Review: Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) Our 15-day cultural adventure through Peru with Overseas Adventure Travel exceeded every expectation! From start to finish, the experience was seamless, enriching, and unforgettable. Our Trip Experience Leader, Raul Gamarra, a Cusco resident, brought Peru’s rich and diverse cultures to life. His deep knowledge of indigenous traditions, warm personality, and thoughtful support helped us fully enjoy time at altitudes exceeding 14,000 feet—and savor Peru’s incredible native cuisine. Before the trip even began, Raul reached out to learn about our individual interests and “bucket list” goals. He went above and beyond, helping us secure last-minute, hard-to-get tickets to hike Huayna Picchu, the iconic peak behind Machu Picchu. Despite its nickname, the “Stairs of Death,” our group of four found the trek moderately challenging but safe and deeply rewarding—fit hikers can reach the summit in about an hour for breathtaking views! Cheers and kudos to Raul—we’ve truly been spoiled for any future guide! As for OAT, what an outstanding travel company. Our accommodations were comfortable and beautifully appointed, our private charter buses top-notch, and our itinerary purpose-driven. Visits to indigenous communities and a local school supported by the Grand Circle Foundation gave the trip even more meaning. Along the way, we made 12 new lifelong friends and strengthened bonds with our best travel buddies. Outstanding adventure. Exceptional experience. We’ll definitely be back for more! 🌄🇵🇪

My trip with OAT called "Crossroads of the Adriatic" was a life changing experience! Our Trip Experience Leader", Mario was amazing! He was intelligent, thoughtful and extra energetic. We visited historic towns, seaside cities, and learned first hand about the conflict in Bosnia. Home visits were touching, and the visits to Croatian lakes, mountains and caves spectacular. I highly recommend this trip...but be ready to climb stairs and walk in cobblestone and slopes!

It was a pleasant trip. From 1 to 5 I would say it was a 3. Not very many interesting sights. The food was marginally at most. Manik our team leader was very nice and accommodating. He should. Continue to try to improve his English

This was an absolutely fabulous tour! Trish, our guide, was very knowledgeable and made every part of the tour memorable. I especially found the history of Ireland and its many conflicts, including the Northern Ireland "Troubles" fascinating and educational. I would highly recommend for anyone looking at Ireland for their next aventure.

This was such an amazing exceptional trip: the people, both travelers and residents; the landscapes from spectacular waterfalls to glaciers; \seeing a successful culture, where life expectancy 4 years longer than ours, a strong sense of community, excellent infrastructure, 99% of electricity from clean renewable sources, clean air and water, and no visible homelessness. Our guide went above and beyond what one would expect, taking a personal interest in each traveler and teaching us from a wealth of experience and knowledge. He also had a great personality and sense of humor.