steppes Travel has a collection of group tours that offer the perfect solution. Immerse yourself in culture, cruise on carefully chosen small ships, drive your own ‘Grand Tour’ and lose yourself in spectacular wildlife interactions with everything taken care of.

Group tours aren’t just about convenience; they’re about unlocking the essence of a place, with expert insight from knowledgeable guides who can bring a story alive. Plus, travelling with like-minded individuals is rewarding for those who enjoy a sense of camaraderie.

Tap into your spirit of adventure with Steppes Travel, embarking on one of their expert-led group tours below.Dominica: Beneath the Waves with Sperm Whales

Make 2025 the year you swim with the largest toothed predator on the planet. On this exclusive departure with Steppes Travel, five days are dedicated to swimming with sperm whales alongside expert guides, observing these gentle giants as they grace the waters around Dominica – soon to become the world’s first sperm whale reserve.

This trip includes seven nights at the Fort Young Hotel which offers unlimited shore dives to see the vibrant underwater ecosystems preserved by the hotel’s Shore Diving Project. You’ll also hike to Titou Gorge and bathe in sulphur spring pools at Trafalgar Falls, the only twin waterfall on the island.

Get ready to dive in and speak to the Steppes Travel experts.

Dates: 20 to 27 June 2025

Price: From £3,595 per person, excluding flights

steppestravel.com/dominicaPeru: Andes to the Amazon 4×4 Self Drive

This exhilarating self-drive journey encompasses the spectacular scenery, culture, cuisine and history of Peru. Following expert guide Paul Boardman, drive your own expedition 4×4 vehicle on a 15-day adventure, with routes spanning the most spectacular mountain ranges, vast desert landscapes and twisting Amazon jungle roads.

This fulfilling adventure takes you to the heights of 5,000 metres, following the snowline along Ticlio Mountain Pass and visits culturally significant sites including Sondor Ruins and the intriguing Sayhuite stone carved by the Incas.

Are you ready to take the wheel? Speak to the Steppes Travel experts.

Dates: 17 November to 2 December 2025

Price: From £8,595 per person, excluding flights

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Uzbekistan: Minarets, Silk and Fergana Valley

Combine the renowned UNESCO sites of Uzbekistan with the lesser known (but no less fascinating) sites and bazaars of Tajikistan, escorted throughout by writer and Silk Road expert, William Taylor. Travelling by road and by train, this is a tour for travellers wanting to gain both an insight into the history of the Silk Road and an understanding of modern life in the Stans.

Explore Fergana Valley, the hub of Central Asia’s silk trade. Visit silk workshops, traders and bazaars where the craftsmanship and history of the ancient skill of carpet weaving is proudly upheld. In Tajikistan, you will meet the potters of Khujand and discover the frescoes and mosaics of Panjikent.

Travel the Silk Route with Steppes Travel; speak to their experts today.

Dates: 29 March to 11 April 2025

Price: From £3,495 per person, excluding flights

steppestravel.com/uzbekistanGalapagos Islands: Cruise with Galapagos Conservation Trust

Join Steppes Travel and Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) on an exclusive voyage around the Galapagos Islands. This is an exceptional opportunity for anybody wanting to experience the Galapagos Islands and learn more about the dynamic conservation work taking place to continue Darwin’s legacy.

Hosted by GCT throughout, gain privileged insight into the vital work being carried out to preserve the biodiversity of the island. Travel aboard the outstanding, luxury, small ship, Natural Paradise, with a total of only 15 other guests on board. Explore the islands of Isabela, Española, Fernandina and Floreana with a dedicated naturalist providing expert interpretation.

Cruise around the Galapagos Islands with Steppes Travel; speak to their experts today.

Dates: 16 to 25 November 2025 (tbc)

Price: From £7,495 per person, excluding flights

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India: Private Train Journey with William Dalrymple

Board the Deccan Odyssey luxury train on an eight-day private rail journey through India’s culturally rich and picturesque region of Maharashtra. Accompanied by highly acclaimed author William Dalrymple and specialist guides, gain a unique perspective and insight into India history and culture through a combination of daily excursions, lectures and discussions.

Start in Mumbai, before meandering through picturesque countryside and sampling some of India’s finest wines in the wine capital of Nashik. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves before travelling to the colourful city of Kolhapur.

Roll through India’s landscapes; speak to the Steppes Travel Experts to reserve your place.

Dates: 17 to 24 January 2026

Price: From £6,795 per person, excluding flights

steppestravel.com/indiaAlaska: Sail Southeast Alaska with Steppes Travel and Paul Goldstein

Ideally suited for serious photographers, beginners and for those who just wish to savour the moment, this exclusive Steppes voyage allows wildlife to steer the ship. Explore southeast Alaska’s ‘panhandle’, the jewel in Alaska’s coastal crown, photographing the magnificent megafauna that reside here, under the guidance of award-winning photographer, Paul Goldstein.

Photograph bears at Pack Creek, a protected site where only 24 people per day are permitted to visit, and Admiralty Island, home to one brown bear for every square mile. Days are determined by the wildlife with no rush to move on. Witness humpback whales bubble-net feeding, observe a family of grizzlies feeding on spawning salmon, or watch magnificent tidewater glaciers where harbour seals bask on floating ice.

Steer the way and speak to Steppes Travel’s experts to reserve your place.

Dates: 24 July to 5 August 2025

Price: From £9,350 per person, excluding flights

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Voted a Conde Nast Top Five Specialist Tour Operator 2023, Steppes Travel have been creating beautiful adventures and remarkable holidays for more than 30 years. Speak to our experts today to start your journey.
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