Observe wildlife in open-sided safari vehicles during Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari—our most popular adventure among travelers joining us for the first time.
Top 10: Most Popular Journeys for First-Time O.A.T. & Grand Circle Travelers
Posted on 4/28/2026 04:00:00 AM in Trending Topics
Whether you’re new to group travel or just discovering O.A.T. and Grand Circle, these are the most popular trips among travelers joining us for the first time. For a limited time, you’ll receive $200 in travel credits toward your first trip—wherever you choose to join us.
1. Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
2. Japan's Cultural Treasures—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 15-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
3. Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 16-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
4. Egypt & the Eternal Nile by Private, Classic River-Yacht—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 16-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
5. Morocco Sahara Odyssey—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 16-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
6. Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 13-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
7. Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 20-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
8. Machu Picchu & the Galápagos—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure with 3 or 4 nights aboard a privately chartered, 16-passenger Galápagos small ship
9. Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley—Maximum group size: 16
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 11-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
10. The Seine: Paris & the Heart of Normandy—Average group size: 38
See an overview of this itinerary in our trip video:
- 13-day Grand Circle River Cruise with 10 nights aboard the privately owned, 120-passenger M/S Bizet
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Related Trips
- Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari
- Japan's Cultural Treasures
- Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions
- Egypt & the Eternal Nile by Private, Classic River-Yacht
- Morocco Sahara Odyssey
- Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari
- Ancient Kingdoms: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam
- Machu Picchu & the Galápagos
- Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
- The Seine: Paris & the Heart of Normandy
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