Escorted Tours

Although we specialise in tailor made travel for individuals, we understand that, for many reasons, you may prefer to undertake an escorted tour with a group of other like-minded travellers.

We have created a small, exclusive range of escorted group tours led by local experts, authors, or historians who can take you to the heart of your destination, and bring their own knowledge and passion to each tour. Even these escorted tours may be customised in some circumstances, giving you the freedom to extend or tailor your stay. Please speak to one of our consultants for details.

FIXED DEPARTURE, MONGOLIA - Hunting with Golden Eagles
30 September - 11 October 2009
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Heart of the Russian Empire, St Petersburg
1 October - 5 October 2009
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CHINESE SILK ROUTE - A Journey to the West
led by Peter Mackinnon, 11 -28 October 2009
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ETHIOPIA - The Island of Africa
led by Worku Sharew, 9 - 24 October 2009
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INDIA - A Sketchbook Journey to Southern India with Maxine Relton
14 November to 29 November 2009
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MYANMAR & THAILAND with Peter MacKinnon,
24 November - 9 December 2009
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PERU FAMILY ADVENTURE
Various dates throughout 2009
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JAPAN with GINA CORRIGAN
16 April - 1 May 2010
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TURKMENISTAN & UZBEKISTAN with Omar Masom,
CULTURE, CRAFTS & CARPETS - April 2010
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SYRIA - "Jane Digby's Syria" led by Mary S. Lovell, biographer,
and author of A Scandalous Life.
24 April - 06 May 2009 - COMPLETED
FUTURE TRIP PLANNED FOR APRIL 2010
To register your interest please email KateB kateb@steppestravel.co.uk

NEW TOUR - IRAN - A land of Surprises - April 2010
To register your interest please email
Paul Craven paul@steppestravel.co.uk

MONGOLIA ALTAI TOUR - Trekking
June 2010
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NEW TOUR with GINA CORRIGAN, SW China - Dong Minority,
Guizhou Textiles & Photography- November 2010
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If we are unable to tempt you with our current programme of escorted group tours, please contact us directly for alternative ideas in tailor made travel to a broad range of exotic destinations around the world.

We are always keen to hear about new and unique escorted tours, if you have any suggestions you would like to share, please contact us via email.

Wildlife Tours

Our sister company Discovery Initiatives specialises in small group tours which offer an insight into the natural world and inspirational journeys which support conservation. A selection of their tours are listed below.


INDIA - Tiger Study Tours

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UGANDA AND RWANDA - Gorilla Conservation in Action Tours

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MADAGASCAR - Wildlife Study Tours

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BOTSWANA - Elephant, Leopard, Wild Dog Study Safari Tours

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