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Experience the WHAT SETS US APART

Small groups of 8-16 travelers (average of 13) by land and 20-25
O.A.T. Difference travelers (average of 22) by small ship gives you access to places

larger groups can’t reach.

O.A.T. Trip Experience Leaders, English-speaking residents of
the regions you’ll be exploring, provide the firsthand insight only
Leading the way in small group journeys on a local can.

the road less traveled since 1978 Authentic cultural connections like Home-Hosted meals and A
Day in the Life experiences let travelers engage with locals on a
deeper level.

Unique lodgings and local modes of transportation give you
a feel for the local character—from canoes to camels, and from
family-run hotels to historic manors.

Our 36 worldwide offices leverage our local relationships to craft
truly unique itineraries, designed and supported by a team that
lives and works in the area.

The Pillars of Discovery

CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS

During exclusive conversations with local experts, you’ll
get insights into the issues affecting their lives—issues like
immigration, sustainability, and violence against women.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Meet the local people where they live, work, and play. You
might help a farmer, learn to make ricotta, or even participate
in a welcome ritual.
HOME-HOSTED EXPERIENCES

In groups of 4-5 travelers, you’ll join a local family in their
home for a meal that proves cross-cultural exchange is the
best seasoning.

GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION (GCF) VISIT

We established Grand Circle Foundation to give back to the
world we travel. You might visit a local school, clean water
facility, or conservation.

Left page: El Khasneh, Petra, Jordan; Top: A Day in the Life of a
Maasai village, Tanzania; Bottom: Travelers during a Home-Hosted
stay in Vilnius, Lithuania

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