Overseas Adventure Travel Reviews

As a nine-time wanderer with OAT to countries all over the world, I‘m always rewarded with exceptional guides who never shy away from controversial topics. The small group size enables us to go into local homes, speak with community leaders, and engage with artisans, business leaders, and agricultural farmers whose endeavors have often been in their families for generations. In addition to the many churches/cathedrals, museums, and historic sites, we also have fun with local people. We’ve danced as an Arbereshe played his guitar, rose before sunrise to give food to monks, walked amongst penguins, rode scooters Ho Chi Minh City, and ate tarantula in Cambodia. There’s a surprise around every corner if you let OAT show it to you!

My first adventure with OAT was Inside Vietnam plus five days in Cambodia. Our guides Henry and Wuthy were superb. Every question was answered, and every request was filled. Once we’d seen the major sites, off the beaten track experiences were the best including water puppets, meeting my university student Nam ** at Dalat University and performing my solo show “Jeannette Rankin Fights Back” on the deck of our wooden boat in Ha Long Bay.

I never expected to take an organized tour to South East Asia having lived work and traveled there for nearly two decades, but the OAT itinerary was enough to make me sign up for the Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand Laos Cambodia Vietnam trip this past February. It was truly a great trip getting me to places I had not visited before and to meeting people and having encounters that were not possible had I been traveling independently. I had never participated in a Buddhist alms ceremony, never tried cobra wine, eaten fried tarantula or traveled the Mekong River and its tributaries.

My husband and I just returned from the Ultimate Safari, which goes to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. It was fabulous. Our guide Mandla was so knowledgeable and accommodating. He was perfectly suited for his job. You could tell he liked people and was proud of his country. I really liked the camps. We were glamping. Cabins were comfortable and private. All of the staff were so nice and hard working. The food was yummy fresh and healthy.

Trip to South America was absolutely fabulous and our guide was exceptionally good. We went to wonderful places & were immersed in South American culture. it was nice having a small group. We do and see a lot while on these tours, much more than we would see going on our own.

My recent trip to Ethiopia with a pre-trip to Kenya/ Masai Mara and post-trip to Zanzibar exceeded every other OAT I’ve ever been on. Guides in all 3 locations were excellent. Accommodations and food were great. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone willing to travel beyond what might be their usual comfort zone.

I just returned from OAT tour of Greece and Albania with an extension to Kosovo and N. Macedonia. It was amazing. The group leaders and local guides are the best: they are passionate about their respective countries and knowledgeable about its history and the ancient sites. The food was delicious and the accommodation were terrific and centrally located. Step out the front door of the hotel and you are right in the middle of Athens, Pristina or Tiranë. The days on the OAT boat, Arethusa, were heaven. The captain, hotel manager and crew were welcoming, professional and amazing. Our days on the boat were delightful and equaled with days in beautiful ports. I encourage all to take an OAT tour for immersion in a country, its history and culture. You are guided by caring individuals who hope that you leave enriched by the experience and hopefully will return again to their countries.

Just returned from an amazing trip to Peru and the post trip to Lake Titicaca with an incredible guide, Walter. The trip is hard with several airplane connections, bumpy roads and steep mountains but we were fully immersed in their culture past and present. The balance of organized activities and free time with organized choices of extended exploration was perfect. Walter is a scholar, very well organized and always helpful to each individual. The multitude of transportation arrangements is incredible.... Getting us from one location to another...giving us information before and during travels. If any individual had a specific desire, Walter saw to it that it happened. As someone with special dietary needs, Walter was on top of it everywhere we went.

Just finished the Ultimate Australia tour along with the Tasmania pre-extension. This is a one month adventure that gives you a broad sampling of what the Australian continent has to offer. The tour is rigorous but necessarily so in order to see a huge chunk of the world. Beginning with the Island of Tasmania with its fascinating history of convict transportation one gets a good introduction to the European occupation of this part of the world. The first of 4 internal flights takes you to the vibrant city of Melbourne. I never would have guessed a city of over 6 million could offer so much to visit. I had no idea what to expect in our next stop in the great central portion of the country with Uluru Rock and the desert outback but was duly blown away with the diversity and beauty of the land.

Our OAT trip to Egypt in February/March was a wonderful experience. Seeing and going inside the Great Pyramid was something to remember. And seeing the Sphinx with the pyramids in the background: fantastic! We spent 5 nights on a the Dahabeya Asiya, so relaxing and a great way to spend more time getting to know the travelers in our group. Our trip leader taught us so much about the history of Egypt, the pyramids, monuments and temples. This is a wonderful trip for anyone interested in ancient Egypt!

I recently attended the OAT trip from Athens to Albania a 15-day tour which included 7 days on a small ship that took us to places in Greece and ended in Albania, which we spent 3 nights at 2 different hotels. The trip was a wonderful experience with very knowledgeable tour guides and very amiable fellow travelers. We learned about so much history, both recent and ancient, from both visual and information shared from our tour directors. We were also very lucky with perfect weather.

Our Wildlife and Landscapes tour of Costa Rica was fantastic. Our guide, Alex, was a walking encyclopedia, sharing his knowledge and expertise clearly and with great humor. The locations, accommodations, meals and visits with the local families made the experience exceptional. Alex was flexible when the occasional interruption occurred (a tree across the road) and always found a solution to any issue. This was our first tour with a group, having traveled for years on our own, and we weren't sure it was the style of travel for us. After this trip, we know we will travel with OAT again. The itinerary selection and organization was outstanding.

We had a trio of a lifetime. You would think seeing the pyramids, the sphynx, the new Egyptian Museum, the museum of the mummies, yacht trip on the nile and iconic temples visited would have been the highlights, but the visits with the people of egypt, the camel market the learning to make baskets and having a trip leader who was not just a wealth of knowledge but had an obvious love of his people and his job. He taught us how to read and write in hieroglyphics. Ayman had first hand knowledge of archeology and taught us to love all things egyptian. The food was amazing and learning about Ramadan and the Muslim religion was a bonus. Our group leader Ayman was so helpful in finding the best deals and quality of souvenirs. With a small group of 16 we became fast friends and still keep in touch. That is what makes a vacation epic!

This is my 5th trip with this organization, and I am not sure I will go with them again.

Just returned from Egypt and an amazing trip. This trip is a great value and we were blessed with the world's best trip leader. He is an Egyptologist and delivers his excellent information in a clear and concise manner that ties it all together. Beautiful hotels, smooth logistics. Good flights. Exactly why we travel with OAT often.

I returned from Japan, Cultural Treasures. This was my 7th trip with OAT and one of the best. All trips have exceeded expectations but this was outstanding. It was well organized and provided memorable experiences. Out guide was extraordinary in his leadership, his communication, and his willingness to provide additional enhancements. I had concerns about traveling in February and the food but had no problems. In fact, I enjoyed the food and the weather was mild. There were few crowds.

Terrific trip and highly recommend the pre trip to Australia. Had no idea Australia, N New Zealand Island and the South, would be so different. Recommend the jet boat ride, Opera House and sorry we could not see a concert or play in the Australia Opera House.

The trip and experience was wonderful. I took the Egypt Nile cruise with Jordan pre-extension right before the conflict with Iran shut it down. Lots of unique experiences and all the major highlights of Jordan and Egypt were covered. Transportation was seamless and accommodations were great. My only problem was when booking, I got a few conflicting communications and was not given correct cost of flights when I paid, necessitating an additional charge a few days later. Also, there was a 5 to 6 hour wait between flights in Istanbul on the way home.

Great overall and local guides, unique adventures, good food and lodging, a great mixture of fellow travelers. We felt spoiled and well taken care of all during the trip. We are used to traveling on our own, but this trip to the Ancient Kingdoms was both educational and fun. Highlights included the local home visits, the motorcycle ride in Saigon and informative visits with monks, temple visits and unique neighborhoods.

My wife and I were on OAT's Ultimate Africa tour in August 2025 and had a horrible experience with their customer service people. The bottom line is book your airline reservations directly with the airline, not through OAT. We missed our outbound flight on British Airways and OAT's travel department was absolutely no help in getting a refund or accommodation for the remaining flights on our itinerary. We had to book a complete new set of flights, which in essence meant we paid double for our flights. OAT said to deal with the airline and the airline said to deal with OAT - perfect example of getting the runaround.

I recently came back from an Ancient Kingdom Adventure. It was absolutely marvelous. I cannot say enough about the Nicha, our Tour Leader, and all of our local guides. They made this trip a fantastic journey. My head is so crammed with information that it will take months to sort it all out and all of the wonderful pictures. If I had a complaint it was totally mine. I have a very delicate back and the beds for me were the worst and even though the hotels tried to help it was to no avail. We had a wonderful group of adventurers which made it even more fun.

Let me start by saying Costa Rica is an amazing place. We did the immersion tour and it did not disappoint. Our guide Allan is what truly made this a great experience. He was so knowledgeable, understanding and kind. We feel we have made a friend for life. The home visit with a local family and cooking a meal with them was amazing. The school visit was excellent. Our guide chose some amazing restaurants to take us to. We had 16 people. All great to meet and travel with. The outrigger canoe trip to the beach was Pura Vida.

I’m 76 and have been blessed to have travelled extensively. This Ultimate African Travel Adventure was, without a doubt, the absolute BEST, MOST UNUSUAL, and EXCITING adventure I have ever been on!! We saw all of the “Big Five” animals. We sat beside 4 lions eating the remnants of an wildebeest. Giraffes, elephants, zebras, hippos, rhinos and impalas were seen almost daily. Our guides were the most knowledgeable naturalists I have ever been around. Our group, of 13, had an incredible guide who wanted us to mingle with, and have conversations with, native Africans. So she arranged several events where that took place.

I just returned from an Overseas Adventure Travel experience in Morocco. This is my fourth trip with OATS. The guide was exceptional - informed, competent, a sense of humor, excellent group leader and accommodating without sacrificing an overall great experience for the small group. OATS emphasis on hands-on experience and interactions with local people is a highlight.

I have taken 2 OAT Trips-- One to Egypt a few years ago and now I just returned from 17 days in the north of India. I have now visited 102 countries but 95% of them I have visited on my own without being part of a tour. I think OAT does an excellent job especially connecting travelers with local people and experiences that it would otherwise be impossible to arrange. I thoroughly appreciate the several ways that OAT got us into local homes for dinners and experiences to actually meet with locals. It made a BIG difference and is something that is difficult, if not impossible, for the average traveler to do on their own.

We have taken many fantastic trips with OAT but this was by far and away the best of any. Lucas **, our leader was A+++. Would recommend this trip highly. If you love the mountains and water, this is the place to be.

I recently return from a trip to Puglia and Sicily with OAT. I have done a few trips with the Grand Circle part of this company and opted to do OAT for the Sicily trip. The accommodations were great and the meals provided were exceptional except one. Our group of 16 made the trip even better because we all got along and bonded. Our two group leaders, Alicia ** for Puglia, and Andrea ** for Sicily were exceptional. What you get with OAT is an experience of the country and the people with free time to explore on your own.

I had a really good experience with Overseas Adventure Travel overall. The itinerary was well organized and gave us a nice mix of guided activities and free time. The local guides were knowledgeable and made the trip more meaningful. There were a few small logistical hiccups, but nothing that took away from the experience. I’d definitely consider traveling with them again.

I really enjoyed this trip with OAT. My guide was Cami and she was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot about Colombia's history and culture. We tasted many local foods and sang, drummed and danced with local performances. I enjoyed picking coffee beans and learning all about the coffee farm. The street art was a treat and I took many photos. I actually was invited to paint a little bit on a wall by a local artist. I also enjoyed making my own silk screen picture. The people were so friendly and kind. I was able to practice my spanish and made some new friends within the group.

This trip covered major cities and regions of Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Min City: Hanoi: had comprehensive coverage of geopolitical, agricultural, industrial aspects of the region. Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Water Puppet visit was very interesting. Local family visit with shopping in local market was eye opening. Ha Long Bay cruise and 1 night stay on the boat was unforgettable. Visit to Hue Citadel with our group members dressed up in local festive dresses was the highlight of the day. Hoi An, the multi cultural old town was beautiful, great shopping. Nha Trang along the central coast, with new developments along the beach was looking like Waikiki. The beaches were clean, not crowded and peaceful in general.

We recently returned from Australia and I can’t say enough positive about our Tour Guide John. He was very knowledgeable about all places that we went and shared his personal experiences.

This was an excellent in depth tour of Egypt covering most of the ancient sites from Abu Simbel in the far south near the Egyptian/Sudan border to the Great Pyramids outside Cairo. The tour guides were academically trained Egyptologists who also knew how to maneuver and time our arrival at the many sites in ways that ensured we avoided the crowds as much as possible. The time on the river boat, especially the food, was outstanding. The hotels could hardly have been better in terms of of convenience and amenities. The optional post-trip extension to Alexandria was well worth doing.

I have just returned from a trip to Vietnam. A trip of a lifetime. Our guide Emma was the most knowledgeable, could answer all our questions, was the most kind, in other words the best. I personally will remember her forever. The best trip I have ever taken. Now I know how Vietnam is really like, the good and the not so good. I am very impressed by the kindness of the people, and how they are making a better life for themselves every day. Anna

My wife and I always count on OAT for a good and adventurous experience. We just came back from Nazca Lines, Dune buggies and the Amazon Forest and the trip was fantastic. We had one of if not the best Trip Leader Freddy ** who was always ahead of things to avoid unpleasant surprises. I will recommend this trip to anybody who likes adventures and meet with the locals.

My trip to Africa with Overseas Adventure Travel was truly one of the most meaningful and unforgettable experiences of my life. From start to finish, the itinerary was incredibly well thought out, balancing adventure, cultural immersion, and comfort in a way that exceeded my expectations. The guides were outstanding — knowledgeable, warm, and deeply passionate about their countries and cultures. They went above and beyond to make sure we felt safe, informed, and genuinely connected to the people and places we visited. The local experiences, community visits, and opportunities to interact with residents felt authentic and respectful, not staged or rushed.

As a solo traveler I have taken 7 trips with Overseas Adventure Travel. I would highly recommend this company. From the moment you call to book your trip to their outstanding trip guides every step of your journey is well planned and you are given all the information needed for a once in a lifetime experience. The small group size is an added bonus for a more individualized trip.

We just returned from a trip to Finland and the pre trip to the Baltic capitals. Boy our trip leaders Marius and Anneli were top notch. They had options for our free time many times joining us. Their ability to not only tell about the country and people but put feeling into it. The small group allowed us to visit small farms and a home hosted visit. They had many activities to keep us engaged such a a mascot that everyone had a chance to take pictures with along the way. The effort they gave will keep us coming back. They both lived through the Russian occupation and were really able to share the before and after. The husky farm, the reindeer adventure were not just an hour here but was a total interaction with the owners giving insights into their lives. Visiting the Oodi library was breathtaking with the amount of services available. Learning about the Sami was detailed and heartfelt.

This experience exceeded my expectations in every single way. This was my 18th trip with OAT and definitely the one I would do again, simply because of the beauty, the uniqueness of the experience and the high quality of the ship (World Traveller). I can't imagine traveling all the way to Antarctica and not being able to step foot on land (which doesn't happen with the big cruise packages from Princess and Holland America). I've posted some tips re: this Antarctica experience and a few significant savings suggestions for the OAT Antarctica White Wilderness adventure here: **. Every single aspect of this adventure was 5 stars. You will not regret taking this trip.

Quite by chance, we were invited to join an OAT trip to Tanzania and we are so thankful we said yes! Of course, the animals were a highlight as you would expect for a safari. But it was the people we met who opened their worlds to us with such grace and goodwill that made this trip beyond anything we had envisioned. Our guide, Emanuel, was a spectacular host. Smart, informed, funny, and fastidious about every trip detail, he embodied the kind of curiosity and sheer delight in living that dispels borders and opens us to our shared humanity. We are grateful to him and to Alex, Francis, and Ronald, who can spot a leopard in a tree or a rhino among the rocks with accuracy and ease. To the Maasai, to the school children, to the astonishing women we met who are owning their place as agents of change, our profound thanks.

We recently took two contrasting Women Only tours with OATS. One to Sicily and one to Costa Rica. The tour to Sicily actually had a male guide who automatically did not fulfill the requirement of an ALL Women's Tour -- but that might have been overlooked by the 11 women on the tour IF he had been a good guide and not dismissive of women's concerns and needs, rude, shaming from time to time, and demanding of attention from us, instead of the other way around. The tour to Costa Rica however, had an amazing guide, female, who fit right in but ALSO was a terrific guide. She was organized, courteous, a great listener and made all the 15 women feel welcomed. An expert in birds, the natural life of CF and history/geology, etc.

We went on the Synagogue trip and cruised to Cape Verde. Then went on a post-trip to Morocco. Both are guides, Marco fot the Synagogue trip was excellent. And out post trip with Noury was just as good. Our hotel we stayed at in Casablanca, was the worst place we stayed at. The staff was not friendly. There was no breakfast at 730 said had to make more and also had to go out and get pastries. Items in the room were broken. Would not go back. Not close to anything to walk to.

I can always count on Overseas Adventure Travel to take me right into the very heart and essence of each country that I have visited with them -- 22 countries (so far). Their leaders and guides are always of highest quality and totally knowledgeable. I just got back from their Algeria/Tunisia trip and those two countries just blew my mind.

I recently returned from a trip to Thailand, 16 days. It was a fantastic trip, my seventh with OAT. As always, the trip leader, Kitty, was phenomenal. She made the trip what it was. She is kind, knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating, funny, intelligent, and efficient. She knows her country and planned wonderful surprises for us at various points on the trip. She is a real asset to OAT and they should do anything they can to keep her as a leader in their organization. Highlights of the trip - the almsgiving ceremony with the monks at Sukothai, the visit to the Elephant sanctuary in Chang Mai, the Wellness Spa in Sukothai, the curry making "class" on the first day in Bangkok, the home hosted meal in Chang Mai, and the guest speaker for the controversial subject talk in Bangkok.

I recently returned from a trip to Ethiopia that far exceeded my expectations. The pre-trip service in arranging airfare and answering questions was prompt and helpful. OATs shines in having the best guides of any company (and I travel a lot) and this trip was no exception. Abi was a jewel. He contacted me in advance to discuss any concerns or questions. He was so attentive throughout the trip to make sure that everyone was getting what they wanted out of this experience. Ethiopia is an adventurous country, but we always had comfortable accommodations often in an excellent location or with stunning views. Food was good with many options including a surprising Italian influence.

Of the past 20 OAT trips I've taken this Ethiopian trip easily is in in my top 5. I knew very little of Ethiopia, the cradle of civilization before going. Travel is the one thing you can spend money on that makes you richer. I'm very happy I found a way to go.

I prefer traveling with OAT because of the emphasis on cultural immersion. I chose this Amalfi Coast Cruise primarily because I wanted to see Pompeii and Herculaneum, with opportunity to extend five days in Florence without the summertime crowds. For a cruise that began on Christmas Day, we had nothing but sunny weather. Local guides were excellent, as was the crew and food on the small 150-passenger ship Clio. Bravo!

Our first OAT trip, Rio, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Chile with a small ship fjord cruise, was amazing on every level. As a very experienced traveler, I haven't traveled with groups before. But we were able to have unique experiences arranged for us, encounters with people and candid conversations about their national history and life with everyday people. The geography, urban and rural, was stunning. Our overall guide made every minute count and had everything arranged to a T. The local guides were fun and very informative. Accommodations were very nice and well located, and provided meals were classics and sophisticated. We made some good friends too.

This was my 13 trip, Rwanda, and definitely, overall in my very top 3. Isaac our fearless leader was superb, even taking me to purchase wrist splits that I suddenly needed as I started my journey. I'm really glad I chose to arrive early. The impromptu stops he made happen were always engaging and fun. Unlike some guides, Isaac had the perfect balance of commentary and quiet time. I also liked the way he moved us around each day so we had the opportunity to eventually engage with everyone in our group. Isaac also changed vehicles throughout the day which was also appreciated.

This was a trip of a lifetime. Our 4th OAT trip. Our trip leader, Mona, was the most knowledgeable, informed, caring and skilled leader we have had. She is highly educated and was able to read hieroglyphics and tell the stories of the amazing of the temples. The boat was wonderful, with an amazing staff. Floating on the Nile was wonderful with being able to view everyday life and temples, The day trips were rich and educational. The life in the day and controversial topics, enhanced the trip. We learned about farming, cultural, rural, and religious life in Egypt. Only thing I would change is having a lite dinner in the evening.

Recently I went on the trip to Morocco and the Sahara by OAT. It was fantastic. Our leader, Hassan, was the best, hardest working and enjoyable tour leader I have ever experienced. The small group was great and we stayed in small hotels called Riads, which were much more typical of the country than big American hotels like a Hilton. Most of the meals were provided and were a great representation of Moroccan cuisine. Everything was varied very successfully: activities, lodging, meals, physical demands.

Our trip Inside Vietnam was such an amazing wonderful experience from the historical aspects to the cultural influence. Our guide was so informative and completely took care of all our needs and requests. I would recommend this adventure and company to any.

The Morocco adventure with Overseas Adventure Travel was great, among the best of the 21 trips we have done with them. Great trip leader - Ibrahim- and we saw so much and learned a lot. The hotels and rials were first rate, the sites wonderful, the meeting and dining with locals and discussing sensitive topics all were icing on the cake. From the snows of the Atlas Mountains to the camels at the desert camp, it was a blast!

Overseas Adventure Travel is a part of Grand Circle Travel. They run hundreds of trips and therefore get good deals from vendors and those vendors make sure to keep Grand Circle happy.

One of the best tours I experienced. Our tour manager, Melissa **, was organized, responsive, and knowledgeable. The travel was executed efficiently and effortlessly. The program was structured with the right balance of arranged touring events and free time for self-exploration and relaxation. The arranged dinners are held at good restaurants, offering options to choose from, while there are also enough self-paid meals to explore on our own. The hotel accommodations were also very good.

This review includes a trip to Jordan (pre-trip) followed by the highlight trip to Egypt. Overall the travel experience was very good. Our trip Leader in Jordan (Jafar) was excellent. The Jordan itinerary was also quite excellent. In Egypt our trip Leader (Hussien) was also excellent. The Egypt itinerary was also very excellent. The home meal experience in Jordan was slightly disappointing as the host family requested compensation after offering some home made wine before the meal. This host family also brought out a “Tip” bowl just prior to our departure. That to me is a “cold” experience. This is the first time we had encountered this situation. Most in the group were quite surprised and made the departure awkward.

The OAT trip to Antarctica exceeded my expectations in every way. The ship, the crew, the expedition team and the Trip Experience Leaders were all exceptional. Whether we were gliding through bays with glaciers on both sides of the ship, cruising in zodiacs with whales breaching beside us, or landing on shore to be surrounded by thousands of penguins, every day was more awe-inspiring than the next. The food was fabulous, and the lectures and activities on board kept us busy all day- if that's what one chose to do - including a polar plunge! A pool, hot tub, sauna, spa and gym, as well as 2 bars and a coffee shop offered more ways to keep busy. Decks on multiple levels allowed plenty of time to whale watch or simply enjoy the peacefulness of the glaciers and the sound of ice cracking. I've been on 18 OAT trips, and hands down, this is my favorite!

My wife and I recently completed the Ancient Kingdoms Tour, visiting Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, with a 7-day post trip to Hanoi and Sapa. We could not be more pleased. Simon, our tour guide, was outstanding in all aspects of guiding our 16-person tour group. We were able to experience and enjoy many cultural aspects of each location and even participate in some impromptu activities. All accommodations, transportation, meals, and activities were flawless. When previously unknown ceremonies were going to interfere with our visit to the Grand Palace, Simon was able to coordinate interchanging that visit with another activity on the following day.

Get ready for a whirlwind trip of learning and discovery with the Crossroads of the Adriatic trip. If you are like me, I had very little knowledge of these countries of the former Yugoslavia. The 1984 Olympics were in Sarajevo and in 7 years Sarajevo would become the longest capital city in modern history under siege ever at 4 years. This trip is well paced at 1500 miles in 18 days with only 1 overnight stay. You will enjoy history and discovery of the beauty of these nations on the Adriatic Sea. Do not forget the trip leader's experience and expertise with one Sanja Micic Vidos who was born and raised in Zagreb, Croatia.

I just returned from the OAT Ultimate Africa trip to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. I had heard how great this trip was that many people did it more than once. This trip exceeded all such possible expectations! The pre-trip alone to South Africa was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Guides Wesley and Adolph provided mind-blowing animal experiences. Glamping was a treat! Staff were so supportive and fun! Food is delicious! Add to that animals frequently passing the tent in their own special way of welcoming you.

My recent trip to wonderand Albania was excellent in every way--highly recommended. Our guide, Amaryllis, was extremely knowledgeable and worked to optimize every experience. We had truly delicious food and wine at every meal. The ship, the Arethusa, was extremely comfortable and the crew could not have been more helpful; the ship's captain was very conscious of our safety in bad weather and made appropriate adjustments to our schedule. Because of high winds, we could not land in one scheduled port, but spent an extra day on Corfu, which was so lovely that it turned out to be a wonderful substitute. All in all, I could not recommend the trip more highly.

I was taken by an aggressive sales agent to have OAT secure my air tickets. She offered me one set of tix for 2100 but said flights not good. For 3000 she got me really bad tix as 4 stops is unacceptable. I was naive and signed up. I could have gotten good tix for half. All she cared for was her commission. Elder abuse and fraud will be reported by me to better business and ma attorney General.

From start to finish our trip to Egypt and travel along the Nile were exceptional. We were met at the airport and whisked through customs, out luggage loaded and delivered to our room at every location. The sites we toured were well planned and absolutely breathtaking. I knew very little about Egypt before we left home and returned with so much knowledge and appreciation for the history and culture. All of this was possible because there was nothing to think about as far as logistics. The Trip Leader was experienced and light hearted. The hotel and ship accommodations were excellent. The food was nutritious and delicious so we were well fueled for all the tours and traveling.

We recently returned from an amazing trip to Tanzania with an extension to Kenya. There were 10 of us in Kenya and 14 in Tanzania, ensuring that everyone had the opportunity to see and hear much better than in a larger group. What made this adventure amazing were the people who helped us along in our travels. Our tour leader, Godliving, and the extension leader, George, were phenomenal in sharing information about the land, fauna, flora and people who live there. They were transparent in their love of their countries and around the challenges faced.

This Morocco trip was amazing, this including pre-and post trip. All the hotels I stayed in was beautiful clean with excellent service. All the tour guide were knowledgeable and pleasant. I loved the blue city @ Chefchaouen. The food and the home visit was delicious. All the museums was interesting. Most of all, Aziz on the pre-trip and the main trip was impressive. His knowledge and his personality made the trip wonderful.

I recently took my second trip with Overseas Adventure Travel. Again, I was impressed by the small group size and the efforts made by trip leaders to make our experiences unique and enjoyable. I recommend OAT to other prospective travelers at least once a month. OAT activities that go way beyond just checking off touristy venue "boxes" and instead, connect travelers with the history, culture, and people of the location.

We did the OAT tour of Patagonia with a pre-trip to Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Easter Island was a cultural and historical wonder. We took the Patagonia tour with the ship option to travel closer to the glaciers and the Chilean fiords. We were transported by zodiacs for hikes and shore excursions. This was a somewhat physical trip but was worth the effort. Beautiful scenery and naturalist information from some excellent guides.

We have traveled with OAT to Europe, Africa, and South America, and every trip has been outstanding. What sets OAT apart is their mantra of “Learning and Discovery.” You will share a meal with a local family at some point, and encouraged to discuss controversial issues and just observe how everyday people live. There may be spontaneous stops to experience a local market or festival. A Day in the Life provides an up close look at a local family business unique to the area. Groups are small. Pre trip and post trip add-ons are a great way to see and do more if your time and budget allow. OAT hires the best local guides available. Many have worked with OAT for over a decade. Their English is always excellent and they know how to handle tough situations. My husband is an avid birder, and several guides have taken him on birding outings during free time.

We just returned from the Tanzania safari trip. It was wonderful in every way. It was more than I could have possibly imagined. Our guide Lenny went above and beyond throughout. He was incredibly knowledgeable and he anticipated our needs & attention to detail was incredible. All of the accommodation was fantastic and the food excellent. The staff at every hotel were lovely and I had the experience of swimming in the pool while watching elephants walk by.

Just came back from Vietnam, Korea and Japan trip. Travelled with 3 friends and had an awesome time. Food could have been better and since I've been to Japan before, there was some repetition for me. Overall a memorable trip. This is my 10th with OAT so, I'm a fan!

Exceptional quality experience with OAT! Beautiful ship, smaller group experiences and many local participatory events! Staff was friendly and helpful, and our tour guide, Alberto, was incredible! You won't regret going with this company!

A South Pacific Odyssey: Australia & New Zealand was an exceptional and beautifully curated tour that delivered a memorable experience across both countries. The itinerary was thoughtfully designed, with the right amount of time in each location, allowing us to explore, learn, and appreciate the diversity of these two magnificent destinations.

I have taken several trips with OAT... Vietnam, India, SriLanka, the Baltics, and Africa. I kept a sketchbook of every adventure. Every trip was wonderful and the guides were exceptional! Looking forward to traveling with OAT again.

We did the Ultimate Africa Safari and while it started off great it ended poorly. One of the camps was rat infested. They did nothing about it and tried to normalize it. Our group of 15 all became very sick. They did nothing to help us. Turns out we had EColi. It was not a great experience and I do not recommend OAT

I was more than delighted with my first O.A.T. trip. I traveled to Egypt and Jordan in November 2025. My guides were highly educated and knowledgable and so willing and eager to share their enthusiastic love for their countries. They made every part of the journey an exciting and educational adventure. O.A.T. made sure that every meal was prepared according to strict provisions so that no one got sick eating the wonderful variety of foods. The accommodations were luxurious and I didn't pay extra for a single supplement so I did not have to share my room.

OAT is a great small group travel company, especially for a woman traveling alone. It is more than just seeing a country/countries. There is community interaction and a civic responsibility on the part of OAT (Grand Circle Foundation). I also have a global history lesson with every guide and country. This was my fourth trip with OAT and I have more in my future.

The description of OAT says it all - Overseas Adventure Travel focuses on experiences that cater to adventurous and curious travelers seeking unique journeys. I have travelled with a number of other companies and have never had so many unique and interesting experiences in urban, village, and rural locations. With a small group, an excellent tour guide and knowledgeable local guides we were able to enjoy cultural, political, historical, dining, transportation, and adventurous experiences on the Ancient Kingdoms, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam tour of 20 days. Not every experience was comfortable, learning firsthand about the victims of the Vietnam war as well as the totalitarian regime of Pol Pot in Cambodia. In addition, we were able to see how OAT and Grand Circle Travel have enriched the residents of local villages with schools and other educational resources, clean water supplies, sanitation and other village enhancements.

My recent trip to Morocco with Overseas Adventure Travel was nothing short of transformational. Our Trip Leader, Aziz B., made the experience exceptional. His depth of knowledge, warmth, humor, transparency and pride in his country brought every moment to life. He is truly one of the best guides I’ve encountered anywhere in the world.

Had a wonderful Morocco trip! Such an amazing experience and lots of memories shared with our co-travelers. The Sahara Desert Camp overnight, Camel Ride and climbing up the Sand Dunes was one of the highlights of our trip. Watching the sunset, gazing at the horizon over the Sahara Desert, created a calm peaceful feeling that was breathtaking.

My husband and I highly recommend the Ultimate Africa trip. A lot of factors go into making a great trip and OAT has them all covered! Our trip leader was phenomenal, passionate, well spoken, knowledgeable and organized. The local guides are expert at spotting animals and positioning the jeeps for maximum viewing and photo opportunities. The camps were all different and each wonderful in a unique way. The food was amazing and plentiful. The pre trip to Karongwe is also recommended as we were able to see rhinos there and due to poaching issues you won't see them in other parks.

A great tour. Lots of cultural exposure as well as seeing the tourist highlights. Our wonderful TEL arranged lots of different experiences based on our interests that were extra to our scheduled itinerary. Sayuri made our tour very special.

The Mediterranean Cultures trip was one of the best! A marvelous itinerary — Barcelona to Greece, the wonderful Clio, superb excursions and program enrichment and some of the best local guides I have had (this was my 21st OAT/Grand Circle trip). The pacing was excellent. Highly recommend the post-trip extension across Greece too.

Overall, we had a great experience. Kruno, our Trip Leader was cordial, knowledgable and very professional. Our fellow travelers were congenial, and new friendships were forged. We enjoyed the small ship, as well as the adventures that required bus travel. Good balance between planned activities and personal time. Local guides were informative as they shared highlights of their cities. We enjoyed the cultural contact with locals at the Day in the Life and Home Hosted Dinner experiences. Weather issues and closures for maintenance required a couple of changes to the published itinerary, but the alternative activities were good choices.

I just completed Japan's Cultural Treasures from Overseas Adventure Travel. This was my second trip with OAT and it is very possible that I will never travel with anyone else again. OAT is the absolute best. Our Experienced Guide went out of her way to personalize our trip and make it a memorable experience for all of us and my fellow travelers could not have been more friendly. It was like traveling with family. I can't wait to get my travel booklet in the mail and scour the pages for my next OAT trip!

Just got back from Brazil in-depth trip and was very pleased with the ease of travel since we took 5 in country flights. The trip leader was highly knowledgeable and able to meet all our needs during the two week trip. The hotels were clean and provided us a different experience at each stop. The support staff along the way were friendly and eager to help. There is a lot of getting on and off boats but there staff to assist.

An remarkable opportunity to see and learn about Japan. The leader, Shindo **, should receive the Nobel Prize for knowledge, guidance, preparation and understanding for leading our group. He was able to share with us the life of Japan both present and throughout history. We had so much to take home with us through the photographs and stories. Particular highlights were the family visit, learning how to make sushi, understanding the history of Samurai Warriors, and Sumo wrestlers. We were able to witness, experience first hand and learn about the customs that are centuries old including visiting the temples and shrines.

I believe I accidentally deleted your survey. As I said I am not fond of homework. However, your trip was terrific. I enjoyed all aspects. Nyrille was absolutely phenomenal. She is an asset to your company. It is difficult trying to please everyone. I did have a conversation with her about my photography. I understand the majority rule as it should. However I know the countries I had the opportunity to visit have wonderful birds. In my opinion I was not given nearly enough time to photo birds. All of us wanted and did see a tremendous amount of animals, it was fantastic. However, I was only able to photo a few birds. I am very experienced with a camera and photographing birds would have not taken any longer than taking pictures of animals.

One of the best led OAT trips we have been on. Our trip leader was excellent, melding our green team into a familia, maintaining an appropriate pace and keeping a very respectful environment. The 4 trip leaders worked so well together, probably the best I have seen on any trip which resulted in a great atmosphere on the ship! Two things make OAT trips great, the Trip Leaderships and our fellow travelers.

I traveled with Grand Circle in 2023 and had a very positive experience. However, when booking a trip with OAT, I was met with inconsistencies in what each rep was telling me. I was 'talked into' booking an extension to my trip, with the understanding that I could cancel at any time without penalties. Not true. What happened was that the nonrefundable portion of the trip insurance went up significantly, and when I was faced with having to cancel due to family illness and funding, I found myself 'out' over $1,000. The extension did cost me dearly in increased nonrefundable insurance costs (never explained to me) when having to cancel. Of course, I had the option to roll over the funds into a future trip with ever increasing trip costs. Be very wary of falling into the traps of early payments and trip extensions, unless you are very certain that you will be traveling and investing significant amounts of money into future travels with the company.

Around half of the trip was a disappointment. The arrival and first hotel stay and tour were excellent, other than the dinner restrictions: while a limited menu is understandable, when I asked for a second bottled water, I was told by the server "NO". Such limited restrictions became a common theme; throughout the tour, the very limited options showed that OAT paid the minimum amount for their profit margin. Much of the food was second-rate, and the servers were surly. In Zagreb, we were served a rich chocolate cake as dessert, yet would have had to pay for the typical coffee.

We recently returned home from the most amazing trip exploring Ancient Egypt and the Nile River. We continue to reflect and enjoy the memories of this most wonderful experience of both history and the present. Truly, this was a trip of a lifetime made possible by the caring and professional guides and caretakers we encountered. We were made to feel most welcome and safe and feel that we have really had a full experience of Egypt. That our trip was timed to enjoy the opening of the GEM was beyond our wildest expectations.

We have been on five OAT trips, including Croatia and the surrounding countries, Sicily and Southern Italy, Argentina and Chile, a small ship cruise around the Baltic, and, most recently, Romania and Bulgaria. These were far from our first tours, which were taken with two other companies. Why did we switch to OAT? Simply put, OAT trips offer more than tours. A hallmark of traveling with OAT is the contact with locals in their own businesses and homes. These contacts offer you the chance to get to know the places you travel to through the eyes of local people, eat with them, and hear their candid views on a variety of issues. We would highly recommend the OAT experience for any traveler looking to explore in depth.

The tour of Scotland exceeded all expectations. What a beautiful country! The itinerary and pace were well-organized, allowing a perfect mix of visiting the classic tourist sites along with private tours, demonstrations, meeting with locals, and free time. Although I was traveling solo, I never felt "solo" at all. Our tour leader and fellow tourists were excellent traveling companions. Local guides provided valuable historical background in Glasgow, Inverness, and Edinburgh. Accommodations and meals were excellent. This was my first trip with OAT, but it certainly won't be my last. Can't wait to tell everyone about this fantastic travel experience.

First trip with OAT. Trip leader was amazing. Accommodations were good, as were food choices. I probably will not do a trip with OAT again. However, the pace is too frantic. Too much. Too overwhelming. We all needed more downtime in between scheduled activities. Even a day off in the middle would have been good or better yet, make the trip 11 days instead of stuffing it all into 10 intense days.

Java & Bali, Indonesia’s Mystical Islands: This trip met all the “pros” for an enlightening, educational and memorable experience. Much of this must be credited to our group leader Adi. She treated all travelers equally and went beyond the requirements of a trip leader.

We waited 15 months after booking our Ultimate Africa trip, so you can imagine how our anticipation built. Honestly, the entire experience was like a well-crafted adventure story. Each day we discovered more animals in the wild, and with each new discovery the physical distance between our jeep and the animals lessened so that we felt like active participants rather than mere observers. Our guides were superb, and our trip experience leader was phenomenal.

This was possibly the best tour I have ever taken. The itinerary was well planned, the venues were as described, the local guides were knowledgeable, the immersive experiences were unique and the Tour Leader was ever present, knew the details of this place in history and cultural development. He was approachable, curious about each of us and always ready to solve any issue that came up. Also loved the Playlist on long bus rides.

I have recently completed my 13th trip with OAT and had another wonderful unforgettable time. My latest trip was to Kenya and Tanzania. OAT's strength is that, along with the country's major attractions, you meet the people who call it home. You spend time in their schools, villages and homes. You talk to them about their experiences and come away with an understanding of what it's like to live there. The company is very responsive to traveler's input and will modify the schedule to improve the pacing and experience. The accommodations for this trip were very good, the food was abundant with plenty of choices and the pacing was just right. We went on many game drives and saw herds of zebras, cape buffalo, wildebeests, impalas, giraffes, rivers full of hippopotamuses. We saw large prides of lions and several cheetahs along with numerous different kinds of birds. Our guide was fantastic. He made sure everything ran smoothly and he was an expert on every kind of animal we saw. He facilitated our interactions with the local people and made sure our accommodations and meals were just right. I would not hesitate to recommend this company. The groups are relatively small and that leads to a much more personal experence. I have been on "Big Bus" tours with up to 50 people. OAT is infinitely superior.

My trip/adventure to Thailand that started October 12, 2025, at JFK was wonderful. Ok the flight was long, but the awards of the trip were worth the flight. The forecast for October was rain. The rain came only briefly early AM and late PM. Never got wet. Every day was a new discovery/adventure. In Bangkok touring the flower market, Grand Palace, watching a colorful performance of classical dance at their national theatre and watching the activities at Bangkok floating market. Next stop, walking on the bridge on the River Kwai. Followed by walk to the memorial of the allied soldiers during the war who were forced to build the train tracks. A sad experience. Next day a time to get wet learning to harvest chestnut and trying to free oneself from the mud. Days that followed included visited to a historic park that a ruins of when Thailand had a kingdom.

I just returned home from OAT's Japan's Cultural Treasures tour. It was the most personal, heartfelt and thoughtfully planned trip I have ever experienced. Our tour leader, Keiko, was amazing. She not only led the group, she shared her personal experiences growing up in Japan and gave us insights into the culture that you could get no other way.

Traveling up up up! Sicily is at the top of it all. People have created fantastic villagers, housing and cities on the side of mountains fields the sea and volcanoes. Rafaela, the guide, was superb and made sure everyone was doing well. He showed us ins and outs of the life of the Sicilians that we’d never have known. The food was superb and there was lots of it. Amazing how these people can walk up and down day after day the mini mini steps in hills it still take joy and be friendly and smiling. Fantastic preserved architecture and creations from 2500 years ago. Makes me feel young. The only thing missing was perhaps more laundromats. Highly recommend this trip.

My husband and I went on the OAT Ancient Egypt & the Nile River small group adventure, with 2 of his sisters and a friend, this past September and October. When he and his sisters planned this trip over a year ago, I was not thrilled. Egypt was definitely not on my Bucket List. But, because I didn't want to miss out (and I'm not stupid😅), I went! Best decision ever! It was an incredible trip - and our Trip Adventure Leader, Mito, helped make it a trip of a lifetime!! He took very good care of all 22 of us, taking care of all of our needs. I would highly recommend this Travel Company and this trip. It was our first trip with OAT, and we're in the process of scheduling our second!

Excellent, well organized trip. Fantastic cultural experiences, great accommodation, excellent guides. Well researched cultural sites, excellent communications, both from home office and guides. Excellent bus and ship accommodation. Friendly staff, good food on ship Arethusa.

An excellent tour of the North and South Islands, led by Annie, a superlative guide. Lots of exposure to the Māori culture and issues of the day in NZ. Annie was relentlessly upbeat and attentive to our needs, always looking to do anything possible to assist the members of our group.

Overseas adventure travel is the best way to travel by far! Our tour guide, Diana, went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We had a great group of people from all over United States. The hotels and restaurants were top notch and the limo bus was clean and super comfortable. This was my first trip with Overseas adventure travel and I would highly recommend it.

I was on the Nepal & the Mystical Himalayas trip, October 5-20, 2025. Our guide, Krishna **, was so informative, fun, and quick to be helpful. I believe we got to meet more locals and do some extra adventures due to Krishna being Nepalese and so comfortable with people. Every place we travelled to and stayed at was exceptional. AND the food was delish!!

Our trip to Bulgaria and Romania was a wonderful learning experience. The history of this area is incredible and unknown to us before. The culture has survived Thracians, Romans, Ottomans, Austro-Hungarians, Soviets and seems to be thriving. The people we heard from and the places we visited provided tangible examples of what we were hearing. The usual requirement of 2-3 or 3-5 miles a day is appropriate here but beware many of the walks are not easy. There were lots of uneven steps/stairs, hills to climb, and cobblestone streets.

I just return from "Northern Spain & Portugal" . This was my fourth trip with OAT and by far my favorite. Mateusz was an exceptional tour leader, flexible, creative and proactive. We had a few rainy days, but his skill in rearranging options was fantastic. The unique opportunities offered by OAT, IE; A Day in the Life, Family dinners, Controversial topics, and speakers of different professions was the best that I have experienced. The Basque Country area was so intriguing and different from the rest of Spain, and they are justifiably proud of their heritage. Every meal was different and spectacular. I can't recommend this trip highly enough!

This was my very first OAT tour and really the only group tour I've done in the last 30 years. It was absolutely perfect. Our trip leader was knowledgeable, kind and inclusive. The lodging was excellent and meals were excellent as well. The local guides who were switched out for each area really added to the experience. The home visits and Day in the Life visits were highlights of the trip that I wouldn't have gotten on any other trip. There was enough free time so that I never felt overwhelmed. I'm already planning my next trip with OAT!

We have just returned from another wonderful travel experience with OAT. We had a trip leader who took great care of everyone in our small group and was passionate in sharing about the people, culture, politics and religion of his country. The different cities and towns we visited provided a wide variety of experiences and included times spent with a number of local families from different backgrounds. Accommodations and food reflected the local culture and was all excellent. It was a rich experience of sights and sounds from the modern city of Casablanca, to the new port in Tangier, to the narrow alleys of Fez, to camel rides in the Sahara Desert, and snake charmers in Marrakech and many more places in between.

I am writing this review regarding our recent experience on The Morocco Sahara Odyssey tour. Our experience with the staff at O.A.T. from the beginning and throughout our trip planning was exceptional. All of our questions were answered and the detailed "Trip Planner" could not have been improved as provided. The tour guides, Mohamed **, our initial contact and guide for our "Pre-Tour and "Base Tour", was an excellent communicator throughout our time with him. He took care of every detail and was always available for our every concern, and questions. He is a very patient, professional and passionate guide. So willing to share his knowledge of his country. He set a very high "bar" for our tour guide expectations, and we were never disappointed by him.

This is my first and last trip with OAT in Brazil. OAT has a good reputation, but our experience was not consistent with what I’ve heard. One of the scheduled activities was to do a motorcycle Uber ride in Rio de Janeiro. There was no vetting of the drivers and my driver was jumping off curbs and weaving between traffic going into head on traffic and then went between cars. When leaving between cars, the car in front backed up into us and crushed us. The tour guide did an incident report that I was hit by a car while on the motorcycle.

After 17 trips and filling out my surveys, OAT called to tell me I'm not welcome to go on any more trips. This was 10 days before I left for Alaska. They DO NOT want you to tell them the truth. My trip to Mongolia ,terrible guide then OA trip leader said our flight to Gobi Desert was going to be by bus, not plane. OAT claimed the plane had broken down in South Africa. Back in the USA, one rep broke the news that OAT had forgotten to book the plane. How unethical to lie to 16 customers about their, OAT mistake. I told them I didn't believe their story on a broken plane and was asked not to take any more trips.

I did the Tuscany and Umbria trip in Oct 2025. Great balance of planned activities and explore on your own. Also, focus is on lesser-traveled areas and "Day in the Life" of the countries, so you get a better feel for how the local people actually live. The food was excellent, and the hotels ranged from good to great. The bus was comfortable as well. With a small group of 16, it wasn't too overwhelming, and gave you a chance to know some fellow travellers. Our guide was top-notch as well. I have done a total of 23 trips overseas, but this was my first with OAT. It was among the best trips I have ever taken!

I have taken 17 OAT trips. All were excellent. Small group, nice people, outstanding Trip Leaders and local guides, emphasis on real life of real people, controversial topics, day in the life and home dinner experiences. Hotels are good to fabulous. Customer service is very good. Extras and perks for frequent travelers. Just came home from Italy’s coastal treasures and it was great. Good food, excellent visits and a balance of free time and organized tours.

This was a trip of amazing experiences, top notch trip leaders, delicious food, and helpful people in every camp. The guides were amazing the way they could track the animals. We were so fortunate to be able to see quite a lot of lions, as well as a cheetah and a leopard. On past safaris I had just seen a hyena running in the distance. This time we saw hyenas in their den, gorging on a kill, and sleeping off their big meal. We even saw a wild dog running off.

Simply one of the best led, organized and interesting OAT adventures we have been on. From the very experienced tour leader and guide Conor, to spectacular scenery, the local villages and the local guides, this is an experience not to be missed. Optional activities were reasonably priced, restaurants always accommodating the various food differences and well planned activities. Our tour leader Conor ** was just fantastic!

I recently returned from Jewels of Bohemia with a post trip to Vienna. I generally love OAT trips because of the knowledge of the trip leaders for each city as part of the itinerary. OAT is also the only game in town for no single supplement which makes it my #1 travel group. HOWEVER, as OAT continues to become more successful and grow, they may be slacking on the training and supervision process for new trip leaders. The trip leader for our base trip had recently completed her training with OAT and had shadowed this trip ONLY ONE TIME and otherwise had NO experience with OAT.

What an educational experience. This was my first OAT trip and I was very impressed. Every day was filled with an amazing experience connecting us to the everyday people, culture and lifestyles of southern India and Nepal. Suresh and Param, our respective tour guides, were very informative and caring and went out of their way to make sure our needs were met. I will definitely consider another OAT trip. I would say this trip was less a vacation and more a cultural and educational journey. I wish I had been familiar with OAT earlier in my life.

I just returned from a Safari to Kenya Masi Mara and Tanzania Serengeti. I am ridiculously excited and pleased to recommend this trip to anyone with an adventitious spirit. We traveled during the great migration; the number of animals exceeded my expectations. This is my 8th trip using OAT and my third time to Africa. OAT's customer service was outstanding. We were met at the airport baggage claim by a representative and taken to our hotel. Our experienced Trip Leader exceeded my expectations, watching over us and see to our every need. The drivers of the land rovers were excellent and knowledgeable. Yes, the roads were rough, but I never felt unsafe.

This was our third trip with OAT and it was spectacular. We love the small group size and the company's attention to detail. We love the emphasis on the culture of the places you visit. Our recent trip was to Naples, Ischia Island and the Amalfi Coast. The tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and worked hard to make the experience wonderful for all. The activities and experiences were diverse and fascinating and the food incredible.

This is my fourth trip with OAT. I have traveled the world as a solo backpacker and with other tour companies. In terms of getting value for your money you can't get better than traveling with OAT. Their Trip Leaders are the best. Local and very knowledgeable. They went to university to study tourism or specialize in what they are doing. They have great interpersonal skills and are always available to answer questions.

This was my first trip with OAT and I will be a return customer! Our guide, Carlos, was phenomenal, calling us before the trip to find out personal food issues, answering questions etc. We learned so much about Norway, Finland, and the Sami peoples. We had great fun looking for trolls in Norway. The Hurtigruder trip up the coast of Norway was stunning and we were blessed with good weather every day. Our group became very friendly and caring toward one another and many will keep in touch. The fjords, the cleanliness, the libraries in Oslo and Helsinki , the Northern lights, and all the people we met were highlights.

Overall an excellent trip with well organized and interesting excursions, tours and informative local itineraries. The pace of the 14 day tour with multiple nights at certain cities was helpful and there was a comfortable combination of walking tours, bus rides, hiking, boating and down time to explore on your own. The cities and towns selected for visiting were great. A couple highlights of the trip were lunches with local families and resorts, hiking Mt Etna and the talks (Mafia) and surprises (Piano recital in Ragusa House Museum) arranged by our Trip Leader. Our Trip Leader Mathieu did a great job of being attentive to everyone, keeping everyone on time for our 16 person group and giving recommendations for restaurants on our own. His enthusiasm, attention to detail and love of Sicily and Catania was evident. We are veteran travelers but our first tour with OAT and will definitely be booking another OAT Tour, Grazia. 👍

We have been on two trips with Overseas Adventure Travel, Scotland and Ireland, and both were of excellent value with transformational experiences. The guides were amazing and the adventures rich with unique cultural and ecological features.

I just returned from the best trip of my lifetime -- the Saharan Odyssey venture in Morocco (Sep 2025). There was no question that Zaid (our incredible guide!) could not answer! His passion for traveling and love of his native country was palpable. And his command of the English language, to include idiomatic expressions, was truly amazing, especially considering his humble beginnings. I started out thinking primarily about all the SHOPPING I was going to do. But by the end, all I cared about was learning more about those wonderful people from all ends of the spectrum. We broke bread with Nomads, farmers, and one chance encounter with a beautiful family residing in a home constructed of cardboard and plastic. They shared all they had with us in their impeccably clean abode despite a moment's notice.

This trip to Ireland was my 5th OAT trip and had all the positives of my previous experiences that keep bringing me back. First, the exceptional Trip Guides--each has been superlative--conveying their deep love of their country as well as deep knowledge of its history and geography, and awareness of its challenges and controversies past and present.

There was an issue with a lost passport on our last day causing our trip home to be delayed by one day. OAT cancelled our flights and and we were left on our own. We had to pay additional airfare to get home.

Our wonderful trip leader, Piia, added great value to the trip from beginning till the end. Accommodations, coastal cruising, food options were all great. All the local guides, home visits were excellent too.

Our trip to Sicily was delightful, largely because of OAT’s meticulous planning and our Trip Experience Leader Gaetano **’s knowledge of each day’s sites and of each person’s particular needs to enjoy these sites. I was not aware of Sicily’s multicultural history, and I enjoyed learning more about its role in World War II. (I did not know that after WWII, some wanted Italy to be America’s 51st state.) Gaetano arranged for expert speakers, even a volcanologist, to address us about everything from an ancient earthquake to the Mafia to Mount Etna. My favorite was riding in a Fiat 500 in Modica down a mountainside, which reminded me of scenes from a European movie. Speaking of, the Greco-Roman amphitheater in Taormina and its stunning view of the Mediterranean coast serves as the setting for a season of HBO’s “The White Lotus.” If you feel like you’re in a movie, you’re probably not dreaming. Take the tour.

OAT Ultimate Africa was fabulous. Our Guide, Nyellie, went above and beyond for us. The safari drivers at each camp (4 in all) were great, finding great views of wildlife for us. We had more than enough food to keep us satisfied, along with much information on local culture, visiting a school, meeting and conversing with students, and visiting a homestead for a tour, local food, and interactive questions and answers. We also had a great walk to view Victoria Falls.

We have traveled on 17 OAT/GCT trips and have 2 more planned. We love traveling with them. The trip leaders are always terrific, the trips run smoothly, the local guides are great, and the hotels are generally in good locations. What we like the most is the unplanned stops, the non-touristy places we explore and the interaction with locals, such as the controversial topics and the home-hosted meals. The groups are usually made up of people who genuinely want to learn about the area rather than just ticking it off their bucket list. Our recent Patagonia trip went off without a hitch and the scenery was superb. Walking beside a glacier is something I will never forget.

I had a wonderful experience on the Istanbul and Aegean OAT small ship tour. Our Trip Experience Leader, Catharina, was the highlight. I asked her to limit our walking speed due to a bad ankle, and she was super careful not to exceed my abililty. Because of that, I was still on my feet on the very last day, and even did some exploring on my own! She had a great depth of knowledge about the sites we visited in Greece, and entertained us with stories on our bus trips. Our Turkish guide was also exceptional. He dramatized biblical scenes in Ephesus in a way that made them come alive for us.

Untamed Iceland tour was fantastic. We had a phenomenal tour manager, she was knowledgeable in all aspects of Iceland. She shared her passion for her country and gave us insight to life in Iceland. The scenery was beyond pale. The home dinner visit was fun and gave us a glimpse of Icelandic family life. We loved the tour and would definitely travel with O.A.T. again.

Although I expected Ireland to be beautiful, I did not expect how immersive, interesting, educational, and positive the tour would be. Our tour leader’s knowledge of each area we visited was incredibly deep; her suggestions of what to do and what to look for was always spot-on. In addition, she was fun and created a family out of 14 people from all over, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Every day was another learning experience with great information from the Irish people themselves— a demonstration of shepherding, weaving, an apple farm and its products, a deep dive in Belfast and Derry with people from all sides of the past conflicts. We visited ancient sites and were provided the deep history of those sites, as well as actually visiting a folk village demonstrating how the Irish lived in more recent historical times.

Sasha was a fabulous tour guide — Charming, funny, knowledgeable, attentive, thoughtful, and punctual. As well as the famous towns, we saw smaller gems that we loved. All our local guides, home visits, and local hosts were superb. Even the weather cooperated. I highly recommend this trip.

Morocco is an incredibly diverse country, from the northern picturesque cities and the port of Tangier to the capital Rabat, the Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert, the craziness of Marrakech and finally to Casablanca. Moroccan people are very friendly, the cities are safe as there is hardly any crime and the desert experience with the camel rides and tea in a Bedouin tent were the highlights of the trip. The tour guide was fantastic (as all the OAT guides are). Word of warning - try to go when the temperatures are cooler. In the middle of September the highs were 106 for several days which makes it very tiring to walk around.

I have traveled with OAT many times and I have never been disappointed. The groups leaders are unfailingly excellent and there has always been a good mix of history of history, culture and the sights that one would expect in that country. My most recent trip was Brazil in Depth. We saw the major sites in Rio, but also spent time talking to residents of two favelas. In Brasilia we saw all the impressive modern public buildings, but also saw the "superblocks" where people live their lives.

Just got home from a 17 day trip through Greece and Turkey. This was a hopefully not once in a lifetime experience and I will never forget it. Our tour guide, Ifigenia ** (Ify), was so knowledgeable, funny, kind and we just adored her- she became our family as did the rest of the group. From Athens to Meteora, back to Athens and a 7 day Island cruise on a small ship with an amazing crew, then on to Istanbul, we learned so much from her, saw so much, experienced so much and had a wonderful time. This was a mix of mythology, archaeology, Monasteries, Bee Farm with lunch, Micro-green farm lunch (best food ever), visit and dinner with local families, great food on the ship, E-Bikes, Beach, I could go on and on and on. I would love to start over and do it all again with the same people. Fantastic

Overall a good trip. Rwanda was fabulous as was our guide, Danny. Uganda, in my opinion is not ready for tourism. I will say that the animal sightings in Uganda were fabulous, but we sat in a jeep for up to 9 hours for 3 days. This was excruciating after have flown for over 24 hours (OAT's flight bookings). The gorilla trek was unbeatable and unforgettable!!! Also the reconciliation village and school tours were very touching and educational. From now on, I'll book my own flights and I won't return to Uganda.

The most spectacular trip I have ever been on is the OAT Irish Adventure: Dublin, Belfast & the Northwest Counties with the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands pre-trip extension! What makes OAT special is the small group size limit of 16 which allows for adventures in out of the way places that can only accommodate small groups. Our very knowledgeable and experienced leader, Cian, proudly and enthusiastically took us to see Cyndi the weaver in a small, thatched cottage where she demonstrated intricate weaving on her 150-year-old loom. We visited Tom and his sheepdog, Rock, who skillfully demonstrated herding sheep. At a family cider farm Danny entertained us as he showed us the cider making process.

We found the trip to Peru and Ecuador overall to be quite good on the basics and the sightseeing, except for a small hitch in Galapagos. The hotel stays were excellent for the most part. Breakfasts were quite good in selection and quality. The coach bus traveling were very comfortable. The guides in both countries were top of the line. Both Ciro and Diego were very interested in making the trip a grand experience for everyone. Diego in particular, made some suggestions on an off day for us that were highly educational. We think you need to include the Art Museum (home of their famous artist) in Quito as almost required. The only glitch was our Naturalist in Galapagos, who seemed a bit inexperienced and really didn't add much to the conversation. Diego would have filled in better. No real talks about the involvement of Darwin and the impact on the islands. Wish there was a lot more.

We usually travel independently in Europe or on Oceania or Viking but decided to try OAT for a trip to Rio/Amazon/Pantanal. It was the worst trip ever. We actually returned 5 days before the trip concluded because we couldn't imagine continuing. The tours were so dull, for example, in Manasus our guide took us through a fruit and fish market and then through souvenir shops and in Brasilia we actually spent upwards of an hour looking at a middle class unremarkable condo and then interviewing the condo security guard about his low Brazilian pay which was embarrassing. Accommodations onboard the Amazon ship were cramped, food sparse, and bird watching itinerary became quite repetitive after multiple trips.

My first experience with Overseas Adventure Travel was a fantastic experience. I will definitely be using them again. A value packed experience from our tour guide, accommodations and itinerary. A lifetime of memories were experienced.

Here are the pros and cons of OAT, in my opinion, after 7 trips: Pros: no single supplement on land trips; small group (16 max) on land trips; universally outstanding trip experience leaders; great interaction with local people and culture; “off the beaten path” activities as well as must-see sites; hotels are usually well-located; almost all tips are included; returning traveler credits are excellent and special prices are often available close to departure dates. Cons: OAT-offered trip insurance is very expensive; having OATs reserve airfare doesn’t work for me since it’s not ticketed until 45 days or so before departure. Features that vary by trip: hotels are generally good but quality can vary; focus on local food means there may be little variety; on some trips little food choice is offered. In summary, as a single traveler OAT is my go-to tour operator. It’s not perfect but it’s the best I’ve found within a reasonable price range.

This trip, Idyllic Great Britain, was perhaps the best of the many OAT trips I've taken. The fact that there were only six in the group was an added plus; I was amazed that OAT hadn't cancelled with so few registered, but it was in keeping with OAT's focus on small groups. Our tour leader was excellent and handled any blip - such as a big windstorm, making our scheduled ferry trip from the isle of Orkney impossible. All the local guides were excellent, with high points being a talk with a builder of stone walls and a day on a farm. I will highly recommend this tour.

OAT delivered another beautiful, interesting itinerary that included cultural views and practices. Our Trip Experience Leader was excellent with insight into her native Norwegian heritage. The trip included visits to some of the best sites with historic background and nature experiences. The ship crew were friendly and helpful, and the food had plenty of options which I found delicious.

Traveling with OAT was an amazing experience. Not only did we visit breathtaking Northern Italy with spectacular views, but we learned about the culture and history of each place we visited. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, personable and worked to ensure of comfort and enjoyment at all times. I loved that our travel group was small and that we stayed in places that were NOT as touristy. The opportunities to explore on our own as well as visit planned sites was really a plus. The cultural immersion and opportunity to experience the day in the life of locals was a special feature. Accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located. I definitely consider another trip with OAT.

I had a wonderful trip, as a solo female traveler. Marko, my trip leader was great. From being picked up at the airport, baggage in every room and all the little things oat does to make a seamless trip. Started in Croatia ended in Greece, land and sea, the home hosted visit, the day in the life, the national park in Croatia, too many wonderful memories. My trip leader, Marko and the staff on our small boat were amazing. The last day I asked to do something that isn’t on the OAT books and bungee jumped off the Corinthian canal. Nance my trip leader made it happen. The period to the end of my trip. I forgot to talk about the food, this was a food cooking tour. The ladies in Croatia should be on every tour cooking or not, they taught us how to make sthol. Great vacation!

We were so considered prior to our arrival then upon landing, we were taken care of from the beginning to the end of our experience in Iceland. Our trip leader was the best ever experienced who was really so wonderfully charming , so much fun and truly steeped in the Icelandic culture, which she lovingly shared during for our entire journey. Our introduction to this amazing country was full of joyful moments, outrageous vistas, authentic musical moments, tours of villages, towns and the capital city, visiting museums, and cultural places. We learned about and rode the unique and beautiful Icelandic horses..

I recently traveled to the Galapagos and Amazon Rainforest with OAT. It was my first trip with OAT and a bucket list trip as well. I will definitely travel with them again. Everything about the trip met and then exceeded my expectations! I mean everything in every possible category, from sign up and preparation info to guides, accommodations and activities. It was an extraordinary experience! Thank you, OAT,!

Simply one of the best led, organized and interesting OAT adventures we have been on. From the very experienced senior guides, Martin and Gabby, the addition of Lorena from the South American office of OAT, to the organized and spontaneous activities, the spectacular scenery, the local villages and the more than comfortable accommodations, this is an experience well worth pursuing. Highlights for us included a very personal discussion re: the "disappeared" in Argentina, going to a Melonga club, the High Altitude Museum, cooking experiences, visiting the Cerro Negro community, hands on experiences with ceramics and trying to find rather obscure items in a central market. We were fortunate enough to experience several holiday festivities involving parades, ceremonies, music and street dancing. And once again, all of the meals were excellent, showcasing local foods.

I have not even started my tour yet, and I am disappointed! It was never disclosed that baggage fees were not included with the price of the airline. I opted to have them make my flight reservations because the agent said it is seamless and better than making my own. After I received my itinerary, I called Customer Service, the agent was rude and disrespectful. She said I should’ve read the travel booklet. However, at the time of booking, it was over the phone, and I never received anything in writing that would have told me my baggage fees of $100 were not included! I was on the phone with Customer Service for over 30 minutes. The customer service agent was not knowledgeable and was rude and did not even attempt to make it right. This is not starting on the right foot but hopefully my October 17 Pura Vida trip will change my review. Stay tuned.

We went to Machu Picchu with OAT, it was a great trip. We covered a lot of ground & different things in the 10 day trip. I felt it was very well planned out to cover as much as possible in the time frame. I really appreciated all the different stops along the way. It was a fast paced trip, but NOT overwhelming. The well planned days allowed several activities in the same day, which would have been very difficult to plan on our own. Meeting local families & how they lived was also a great experience.

Three girlfriends and I joined the Overseas Adventure Travel group to Croatia for 18 days. I liked the somewhat relaxing schedule, guided tours mixing with optional tours and self-guided ventures. I also enjoyed the immersion of local cultural interactions and people from each city we visited.. The food was 3 star, but our tour guide, Zoran, was 5 star! Additionally, our group of 16 meshed really well and friendships were formed.

I went to Mongolia to experience the Naadam Festival. I wanted to see a real cultural experience and I did. You could feel the excitement and the cultural pride of all the people who participated in the festival. The whole country has the week off and almost everyone is participating in one festival or another. What amazed me was the people's openness. No matter where we went my trip leader would ask someone a question and they would gladly show us their bows or explain how the arrows worked. Or explain the game of knuckle bones. Women participated in horseback riding and archery. It seemed that they were treated with a great deal of respect and so were we.

My trip to Scandinavian Countries is mixed. Our guide, Kristina ** was excellent. She is knowledgeable, smart, accommodating and overall a good guide. She saw to it that our needs were met the best she could. I recommend her highly...as she is one of the best I've had on OAT or GCT. I got very, very sick all night on the dinner the tour provided at the Scandic Kiruna hotel. It was chicken!! There also should be more meal options provided on the tour and I think it can be done without raising prices. I think there should have been one more major city included in the base trip such as Stockholm or Oslo or replace Helsinki with Stockholm or Oslo since there wasn't much to experience in Helsinki. In addition the individual guides in each location were ok except for the one in the Vik village on fishing. His powerpoint didn't work and he was limited in his presentation. Also the hair dryers in the Thon hotels did not work...They would overheat and die!!

There was a good blend of historical information and plain old fun. Jayne was an excellent trip leader, she always had ideas of things we could do on our free time, and always had something she was doing herself which we could do with her, if we wanted. Beautiful countryside, great cities, and the opportunity to walk quite a bit. The Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness were amazing.

The recent Ultimate Africa Adventure exceeded expectations in all aspects. The main trip guide was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and a joy to spend two weeks traveling with. The respective camp staffs were a joy to know as they made us feel welcome in our short visits. The game drive leaders were amazing, guiding us to view life in the bush as one has read about in National Geographic. The post trip to Cape Town was a wonderful finish to a grand trip. OAT is very professional and well organized in the successful management of fulfilling a fantastic journey.

I’ve just returned from my 10th O.A.T. trip, and it was another excellent one—the Baltic Capitals. It was a blend of historic sites, including difficult Nazi and Soviet ones, and delightful experiences like walks in the Old Towns, nature hikes, and centuries-old architecture. The leader, Marius, was attentive to everyone and always patient and good-natured. The hotels were comfortable and well-placed in quiet locations near the Old Town in each city.

This 18 day tour of S. Italy starting in Taormina Sicily and going to the Aeolian Islands, Calabria and Puglia included a very wide range of activities from learning to make arancini, exploring a volcanic island, learning about the history of the Mafia, a variety of culinary experiences, visiting archeological museums/sites, happening on a rehearsal of a professional early music ensemble, hiking in Polino National Park, learning about living conditions in Matera which is now one of Europe's major cultural centers and of course plenty of chances to shop.

I took my family to Peru. Since we had 11 people, we were able to design additional adventures and activities with the help and advice of our own tour guide. I’ve never had so much fun nor been as tired in a good way. Prior to the trip we reviewed the activities and stayed with the original itinerary. Then we made a spreadsheet noting the free times. And did we will fill those times! Highlights included surfing in Lima, horseback riding, Via Ferrata (climb 1,000 feet, 6 zip lines down), hot springs, climbing Huayna Picchu and exploring Cusco’s unique neighborhoods.

This was by far the best experience that we have ever taken on a vacation. The Tour Guide was beyond excellent, and very knowledgeable in everything there was told to us. She made every effort to accommodate everybody and had a beyond excellent bedside manner. We had so much fun with her and we all formed our little own family. We had an elderly woman on our trip and Sanja did everything in her power to accommodate her needs. I can’t say enough about Overseas Adventures and look forward to the next vacation we take. Truly enjoyed our time together with our newly formed family.

This tour was excellent, as was the pretrip to Scotland. The itineraries, which were followed conscientiously, balanced the must-see places with formal (guides, OAT materials, events) and informal information (discussions, conversations) about the history, culture, daily and varied experiences of the Irish and Scottish. Our guides were absolutely excellent in their own ways and essential to the trip experience. OAT does an excellent job selecting and communicating with their trip experience leaders in my opinion. We appreciated the guides' use of WhatsApp for daily schedules, clarifications, and ongoing communications. I like that they leave the WhatsApp group up for after trip communications. Our guide and answers to most logistical questions were just a WhatsApp message away, most hours of the day.

We returned less than a week ago from this amazing adventure. There is so much to see and do during all three parts of this trip. Quito is an amazing, cosmopolitan city that offers everything from culture to outdoor options. The rainforest was beautiful and we enjoyed not only seeing all the animals and plants but visiting the school and participating in the village family hosted lunch. The jungle lodge was comfortable and relaxing. The Galapagos amazed us with the abundant animal life both on and off shore. The boat was comfortable and the meals amazing. The guides (shout out to Alfredo and Israel) were amazing in their knowledge, attentiveness and organization of the activities. This is a great trip for many different ages but you do need to have a certain degree of mobility in order to access all aspects of it.

I have traveled with OAT 9 times and every trip has been excellent. There are many opportunities for learning and you are given adequate free time to do your thing. Tour Leaders have all been local, well-informed, organized and pleasant. They don't charge extra for a single room and groups are never larger than 16 people. They always accommodate my special dietary needs and handle my suitcase, which I appreciate. All positive experiences!

Thanks a bunch for assigning Ludovica ** to our group, she was much more than one could expect, hope for or dream of having. She surprised 😮 us at every bend. Ludovica made the highs & lows bearable, she was wrapped in brilliance & patience & thoughtfulness, we learnt more from her than any other tour leader walking the face of the earth 🌎. I was blown away by Vito & Angelo, of the Cosa Nostra lectures, I took that away & actually remembered almost everything that was said, every desire or expressive wishes & regrets by both men linked to the mafia. That was the grandiose experience for me, most everything else was secondary. The fiat 500 was also thrilling & memorable for me too. The Kasbeh was mind-boggling as well, the great architects of centuries ago & their intricate & broadmindedness as to the flow of the wind & breezes tremendous just tremendous.

Outstanding program guide provided personalized attention and care to every aspect of our journey. Cultural immersion was educational and heartwarming. The accommodations were of good value as were the meals included the package. The local guides were friendly and knowledgeable incorporating current events with historical perspectives on life in Peru.

My two week trip, "Turkey's Magical Hideaways," far exceeded all my expectations. The history, culture, food, and nature were all wonderful. Our OAT guide, Sebnem Altin, was a wealth of information and provided thorough and interesting talks on everything we saw, knew everyone, and was cheerful and helpful to everyone's needs. We had really special experiences - met two local families, visited a local mosque in a small town, heard a fascinating talk by the archaeologist who discovered many relics we saw in a museum, had tea with an Imam on a tiny island, and saw ancient ruins everywhere. After a busy first 10 days, we spent 4 relaxing days on a luxurious 120' boat where we were served wonderful meals and hiked and swam in the beautiful, clear Mediterranean. Our small group made it easy to get around and I never felt like I was being herded from place to place.

Southern Italy as a pre and post Trip with Sicily as the main trip was unbelievably beautiful with daily activities that immersed you in the daily life of the people including the food, family and occupations. I learned also about the rich history of this area of the world. Now, I am ready to read more about this area with a better understanding of the people.

Alpine Europe highlights were mostly a matter of just being in the midst of magnificent geography. The Level 4 difficulty rating is somewhat misleading. The only difficulty was the rapid cable car ascent on the first day in Chamonix when we’d not sufficiently acclimated to the elevation gain and the temperature drop. Thankfully, on the main trip, our TEL did direct me to free time hiking options; not so much on the Post Trip. I’d recommend messaging the Sir Edmund Hillary connection to the first Winter Olympics alpinist gold medalists. I’d also recommend overhauling the TEL scripts. I asked specifically for insights into back stories on cultural icons. On my “pre-trip in Finland” for example, a local guide introduced us to why the music of Sibelius moved her. I’m now hooked/launched on a new learning curve/adventure because of her. Or, to put it in Hillary’s words “It is not mountains we conquer, but ourselves.”

This was my first time visiting Greece and Croatia, also my first time on any kind of cruise. I had lots of negative preconceptions about cruises. I was totally wrong. The small ship experience was wonderful and made making multiple stops easy to say nothing of eliminating the need to pack and unpack. The ship was comfortable and the crew fantastic.

I have taken 3 trips with OAT and plan to take several more. I love the small group concept. Sixteen person maximum. The tours are well priced and OAT does frequent promotions which can really save money. But the best part is the trip itself. The hotels, the food, and our trip leaders are all wonderful. We could never afford to do all the things we can do on an OAT trip for the same price. The people we travel with are educated and interested in the world. Single women love that there is no single supplement! OAT trips also give ample free time and the option to skip activities and explore on your own, as well as optional day trips. The activities they schedule to are interesting and fun. All in all, I am totally sold on OAT and I urge anyone who is looking to travel with a tour company for the first time to give it a try. I did and now I am a fan for life.

This was our 15th tour with Overseas Adventure Travel. It was a perfect trip with many great and varied experiences, spending the night in the Sahara desert, riding camels to name a few, too many to list here. Our tour leader for this trip matched each trip we have taken, they were all wonderful. We felt very protected and know that if an emergency arrises you will not be alone, I have witnessed this a few times. I think one thing that sets OAT apart from other companies is that the guides have the flexibility to add to the experience. If they see something interesting along the way they can stop. We loved that! I can't say enough good about this company and the tour leaders. We have tried others and we will always go with OAT if we can.

Trip was amazing. Everything was so organized. Our team leader was great. Our safari guides were so knowledgeable. Accommodations were great. Weather for our May/early June trip was perfect. Thank you 😊

Very active trip with 2 castle hikes on cobblestones, national park hike on Plivice lakes to view waterfalls, cave walk, and many other very long walks. Averaged 5 miles a day. Do not take this trip if you have any type of walking problems. You must be fit. Good itinerary but needed an additional day in Optijia with is a beautiful resort area - a welcome respite. Several very long bus rides which were made tolerable by our guide who provided a lot of information. Again, and maybe the straw that broke this camel's back, are the poor hotel accommodations.

There are no words that can describe our Serengeti Safari. OAT's representatives worked closely with me from the moment I began planning this family trip. (16 members in our group). The actual Safari Serengeti was unbelievable. Our guides were knowledgeable, well-prepared, and a joy to share this adventure with. We saw all of Africa's Big Five, many babies (cubs), and the Great Migration. Visited local communities and learned about many aspects of the Tanzanian culture. The weather was perfect, and the accommodations and food exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend this adventure for anyone who has ever wanted to visit Africa and can tolerate bumpy roads.

Untamed Iceland by Overseas Adventure Travel - Excellent Adventure Tour - our guide Erna was outstanding! She knew the country like the back of her hand having grown up in both a farm & the city and had a professional career in Iceland. She has a remarkable knowledge base on the tip of her tongue about all things Icelandic. The tour covered a lot of ground in the country, covering farm life, the fishing life, the waterfalls, glaciers, birds, geysers, volcano craters, tectonic plate riffs, lakes, and the two largest cities.

On our Galapagos/Machu Picchu tour, the land tour experience was beyond our expectations. The guides/leaders were all experienced, patient and thorough. That being said, our experience working with their accounting and scheduling departments have been total disasters. Billings, credits and communications have been confusing and frustrating. Letters we received telling us our vacation insurance was cancelled and when we called, we were told it was a known problem. Funny, no one told us. Credits received for overbilling and then rebilled and telling us we had to pay the balance immediately. We will not go on another OAT tour again.

We have traveled with OAT on 13 trips, to all corners of the Earth, and love the experiences. We are retirees who enjoy traveling with like-minded people who are physically active, curious about other cultures, and want to do more than just sightseeing. We enjoy OAT's cultural immersion, and being in a small group (8-16) where you get to know everyone else. And OAT is philanthropic, so on each tour we visit schools or local facilities that OAT has financially supported. Our favorite OAT trips: Tuscany/Umbria, France, Morocco, Ancient Kingdoms, Iceland, Japan.

We had no idea we were about to experience the trip of a lifetime until we started traveling with Overseas Adventure Travel’s trip leader, Annanciata (Anna). From the moment she greeted us at the airport with her smiling face and provided clear guidance on what to expect as we transitioned to the other side of the globe, she was amazing. Her extensive knowledge of all things Africa, combined with empathy for the diverse needs of our group, ensured that we were constantly learning and experiencing our new adventure with a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm, both individually and collectively.

To summarize up front, This was a well-designed and spectacularly-led tour that enabled us to experience the history and culture behind the leading sights of Sicily. To substantiate the credibility of our critique which follows, I need to say that my wife and I are very experienced global travelers. I have visited over 73 countries (some many times over) for both work and recreational tourism. This was my 13th trip to Italy and 4th visit to Sicily but my first trip using Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT). Specifics Reviewed:

This trip far exceeded my expectations. From the ship to the superior trip leader to the incredible places we visited, I could not have expected anything better than this voyage. I went to places I never thought I would see, especially Algeria. The history of Malta and Gibraltar; the exotic market places and fortifications of Morocco and Tunisia; and the glory of Malaga, Valencia and especially Barcelona made the trip. But our tour leader, Adane was more than a treat. He did everything for us, many times over and above what was expected including getting an authentic Berber shirt! He is a treasure for OAT. There is much more I could add, but suffice it to say, everyone should join OAT and take this trip!

This was my 4th OAT trip and once again, it was amazing. The guide, Begga was so knowledgeable, light hearted and helpful it was beyond expectations. The hotels were great, the food, was good and the experience was one of the best ever. Delving into the culture of the country I'm visiting is my biggest wish and once again, this was wonderful. The Home visits, day in the life and general tour was spectacular!

The trip to Egypt was spectacular! Our guide, an Egyptologist, was so knowledgeable that I felt like I was in an upper-level College Course on site. Our guide was also very entertaining with a sophisticated sense of humor. Further, he schooled us on how to handle the markets, pointing out the best places to purchase and how to avoid getting hassled by the competition. The civilization speaks for itself. Incredible. And the locals we engaged with were friendly and informative. Lastly, the group of travelers were so much fun to be with, many having traveled extensively with O.A.T. Can't wait to book another trip with O.A.T.

Simply the best! Just completed Crossroads of the Adriatic - my second trip with OAT and there will definitely be more! Our guide, Nika ** was amazing! She made the whole trip run like clockwork with humor and grace. We toured Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia. Every moment of our trip was fantastic! We learned so much about the sad history of the breakup of Yugoslavia and the 3 1/2 year siege of Sarajevo. Perfect blend of historic cities and gorgeous natural scenery like Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Caves and Lake Bled. Everything was perfect and we loved our in home Karanac farm visit and so much more. OAT is definitely the best tour company I have travelled with!

In April 2025, OAT changed the starting date of our two week Egypt trip from October 20, 2025 to November 1, 2025. OAT claimed the reason was "an issue with our ship." Hard to believe they couldn't find a way to fix, repair, or find a substitute vessel for our trip. I suspect OAT did not have a sufficient number of paying customers to make the trip profitable for OAT, so they simply decided to combine two different trips, although this is not something I can prove. I had already paid for partially-refundable air travel to and from Egypt from the U.S.A, so I lost $3400 from the $12,000 that I paid the airlines for two tickets. OAT refused to reimburse me for the $3400 the airlines kept when I cancelled the flights. OAT offered me a $1000 credit on future travel....LOL!!!

I just returned from a trip to Finland, Sweden (Lapland) and Norway. This is my 8th trip with Overseas Adventure Travel and each one has exceeded expectations. The philosophy of OAT is "Learning and discovery". In this trip we were able to take care of sled dogs, meet with a therapist who uses animals in her practice, toured the largest iron ore mine in the world and spoke with an employee of an oil rig to discuss how Norway strives to become fossil-fuel-free country while drilling for oil. OAT provides an immersive experience and opportunity to understand the people and values of the country we visit.

I recently returned from the Ultimate Africa Tour guided by our TEL, Fortune **, and I can honestly say it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. The wildlife sightings were absolutely breathtaking — lions, elephants, giraffes, zebra, cheetah, and more, all in their natural habitat. Each game drive felt like a scene from a documentary, with Fortune’s expert guidance making the experience even more thrilling and informative.

Trip Experience Leaders (tour leaders) are extremely intelligent, educated, knowledgeable, fun, caring, personable. Itineraries are interesting, adventurous, exciting. No extra charge for singles; optional pre and post trips offered as well as optional day trips during main trip. Strict policies for travelers’ protection and respectfulness of fellow travelers. Small groups of 16 maximum. Experiences with locals and controversial topics led by “survivors.” I’ve taken 12 trips with OAT and 1 with Grand Circle in 3.5 years. A very good fit for me.

This trip was amazing from start to finish. As a solo traveler, I was immediately welcomed and taken care of from start to finish. Our guide, Maher ** was amazingly talented and knowledgeable, spoke several languages fluently and had degrees in archeology, Egyptology, geology and tour directing. The itinerary allowed us to see all the temples, tombs and pyramids at times when other groups were not overwhelming our experience. The hotels were fabulous and historic. The cultural experiences, home-hosted meals, livestock market, spice market and other shopping options were terrific. The small group (16) allowed for more detailed information about temples, hieroglyphics, history, etc. The dahabeah was a wonderful experience--5 days floating on the Nile. And the food everywhere was terrific.

We just returned from our 5th OAT trip and have to say this was one of the best. Our visit to Northern Italy, the Alps, Dolomites and Lombardy was everything we hoped for and more. We had the variety of activities we appreciate and never did the same thing two days in a row. We had just the right amount of free time and the pacing was excellent. Our guide Luca was friendly, conscientious and always tried to insure every member of the group was having a good experience. The location of the hotels was excellent which insures the best use of time, which is so precious on vacations. We continue to rate OAT as an outstanding value and plan on traveling with them again in the future.

For my trip to India, OAT recommended booking an additional day at the arriving hotel, so that I can recover after a very long flight and 10 hours time difference. OAT scheduled both the flight and the hotel, which I paid in full. When I arrived to the hotel in Delhi in the middle of the night, I was informed that the OAT room reservation will only be available at noon. So, instead of resting after the long flight, I had to wait in the lobby for hours. After complaining to customer service, OAT has never bothered to reply. Although I enjoyed the trip itself, I will not travel with OAT anymore.

It was a great experience with an excellent guide and numerous speakers. It appears that OAT has developed unique activities that stand out in the travel industry. Our group was small enough that getting around was much easier than some companies. Great accommodations and food.

My husband and I took "The Silk Road: Central Asia's Ancient Trade Route" with OAT in April and we learned immense amount of Uzbekistan history. We visited 5 cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Nukus. We traveled on the exact same Silk Road which was traveled by ancient people since 6 BC. Our guide, Mansur, deserves a specific recognition: He was such an excellent storyteller: Genghis Khan, general Timur, scientist Ulugh Beg & his observatory, etc. All came to alive each day. There were 14 travelers and we got along very well.