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NEW Active, 8- to 12-Day Immersions Adventures for 2027

Posted on 6/30/2026 04:00:00 AM in Trending Topics

Our Immersions collection combines iconic destination highlights, authentic cultural experiences, and dynamic outdoor activities.

These shorter adventures are perfect for active, curious travelers looking to make the most of limited time away.

Immersions always include the best of what our travelers love about O.A.T.: local Trip Experience Leaders, unique cultural interactions, and access to meaningful local connections that can't be found anywhere else.

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Immersion in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima by High-Speed Rail—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Meet a maiko (apprentice geisha) in Kyoto and hear firsthand about the passion that motivates these women to carry on this traditional way of life into the modern age. And sit down for tea with a local family in Hiroshima for an unfiltered view of local life during a Home-Hosted Visit.

 

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Immersion in Thailand & Cambodia: Bangkok, Siem Reap & Phnom Penh—Maximum group size: 16

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- 11-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Watch traditional Khmer dances performed by local students at the Champey Academy of Arts, an organization that few American tour operators visit. Plus, we'll sit down to a meal with a local family who lives on the outskirts of Angkor Wat during a Home-Hosted Lunch.

 

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Immersion in Turkey: Istanbul to Cappadocia—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Get a bird’s-eye view of Cappadocia’s fanciful rock pillars during an included sunrise hot air balloon ride above the landscape. Plus, spend A Day in the Life of a local Cappadocia village to see what everyday rural life is like in a region that has become a beloved international travel destination.

 

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Immersion in Kenya: Wildlife Safari in Amboseli & Masai Mara—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Visit a tea plantation outside of Nairobi and glimpse everyday life of local Kenyans during a Home-Hosted Visit in Sekenani Town, a vibrant community next to Masai Mara National Reserve.

 

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Immersion in Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome by Train—Maximum group size: 16

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- 9-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Ride a kayak through Venice's narrowest canals, ride a Vespa scooter through the cypress-lined lanes of the Tuscan countryside, and enjoy authentic interactions with local people throughout your journey.

 

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Immersion in Sicily: Taormina, Cefalu & Undiscovered Madonie Villages—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Enjoy an immersive cultural experience in Borgo Raffo, a tiny hamlet of Petralia Soprana, and have lunch with members of a family whose patriarch was murdered in 1948 for advocating for peasants’ rights, and learn La Cordella, an ancient Sicilian folk dance.

 

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Immersion in Spain: Bilbao to Compostela on the Camino de Santiago—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Spend A Day in the Life of a Spanish horse farm in Laredo, where you'll meet the farm's owner, explore the property, and enjoy a horseback ride in the Cantabrian countryside. And visit a cheesemaker in a mountain village in Asturias to learn about this craft tradition, and how local economies have been built along the Camino de Santiago’s trails.

 

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Immersion in Portugal: Coastal Gems from Porto to Cascais—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Visit a fishing community on Culatra Island and learn how to prepare a traditional seafood stew from some local fishermen, who will join us for lunch. And learn about the Controversial Topic of the city’s plans to demolish local housing and build hotels in this idyllic fishing village. 

 

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Immersion in Peru: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley—Maximum group size: 16

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- 8-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Enjoy the rare opportunity to hike the Inca Trail to the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu, an activity strictly limited by the Peruvian government to protect the integrity of this legendary environment. Follow in the footsteps of the Inca as you trod the historic stone path through a landscape of cloud forests and Andean mountain scenery.

 

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Immersion in Brazil & Argentina: Rio de Janeiro to Iguassu Falls—Maximum group size: 16

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- 9-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Rio’s world-renowned Carnival during a visit to one of the warehouses where samba schools train all year for the annual event, and spend time in a local favela, one of the city’s many poor yet vibrant neighborhoods, to glimpse another side of everyday life in Rio.

 

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Immersion in Argentina & Chile: Hiking Patagonia—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: Enjoy a glimpse of gaucho culture at a working sheep ranch, where you'll meet the owners and learn what life is like in this remote region of the world, witness a sheep-shearing demonstration, and savor a traditional Argentinean lunch of BBQ lamb. 

 

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Immersion in Jordan: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea—Maximum group size: 16

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- 10-day O.A.T. Immersions itinerary

- O.A.T. Exclusives: In Wadi Feynan, enjoy an authentic glimpse of Bedouin culture while sitting down to a traditional Bedouin lunch, along with a hands-on activity like learning how to make kohl (Bedouin eyeliner) or how to bake taboon, the traditional flatbread that is a staple of Bedouin culture. 

 

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