We had so many adventures during our trip. See the llama wool dyed and weaved into wonderful items Tasting Corn Beer Making chocolate with a small women owned business Tasting food of the areas visited Getting to know about some local culture read more

Donna and I both enjoyed our trip The Seine: Paris to Normandy and Post-Trip - Brittany & Mont St. Michel. Carol Anquetil was our Program Director for the Paris to Normandy and Matt was our Program Director for the Post-Trip. Carol did a good job of leading and guiding us. Matt did an outstanding job on our Post-Trip. He was very informative and made sure to keep our pass so that everyone could stay together. When one of our members fell and hurt herself he made sure to get immediate help and went with her and her companion for medical assistance. Carol gave me the opportunity to be selected to place the flowers at the statue of the fallen soldiers at the Normandy Memorial. It was very emotional for me since I served in the Vietnam War. read more

a good trip with a good guide, a lot of the countries and saw a lot of the highlights which we Got to spend some time with new friends which is always fun to do with OAT read more

Enjoyed trip to Ireland, but in May 2026 it rained almost every day, sometimes down pours and when it didn't it was mostly overcast. Some local tour guides work right through the rain. When visiting Aran Islands (off coast), local guide walked and talked right through down pour, while most in tour group hurried to find shelter at our restaurant ahead! So be prepared! Highlights of trip: visiting sheep farm (although I wished I had been given opportunity to hold a lamb!); Giant Causeway (basalt natural "sculptures"), Titanic museum in Belfast. On the trip I could feel and hear the tension that persists between the Republican of Ireland and Northern Ireland people (from the "Troubles"). This sensitive situation requires diplomacy and absence of political bias from a tour guide, which I did not always feel, unfortunately. Ireland is a beautiful country and seems to be best known for its golf history, courses and pubs. read more

The latest trip with OAT was my third and my last. The trip itself was wonderful, due to the onsite staff BUT the corporate office cheated me out of $1,479 and the pre-trip extension. I always take both the pre and post trip extensions in order to get as much out of the journey while I am there as possible. OAT "personnel" told me that the pre-trip for this journey had been cancelled; yet when I arrived for the main trip the trip leader said that we were all present except for the individuals that took the pre-trip?! Although it didn't cost me anything it cheated me out of an experience that I had asked to book. When I called to make my reservations, I asked about the availability of single accommodations without a single supplement since I travel solo. Single accommodations without an additional supplement is one of my favorite perks with OAT. I was told that it was not a problem for the land portion of the journey; however, due to the very small size of the ship for the cruise portion there were only 2 cabins available for solo travelers and both had already been booked. Perfectly understandable. But when I boarded the ship and began talking amongst the other guests, I found out that there were not just 2 solo cabins, there were 4 and the additional 2 had been booked after I was told that there were no additional solo cabins available! AND the ship was not full; meaning that there were vacant cabins and those could have been used for solo travelers such as myself. INSTEAD of extending me the opportunity as a repeat passenger, I was charged the single supplement of $1,479. A quick recap is that there were 4 (not 2) solo traveler cabins (2 booked AFTER I was told there were none available) as well as vacant/empty cabins without anyone/any money coming in and yet I was penalized by being charged the single supplement The little OAT minions can take there handbook and stick it where the sun doesn't shine and not try to convince me that there was no other option. I am 72 years old and well educated and do not take well to being cheated out of my money and then treated like I am stupid and do not understand how travel works. They are very welcome to my little cheap past traveler pin back. I will not be traveling with OAT ever again nor will I recommend them as I have always done in the past. Nice travel staff/tour guides, but the corporate folks will steal your money before you know it!!!! read more

I just toured Georgia and Armenia with Overseas Adventure Travel. Those two countries were a-mazing. O.A.T. took me on an in-depth exploration that I will forever treasure -- especially time spent in the Great Caucasus mountains. Sat on the hotel's veranda, sipped hot chocolate and marveled at a mountain the size of the Matterhorn -- all arranged by O.A.T. One word of caution, however. O.A.T.'s trip insurance plan, Trip Mate, is a total rip-off. They charge a lot but then they "fine print" you out of most of your claim. I got sick in Tunisia and it cost me $2,000 in expenses but they only paid me $135 -- only after a big struggle. And they demand arbitration but if you lose (and you will) you also have to pay their costs. Avoid Trip Mate like the plague! Use Allianz instead. read more

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We just returned from our first OAT trip to Peru-Nazca lines and Amazon Rainforest. What a wonderful experience. It ran like clockwork thanks to our trip leader Jose. The amount of logistics was handled seamlessly. 5 different flights, multiple buses and several different types of boats. 5 different hotels/lodges. No way I could plan a trip like this. Our leader kept saying we're travelers not tourists. And we lived by that. Lots of learning and discovery, talked with locals on the street and in their homes. Learned so much more than just a typical vacation. Groups are typically 16 but we had 10. Was a great group to travel with. An extra special bonus is that Jose put together 3 videos of pics and videos of our trip. That is a priceless momento. We're looking forward to our next excursion with OAT. read more

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I highly recommend the Westman Islands pre-trip. Our group rescued three puffins! OAT is very good at connection their tour groups woth locals, and the Home-Hosted dinner is definitely a highlight. We just missed the Northern Lights unfortunately. My.dietary preferences wete honored and I enjoyed fresh fish almost every day of the trip. You will get a lot of free tome in Reykjavik-do your research beforehand to make the best use of your tome. Our small group of 13 people was very nice! I had the opportunity to share meals with everyone. If you are a spa fan like me, do not miss the Forest Lagoon in Akureyri! read more

Oh my goodness - can't believe how excellent this trip was! I started with pre-trip in Rwanda, and it was amazing! It was so educational to learn about Rwanda's political environment and the problems between the Hutus and the Tutsis starting in 1959. I was amazed that it started so much earlier than I knew about, thinking 1994. The most amazing experiences for me were being up close and personal with a family of 17 gorillas (Diane Fossey's #4 group) and visiting a vast number (probably about 100) golden monkeys. The Mtn Gorilla View Lodge was amazing, and local dancers were excellent. Being so close to the gorillas is definitely one of my top 10 experiences ever. The main trip was also excellent - Kenya and Tanzania and viewing cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, so many hippos and lions, countless various gazelles and antelopes, many beautiful birds. We also were able to visit many villages (Masai and others), visit various tribes (tasting freshly roasted Karibou, YUM), and visit and play futbol in Kenya at the Lemong'o/Olmoti/Amboseli school visit. The teachers and students were amazingly intelligent and polite. I really enjoyed singing and dancing with the students and discussing our careers and seeing what they wished to do. One of our student leader, Joyce, was the star soloist for our song/dance. We also experienced impromptu roadside visits by a farmer's house, and he had a vision board (art work on his house) where he showed his vision (goats to start, then cow, then more cows and more land, bigger house, etc.). I was amazed by the positivity and ingenueity of many of the people we met. The countries we visited have also made huge strides in terms of educating all and stopping violence. This was an amazing experience. I especially enjoyed the home hosted visit with Mama Helena and the pre-visit to the market where we were challenged with buying some food for the lunch given instructions in Swahili (ours was easy - oranges) and smelling and identifying spices with our reward being to taste banana wine. This was an incredible experience! read more

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Had a great time, Marius the bartender on the Aria took great care of my my mom after she broke her foot. Eva and the rest of the crew were amazing. Top notch highly recommend doing the Bavaria tour. read more

Recently returned from a memorable trip to Paris followed by a wonderful cruise on the Rhône river. Guides and ship were wonderful. read more

My friends and I had a great time with our tour guide Guilio. Beside being energetic, enthusiastic, and funny, he was knowledgeable. He was always making sure of our safety and informing us of the places we visited. One of our friends needed to be treated for her knee pain, he arranged transportation and explained her condition to the nurses at the hospital so we didn't have to. We appreciated his thoughtfulness and sincerity. The tour itself might be better if we could stay one more night in Trento, such a nice place and only 2 nights there. Dinner options could have been better with more options or just let us be on our own. Overall we enjoyed the tour and most transportations and accommodations were good value. Thank you. read more

Machu Pichu and the Sacred Valley: Our guide was knowledgable, friendly, funny, easy to understand. food was very good, especially the guinea pig! There were a few stops where we would have liked to spend more time, but most of the time the time allotted was fine. Hotels were good. My first OAT tour, but it won't be my last, i hope. read more

My virgin trip with OAT was the Brazil, Chile, Patagonia excursion. Skillfully run by our overall leader, Marta as well as the numerous local guides we were a well-informed, on time-crew. We did have some long bus rides (unavoidable to get to some places, but gave us some much needed downtime on luxury buses albeit no Internet). Lodgings, activities, etc all on par. If one is more or less active then the excursion, one can ask the guide for alternatives that one can do solo. I was well-pleased to experience a part of the world I hadn't explored much. So much more European than I expected. read more

The variety of experiences, from city to rainforest to Galapagos beaches. The effort to take us "behind the scenes" and better understand the culture, the politics and the reality of life in Ecuador. The very caring guides, who made sure we were ok at every step of the journey, and did their best to share their insights and knowledge. read more

I have just returned from my very first trip with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT)- Discover Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Rai 2025 (16 days). I had the most amazing time and incredible experiences through OAT's very well planned itinerary. Everyday of our trip went smoothly, with just the right pace that allowed us time to experience Thailand's beauty, history, culture, and all the delicious food she has to offer. My excellent experience with OAT began with the booking that was done over the phone with OAT representative by my travel companion. Booking process from the time I gave my credit card information to confirmation was lightening speed and there was no error with the spelling of my name. After receiving the final document, I called customer service because I had a concern with the luggage restriction. The representative was professional, helpful, and spoke with a friendly tone that really made me feel at ease with my questions. A few days prior to our departure, we received an email from our trip leader, Kitty, providing information relating to airport, hotel, and detailed instruction to fill out DTAC form . Kitty also arranged a time to call us individually to answer any questions we may have. During the trip, Kitty lead us through many destinations and activities and some hidden gems flawlessly. Kitty's knowledge, passion, experience, and professionalism are what truly made our trip extraordinary. As part of the itinerary, we visited a school - this is through Grand Circle Foundation - OAT's program to give back. I am grateful to learn and witness how Grand Circle Foundation positively impacts local communities with support for education, clean water, and community development . I have been an independent traveler but this very first OAT tour really exceeded my expectation. All the people on this tour are incredible nice we all got along very well. This is my first and absolutely wont be the last. I am looking forward to future trips with OAT for memorable and purpose driven travel experience. Anh read more

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The Egypt & the Eternal Nile by Private, Classic River-Yacht adventure is a solid must-see adventure. I strongly recommend that you add the pre-trip to Jordan to see Petra and, if possible, sail from Aswan to Luxor. The history is mindblowing and the actual structures are more impressive than you can imagine from videos and photos. Aslo, O.A.T. provides opportunities to meet with local people and to get to learn much more than just a history tour. This is what sets Overseas Adventure Travel apart from other companies. PS: I was comfortable traveling as a solo traveler with like-minded people. read more

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Overall, the trip was very enjoyable; great game drives with good drivers/safari guides and our great tour experience leader. However, some of the accommodations left much to be desired. In particular, the camp where we spent 4 days and nights was very unpleasant. Showers were only available at certain hours (late afternoon). Otherwise, there was no hot water in the tents or elsewhere. The tents were hazardous as they were not on flat ground and so the floor was bumpy and also at a ~15-20 degree pitch. A couple of people actually fell. Anyone with balance issues would have a difficult time. While, one could quickly wash their hair, there was no way to dry it. There were no electrical outlets available and the tents were lit by one very dim bulb. This was not glamping. read more

Chile and Argentina trip to Easter Island, Chiloe Island, Torres del Paine, Iguazu Falls and Patagonia was fantastic! Great itinerary with pre and post trips off the main trip! Lodging was comfortable, lots of flying involved but mixed in with van travel. Food was delicious! Enjoy traveling with this company. read more

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Trip #14, we love GCT. Land tours mostly thru OAT and river trips thru GCCL we just completed Paris, and Normandy on MS Bizet a 120 passenger river boaT. outstanding Program Directors and crew. read more

I traveled to Northern Spain and Portugal. It was a wounderful experience. I loved traveling to different areas that spoke other languages, walking some of the path to Santiago the Compostela. The trip leader was so dedicated and committed to giving us the best experience. read more

Three nights in Rome visiting the ancient sites in this beautiful city. Even if you have visited Rome it is always special to revisit this historic capitol and vibrant location. Then we boarded the small boat which only holds 50 passengers. The rooms are small but lovely and the balconies add to the charm. Staff members are committed to making your experience memorable aided by excellent food and wine. This trip is perfect if you need to get away and relax but there are also multiple opportunities to explore the coastal cities and islands. I highly recommend this trip. read more

I have been on 12 trips with Overseas Adventure Travel. Since the ownership has changed, OAT has changed, and not for the better. I am currently entitled to a refund in excess of $12,000 for a canceled trip and canceled airfare, and OAT has completely screwed up their records and as a result it has been more than 30 days since they approved a refund and I have just been told that it will be another 30 days before I receive the refund. While the trip experiences have been good, the "customer support" is atrocious and cannot be trusted. I have little confidence that I will, in fact, receive the refund to which I am entitled unless I hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit. The bottom line is that I will will NEVER again book a trip with Overseas Adventure Travel or their "sister" company, Grand Circle. read more

I just returned from the two week Ecuador trip (Quito, Amazon and the Galapagos). I am so impressed with OAT and feel that any future group trips I will take, will be with them exclusively. I loved being taken care of with all the logistics, it made traveling to a foreign country so much easier. Our trip leaders, Sofy & Melina were amazing! They love their country and their knowledge and enthusiasm to share is astounding. They always had our safety and needs as top priority. And went above and beyond what I would have thought. The itinerary is well planned and exciting. We had a variety of exploring as well as education, along with some unexpected surprises. Our group got along very well (always a crap shoot) and we organically watched out for one another and became pals. Many of them had been on several tours with OAT already - a true testament to the quality of the company. I can now highly recommend OAT. read more

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Northwest Argentina and northern Chile are great place to visit! Stunning landscapes - striated high desert mountains and rock formations, awe-iinspiring snow-capped Andes peaks - fascinating history of the indigenous people who have occupied these lands for hundreds of years, delightful hotels situated in interesting places, fun hands-on activities, and more. I loved every minute of the trip and highly recommend it to others. read more

This was, without question, the best trip I've ever taken--and I've traveled extensively over the years. My journey through Southeast Asia with OAT (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam) went far beyond what I expected. It wasn't just about seeing famous landmarks--though visiting places like Angkor Wat was incredible--it was about truly experiencing the life, culture, and history of the people. What made this trip so special was how immersive it was. We didn't just pass through as tourists--we connected. From riding motorcycles through bustling streets on a food tour, to exploring the Mekong Delta by boat, to visiting local families in their homes, every moment felt authentic and meaningful. I came away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the people of Southeast Asia--their warmth, resilience, and way of life. I'll admit, before the trip I had some concerns--about the food, the weather, and the long distance--but those worries quickly disappeared. Everything was handled beautifully, and I felt comfortable and engaged the entire time. This trip was truly unforgettable. I would do it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend OAT to anyone looking for a travel experience that goes beyond sightseeing and into real cultural connection. read more

We had two wonderful weeks in Japan. My biggest question prior to the trip was wondering what to do with the free time that was built into the schedule. I was thrilled to find out that our guide, Hank, always had something nearby that he could not only recommend, but also lead us to, arrange tickets for, get us a meal afterwards and then efficiently back to our hotel. The choice of doing more things with the trip director, opting to rest, or to go off on our own greatly enhanced my experience. The variety of visiting 4 different cities, with side trips from most of them, made for a very full fortnight in a country where we did not feel knowledgeable enough to have appoached it ourselves. I would absolutely recommend this type of trip for a spirited introduction to unfamiliar parts of the world. read more

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First trip with O.A.T and we couldn't have been happier. We took the Idyllic Great Britain tour and it was everything we were hoping for. Beautiful scenery, historical landmarks, great tour guides, and meeting 14 interesting and fun individuals that were on our journey with us. read more

The pre-trip to Cinque Terre was excellent. However, I think some aspects of the main trip could have been better. Two things that come to mind: when we arrived in Lecco, we were told that the two best things to do, in my opinion, were not possible unless we had arrived a day earlier. (The boat to Bellagio and the cable car) Instead, we hung around Lecco where there is not very much to do. We took a short boat ride (half hour) and walked around looking at the same redundant stores. Then, nothing until dinner. I consider the time we spent in Lecco wasted. Lake Como has so much potential! In Bessonone, we stayed in a hotel for THREE nights that wasn't air conditioned and didn't even have a ceiling fan. Europe was suffering through a heat wave that week, and temperatures were between 95 and 100 with high humidity. My sunscreen face stick, deodorant stick and a candy bar all melted from just being in the room. I was sweating from every pore and slept a total of five hours in three nights because it was so uncomfortable. I didn't want to go back to the room at all, so I walked around aimlessly until midnight. In the evening until 11pm, if I opened my window, I heard conversations from all the people who were sitting outside at the hotel restaurant. The tables and chairs were right below my window. I think that OAT should have a Plan B for those weeks with unbearable temperatures and not make us suffer. These were the most salient worst moments of the trip, but there were others. read more

The OAT Egypt& Eternal Nile by Private River-Yacht trip was amazing! Five stars on everything--from hotels to food to my guide, both in the pre-trip to Jordan and for Egypt. I decided to do a Substack daily blog with photos about my adventures but the days were so filled, I am behind! I have loved Egypt since I was 8 years old, and I'm 76 now. Traveling as a single was not problem. OAT does everything for you--whisking you through airports, taking care of most tipping, and introducing you to families through the two home-hosted dinners with local families. I highly recommend this trip for everyone! The highlights for me were the Grand Egyptian Museum day, the pyramids and Sphinx, and a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. Climbing up to Khufu's burial chamber in the Great Pyramid was the ultimate bucket list experience! read more

From customer 1577909- OAT is like a government agency. When they are due money, you better pay or the "consultants" won't even answer questions. When it's their turn to refund money for a cancellation two days after booking, they take their own sweet time and bounce you around from one "consultant" after another when you follow up. After 30 days, you get a letter from the VP of Accounting but no refund. They tell you a refund takes 30 days but don't bet on it because they don't tell you "30 days from when?" OAT could be having cash flow problems and takes advantage of their customers. Be careful!! read more

I would give more than 5 stars if I could Every little detail was perfection from the flights/transfers/bus/boat to the fabulous food and 5 star accommodations to our amazing guide who went above and beyond expectations. This was my first trip with OAT but it will not be my last. I cannot recommend them highly enough! read more

Buyer beware! Working with OAT offices has been a nightmare. They are full of misinformation and don't take ownership. Timely communication is not their best forte. You end up getting overcharged and there is no accountability. The local guides being great may be the only saving grace. Stay is good, food is ok, and don't count on WiFi. Have never had any issues with other tour operators. Would definitely NOT recommend them even if I am paid to do so. read more

Fabulous trip to Croatia/Montenagro/ Albania/Greece. OAT tour guides are excellent. They are so knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. I have to also mention the bus drivers and ship staff enhanced the trip experience too. The places we visited were marvelous on the tour. We had a terrific interaction with the other passengers as we traveled and dined together. A wonderful experience and this was my fifth trip with OAT. read more

Exceeded our expectations. They do it right. Highly recommend the Ultimate African Safari. The guides were excellent.

I just returned from my first trip to Japan and it was amazing! Our tour leader was fantastic. I don't think my trip would have been as wonderful if we'd had a different tour leader. The country is phenomenal and I felt safe, which as a solo female traveler is very important to me. I also loved our pre-trip excursion as we get to see much more of Tokyo than on the main tour. This was my third OAT/Grand Circle trip and I really like the company. I had to change my trip from a Middle Eastern destination to Japan and there were zero hiccups when doing this. I will admit that I never use OAT's services for my flights. I take care of that myself so that I can get the flight I want. I love that OAT provides "early arrival" opportunities. I always like to fly in a day or two before the tour starts and being able to stay in the same hotel without having to change rooms is terrific. Additionally, I chose to have an OAT representative meet me at the airport and arrange for transportation to my hotel (the airport in Tokyo (Narita) is at least 90 minutes from the hotel). This was a godsend as I don't read Japanese and felt really nervous about getting to the hotel. It all worked like a charm! Note that I used this add'l service because I arranged my own flight. I believe a pickup at the airport is included if OAT arranges your flight. I've already got my next trip planned with OAT/Grand Circle! read more

Great staff went the extra mile while weather created challenges. Albania was eye opening, and Greece delightful. read more

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Pure New Zealand was my 3rd tour with OAT. I was disappointed with this tour because it did not show the best of what New Zealand has to offer. Too much time was spent in cities and not enough out in the countryside. It did not make me want to come back and see more. The cities do not have much charm and I wish a lot more time was spent out of them. I do not like the 'home hosted dinner'. It is a very forced, uncomfortable evening with strangers in their house who are paid to entertain us. The food is not always great and conversation awkward. I also think the 'optional' activities were included as they are often expensive and not always worth it. I do not recommend this tour. read more

OAT asked me to share my experience with YELP. The primary guide for our India trip was very difficult to understand. I have Indian friends, neighbors and colleagues- and no problem understanding them. I have traveled to over 40 countries and my expectations for this trip were modest. Two hotels were subpar, with dirty dishes at buffet and bathrooms that were moldy. 75% of travelers had significant gastrointestinal issues, requiring medical attention; one traveler was hospitalized with salmonella for 3 days after returning to the US. They claim travelers' surveys matter, however I have not any any response regarding my comments and concerns. I do, however, receive multiple requests for referrals. read more

1. The guide, Tom was knowledgeable, passionate and entertaining. 2. The small group immediately bonded and cared for each other. 3. The sites were wonderful even to me a city person. 4. OAT helps us give back to the countries and people we visit. read more

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