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    • Africa
      • Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari 2012
      • Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari 2012
      • The Best of Kenya & Tanzania 2012
      • Out of Africa: Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya & Tanzania 2012
      • Namibia & the Skeleton Coast: Africa's Last Wilderness 2012
      • Morocco Sahara Odyssey 2012
    • Antarctica
      • Antarctica's White Wilderness 2012
    • Asia
      • Heart of India 2012
      • Soul of India: The Colorful South 2012
      • Nepal & the Mystical Himalayas 2012
      • Imperial China, Tibet & the Yangtze River 2012
      • NEW! Mongolia & the Gobi Desert 2012
      • Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia 2012
      • Inside Vietnam 2012
      • Discover Thailand 2012
      • From Siam to Saigon: Thailand & Vietnam Revealed 2012
      • NEW! Burma: Land of Golden Temples & Floating Gardens 2012
    • Central America
      • Real Affordable Costa Rica 2012
      • Costa Rica: Natural Parks & Tropical Forests 2012
      • Route of the Maya 2012
      • Panama Canal Cruise & Panama: A Continent Divided, Oceans United 2012
    • Europe
      • Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece 2012
      • Treasures of the Aegean: Greek Island Cruise, Athens & Istanbul 2012
      • Cruising the Adriatic: Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina 2012
      • Turkey's Magical Hideaways 2012
      • Turkey's Sacred Lands & Ancient Civilizations 2012
      • The Baltic Capitals & St. Petersburg 2012
      • Untamed Iceland 2012
    • Middle East
      • Israel: The Holy Land & Timeless Cultures 2012
    • South America
      • Machu Picchu & the Galápagos 2012
      • Ultimate Galápagos Exploration & Ecuador's Amazon Wilds 2012
      • Amazon River Cruise & Rain Forest 2012
      • Real Affordable Peru 2012
      • NEW! Colombia's Colonial Jewels & Caribbean Coast 2012
      • The Wilderness Beyond: Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & the Chilean Fjords 2012 | 2013
      • Chile & Argentina: The Andes to Patagonia 2012
    • South Pacific
      • Pure New Zealand 2012
      • Ultimate Australia 2012
      • Australia & New Zealand: An Adventure Down Under 2012
    • New Adventures
      • NEW! Mongolia & the Gobi Desert 2012
      • NEW! Burma: Land of Golden Temples & Floating Gardens 2012
      • NEW! Colombia's Colonial Jewels & Caribbean Coast 2012
    • Cuba with the Foundation
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      • 9 Days: Havana & Vinales Valley 2012
      • 12 Days: A Bridge Between Cultures 2012
  • Ways to Save
    • Solo Friendly Travel
      • 10 Reasons to Travel Solo with OAT
      • Lowest Solo Traveler Prices in the Industry: Guaranteed
      • Solo Traveler Challenge
      • Find a Roommate
      • What Solo Travelers Have to Say About OAT
      • Top Solo Adventures
    • Refer and Earn

      • Refer and Earn

        When you refer new travelers to OAT through our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, you’ll earn $100 per person in CASH or credit—and the more travelers you refer, the greater the rewards. New travelers you refer enjoy instant savings of $100 per person off their first adventure.

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    • Group Leader Program
      • Group Leader Offers
      • Group Leader Tips & Tools
      • Meet the Group Sales Team
      • FAQs
      • Group Leader Spotlight
      • Popular Group Adventures
    • Good Buy Plan

      • Good Buy Plan

        Guarantee your trip price—and save up to 10%—with OAT's exclusive Good Buy Plan.

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    • Frequent Traveler Credits

      • Frequent Traveler Credits

        Every time you travel with OAT, you'll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of the advertised cost of your trip, applicable toward the next OAT adventure you take within one year.

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    • Travel Protection Plan

      • Travel Protection Plan

        When you purchase OAT's Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel your OAT adventure at any time—up to the day of your departure, and for any reason—and retain the FULL value of your trip, including your deposit.

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    • Last Minute Travel Deals

      • Last Minute Travel Deals

        Act now to take advantage of these terrific savings on last-minute departures, available exclusively on our website. You won’t find these deals anywhere else!
        Last updated: Monday, May 21, 2012

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    • Maximize Your Savings

      • Maximize Your Savings

        Travelers love the value we provide—and we’re proud to offer discovery-rich adventures and the lowest prices in the industry. Learn how you can save even more, whether you’re traveling with a companion or solo.

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    • 2012 Lowest Price Guarantee

      • 2012 Lowest Price Guarantee

        Reserve a 2012 departure of any OAT Land Adventure and you’re guaranteed to receive our lowest price. If we reduce the price of your main departure, we will automatically refund the difference to you.

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    • 2013 Lowest Price Guarantee

      • 2013 Lowest Price Guarantee

        Reserve a 2013 departure of any OAT Adventure and you’re guaranteed to receive our lowest price. If we reduce the price of your main departure, we will automatically refund the difference to you.

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  • OAT Difference
    • Adventure Travel

      • 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.

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    • OAT Advantages

      • 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.

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    • Small Groups, Big Discoveries

      • 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.

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    • Trip Leaders

      • 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.

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    • Customize your trip

      • Customize your trip

        With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you

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    • Sir Edmund Hillary Team

      • Sir Edmund Hillary Team

        Many OAT travelers return to discover the world with us time and time again, and to show our appreciation, we've created the Sir Edmund Hillary Team, a membership rewards program for travelers who've joined us on three or more adventures.

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    • Awards
      • Just Announced: Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Gold List and Platinum Circle
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Gold List
      • Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2010 Global Vision Award
      • Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Reader's Choice Awards
      • Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2010 World's Best List
    • Grand Circle Foundation
      • Index

        Grand Circle Foundation

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

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    • About Us
      • The Grand Circle Family of Travel Companies
      • Our History
      • OAT: Our Story
      • Our Vision, Mission, and Values
  • Community
    • Harriet's Corner
      • Harriet's Journal
      • Travel Talk
      • Community News and Views
      • Traveler Stories
      • Global Kitchen
      • Harriet's Favorite Adventures
      • Video Collection
      • Upcoming Events in Boston
      • Harriet on Facebook
    • Travel Forum

      • Travel Forum

        Exchange thoughts, experiences, and opinions openly with other travelers, whether you're looking for information on a future trip, or have valuable insights from your own travels you'd like to share.

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    • Travel Companions

      • Travel Companions

        Connect with like-minded OAT travelers and meet new people who not only share your love for travel, but who might also become your new friends as you explore the world together.

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    • Facebook

      • Facebook

        Learn more about our Facebook online community, a place where you can stay connected with OAT and your fellow travelers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, get advice, find travel companions, learn what’s new at OAT, share your photos, videos, and stories, and more.


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    • Traveler Celebration Events

      • Traveler Celebration Events

        Our regional Traveler Celebration Events are opportunities for you to meet other world travelers who share your passion for learning and discovery, swap travel stories, and give us feedback on how we can to make your experience even better—plus, you’ll be one of the first to preview upcoming trips.

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    • Traveler Photo Contest

      • Traveler Photo Contest

        This year, we received thousands of Photo Contest entries, representing countries all around the world. Congratulations to all of our winners—and to everyone who entered our contest.

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    • Grand Circle Gallery

      • Grand Circle Gallery

        Grand Circle Gallery in Boston invites you to view our extensive collection of vintage travel posters and breathtaking black-and-white photography from Alan and Harriet Lewis’ private collection, as well as special exhibits on other travel-related themes.

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    • On the Road with Alan
      • Travel Experiences & Cultural Discoveries
      • Global Impacts
      • Meeting Worldwide Challenges
      • Leadership & Development Programs
      • Driving With No Brakes Book
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Credits & Savings

To earn the full value of my Frequent Traveler Credit, do I need to reserve by or travel by the expiration date?

You must travel by the date specified on your Frequent Traveler Credit statement to receive the full value of your Frequent Traveler Credits. This expiration date cannot be extended. You can view your credit expiration dates and Terms & Conditions for all types of credits and certificates when you visit My Account.

How do I earn my 10% savings with the Good Buy Plan?

We calculate your Good Buy Plan savings based on the date you pay in full and the date of your departure. (Unless otherwise stated, final payments are due 90 days prior to departure.) Essentially, the earlier you pay in full—and by check or electronic funds transfer only—the more you’ll save on the cost of your trip. To earn the maximum 10% savings, you must pay in full one calendar year prior to your departure date.

How does the Good Buy Plan guarantee the price of my trip?

To take advantage of our Good Buy Plan, you must pay for your trip in full—and by check or electronic funds transfer only—before the final payment due date listed on your invoice. Once we’ve received your payment, your trip price is locked in; we will not charge you any additional fees, even if our costs go up unexpectedly.

Do you require a supplement for single travelers?

On all land adventures and select small ship adventures, we offer free single supplements. (Space is limited and subject to availability.) On adventures where we must charge a single supplement, our supplements are the lowest in the industry because they’re priced at our cost. You can also request our free Roommate Matching Service. Request a roommate of the same gender, and your single supplement is free—even if we’re unable to find you a match.

I’m traveling solo, but I’d prefer to share a room. Can you find me a roommate?

On most adventures, you can take advantage of our free Roommate Matching Service. Request a roommate of the same gender when you make your reservation, and your single supplement is free—even if we’re unable to find you a match.

Do I receive a benefit if I refer new travelers to Overseas Adventure Travel?

Yes. When you refer new travelers, you become an OAT Vacation Ambassador and earn $100 per person in CASH or CREDIT for each traveler that travels with us. Plus, your new traveler receives $50 per person instant savings off of their first vacation. This offer cannot be combined with our Group Travel Program. Read more about our Vacation Ambassador program.

Do you offer senior citizen discounts?

Overseas Adventure Travel does not offer a senior citizen discount, however the value included in all of our programs is comparable to the senior rates you'd receive with other companies. Our buying power allows us to secure the best rates available for airfares, trains, hotels, and sightseeing. And because we sell directly to you, there's no middleman to increase the cost. We pass our savings on to you.

Will you reward me for bringing a group of travelers with me on my trip?

If you bring a group of travelers, you could travel FREE! Assemble a group of 10 or more paying travelers on any OAT Land or Small Ship Adventure, or Grand Circle River Cruise vacation, or a group of 15 or more travelers on a Grand Circle Land vacation, and you can earn free travel. This offer cannot be combined with our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program. Learn more about our Group Travel program.

How do I apply Frequent Traveler Credits and Vacation Ambassador Credits?

If you have a current reservation, visit My Account to see your available credits and apply them online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call our Customer Service department and ask our Adventure Specialists to apply them for you. If you have credits available, but you haven’t yet booked a trip, simply ask your Adventure Specialist to apply your credits when you make your new reservation. Credits are not applicable to your initial deposit and are non-transferable. Expiration dates cannot be extended. Visit My Account and see “My Travel Credits” to learn more.

I have two reservations. When can I apply the Frequent Traveler Credit to be earned on the first trip to the balance on the second trip?

You can apply your Frequent Traveler Credit to your second reservation at any time, even if you have not yet departed on your first trip. If you cancel your first trip, the credit will be voided, and you will be responsible for the balance due on your second reservation.

Where can I find the current value of my Frequent Traveler or Vacation Ambassador credits?

To view the current value of any credits in your name, visit My Account and click "My Travel Credits."

Traveler Favorites

Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari (2012)
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$350 per day
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$5945
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Heart of India (2012)
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$215 per day
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$3645
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Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari (2012)
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$319 per day
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$4145
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NEW! Burma: Land of Golden Temples & Floating Gardens (2012)
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$281 per day
16 days - including international airfare - from only
$4495
» See Adventure Details

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