OAT

This trip was incredible in spite of extremely challenging times with Covid19 I credit the professional leaders and guides that we were so fortunate to have as making this trip very special The sights and experiences we encountered in every country were fantastic, unique and entertaining. I loved having the opportunities to speak and interact with local and “real” citizens from these fascinating countries. The political insights and history presented by our enthusiastic guides was so eye opening! I feel so lucky to have had this experience and credit OAT with handling a very horrible situation with grace and professionalism,

All my senses were awakened on this trip. It was a whirlwind of experiences. I enjoyed the food, the people and the countryside. All modes of transportation were used, like rickshaw, back of old farm truck, bus, train and airplanes!!! The people were so friendly and always ready to help! We had the Beat tour director!!!

I read through the trip itinerary dozens of times before I left home. I read travel books. But I was still surprised and delighted with what we saw and experienced EVERY DAY of this adventure. It was so much MORE than the itinerary. We were truly treated like "guests" the whole time and every request was addressed and met. Each day was new and exciting. The thread that bound us together, though, was our exceptional TEL, Tee Bui. He was so much more than an inspired leader -- he was our friend, with no exceptions. What an ambassador for Viet Nam! All of us will have a different "take" on what we experienced but we all feel a very personal connection with the people and country of Viet Nam because of Tee.

Our main guide Luis was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Can’t say enough about him. Our other guides were also very good. The itinerary was well planned and the weather was unusually good. We were very lucky in that regard. It was definitely one of the best trips we’ve taken, but that’s what we’ve come to expect from OAT.

I was so pleased with absolutely everything. I learned a lot about Chile and Argentina, both history,politics and nature. It was fascinating to see the wildlife ,especially the guanacos and the penguins. Sad to hear about the fate of the original population. Our guides were all very knowledgeable,communicative and friendly, and our special tour guide Luis Percker was fantastic. So kind , personal and yet professional. The food was wonderful and the ship and hotels too.