The Tours

Two Regions, Seven Journeys

One tour per country, never a multi-country bundle. Max 10 guests, no fixed departures, any date that works for you, private or shared.

Region

Central Asia

Where Beyond Steppe started. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, two countries most travelers have never seen up close.

A hiker beside Big Almaty Lake in the Tian Shan, Kazakhstan
6 Days · Max 10 Guests · From $1,690/person

Kazakhstan: Tien Shan & Charyn Canyon

Where it all began: Almaty, Big Almaty Lake, and the red cliffs of Charyn Canyon.

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Yurt camp beneath the Tian Shan mountains, Kyrgyzstan
7 Days · Max 10 Guests · From $1,590/person

Kyrgyzstan: The Celestial Mountains

Yurt camps, alpine lakes, and eagle hunters in the Tian Shan, on horseback and on foot.

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Region

Europe

Our newest ground. Five countries, five separate tours, one per destination, run with the same small-group, no-performance approach.

Vienna's skyline along the Danube
5 Days · Max 10 Guests · From $2,030/person

Austria: Vienna & the Alps

Imperial Vienna, then up into the Salzkammergut lake district and Hallstatt.

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The High Tatras mountains, Slovakia
5 Days · Max 10 Guests · From $1,670/person

Slovakia: Bratislava & the Tatras

A compact riverside capital and the jagged, glacier-carved High Tatras.

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Budapest split by the Danube
6 Days · Max 10 Guests · From $1,910/person

Hungary: Budapest & the Thermal Villages

Buda and Pest, then Lake Balaton and Eger's wine cellars and thermal baths.

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A mountain town in the Carpathians, Romania
7 Days · Max 10 Guests · From $2,150/person

Romania: Transylvania & the Carpathians

Bucharest, the Transfăgărășan road, and fortified Saxon towns in the mountains.

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The Julian Alps in winter, Slovenia
5 Days · Max 10 Guests · From $1,550/person

Slovenia: Alpine Lakes & Karst Caves

A short, easy entry point: Lake Bled, Ljubljana, and the caves beneath the Karst plateau.

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Questions

Everything Else You're Wondering

How do I get to a tour's starting point?
We arrange airport transfer on day one of every tour. You book your own international flight into the arrival city listed on each tour's page.
What should I pack?
Layers, always. Weather shifts fast on mountain roads and desert nights alike. A full packing list goes out once your tour is confirmed.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Tell us about any restrictions when you apply, and we'll work it out directly with local hosts and restaurants along the route.
What fitness level do I need?
Varies by tour, noted on each tour's page. Most trips involve walking on uneven ground; the mountain tours also involve some altitude and longer driving days.
What's your deposit and cancellation policy?
Once your tour is confirmed, a deposit of 50% of the total price is due within 48 hours to hold your place. The remaining balance is due before departure. Full terms are sent with your confirmation.
Do you speak English?
Yes, throughout every tour. You'll pick up a few words of the local language along the way, that's part of the trip too.

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