Overseas Adventure Travel Reviews

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.

From the moment I arrived late at night to the Hanoi airport, anxious and scanning my notes for the liaison to escort me to the Old Quarter, I could never have imagined that the kind smile that greeted me would belong to none other than my Trip Experience Leader himself, Tuan (Tom) **. That moment set the tone for what would become one of the most memorable and enriching journeys of my life.

This was my 1st trip with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT). Their tag line is- Leader in Personalized small group adventures on road less traveled. It was exactly that! Lahcen, our guild who traveled with us for the entire trip helped make this a memorable experience. He was a patient, knowledgeable leader & fun to be with. He was everything one hoped for in a guide. He kept us enlightened in local culture, language, customs, country etc during our rides in the bus. We were a group of 14 people who became more like old friends rather than someone I just met.

We had a wonderful trip leader, truly organized and so informative. Carolina was the better than what we could have wished for. She was so organized and kept all 16 of us on time, together, and educated us in the culture and customs. Our group was small and an enlightening experience. I highly recommend this trip.

The OAT trip, Japan's Cultural Treasures was the best trip I've taken, and I've traveled often with many companies. The is no guide like Fuhito **, who went the extra mile over and over again, giving up almost all of his free time. He is smart, knowledgeable, caring, and became a friend to all 16 of us. We had so many hands-on experiences. This trip set a high bar for all my future travels.

The Sicily trip was fabulous and the Tour Leader goes above and beyond to help solve mishaps of misplaced objects. Sicily tours provided quite the education regarding this region. All the foods were fantastic.

This was our 9th OAT trip and as usual, it was amazing! From our most wonderful guide, the countries we visited, the accommodations, the awesome small ship and crew, interactions with each country’s people; it was a great experience. Loved it all!

4/16/25 A few months ago I book a trip to Morocco with OATS. Departure was in 7 months 11/26. When I booked the trip, the operator assured me 100% of what I paid would be refunded if I cancelled over 90 days in advance. I learned today that OATS is not an honest company to do business with. They are refusing to provide me with a refund. I have filed complaints with BBB, and will dispute the charges with my credit card company. Next step will be to sue OATS for fraud in small claims court. Or perhaps consider a class action lawsuit as I see many complaints similar to mine. Bottom line. Never do business with these people.

First time traveling with an organized group and with OAT, 16 day tour of Morocco. Fantastic experience: well planned tour made especially meaningful and stress-free by excellent tour leader. A dynamic balance between typical tourist attractions and special in-person visits with native Moroccans, both urban and rural. Would take another OAT trip and perhaps return to experience more of this great country.

Just took my 5th trip with OAT, this time to New Zealand, and like all the other trips, it was fantastic. The guide was very knowledgeable, kind, funny, accommodating and flexible. We got to meet members of a Māori tribe and spend the day with them, learning about their culture and customs. We had dinner in the home of a Māori family who sang and danced for us. We got to shear sheep!

Just completed a memorable 20-day South America tour with a bunch of friends. We've traveled many places before and we easily rank this trip as one of the best!! .... Not only because of the amazing exposure to this part of the world that we are not familiar with but also, mostly, the luck we had to have an experienced, considerate, energetic, patient, humorous, fun, and organized tour leader Jorge **!!! He trained our group well - we all came home thoroughly drilled to THINK and MAKE IT HAPPEN :-), plus his positive attitude definitely contributed to the incredibly nice weather we had throughout the trip!!! Thank you Jorge!!! In addition, the local guides were awesome! Each of them gave us an in-depth understanding of the culture, people and interesting aspects of his or her town and country. This tour is highly recommended (by someone who almost never writes a review).

Awesome experience. Excellent trip leaders. Wonderful lodgings. Able to experience local cuisines, local cultures, local fauna & flora. Great itinerary with different modes of transportation. Interaction with the locals were humbling. Pacing was good. Optional choices were presented.

Nice ship for this trip (Clio). Great food from the kitchen to the chef who took great care of our food allergies/preferences (GF & VEGAN), went beyond what we expected. Our trip was from Barcelona to Athens, and we ran into bad weather and subsequently missed a number of ports. BUT safety was the most important thing-and that is what was done. OAT, the reginal office and our trip leaders compensated and made up for the situation by including the optional tours (gratis). They also included some benefits (again gratis) in the restaurants. They also included a tour, port, that was not planned. After spending 2 weeks on the ship, when we had to leave seemed we were leaving family. Had a very good trip leader, and the other groups seemed to have good leaders also. This was our 19th trip with Grand Circle/OAT and we plan on taking more.

We love OAT, and have been traveling with them for many years. They consistently provide wonderful experiences and outstanding trip leaders. We recently enjoyed their Morocco Safari experience. Last year, we loved their Sicily trip.

We've done four trips with OAT, each special and unique: Argentina and Chile with a pre-trip to Easter Island and a post-trip to Iquasue Falls, Wales, Scotland, and London; Heart of India with a pre-trip to Bhutan; and Ancient Kingdoms with a pre-trip to northern Thailand. Our trip leaders were outstanding! I've traveled quite a bit over many years but found OAT to offer the best itineraries with many chances to meet the people and learn about their culture. The trip leaders often find spontaneous experiences that add even more to the trip. I have had positive experiences with booking my trips and airfare. Customer service is very good and responsive. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in September.

Japan's Cultural Treasures was a fabulous tour. Our guide, Yoshi **, had studied in the United States and made the tour extra special! The tour was highly organized and covered many sites but we didn't switch hotels as much as other tours. My favorite parts of the tour were the time with a Japanese family and the hands-on cultural activities. We were lucky and also saw Mt Fuji, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

My first experience with a tour group. So glad it was with OAT. The itinerary was thoughtful and interesting. The guide was excellent. The on the ground experience was extraordinary. My only criticism is that when my final docs arrived there’d been a change made to my air travel. This created difficulties for me and a friend who was meeting me prior to the start of the tour. I felt communication was lacking in that area.

I just returned home and am very happy that we chose OAT for our journey through Australia. Our tour leader, Grant **, is knowledgeable and took great care of everyone. He explained where we were going and what to expect in clear language. Highly recommend OAT.

This was our first OAT adventure. Our trip leader was exceptional. We previously had looked into traveling throughout Portugal and Spain on our own. It did not appear easy to get around Portugal and Spain to visit all the small towns using mass transportation so we decided to try our first group travel. We were so delighted to see all the little towns, and to be taken care of throughout the tour. Would definitely use this tour company for future travel.

We recently took a trip to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands with OAT. They arranged all the travel from beginning to end and did an excellent job with all of it. Flights connections went smoothly. Both of our leaders were knowledgeable and personable and met our individual needs. I would highly recommend OAT to anyone contemplating a trip to Peru and Ecuador in the Galapagos Islands.

We drove seven hours to see a rock. If you check out reviews of Ayers Rock, many people say it is just a rock. Not exactly the Grand Canyon or Taj Mahal. The trip was fun. Saw lots of animals, traveled with amazing people and a great tour leader the food was awful. OAT must be cutting back here. Lots of fried food, fish and chips, calamari and chips, actually almost everything with chips. Sometimes just a piece of meat, no vegetables or salad. I liked Australia but definitely would want to spend more time in cities.

OAT is the best for small group tour that include home and village family visits with outstanding guides. We had the time out life and learned much about Morocco and Islam. We would especially recommend this company to those interested in culture.

I just completed my 13th trip with OAT and Grand Circle and have enjoyed each and every experience--from the travel to the organization of the trip to the fabulous leaders to the hotels and especially the incredible experiences that are included in the itineraries and those that our leaders choose to add as extra, such as going to markets, gardens, little known places, and other fun things to do, which we could join in or not, as we wished.

Excellent immersion into Vietnam from top to bottom. Our trip leader was knowledgeable, patient, and organized, constantly working to make our adventure enjoyable and meaningful. The accommodations were clean and comfortable in desirable locations.

Once again OAT and their guide, Savior **, put together a wonderful trip with tons of wildlife viewing in multiple locations to break things up (mainly tent camps.) Never a dull moment.... What a great trip with a great guide, Savior!

This was one of the best adventures I’ve had in 35 years of travel. The company excelled in making this a superb trip. It was wonderful to see the history but even better was the opportunity to interact with local people. Highly recommend OAT and this particular trip to Egypt.

The OAT Staff, specifically Barby A, were tremendously helpful, efficient, knowledgeable and kind throughout our Antarctic Circle Crossing Adventure. Every step of the way, Barby was there to guide us with helpful information about the journey, the procedure, the wildlife, the site, and the culture. She was quick to respond to emails and text messages. I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone thinking of traveling to Antarctica on a Expedition Ship.

My experience was pretty positive and this is the first time I have used OAT. I went to Tunisia from February 17 - March 4, 2025. I would have like OAT to provide toilet paper as they did drinking water, because many of the pit stops we made did not have toilet paper. My only concern about the guide is that he took us to a place that he said had excellent jewelry at good prices. I took that as a recommendation from him as I trusted him. I was buying a heavy silver chain and the guide happened to be at the checkout counter. I asked the tour guide what the equivalent of dinars was in US $, but he did not answer me. He walked away, and it turned out later I paid at least US $700 more for the chain than it was worth. I paid $1062 for the chain and after coming back to the US I checked for similar chains online and realized I had been ripped off.

My husband and I just returned from our Pure New Zealand tour with OAT. This was my 5th tour with OAT and my husband's 2nd. Our tour to New Zealand was amazing! Of course, New Zealand sells itself with its natural beauty, history, and friendly people! But OAT did such a great job in varying our destinations, keeping us just busy enough (with adequate down time), providing a good overview of New Zealand today as well as in the past, and providing us with an outstanding tour leader. We love the fact that the tour is always limited to 16 people (we had 15 on our tour), the hotels were all clean and well-appointed, and transportation is comfortable.

Our adventures were beyond amazing. Our trip leader Andrea was unparalleled. Local guides were knowledgeable and eager to teach. Local families working together eager to share their day to day lives with an open heart… This was a life changing experience.

We recently completed a 15 day Egypt adventure with OAT. We did not participate in either the pre or post tour extension trips. We loved the program which consisted of land and river accommodations with day trips to places of interest. We always felt safe as we were accompanied by security policemen while we toured. I can't imagine a country have more sites of historical interest - temples, pyramids, tombs, statues, sphinxes and museums. OAT provided a stress free entryway into the best sites in Egypt. The trip experience leader (Rasha **) for our group was so good I don't think a better one could be found in Egypt.

We had traveled extensively before trying Overseas Adventure Travel. On our first trip with OAT we knew we had found a great fit with how we like to travel. The itineraries are fantastic! We also love that we become immersed in the country, not just see a lot of museums and churches. We become acquainted with "living" history and meet locals.

We just completed our first OAT trip to Morocco. We did not purchase the pre- or post trip options for the itinerary. I'll start by sharing that we had only one thought of how to improve the trip (give people the option to have more flavorful/traditional spices in the food) -- everything else was wonderful and beyond our expectations - the accommodations, logistics and pacing of the trip, cities and villages visited and the choices of content/discussions and places we visited, our travel-mates (all wonderful people), the families and organizations we spent time with..etc.

First, the trip experience leaders. They are amazing: knowledgeable, sensitive, responsive, flexible and FUN! Then the "Discover & Learn" experiences with local people. Find out what life is really like instead of just being an outsider looking in. After 2 OAT Trips (Morocco & SE Asia), I'm ready for more. And a special shout out to Abdou, the ***** Berber King!

My wife and I just completed the Ancient Kingdoms tour of Southeast Asia and could not be more delighted with the entire experience. Our travel arrangements were handled professionally with no hiccups. Everything from the air travel to the transfers to the hotels to luggage management could not have been more seamlessly conducted as far as we were concerned.

I have traveled 7 times with OAT. Each time I have been happily satisfied. They take care of everything from your arrival to the country (all you have to do is GET there!!). OAT reps are right there to take your luggage and take you to your hotel. Same for your departure... They get you to the hotel on time for your departure! The in between time when you are on the tour, or pre tour or post tour are all taken care of. If you have any issues they are there...24/7. I only had one situation... One of the 'guests' was obviously sick... Didn't mask or isolate... The tour guide did not assist in this. Unless he 'suggested' she mask and isolate and she did not opt to... Nonetheless...I got sick and by the end of the trip all but 2 were sick, including the guide...

I went on this trip to visit the two places in the title- Machu Picchu and the Galápagos Islands. Those parts of the trip were INCREDIBLY WONDERFUL. Because my trip was over Christmas vacation, two of the school-related OAT special visits did not occur and instead we got to see the absolutely remarkable Larco museum in Lima and the fun Equator museum and vegetable market in Quito. My impression is that the trip could have been shortened by 3-5 days, skipping some less interesting spots, which frankly felt like they were just filling time/expanding the trip. This also would have saved some money on the trip. Or, perhaps they could have added one more day and one more island to the Galapagos portion. Our trip leaders were great, as is usual on OAT trips.

This was my first OAT experience. They took us to Egypt for 16 days, including 5 days on an amazing Nile voyage in a private yacht. It was the most amazing experience. Egypt is a fascinating. The views, monuments and history are so memorable. Our trip leader was super organized, knowledgeable and friendly. Everything went smoothly and without a hitch. I can't say enough!

Our recent trip to Morocco was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to our incredible trip leader, Zaid. From the moment the journey began, Zaid’s attentiveness, knowledge, and passion for Moroccan culture shone through, making every experience memorable and deeply enriching. Zaid introduced us to a variety of typical Moroccan experiences that went far beyond the usual tourist attractions. We had the opportunity to experience a traditional hammam, visit a Berber village family, spend time with a nomad family in the stunning Sahara Desert, admire a spectacular sunset in the Sahara, camel riding, and more. Each encounter felt authentic and personal, offering a glimpse into the heart of Moroccan traditions and daily life.

I love Overseas Adventure Travel for many reasons. One being single I never pay extra. They do not penalize you for not having a partner. The second and most important is that they immerse you in the culture of the country. The guides are so informative, so personable, so warm and they always. Add their own personal touches to give you their own and your own personal experience and immerse you in the culture. The home hosted dinners are fabulous. You get to eat with a family from the country and they question you and you question them and it’s just amazing. Every trip has exceeded my expectations and you learn so much. It is truly a trip of learning and discovery. I have gone with six trips with overseas adventure travel, and plan to go with them always.

I have been on 17 trips with OAT and this is one of my favorites, mainly because our Trip Experience Leader, Nopparat **, was amazing. He was very organized, knowledgeable, dealt with some challenges in a very professional manner, and made the trip special. It also was very educational and informative as we went to 4 countries with similar challenges and history, some of which was new to me, We learned about the bombing of Laos and Cambodia by the US in the 1960's that was horrific. It was an eye opener. But we also met people who were welcoming and very eager to share stories about themselves and their country. We visited several elementary schools, and went to a family hosted dinner in Laos (there were 4 families that participated as OAT pays them to do this). It was wonderful and gave us special insights into the Laos culture. I highly recommend this trip.

Our tour leader Monica ** was great, probably the best OAT guide I have had; however OAT does not seem to understand that Colombia totally shuts down Dec 24th and 25th and should plan activities accordingly because nothing is open on either of those days and our guide had to scramble around for guides and activities. The trip should start two days later for the December Christmas trip to address the Christmas shutdown in Medellin.

My wife and I joined the Overseas Adventure group to New Zealand for 16 days. I like the somehow relaxing schedule, guided tours mixing with optional tours and self-guided ventures. I also like the immersion of local cultural tribal activities and interactions. Food is fine and tour guide is good, and the fellow travelers are great. Picturesque scenery. I have some suggestion for the optional jet boat activity which lasted about 2 hours, in a cold, windy day. It would be better if it has cautioned the participants that novice in boat skiing needs to reconsider.

We took the all land tour of Patagonia that didn't include the Fjords. This is our 13th OAT trip. I always say the guide makes the trip and we haven't had a bad one yet. Felipe (nicknamed Pipo) was fantastic as were all of the local guides. We saw and did so many things and learned something new every day. The highlights was the Home Hosted dinner where we made our own empanadas and the Day In The Life experience with a family in a small town on Chiloe Island. We were very fortunate with the weather. We had sun and decent temperatures almost every day. There are a few hikes that were not easy but you could opt out if you didn't feel you were up to it. The rest of the activities were all doable for everyone.

Great trip, trip leader, ship, food, friends. Only problem day trips occurred during time when all the shops were closed for Siesta. Need to do them during the morning time. Also off season post trip-leader fantastic, adjusted to daily tour changes but rainy weather. Should wait till next season. Only other problem was trip pricing did not match advertised rates.

I loved the trip. I would give OAT's Chile & Argentina: The Andes to Patagonia trip FIVE stars, without reservation, but I would give OAT, itself, ONE star due to my personal concerns with their financial viability. I transferred to this trip from a different trip, scheduled over a year in the future, BECAUSE multiple red flags popped up that made ME concerned about losing MY money.

The trip to Egypt was fabulous. We are glad that we went, but there were some issues. The travel leader was amazing, and the entire boat staff was fantastic! There were several disappointments. Our tickets were purchased through OAT, and we reserved our seats early on. Our seats changed for the return trip at the last minute. We were very disappointed. In addition, when we arrived in Cairo, an OAT representative was not there to greet us and assist with the Visa process. We had been assured that this would happen. Lastly, the food on the boat and in many of the restaurants was sub-par. The food at the home visit and at the farm that we visited was really delicious.

Fabulous, unique experience of Morocco culture, land and history. OAT has superb guides (particularly ours, Aziz) and provides both structure and flexibility/customization. I can't imagine being able to see and experience all that we did on my own or even with another company. Group size (15-16) is good, sleeping accommodations were terrific (even in the unheated tents in the Sahara), having the chance to talk with a variety of Moroccans about their lives was splendid. The only thing that wasn't absolutely great was the lack of variety in food choices. I absolutely recommend this trip.

I've traveled almost all of the world; independently, as well as with other travel companies. To date, I've used Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle travel for 20 trips. They provide detailed itineraries in small groups. Guides are typically excellent. Airline routing is mostly good, especially if you've traveled with them regularly. Over the years, their costs have increased while provided /included services have decreased. There are many 'cultural activities' typically in out-of-the-way locations which do not allow the option of doing something else. They are time wasters costing the company nothing while qualifying as a charitable contribution to the company.

We have traveled with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) five times, and each trip has been a memorable and enriching experience. From the moment we arrive, they take exceptional care of us, ensuring that every detail of our journey is well-managed. OAT stands out for its local guides, home-hosted visits, and authentic cultural encounters, allowing us to gain a deeper, more meaningful connection with the countries we visit. Each trip leaves us feeling like part of a local family, thanks to these immersive experiences.

We just completed our third trip with O.A.T., and we're already booked for the next one. Every part of our experience with them has been excellent, from the booking to the trip itself. The trips are with smaller groups, well planned and with excellent tour guides. They take us into places and experiences that educate and enlighten, providing discoveries we would not get with more traditional tour agencies. We're big fans of O.A.T! We highly recommend them.

Resolved. The tour itself was great.

OAT's Japan highlights tour is amazing. Our Tour Leader Sayuri ** was masterful in herding our diverse group through urban train stations, crowded streets, popular temples, and other tourist sites. She was very attentive to each individual's needs. She prepared daily sheets for us to know what we were going to do and see. She is very knowledgeable. Kyoto was the real jewel for temples, but we saw others in Tokyo, Kanazawa, and Hiroshima. We visit one retreat with a Zen Buddhist monk and learned about his contemplative practices.

Literally, I could not be happier with my first experience with OAT. The itinerary was full but not burdensome (with plenty of free time), the sites were mind blowing, and our guide, Lahcen, is A+++ 12/10 wonderful. Our cultural experiences were deep and human. Like who would ever think it possible to sit talking with a nomad family, under their camel-hair tent, to learn about their lives, struggles, values and the broader society in which they find themselves. Our guide, Lahcen, facilitated all this, taking questions from our travelers. I am grateful beyond belief. I have another OAT tour — to Egypt — scheduled for Fall 2025, and am investigating an OAT tour Tanzania also in 2025 or early 2026. OAT is now my GO TO travel group. I am thrilled!

Our trip to the Azores was fantastic. The trip leaders were excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. Our leader in the Azores was able to adjust the experience based on weather conditions and they were fantastic. He had a great personality and was so in tune to our group. He also went out of his way to meet all of our requests.

This was our first OAT experience, and it won't be our last. Our adventures certainly exceeded our expectations. This was the South Korea & Japan, Temples, Shrines & Treasures. Prior to our travel OAT provided ample information to prepare for our trip. From what to pack to sites we would be visiting. The tour leaders they provided for our experience, Ashley ** and Toru ** were excellent tour leaders. Both leaders contacted us before our tour for any additional questions we had and were both very responsive. They are the ones that made our trip experience wonderful. Their countries knowledge and attentiveness to many requests and being able to attend to anyone requests and needs on the tours were amazing. Their attention to detail was incredible as well. I feel the tour leaders play an important role in the experience when we are visiting foreign countries. Ashley and Toru really made our trip very memorable. Thank you OAT.

Ultimate Australia – A magnificent OAT tour to learn about Australia. Australia is a big and diverse country. There is so much to see and to learn. But it is hard to do so in one single trip. Surprisingly, with the Ultimate Australia from O.A.T, remarkably we have gained a good understanding of Australia in about 17 days --- about its history and issues of past and now, its beautiful and enviable coasts and harsh outback. O.A.T. was able to put together a program covering two world-class modern big cities of Melbourne and Sydney, two soul-provoking outback cities of Alice Springs and Uluru, and two nearby natural wonders of Great Barrier Reefs and Daintree Rain Forest-- based at the resort city of Palm Cove. Of course, to convey their glamour and significance, we need a great storyteller. Here, we have got the best one, Michael **.

I have traveled 13 times with Overseas Adventure Travel and my recent land/river trip to Jordan and Egypt was fabulous! Safety, organization, professional efficiency and marvelous guides made my experience perfect.

O.A.T. put together a fabulous itinerary with a superb trip leader named Keiko! She opened our eyes & heart to Japan through countless experiences where we participated in a Zen meditation, experienced Onsen in Hakone region, their hot springs, met Geisha that performed for us, made Matcha Tea, took a Sushi class from highly trained Sushi chef, took the Bullet trains, boats on lake & river, divided into smaller groups (only 3 of us!) to visit a lovely local Japanese family for tea & cookies, as well as learned so much about Japanese history & their traditional culture. It was fabulous. Highly recommend!

This was only my second OAT Tour, but I have become convinced of this organization's commitment to deliver an enriching experience that strives to give the traveler a real sense of the country you are visiting, its people, and their history. Once again, I was very impressed with our guide's knowledge of his country and its multi-cultural background but also his love for and passion to share it with others. I really cannot express how pleased we were to have Gareth as our guide in New Zealand. One of his best practices as a guide was to provide us with a journal he kept of our daily activities on the entire tour. I have no doubt that I will be traveling with OAT again in the not-too-distant future.

I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for beautiful countries with spectacular views, great food, friendly people, and good weather. The guides were very knowledgeable and they were able to provide valuable information about these places. This was not a simple vacation, but a memorable experience.

Most amazing trip. Everything was great! How wonderful to be in Patagonia after watching so many nature shows about it! Wonderful small towns to explore in addition to Buenos Aries, a large city. Longer bus rides did not seem long at all with narrations and frequent stops, and occasional naps. Accommodations wonderful and walking distance to the main part of the towns. Our family and friends now consider us world travelers, especially when we tell them we went to Cape Horn! Now some facts:

What a wonderful experience. Everything was taken care of so we could really enjoy our active vacation. Driver-beyond excellent and helpful. Tour guide unbelievably knowledgeable. Luggage was always taken care of, almost all meals were included and great. It was very active with a couple of activities each day while always allowing enough free time. Saw more than we ever would have on our own and learned so much about this country and it’s people while enjoying a worry free vacation.

This trip impacted me more than any other I have been on.. I feel like I got to truly experience the many different layers of India during this trip. The guide, Deep, was informative, helpful and organized, His years of experience were evident, He was always there when I needed help. We had a challenging passenger in the group and he was skillful in negotiating around that person's needs so that the rest of us were minimally affected.

Had a wonderful trip through the Land of the Maya in Central America. HIndus of India knew of the Maya 2000 yrs ago. It was called Siddhapura by the Hindus or the Land of the Smart people. The trip gave me a great overview of a magnificent civilization and people that still survive only because of their indomitable spirit. They keep their traditions alive while being poor in countries that are rich but with lots of poverty. The trip offered glimpses into the daily lives of the Maya showcasing their skills in weaving beautiful fabrics, their curandara/healing women, fire ritual ceremonies, food, hard work in the fields or picking apart trash in Guatemala City. They do everything with an attitude of appreciation for life and all it brings. We can all learn a lot about being human by visiting with the Maya. Loved the experience.

I travel on the Costa Rica Pura Vida and Rain Forest Discoveries Adventure with Over Seas Adventures in November 2024. What a wonderful adventure! We did white water rafting on rapids rated at 3, we ziplined 1.7 miles and reached heights of 190 feet, we paddled our rigger canoes that held 8 people each, we rode horses, and we boated on a beautiful lake surrounded by volcanoes. We interacted with local people eating lunch with one family at their home and visiting farmers on cocoa, pineapple, and coffee plantations, and had close-up sightings of monkeys, sloths, iguana, crocodiles, butterflies, and a multitude of birds.

Our trip leader for the Costa Rica 14 day tour was excellent! She knew the country so well she was able to determine when the activities in a particular location should be switched between afternoon and morning to give us the best chance of having outdoor activities without rain interruptions...and it worked! We were able to do both the white-water rafting and the zip line/canopy tour in the morning in an area known for rain in the afternoon! She also knew every bird we encountered on all outdoor excursions, as well as most butterfly species and all the mammals. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

My OAT tour was amazing. Our trip leader, Mimmo is an amazingly smart, friendly and empathetic person who has a wonderful sense of humor. All of my fellow travelers really appreciated him, our many adventures and each other. We all savored Sicily’s artistic, architectural, culinary and cultural wonders. The natural beauty of Sicily is unsurpassed and its history is extremely interesting. We loved seeing, learning about and tasting all of it, because OAT makes certain that its tours contain places and experiences that are unique.

The trip was organized, well paced, interesting, and educational. Our guide, Eduardo, added to the fun and treated us like family. A wide variety of experiences is offered on this tour: walking up to the roof of the cathedral of St James and viewing the towers up close and personal, crossing a suspension bridge in Arouca, Portugal, and walking portions of the camino, to name a few. The educational aspect of just traveling to different regions is supplemented with short visits to an archeological center, a bee keeper, a farm, and a vineyard where lunch was provided along with about 8 different kinds of wine for tasting. I will definitely go on another OAT trip.

OAT gives a good travel experience, and I would travel with them again. However, while onboard ship in the Greek Islands, it came time to settle our onboard bill on the last day before departure. Consider you and your partner having a daily drink during happy hour for 6 Euro each for 7 days. Then you purchase your partner a jewelry trinket from the ship store for 200 Euro.

Neil **, our trip leader for Scotland Revealed, excelled throughout the journey, ensuring a memorable & comfortable experience for everyone. The weather interfered with the carefully planned itinerary but Neil quickly regrouped, providing us with surprise visits to castles not on the itinerary. The itinerary provided us with a wide variety of experiences and interactions, leaving us with memories I will cherish forever. All of the experiences were incredible and the ones that standout were the visit to Cladich Fold to experience a Highland Cattle Farm and the Finzean Estate to learn from a Highland ghillie the traditions of land management that has been around 18th century. A delightful afternoon playing Putt-Putt at St. Andrews Golf course along with experiencing traditional Scottish music added to the history, fun and enjoyment of the trip. There was always enough time to explore on my own.

We just returned from our 16th trip with OAT - this time, to Ireland. Their itineraries are always so interesting - they take me to all the places I know about and what to see, and then introduce me to places I never knew about but that I am so glad I had the chance to experience. Their guides are fantastic - we have never had a bad guide. I love seeing a country through the eyes of someone native to that country. We have been with them all over the world: to Egypt, Africa, Machu Picchu and the Galapagos, all through various European countries, to South America - the Chilean Fjords and Patagonia. Our 17th trip is already planned and coming up in 2025. OAT places us in central location so that we can easily walk to various places or catch the local transportation; we have free time in cities while on the more adventurous trips - say the African safaris - we are well cared for. I cannot recommend OAT highly enough.