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Overseas Adventure Travel —more commonly referred to as OAT (saying the letters as opposed to naming the grain)—is a small-group tour specialist with tours on all continents. As its name suggests, tours with Overseas Adventure Travel tend to be fairly active, so participants should be comfortable with six to eight hours of activity each day, including walking distances ranging from three to six miles.

OAT has a great reputation for its solo guest focus (more on that below), and offers a generous number of no-additional-cost single spots on its tours. It also has women-exclusive departures on many itineraries.

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On OAT tours, accommodations tend to be less about amenities and more about authenticity. Another thing to note is that airfare is often bundled into the up-front price of the tour (unless you specify that you want to book your own travel). OAT is one of the family of Grand Circle Corp. companies, also including Grand Circle Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line.

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  • Countries: OAT has tours on every continent 
  • Tour Size Average: OAT specializes in small-group trips of no more than 16 people. Its small-ship tours are aboard 50- to 98-passenger ships max out at 25 travelers. 
  • Tour Type: Coach, van, small ship, rail, and air

Credibility Check

Overseas Adventure Travel is BBB accredited with a rating of A+. It’s an active member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). The OAT website posts verified guest reviews on each tour page (sometimes with hundreds of reviews) so it’s easy to see what past travelers think of each tour. 

Tour Destinations

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For 2024, OAT has 80 itineraries that include tours on every continent. Some of the most popular tours are to destinations in Italy, Egypt, and multi-country tours in Africa and around the Adriatic. 

Overseas Adventure Travel gives all its tours an Activity Level Rating that ranks tours from one (easy) to five (strenuous) to help travelers find the right fit. It has both women-only departures and many no-additional-cost single traveler spots on tours. 

There are multi-country and single country tours. On many tours, OAT creates spaces for discussion and learning with its Controversial Topics program that covers topics such as Scottish independence on its Scotland Revealed itinerary and female genital mutilation on its Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari tour. 

Tour Guides

OAT’s tour guides are called Trip Experience Leaders. All are fluent in English and have a range of skills, certifications, and experience specific to the tour destination and experience. Trip Experience Leaders focus on both the logistical and the experiential, and help connect travelers with destinations by sharing firsthand insight that brings a destination to life. 

Inclusions/Extras

Inclusions are tour-specific (there’s a “What’s Included” section on each tour’s page), but generally include round-trip flights, many (but not all) meals, transportation, accommodations, activities, and gratuities for local guides, porters, etc. As with most tour companies, gratuities for trip experience leaders is separate. 

Typical Travelers

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OAT’s guests are mostly American travelers aged 50 and older. In the last few years, Overseas Adventure Travel has seen a major jump in the number of solo travelers—more than half of all OAT guests are now solo travelers, and 80% of these solo travelers are women.

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OAT does right by its strong solo traveler base —in 2024, the company is offering 25,620 single spaces—91% of which are free (the remaining 9% of single spots have what OAT says is the lowest single supplement in the industry). And a number of itineraries also have women-exclusive departures. 

Communication

After booking, travelers have access to all trip details through the “My Planner” section on the website. The section includes details like flight information, destination weather, and itinerary information.

Then, two weeks before departure, travelers receive all their final documents, and are also contacted by their Trip Experience Leader. Any additional questions can be directed to OAT’s customer service email or phone number.

Loyalty Program

OAT’s loyalty program is the Sir Edmund Hillary Club . Membership benefits kick in when travelers reserve their third trip, and increase after traveling with OAT five and ten times. Benefits include credits to use on future trips, travel credits, exclusive gifts, and priority luggage service. 

Private Options

OAT offers Personalized Private Adventures for groups of five to 10 people. These private departures are available using existing itineraries, and include a dedicated Trip Experience Leader. The private group premium amount depends on the number of travelers in a group. Some of the most popular private tours include Ultimate Africa , Sicily’s Ancient Landscapes , and Japan’s Cultural Treasures . 

Sustainability Efforts

OAT is part of Grand Circle, and participates in the Grand Circle Foundation , which supports projects around the world focused on water and sanitation, education, community development, renewable energy, the protection of indigenous cultures, conservation, historic preservation, and disaster relief.

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Health and Safety Practices

On OAT tours that include time onboard a ship, additional precautions include crew trained on best health and hygiene practices to prevent onboard spread of illnesses, nightly electrostatic disinfection of public areas, and disinfection of high-efficiency air filtration systems before each sailing. The OAT website is the place to go to read more about the current health and safety practices for land and ship tours.  

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The Grand Circle family of companies includes Overseas Adventure Travel , Grand Circle Cruise Line , and Grand Circle Travel .

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Ive been looking at their tour for this December. Reviews of this outfit are wildly divergent.

Are there any other company's I should consider in the budget to mid range category?

My wife and I usually travel on our own,so the 16 person OAT limit is appealing.

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Dear The Wino,

Also our friends who stayed on to finish the trip - on the last day of the tour, found our quite by accident that OATS had not booked them on a return flight from Rabat to Casablanca which inturn was going to cause them to miss their flight back to the states. Fortunately we are seasoned travelers so we were able to negotiate everything by ourselves. I would not recommend OATS.

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My wife and I returned from the standard OAT 13-day tour in early Feb and felt the company was excellent. I am positive that all 16 people in our group felt the same; our group even included three single woman, none of whom knew each other, who had used OAT more than ten times each.

The guide was superb, from his personality to his knowledge to his customer service. The itinerary was very good -- balance of sites, cities vs. towns, desert, etc. The food was always good. The transportation was comfortable. The hotels were good to very good, with one minor exception.

We would use OAT again in a heartbeat.

Thank you all.

The accommodations and food typically range in quality on an OAT trip, but we've never had a terrible place. On the Morocco trip we stayed in tents in the desert and experienced a small sandstorm, stayed in small hotels in Medinas, and modern high end hotels in the city. Food was usually good and we ran the gamut again from fancy hotel dining rooms down to roadside Tajin style cooking in smaller towns. Once we were able to have a hand in 'designing' our lunch by picking our own meats and various ingredients to cook in the tajins at one of these small town places.

While some of the people got sick of Tajins I can't say any of the food was bad. It was a good way to experience the culture, food always is.

On that trip, our trip leader's mother passed away (sad) and he had to leave the group near the end of the trip. The trip leader that replaced him did a great job of making sure everything ran smoothly, including my own plans to leave the group early to do some touring on my own. Obviously the original trip leader spent time to brief his replacement and make sure everything would go smoothly despite his own needs to deal with his situation.

I like the company a great deal and have never had a bad experience with them. For the price, they can't be beat. And while the accommodations and dining may not always be luxurious, what would one expect when its called Overseas "Adventure" Travel!

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Our guide Nour was the best.

Downsides- local city guides were not the best but they certainly gave maximal effort. Food could get boring occasionally with the endless tagines. Best was the local contacts with all,sorts of people, including an afternoon with a family of Sahazra nomads in their tent.

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Founded in 1978, Overseas Adventure Travel specializes in small group and small ship adventure tours . Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) is now part of the Boston-based Grand Circle Corporation, which also includes Grand Circle Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line.

Quick Facts

Founded in 1978

Very welcome to solo travelers - Free or low single supplement

Average Tour Price - $4,538

Average Tour Duration - 15 Days

Small Groups - between 10 and 16 travelers, max of 24 on small ship cruises

Travel Style - Culturally immersive and local experiences. Walking between 3-6 miles a day

Age Range - Primarily 50+

What Makes Overseas Adventure Travel Stand Out?

  • Solo traveler friendly
  • Cultural immersion
  • Grand Circle Foundation

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Overseas Adventure Travel is solo traveler friendly . They offer free or low single supplements. OAT understands that solo travelers desire to follow their own schedule, desires and needs. They help handle all the details to make sure your trip is affordable, easy and enjoyable.

A major focus of OAT is cultural immersion . Travelers can expect to visit local schools, churches, and homes (where you might be treated to a home-cooked meal). Experienced guides -- all fluent in English -- lead groups off the beaten path when possible.

OAT strives to give back to the world they send travelers around.  A portion of all proceeds goes to the Grand Circle Foundation, which supports cultural and educational programs in the countries visited.

Who Will Enjoy Traveling With Overseas Adventure Travel?

  • Solo travelers
  • Cultural enthusiasts

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 OAT specializes in small group tours around the world serving Americans aged 50 and older. They appeal to the old fashioned - the fact that they still offer a physical catalogue is testament - and their travel style reflects an appreciation of the classics coupled with an adventurous spirit to explore each destination deeper and from a local perspective. 

Overall, prices fall into the moderate range, and are especially a bargain for solo travelers , who can save substantially by not having to pay for single supplements. Accommodations are designed to be both comfortable as well as unique and in keeping with the local spirit of the destination. If your hostelling days are over but you feel too adventurous for a standard hotel, OAT will be a great company to travel with. 

OAT travelers are those with a passion for culture . They don’t just want to see a destination, they want to experience it. For these travelers, spending a day in a Maasai village in Kenya, eating dinner with a local family in Chile's oasis town and interacting with local musicians at the bustling Libertad Plaza in San Salvador, Belize is a welcomed adventure.

Top Destinations

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OAT operates tours all over the world, specializing in remote, off the beaten path destinations. African safaris are an especially popular offering, though you can also travel to Japan , India , Peru , Iceland , Vietnam , Albania , or Morocco , to name just a few of its far-flung destinations. OAT also runs small-ship cruises through the Galapagos , on the Amazon , and along the Turkish coast.

OAT Travel Style

With Overseas Adventure Travel you’ll find a combination of transportation and accommodation styles, but all with an element of comfort. Groups are small, with a max of 16 (24 on small ship cruises). 

Accommodations vary, but generally favor being local and non-traditional over a basic centrally located hotel. Their exact words are “emphasis on authenticity, rather than amenities”.

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Their style is all about unique and meaningful cultural interaction . While you’ll learn the history and see the famous sights, their true focus is about people and connections. This means you’ll enjoy meals with local families, like you’re just a friend over for dinner; visit schools and see the amazing work being done in small communities. The visceral understanding and perspective that comes from learning to cook traditional meals and make traditional crafts is what you’ll find on an OAT tour.

Why Choose a Tour with OAT?

OAT offers a unique up close and personal experience, guaranteeing that its groups will never exceed more than 10-16 travelers. A spirit of spontaneity is part of what makes traveling with OAT special, as they strive to take advantage of every interesting opportunity during a trip. 

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Traveling with Overseas Adventure Travel allows for an in depth cultural travel experience in comfort. Many opportunities exist for travelers to find deals, and it’s a great way to meet new friends in a similar age range.

If you traveled extensively in your youth and are not ready to slow down, but perhaps are looking for a few more logistical ducks to be taken care of for you, OAT could be the perfect fit. They offer a variety of options for more independent minded travelers, as well as ample free time to explore and plan your own adventure during cruise port stops and on their group tours.

Alternatively, if this is your first travel experience, OAT will be a great starting point. You’ll gain cultural insights, meet locals, as well as hit on all the best tourist sites that provide cultural and historical context to your destination.

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Through December 31st 2020, Overseas Adventure Travel is offering Risk Free booking. You can transfer your departure with all change fees waived.  

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Overseas Adventure Travel offers unique small group adventures worldwide to Americans over 50. By land and sea, we explore on—and off—the beaten path with a resident OAT Trip Leader, immersing ourselves in local cultures, sampling unique modes of transportation, and staying in authentic lodgings that reflect the essence of your destination. Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises serves both our GCT and OAT brands with an award-winning fleet known for exceptional value and high-quality experiences in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Custom-designed according to our travelers’ specifications, our fleet includes 50+ small river and ocean-going ships that we own or privately charter.

Grand Circle Corporation is a global enterprise—comprised of a family of travel companies—committed to changing people’s lives by offering high-impact experiences to our travelers and building local communities through philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and volunteerism.

Simply by traveling with OAT, you support the work of the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation, which was created with the mission of changing people’s lives through travel—both those of our travelers, and of the people who welcome us so warmly into their homelands.

Journey with the Leader in Adventure Travel and Watch Your Dreams Take Flight : It is the stuff of dreams: gazelles bowing to lap at a glassy pool in the Serengeti as the vast sky turns purple with night, the tiered splendor of the Himalayas, rising behind a Tibetan monastery. Dreams like these are everyday realities for OAT travelers, thanks to the principles which ground every OAT adventure: value, choice, discovery, and carefully paced itineraries.

Our Value puts your travel dreams within reach: OAT can help you realize your travel dreams for a lot less than you thought possible. Together with our regional offices located throughout the world, we’ve been able to establish long-term relationships with many local vendors and hotels. Buying direct brings down our costs—and allows us to pass the savings on to you. And negotiating directly for hotel space also allows us to secure as many single room allotments as possible for our solo travelers. That way, we can also extend our great value to solo travelers. In fact, we offer the best value for solo travelers, guaranteed.

The Choice is yours : You’ll always have plenty of choices with OAT. We offer you a breadth of awe-inspiring travel destinations—from the peaks of the Andes to the sweeping desert sands of the Sahara to the rugged natural beauty of Iceland. You'll also enjoy more trip extension choices than ever before—like hiking to ancient monasteries in Bhutan or discovering the Moai monolithic rock statues on Easter Island. You have plenty of choices within each adventure, too, including several interesting optional tours. And the free time we’ve woven into our itineraries allows you plenty of opportunities for independent exploration. You can shop, unwind, perhaps linger at a sidewalk café, visit an interesting gallery or museum, or explore a cobbled street that caught your eye earlier in the day. You can do as much or as little as you want on an OAT adventure—the choice is yours.

OAT Difference

Adventure Travel : Adventure travel with OAT is a journey beyond the familiar, one that takes you into the very heart of a destination—to meet people where they work and live.

OAT Advantages : Journey with the leader in adventure travel and watch your dreams take flight, thanks to the principles which ground every OAT adventure: value, choice, discovery, and carefully paced itineraries.

Small Groups, Big Discoveries : When you discover the world in an OAT small group, you’ll journey off the beaten path to the places the big tour groups miss—and enjoy an intimate, discovery-filled adventure filled with personal connections, shared experiences, and treasured memories.

Trip Leaders : No matter where in the world you venture with OAT, you'll have one of our resident, expert Trip Leaders by your side. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching adventure.

Airport Transfers : We’ve listened to your feedback, and will now offer international airport transfers to and from your hotel to our travelers who choose to purchase their own airfare on OAT adventures as part of our Personalize Your Trip program, which allows you create the OAT adventure that's right for you.

Personalize your trip : OAT travelers have long expressed the desire to decide exactly where they’re going, how they get there, and when they wish to leave. That’s why we developed a variety of choices that enhance the value of every trip we offer, allowing you to create the adventure that works best for you.

Traveling solo? Enjoy your own room or cabin—at no extra cost : You’re in control of your travel dreams—and we’re making them more affordable than ever: Maybe you prefer the freedom of solo travel—or maybe you and your usual traveling companion can’t agree on a destination. Whatever the reason, you don’t have to put your travel dreams on hold. When it’s time to go it alone, you’ll never pay a Single Supplement to have your own room or cabin with OAT.

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Reviewed March 14, 2024

We began our trip on our own, flying into Dubrovnik on Wednesday, November 8. Our tour guide, Mario **, had already established contact with us via WhatsApp to give us suggestions regarding our week on our own. We spoke with him as we drove along the coast to our first stop in Split, and we cannot say enough about how comforting it was to us during that week on our own to know that we already had a friend in Croatia. If we had a problem or a question, all we had to do was contact Mario on WhatsApp and he would get back to us with helpful answers. Little did we know at that time what a blessing he would be to us later in our trip. On Thursday, November 16, we checked into the Dubrovnik Palace. We could not have asked for a better group of people to travel with.

Palace Hotel Dubrovnik was outstanding—beautiful location with lovely rooms and balconies overlooking the sea. We especially loved the indoor pool and spa since we were there in November, but also loved the outdoor pool area and beach which provided beautiful sunsets. In addition, the public bus to the old town conveniently stopped at the front door. We enjoyed the guided city tour and Mario’s special tour of Rector’s Palace, as well as time on our own in the old town on Friday, November 17. On Saturday morning (18th) we took a day trip to Montenegro, but by the time we arrived, Dave was feeling tired and having some balance issues so he sat in a cafe in the square while the rest of us took the walking tour.

On Sunday (19th) Dave seemed better so we went with the group on the morning trip to the fortress and heard the tragic story of the 1991-92 siege from Mato who survived it. We were able to join the group again for the trip to Konavle to meet Dario and learn about his family’s experience during the siege, as well as his family’s olive oil business, and to enjoy a wonderful local meal and entertainment. Monday (20th) We boarded the bus for or trip to Sarajevo. Although Dave seemed fine at the beginning, by the time we stopped for a break in Ston, he was having trouble walking well, slightly dragging his right foot. When we stopped in Mostar for lunch, Dave said he was not hungry, but he was tired and just wanted to stay on the bus and sleep.

While we were gone Dave tried to get off the bus to use the restroom, but his right leg collapsed and he fell on the bus steps. A few minutes later, he was able to stand again and made it to the restroom but collapsed again. Dario (our bus driver) was so kind—he returned to the bus as soon as he finished eating and took food with him for Dave. When he got there he discovered Dave on the restroom floor. I cannot say enough about how wonderful Dario was and how thankful we are to him for everything he did to help Dave in the restroom and then getting back on the bus. Meanwhile he called Mario, who immediately went with me to help. Fortunately, the rest of the group was not far behind.

Mario assessed the situation and told me that we had to get Dave to Sarajevo as soon as possible because there was no health facility in Mostar that could deal with this emergency. We were able to get him to the back seat in the bus where he could lie down for the 3-hour ride. By the time we arrived in Sarajevo, Dave was able to walk, with help, to get off the bus and into our hotel room. He was able to walk across the room toward the bed, but collapsed again and could not get up. Mario came quickly back and called an ambulance. He went with me to the hospital and stayed with me while the doctors examined him, did a CT scan, and determined that he needed immediate surgery for a subdural hematoma. He sat in the waiting room with me until 1:00 am, as we waited for news.

At that point, he went to the nurse’s station and talked to them (which I could not have done). Apparently the surgery was just beginning and we were told that there would be no further news until tomorrow, so Mario took me back to the hotel. I cannot imagine what I would have done without Mario in this situation. He was amazing. He knew just what to do and whom to talk to—not to mention that he spoke the language. Tuesday (21st) Mario took me to the hospital, helped translate with the nurses and staff, and waited with me 2-3 hours until we could speak to the doctor who assisted with the surgery.

Mario then took me back to the hotel to meet up with the group, filled out his incident reports and contacted the OAT office in Dubrovnik to set up the additional 10 days that we anticipated having to stay in Sarajevo before Dave would be allowed to fly home. Krsimir **, with the help of other staff members in the Dubrovnik office, began immediately to help us with arrangements. Wednesday (22nd) Since we could not visit the hospital until afternoon, I went with the group and our wonderful guide, Neira, to see Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo tunnel and hear the story of the siege from her. Then we traveled back to the Old Town to meet with Vuk ** to hear his story of the siege.

Afterwards Mario went with me to the hospital. He waited 1-2 hours with me to see the doctor. I was able to see Dave for a brief 5 minutes. He was doing so well that the doctor said he would be released the next day, so Mario immediately talked to the nurse in charge to find out what I would need to do to get him released. Together we spent another 1-2 hours going from one office to another to gather paperwork, signatures, etc. to make sure I had what I needed for the next day, since he would be leaving with the group then and I would have to deal with everything myself. It was after 4 pm before Mario and I were able to return to the hotel to meet up with the group again and prepare for our home-hosted dinner.

I was so grateful to be able to attend that evening with some of my fellow travelers and to experience the hospitality that Sara, Zara, and her grandmother provided us. It really helped me after going through such a traumatic experience with Dave’s surgery. It was comforting to feel a part of a family for a short time—and this family was so generous, warm and loving. The food was amazing and I really got an insight into what life was like for all of them. I was glad to be able to give Sara the Colorado University Buffaloes cap that I had brought along so she could remember us. Thursday (23rd) I had one last breakfast with the group before they left Sarajevo for Karanack.

Thanks to all the help Mario gave me, I was able to get Dave checked out of the hospital and back to the hotel with no real problem. From that point on Dave improved daily and, with the help of the wonderful staff at Hotel Europe and many kind people whom we met everywhere in Sarajevo, we were able to navigate all the medical appointments, make arrangements to get back home, and still enjoy our time together in that beautiful city. We stayed at Hotel Europe in Sarajevo from November 20-December 3 when we were finally able to fly home.

We cannot say enough about how lucky we felt to be staying in such an amazing hotel. It was steps from the Old Town full of shops, places of worship, and restaurants. Not only was it an historic landmark with spacious, comfortable rooms and gorgeous public spaces, complete with furniture and chandeliers in the style of old Vienna, but the staff and service was beyond compare.

Everyone—from the maid who cleaned our room (Emina), to the bellhops, to the waiters and the chef, to the bartenders, to the front desk staff, to the general manager went out of their way daily to ask how Dave was doing and to ask what they could to help us. One bellhop even moved a huge comfortable chair from the hallway into our room so Dave would have his “man chair” to relax in. We felt like we were at home there. We especially want to thank the entire front desk staff, but especially Benjamin and Sanela who made phone calls and translated for us every day.

Mario kept in touch with us via WhatsApp for the rest of the trip, even though he was busy with the group. I could always contact him with questions or to get help with connections to the Dubrovnik office. When I repeatedly told him how much we appreciated everything he was doing for us, he told me that it was his job to do everything he could to help us, but even if it weren’t his job, we were visitors in his country and he would help us because it was the right thing to do. I cannot tell you how lucky we were (and OAT is) to have such a wonderful human being as our tour guide. He also arranged with Neira (our outstanding Sarajevo guide) to allow us to reach out to her if we needed help with anything in his absence.

In fact I did call her on Sunday evening as we thought we might need help getting a prescription for Dave on Monday and she again assured us that she would be glad to help. As it turned out we were able to manage on our own, but we really appreciated knowing that we had a friend in Sarajevo if we needed her. She was an incredibly knowledgeable and thorough guide who gave us a first-hand understanding of Sarajevo and its tumultuous history from her own point of view as one who lived through the events of the siege, but she also really went above and beyond to make us feel at home in Sarajevo.

Kresimir ** (Dubrovnik office) researched options for our return flight to the US, even though we had arranged our own airfare. He continued to contact us via WhatsApp every few days to see how Dave was doing and to see if we needed any assistance until we reached home in Las Vegas. We are so glad we were on an OAT trip when this happened. The care and support everyone provided us was unbelievable. We also want to thank Andrew ** (OAT Travel Relations) who picked up where Kresimir left off when we got home. He helped us navigate the insurance claim with Allianz for the refund of the days we missed on the trip + medical expenses + hotel + taxis. If it had not been for him, we would not have gotten what we were supposed to receive.

Reviewed Feb. 19, 2024

Wow! What an incredible adventure to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The highlight was visiting the Eco Valley Elephant Sanctuary where we learned about elephants, got to bathe and feed them, and had a wonderful lunch there! Really fun. You can save $100 if you mention Nancy **. Our group was amazing and we did the most activities our tour guide of 30 years has ever done! Here they are:

All activities from Bangkok to Saigon LVC 01/26/2024 - 02/14/2024

- Orientation walks

- Dinner cruise

- Back to the hotel

- Big brother mouse chat with highlander kids

- Nancy, Luanne and Bob visited Kwang Si waterfall

- Home Hosted dinner

- dinner on own

- Remok ride back to the hotel

- Sunset cruise

- Dinner at the hotel

- Acrobat show *Diane **

- Apsara, dinner dance

- Late check in at Huong Sen hotel, Saigon

- Back to hotel dinner on own

- Optional tour: Saigon Adventure Street food with scooter ride

- Farewell party dinner

- Return back to USA or Break away. And then I slept for two days. Can't wait to go on another trip.

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Reviewed Dec. 30, 2023

If you want a unique experience to enjoy part of Eastern Europe, this winter trip is for you. Select the “Christmas cruise” in December, when we left our perfectly located Hotel Dubrovnik in the heart of Zagreb (after the OAT introductory briefing) to roam the city streets. My husband and I enjoyed mulled wine and sausages at one of the many booths and strolled the downtown squares lit brightly for the holidays. Everywhere you visit, cities will be decorated: Christmas trees overlooking waterways, in front of cathedrals, at public buildings and teddy bear Santa’s in windows.

Plus, there are excellent tour guides in each port to introduce you to the rich and complex history of the area. (It was interesting to learn that Dalmatia was once part of the Venetian empire.) Just when we thought our OAT trip leaders couldn’t get any better, along came Djukan, an informed and energetic native of Montenegro (with a high EQ), who blended the 25 on our tour into a “family.” We knew each other’s names within 48 hours. Dovidenja, name tags.

The good ship Athena has well-appointed staterooms, a comfortable lounge area, smooth sailing, and food aplenty. (One complaint: Get a better coffee machine; we Americans are such coffee snobs.) Best of all, it was staffed with people from various countries who genuinely seemed to care about their passengers – and all had interesting stories of their own. Me thinks people do not go on cruises for the food: it was good, not extraordinary, and it was served efficiently and with panache. Wine selections come from in country and vary daily – or you can buy your own offshore or aboard and pay a corkage fee. What a comfortable way to journey through Croatia, its islands and into Montenegro. I particularly enjoyed the mornings watching the sun rise as we sailed into a new port.

Our magical moments: returning from the welcome dinner through the bomb shelters from World War II, now used as sites for raves … Our Lady of the Rocks Shrine in Kotor, enjoying the art without another soul there … the stunning Cathedral of St. James in Sebenik, its architecture transitioning from Gothic to Renaissance (and just when we thought we’d seen enough churches/mosques/synagogues to last a lifetime) … the acapella singing troupe who had us all clapping to Croatian tunes and ended up singing Willie’s “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” … hearing the profound tale of a woman who lived through the siege of Dubrovnik … and inspiration from a young Muslim woman in Sopot, determined to rejuvenate her village and build a better life for her Catholic family.

It was the full-on OAT experience. Yes, you can go with the crowds in the summer or shoulder seasons, or you can button up your overcoat and go in winter when you will have this special place in the world to yourselves. There’s enough mulled wine and OAT hospitality to keep you warm.

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Reviewed Nov. 18, 2023

I have recently returned from my first OAT trip. OAT was recommended to me by friends but I was a bit apprehensive about traveling solo with a group of people I had not met before. I was pleasantly surprised. The group was comprised of both couples and singles. We all meshed very well and did activities together outside of our scheduled events. I have traveled quite a bit but never with an organized tour group. There is no way I could have had as many and as varied of experiences in Sicily if I had planned the trip myself.

The Sicilians I met were all quite interesting. We ate in homes of a retired law enforcement officer and his family, an active farmer and his family and a cook and craftsperson. We were invited to the home of an accomplished pianist in Ragusa who played for us in his parlor and showed us his extensive antique collection. In Mazura, after visiting the museum and seeing the magnificent Dancing Satyr, we listened to the captain who discovered the sculpture talk of his discovery adventure.

We hiked on the hills close to Mt. Etna and listed to its thunder on a day before it erupted. In Taormina we viewed the majestic views of the Ionian seaside from the Greco Roman Theater, while we learned of the Greeks' use of the theater for cultural enrichment and the Romans later use of the theater for gladiator games. Throughout Sicily, we had a chance to learn of the merging of various cultures and that influence on the lives of Sicilians today. We viewed architecture that was originally Greek, converted by the Romans and later formed the base for magnificent cathedrals.

One of the most surprising tours of the trip was a visit to the WWII museum. I would not have placed that on a trip I had planned for myself. I was exposed to a phase of WWII history that I had not been aware of and one that has much similarity to what is happening in our world today. These are just a few of the experiences I had on my trip. There were so many more that greatly enriched my life. Our trip leader, Ignazio, was excellent. He set a high bar for future trips. I definitely plan to travel with OAT again and hope that future trip leaders are as great as Ignazio was.

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Donna, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your first trip with us! Thank you for sharing your experience in Sicily with us. We look forward to having you travel with us again in the future.

Reviewed Oct. 24, 2023

It grieves me to see so many negative OAT reviews recorded in ConsumerAffairs. My wife and I have now completed four OAT trips, having recently returned from the Ultimate Africa tour. After reading many reviews, it appears that most complaints are regarding reservations and what happens or doesn’t happen administratively with the OAT organization. There are many dissatisfied customers who feel they have not been treated fairly or honestly by OAT, most often regarding health issues and decisions or schedule changes. In their defense, there is a lot of paperwork to sift through and I would encourage potential travelers to carefully review and ask questions to throughly understand what is being agreed to. By comparison, there are very few complaints regarding the actual trips and trip leaders.

We have had the most wonderful experience during all four of our OAT trips and we believe that the organization does an outstanding job. The whole travel industry was hurting during Covid and is still recovering from a very difficult time. Hopefully, OAT will continue to focus more on staffing and the administrative aspects of customer service, aka phone calls, and a little lesser budget on printed advertisements, brochures and costly literature that is frequently mailed out. The #1 priority and goal should be to have quality customer service.

In regards to our most recent trip, Ultimate Africa, we couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience from booking to traveling with OAT. This was a well designed and carried out program, and it would be hard to imagine another company doing any better than OAT, especially for the value. Our guide was totally there for everyone during the whole experience. She displayed the ultimate in concern for our safety, well being and travel experience. She was a true African native, well studied in history, culture, daily life, and many other topics. She was the catalyst that made this trip experience so meaningful.

If I was to do a complete review of the entire trip, it would take pages. What we saw, experienced and learned about Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa in just 16-days was incredible. OAT is fortunate to have our tour guide as a contractor and she should definitely be used as much as possible for this fantastic tour. She is the Ultimate OAT professional guide and a great person of high integrity and personality. My wife and I highly recommend the Ultimate Africa tour. I also don’t want to fail to mention another wonderful OAT tour that we completed this year, the Egypt & The Eternal Nile adventure. This was also an amazing tour that we highly recommend. We are already looking forward to our next OAT adventure.

Bob, thank you for the kind words! We're very glad to hear that you enjoyed your Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and Botswana adventure.

Reviewed March 9, 2024

Poor experience when cancelling an additional night at hotel 34 days before our stay. Overseas Adventure Travel gave us a sevice fee of $300. I think this is excessive.

Paul ** - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Reviewed March 3, 2024

My wife and I have been on a number of Overseas Adventure trips and have had pretty good success except with the last two trips we took this last fall and this winter. To start with, the price in OAT’s advertising did not match what was in their computer, so we had to get the booking person to acknowledge the price change and honor it. Secondly, we upgraded the airline part of the trip to economy plus, which was very important to us because of our size, I am 6’5” tall. As it turns out the upgraded seating didn’t get put into the system except for the first long flight and the airlines had no knowledge of the rest. Even with three weeks advance knowledge OAT was helpless in getting us upgraded seats and at one point denied that it was even their mistake. Their attitude in this matter has been “how can I not help you”.

We were told that eventually we will get a refund plus a $500 credit for our pain and suffering for two 11 hour red eye flights in economy seats literally at the back of the plane. The compensation is hardly enough for trying to fit a 6’5” frame into a seat that left one leg hanging out in the isle that every person who walked by ran into as well as the attendants and their carts. Further, on the trip that we were supposed to have economy plus seats, the first flight to our destination was late and the second flight (that we were supposed to have economy plus seats on) didn’t fly again till the next day.

When we called OAT to let them know that we would be arriving a day late, they insured us that they would notify the trip leader. Our trip leader was never notified and was stuck at the airport waiting for us to arrive. We were thankful that there was another tour arriving the next day and there had someone at the terminal to take us to our hotel to join our group. On another trip we were quoted an internal air fair that was suppose to be included. They corrected the error before we left the US for the trip, but we were hounded by the tour guide for the extra $50 during the trip. He acted like a bill collector for something that we didn’t even owe.

In summary, do not count on the person booking your trip at OAT Travel to know the quoted prices and options. Doublecheck your flights to be sure that they gave you the seats in the section you expected, and check your statement to be sure they don’t add in an extra fee that is supposed to be included in the trip. Another thing to check is the amount of time you have to get from one flight to another. By the time the plane leaves the gate till it arrives at the next are never what is scheduled. If you thought you had an hour to get from one plane to the next, you probably won’t make it. Two to 3 hours between flights takes a lot of stress out of making sure you make your next flight on time.

Reviewed Feb. 27, 2024

Friends of ours told us about OAT and invited my husband and me to go on the “Inside Vietnam” tour with them. It was our first OAT trip. It was special, because it was TET, so we saw thousands of flowers. We also did the post-tour to Cambodia. Our weather was fortunately almost rain-free. My favorite activity was sleeping on the junk! Our guide, Harvey, was extremely conscientious, friendly, and knowledgeable!

Reviewed Feb. 26, 2024

The O.A.T. trip to Costa Rica was exceptional. Our guide, Roy, loved showing us his country, was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and able to find and identify over 130 species of birds, 2 of the 3 kinds of monkeys, and many reptiles including crocodiles, caimans, and lots of iguanas. We even saw a sloth in nature and was active and climbing! Costa Rica is a beautiful country. A boat trip through Tortuguero was like being on a real Discovery Channel nature excursion. Also, along the way we were able to meet many of the local people of Costa Rica, from traveling to visit a school in a small hamlet and teach a lesson to the 29 students, to helping a local women's coop by shopping for, preparing, and enjoying a feast for lunch. Want to learn how to make tortillas? This was the place. The pacing of our trip was excellent, with many options for additional activities, free time, or a choice to take short, to medium, to long hikes. I highly recommend O.A.T. for your next trip!

The trip was perfectly planned and organized! We had a nice compatible group of 9 and were able to get a in-depth exploration of Morocco. Our trip leader, Mohamed **, had the perfect combination of skills to lead, inform, and inclusively incorporate all the members of our group. He was a teacher, helper, cultural interpreter and ambassador. He tirelessly answered our many many questions and fulfilled our requests. He was open about his own life, family and experiences and everyone in the group felt a caring connection from and with him. My sense is that every OAT trip leader is well vetted and trained and that even if you don’t travel with Mohamed the trip leader will be excellent.

On the Morocco trip we stayed in well located 3-4 star hotels and Riads (former estates now turned into charming guest houses). All of the OAT trips over 8 participants, in Morocco, are assigned a very comfortable 45 person coach and driver. We were very comfortable and though there were a couple of longer drive days we had stops every couple of hours. The driver was excellent and kept the bus in perfect shape.

The trip provided walking tour orientations at each stop and then activities designed for us to have a deeper connection with the country and the people. In addition to our bus we took a local ferry, had a carriage ride and stayed at the comfortable OAT tent camp in the desert and had a camel ride. We met crafts people, semi-nomadic people, a desert farmer, and a village family. We were invited into their homes for tea, snacks and meals.

We love that OAT has no charge single supplements. While we travel as a couple, it is great that singles can participate without having to share a room. In terms of meals and activities no one is ever left alone unless they want to be. The group and the leader are inviting and inclusive. We find that when we travel with OAT we are able to do so much more in a day and have a much richer experience than we possibly could on our own.

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You will have read in other threads on this forum that from the beginning of October the start of the curfew has been pushed back from 9pm to 11pm so most tour visitors will be unaffected by it.

The main point for you will be to avoid being in crowded noisy indoor situations for long periods with people not wearing masks. I can't imagine you are interested in watching football matches in cafes, but that would be a real dangerous activity.

Even on otherwise warm sunny days, evenings and early mornings will be chilly, and November can see rain, so for clothing think in terms of layers that you can combine as necessary, topped with a wind/waterproof 'shell' jacket.

I recently returned from a tour with Gate 1, and there was an OAT tour group at many of our locations. The bus was the same, a red and white tour bus that became rather confusing when some tourists boarded the wrong bus -lol. I recall chatting with one of the women in Ifrane, saying how wonderful it was to hear another American accent while here. I asked about her tour and she indicated that it was wonderful.

As TimCullis mentioned, avoiding unmasked locals may be difficult if you want a more "authentic" experience other than the typical "tourist" agenda. But even so, walking through the crowded medinas and souks will be a challenge. Just keep your mask secure and keep a positive state of mind. You will enjoy :-)

Thank you both for your helpful replies. Cheers from San Diego.///

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Entering a desert encampment after a sunset camel ride, you see only the glowing Berber tents carpeted with kilims. Cumin-scented stew simmers over a campfire. And away from the native singers and the circle of light, the sky is simply amazing. Not until a morning breeze stirs your tent’s flap do you see in full light how stunning your desert setting is. Our Morocco travel adventure is full of surprises and this is just one of the many we share with you. Colossal Saharan dunes. Cool cedar-forested mountains. Narrow gorges with ribbon-like oases in their depths. And the Kasbah? It’s the word for fortress and a restored one from the Middle Ages is actually one of our hotels. The marvelous news is that, for all its surprises and adventure, Morocco travel also delivers everything you expect. We take in the vivid, noisy markets as we travel. Morocco offers warm hospitality from a culture accustomed to the diversity of Berber, Arab, Jewish, African and Mediterranean influences. You may also be surprised to know that the climate is moderate; this is the coolest and most welcoming of the African nations.

• Go on foot at eye level to explore Fès’ labyrinthine 9th-century Medina.

• Savor the cuisine influenced by French, Portuguese, Arabic and Berber peoples at a variety of exceptional meals, including La Maison Bleue, one of Morocco’s finest restaurants.

• Walk through olive groves outside of Fès’ to visit the countryside home of friends who welcome you in for a memorable lunch.

• Cross the Middle Atlas Mountains where walks lead you through cedar forests and alongside shepherds moving their sheep and goats up and down the cinematic hillsides. 

• Walk with a Berber tribesman through verdant countryside to an ancient village for a visit with local school children. 

• Climb on to your own camel for a cinematic ride to the 1,000-foot-high sand dunes of Merzouga. 

• Time the arrival to your private luxury encampment in the Saharan desert for sunset.

• Marvel at the otherworldly setting of your gourmet dinner under the star-filled skies. 

• Follow the desert’s edge to a spectacular oasis where your footpaths are the same as the local women who walk to market in colorful dresses that match the vibrant bougainvillea that flourishes here. 

• Channel your inner Indiana Jones as you visit a remarkable clay city on the caravan trail to Timbuktu. 

• Walk among and between countryside villages in the Ourika Valley, following scenic paths that crisscross rivers and lead to tea with a family in their home.

• Explore Marrakesh like a native, following in the footsteps of Ives Saint Laurent at his home and gardens, and shopping in the world-famous souks for carpets, tribal jewelry and Moroccan crafts. 

• Celebrate your final evening with cocktails and dinner in an elegant private residence.

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  • Experience Morocco on foot and at eye level . Each day, join your guide on the most cinematic footpaths in the region, including through olive groves, cedar forests, alongside shepherds, with village women in oases, and connecting countryside villages.
  • Exceptional full-time local guides who become your well-connected friend. Our amazing guides are with you throughout each day of the tour, sharing their lifelong connections as well as engaging anecdotes about the history and culture of Morocco.
  • Small groups that provide you unrivaled access. An average of 10 guests per departure means we can offer you special ‘only with Classic Journeys’ access to experiences visiting friends at their farm outside of Fes and a private luxury encampment in the Saharan desert that other companies cannot arrange because of larger group sizes.
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  • Eat like (and with) the locals. Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of Morocco. From private homes to coveted local restaurants, our meals offer you opportunities to explore native food traditions and fine dining.
  • Handcrafted itineraries with all activities included. With our long-term friendships, we know Morocco more personally than anyone else. So you get thoughtfully curated itineraries that combine explorations of the villages, organic farms, archeological sites and the people who know them best.
  • Regenerative Travel that supports the history, culture, people and places you’re visiting with us in Morocco. We put our local currency into the pockets of the people who live where we travel. It’s your guarantee that you’ll have authentic, up-close experiences on your trip. Best of all, our person-to-person approach helps sustain their ways of life.

Accommodations

We spend years cultivating personal relationships with our hoteliers to provide you thoughtfully selected accommodations that reveal the true character of the region. Here is a sampling of our favorite hotels on this tour. 

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Madu Encampment

The luxury Madu encampment is situated in the dunes of the Sahara and offers accommodation in large nomadic tents made of hand-woven camel and goat hair. Tents include en suite bathroom, mattresses, colorful fabrics, Berber kilims and lanterns.

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Berbere Palace

Considered the best in the desert, this hotel is designed as a typical walled Moroccan village. Rooms are scattered throughout the beautifully manicured gardens, while the main building houses props from the many movies shot in and around Ouarzazate.

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Hotel Sahrai

On a hill between the Fes Medina and the New Town, this boutique hotel has unparalleled views. Light-flooded rooms are decorated with a contemporary twist on Moroccan design. Facilities include an infinity pool, fitness center and Givenchy spa.

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Les Jardins De La Koutoubia

In the heart of the Marrakech medina, this hotel is both elegant and authentic. In graceful Moroccan style, most rooms face an inner patio that contains a gorgeous pool. The hotel also boasts a serene Clarins spa.

L’HOTEL by Château de Sable

L’HOTEL by Château de Sable

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center, L’Hotel by Chateau de Sable is located in Erfoud, 22 miles from the Celestial Ladder Hannsjörg Voth sculpture. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, garden view and terrace.

What’s Included

  • Award-winning boutique hotels that provide you unlimited access to the people and places, culture and history you came to experience
  • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Full-time experienced guide(s) who are with you throughout the trip, handle behind-the-scenes logistics 
  • Admissions to sites and other scheduled events as noted in the detailed daily itinerary
  • Gratuities for hotels, meals and baggage
  • All land transportation during the trip

Above & Beyond Benefits

Invisible check-in.

  • When your group arrives, we whisk you and your bags to your room immediately. No waiting – no tipping.

Privileged Access Events

  • One-of-a-kind access to remarkable people, places and activities arranged just for you.

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"You must be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted; expect 2-4 hours of physical activities on some days"

Does this mean 2-3 miles cumulative for a day? Or that you will walk up to three miles in a single hike?? I have a bad back but with a walking cane I could probably walk 2-3 miles in a day, just not three mile treks with no stop.

It also states: "Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids". As I said I often use a cane, but am assuming this is not a problem. I also have no problem accessing vehicles by ladder. I go to the gym several days a week and am in reasonable condition with good upper body and leg strength.

If anyone has been on this trip I would really appreciate your comments on the walking/physical requirements for the trip.

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If you have not already done so, I would suggest it would be worthwhile putting your questions to the tour operator.

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Looking at the trip details I think the 2-3 miles is in one hit, for example, walking through the sloping alleys of the Fez medina. I'd say you are borderline.

What the tour company can't handle is the group breaking apart due to physical constraints as they wouldn't have the personnel available to stay with all groups.

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.

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