About Lodestar Luxury Travel
An Independent Travel Consultant, Based In Santa Fe, NM, US
Discover the Lodestar Luxury Travel Difference
Here at LLT, we specialize in handcrafting private luxury tours — for very small groups, couples and even solo travelers.
Of course, other companies can do this as well. However, the difference is that we provide our tours at affordable prices that are generally equal to or even lower than the cost of BIG group tours offered by standard travel agencies.
How Our Unique Approach Sets Us Apart…
Luxury Tours for Less?
How is this possible? The simple fact is that we can do this because we don’t have to make a massive profit.
We enjoy doing what we do and want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to explore the world on their own … without the burden of paying large sums of money … Or being part of a pre-set group of dozens of strangers at a time.
There is no reason for travel to be as expensive as it is. There is no reason for tours to cost $8,000–10,000 per person traveling in a group. This why we offer small group tours, which are even more affordable than our private tours.
Premium Hotels – Always
We do not stint on any of the details of your tour, especially where you will be staying overnight.
You will stay in four and five-star luxury hotels whenever possible.
Even in some of the more out-of-the-way places, such as the high valleys of Kashmir or in isolated parts of the Caucasus Mountains, where branded hotels are not always available, you will stay in the best places that are available.
Tailor-Made Travel Plans
On our tours you will have your own private guide and vehicle during the entire trip. Your guide as an expert in the local culture, history and geography will do (almost) anything to make your trip a success!
This gives you the flexibility, unlike on a pre-set group tour, to make changes to your itinerary or modify other details as needed during your travels.
We will consult with you before you book a tour with us to learn what your particular interests and preferences are. That way, we can help you tailor-fit any of our tours just for you.
You will get the most personalized service possible for what we hope will be an unforgettable trip of a lifetime.
Meet the Owner, Steve Kutay
Steve has done a lot of traveling in his lifetime. He began his travels at age 19 with a solo road trip from New York to Mexico then through Central America and, finally, to Ecuador.
Steve grew up with a fascination for languages and cultures from an early age. He honed his ear for language and his curiosity about the world. In college, Steve majored in Russian and thought perhaps he might become an academic.
But he was a traveler at heart, and little kept him in one place through various jobs around the world. He worked primarily as an importer and eventually became proficient in seven languages.
Steve says he enjoys investigating native cultures and glimpsing behind the curtains to see how people live.
He has been to over 84 countries from Azerbaijan to Zambia. He has seen some of the most fascinating places in the world … Even Yemen, Ethiopia and Afghanistan (when they were safe to visit).
He has also completed some the greatest “road trips” on the planet, going overland from Europe to India, from China to Tibet, and from Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan.
After all his travels, Steve believes that what’s the most important is:
- The adventure of exploring unknown landscapes and cultures
- The glorious sunrises and sunsets in exotic locales
- The intimate, enduring visits with local people
- The surprising and memorable shared meals
How Our Unique Approach Set Us Apart…
Lodestar Luxury Travel is the result of Steve’s lifetime of travel experiences and his deep respect for the various cultures around the world. This unique travel service represents Steve’s passionate effort to bring affordable, luxury travel to the discerning public.
Our Best Private Tour Destinations
“Where Can We Take You Today?”
DISCOVER THE KASHMIR REGION
India Tours
Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. It encompasses an area that includes the India-administered territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the Pakistan-administered Swat and Hunza Valleys.
DISCOVER THE ISLANDS OF INDONESIA
Indonesia Tours
Indonesia is an archipelagic country in between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Bali, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. It is diverse with more than 1,300 ethnic groups
DISCOVER THE CAUCASUS REGION
Georgia Tours
The Caucasus is a transcontinental region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The Caucasus Mountains have long been been seen as a natural divide between Europe & Asia