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SMALL GROUPS The Pillars of Discovery

The world feels more intimate and engaging when your experience
of it is also personal and genuine. That’s why you’ll travel in small CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS
groups of 8-16 travelers (average of 13) by land and 20-25 travelers Every culture has its joys and achievements, and we celebrate
(average of 22) by small ship—guaranteed. This gives you access to them all. But every place also has its challenges, and to gloss over
people and places larger groups simply can’t reach. More authentic them would not do justice to those whose stories need to be told—
interactions. Deeper bonds with your travel mates. Personal service nor to you, as a traveler who deserves more than a sugar-coated
from your Trip Experience Leader. Smoother transitions. And a far version of things. So our Trip Experience Leaders will lead frank
more satisfying experience than any traditional tour offers.
discussions on controversial issues, and introduce you to people
THE BEST TRIP EXPERIENCE LEADERS whose stories will expand your understanding.

Your English-speaking, O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader is a resident A DAY IN THE LIFE
of the region you are visiting, so you will get a true insider’s Do you ever wonder, “What would it be like to live here?” when
perspective that brings each destination to life—the stories, food, you visit new lands? Let’s find out during your O.A.T. A Day in the
customs, hidden treasures, and more.
Life, an exclusive, immersive experience that places you in the
AUTHENTIC CULTURAL CONNECTIONS heart of a community where you’ll meet various people where
they live, work, and play; visit the neighborhood school; lend a
Engage with local people through visits to farms, factories, hand with daily chores; and break bread with our hosts.
markets, and artisans’ studios; school visits; Home-Hosted meals;
and more. HOME-HOSTED EXPERIENCES

LOCAL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION It’s amazing the things that can happen across a kitchen table, so
we’ll break into groups of 4-5 to join a local family in their home
To see the world like the locals, you should travel like one. Our for a snack or a meal. This is a rare opportunity to witness family
small group size allows us to take the roads and waterways that life, learn local customs, and taste some home-cooked fare.
are less traveled, and we often follow them using the same unique
modes of transportation that the locals use—be it a canoe, a camel, GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION (GCF) VISIT
or a vintage cab. By bringing cultures together and connecting with local

UNIQUE LODGINGS communities, travel has the power to change the world, one
school, one village, one person at a time. We established Grand
Our lodgings reflect the local character, from smaller family-run Circle Foundation as a means to give back, including projects
hotels and historic manors to comfy inns. Occasionally, larger to support education, establish access to clean water, provide
hotels closer to city centers are used. Wherever you stay, you’re leadership training, spearhead conservation efforts, and preserve
assured fine comfort and hospitality. cultural treasures and traditions. Since 1992, we’ve pledged or

OUR WORLDWIDE OFFICES donated more than $200 million to help communities in the
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With 36 regional offices around the world, we are perfectly poised
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UNCOMMON ACCESS
When you join O.A.T. for an adventure by small ship, you’ll
experience the cultures and hidden gems of destinations you
wouldn’t normally have access to—getting into the heart of each
destination. From hopping aboard Zodiacs to the Arctic Circle’s icy
realm up close to seizing the unique opportunity to disembark on
Gibraltar, located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, we
don’t just explore a destination—we’ll experience it.
Karanac, Croatia
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