“My Heart of India trip far surpassed my hopes and dreams. It was the last place on my list of “got to see before I die” destinations. I found that the value of my trip to India far exceeded the costs—and I could never have done and seen as much of this beautiful country if I traveled on my own. On all my OAT trips, I’ve found the cost far less than the value received. The Trip Leaders were excellent, special extras added to the value of the trip, and contact with the local people was deepening.”

Graham Hales, 4-time traveler from Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Traveled to India with a friend

The country side of Nepal was unbelievably beautiful with lush, green forested areas and rice fields. The people were absolutely friendly and gracious to tourists. The children could be heard from their homes near the trails and roads telling us “Namaste” ...

Claude Moses, 2-time traveler from Deridder, Louisiana

“So much fun and adventure on this trip through Costa Rica! Our wonderful Trip Leader, Jorge Diaz, fostered a feeling of family within our group of 17 travelers. His pride in his country was contagious. The trip offered so many unique activities. Every day something new ... white water rafting, zip line through the rain forest canopy … crossing another rain forest on a series of hanging bridges … boating down rivers that were hosts to unbelievable amounts of flora and fauna.”

Florence Frisina, 5-time traveler from Tucson, Arizona
Traveled to Costa Rica solo

“The trip provided so much variety and proved to be thought-provoking and stimulated my most vivid memories of the people we came in contact with and the warmth of the Vietnamese people. I also enjoyed the camaraderie of our group.”

Marilyn Schulman, 6-time traveler from New York, New York
Traveled to Vietnam solo

“The entire trip was fantastic! I especially enjoyed spending time in Mongolia at the Gers, and Tibet and the Yangtze River cruise because of our excellent Trip Leader and guides who shared their knowledge and experiences about the cultures and traditions of the native people … The group that we traveled with was delightful and full of enthusiasm to learn more about our exciting adventure—and was also a fun group to travel with and so supportive of one another.”

Thomas Pritchard, 5-time traveler from Alexandria, Virginia
Traveled to China with a friend

“Seeing the animals one usually sees only in zoos or circuses in their natural habitats was an experience that kept me in a state of thankfulness and wonder. This truly was a unique experience for me, and I would recommend it to anyone with the slightest sense of adventure and curiosity … The friend who had been planning to make this trip with me had to bow out, so OAT matched me with a roommate. When friends asked if I didn't feel as if I were taking a chance, I assured them that of all the OAT trips I have taken, there was never anyone who would not be a good roommate.”

Shirley McLean, 13-time traveler from Dallas, Texas
Traveled to Africa using OAT's Roommate Matching Service

“I truly felt immersed in the culture and not just touring of the countryside. Part of it was the group size—all of whom were open to learning.”

Jane Wingle, 4-time traveler from Denver, Colorado
Traveled to Turkey with a friend

“Our Trip Leader Katia is so passionate and knowledgeable about her country that she was able to have that affect on me also … She was always joyful, and always challenging us to learn. Her openness was extraordinary; her honesty was totally refreshing.”

Carolann Jackson, 5-time traveler from Silverdale, Washington
Traveled to Greece and Turkey with a friend

The zipline was great fun. Antigua with its beautiful architecture was lovely. We especially loved Lake Atitlan with its spectacular scenery. We were fascinated with all the volcanoes everywhere. Visiting the highland villages was another highlight of the trip because of the truly kind, beautiful people we met there.

Richard Geisler, 8-time traveler from Edisto Island, South Carolina

This trip was inspiring, informative, fun and full of surprises ... The countries had delightful traditions and fascinating histories ... On every level, this was the best of what every traveler looks for in a trip.

Susanna Mcneil, 3-time traveler from Chicago, Illinois