Collette
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Collette
True adventures go beyond incredible destinations or inclusive packages. Collette delivers a sense of possibility across all seven continents.
Since 1918, we have been sharing our love of travel. Today our worldwide travel collection features comprehensive land tours, river cruises, rail journeys, small group tours, family trips, garden holidays and more. With Collette, wake each morning on tour with a new experience in front of you, and when your head hits the pillow, you will know it has been an amazing day. Best of all - we seamlessly handle the details. All you have to do is enjoy the adventure.
From remote islands and historic Dublin, to less-traveled roads and charming villages, this adventure brings together the best of the Emerald Isle. Come to know the culture and welcoming hospitality of the Irish in Dublin, Ireland’s spirited capital city. Step off the beaten path in the seaside village of Kinsale, known as Ireland’s “gourmet capital.” Overnight amongst a labyrinth of stone walls on the remote and enchanting Aran Islands. Discover the windswept terrain of West Cork’s Wild Atlantic Way, one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal routes, before arriving in colourful Dingle. Travel amongst the tranquil countryside and windswept valleys of the Dingle Peninsula. Raise a glass and celebrate a journey unlike any other through the many sides of Ireland.
Journey through a crossroads of civilizations in Sicily and on to the spectacular coastlines of Southern Italy. Uncover Sicily’s capital Palermo and its Moorish and Norman influences. Explore seaside Cefalù and Agrigento’s ancient Valley of the Temples. Travel to the historic hilltop town of Taormina. Visit a local winery for a wine tasting and agriturismo dinner. Venture to the ancient cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera. Explore Sorrento and stunning Positano, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in the excavated Pompeii. Allow the unique culture to capture your heart and get a glimpse into an age-old heritage composed of ancient monuments and cultivated lands.
Collette
Collette is committed to creating tours that move the needle because they believe travel should always be a force for good. Every day they aim to do even more to make a positive impact. Collette’s every single tour is a chance make a difference!
Travel Today Improve Tomorrow
100% of Collette's small group Explorations tours are carbon neutral and include a socially responsible Impact Moment. While travellers are out experiencing the world, Collette takes care of it for tomorrow’s travellers
- On Mysteries of India tour, visit the Sheroes Hangout, a café run entirely by women who are survivors of heinous acid attacks
- On Switzerland: Hidden Trails & Majestic Peaks, travel entirely by train. Train travel is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint!
Travel in Harmony with Animals
Collette partnered with experts like ABTA and ANIMONDIAL to audit every tour so that you can feel confident that all animal-related experiences align with our high standards
- In Africa, search out the Big 5 on an open-air safari or by water
- In Costa Rica and the Galapagos, wildlife surrounds you, creating a natural wonderland
- On Collette's new Essence of Thailand tour, visit an elephant sanctuary and prepare tasty treats for the endangered residents
Thoughtful Cultural Inclusions On Every Tour
With Collette, you’ll get those ‘must-sees’ of a destination but also experiences that inform what life is like for the local people. These inclusions directly support these locals and local communities
- On Jordan & Israel: Cultural Crossroads, meet the owner of a small, progressive bookstore in Jordan to talk about secular Arab literature
- On Japan: Past & Present, travellers can choose to meet with a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and learn the stories and lessons passed on through the generations
- On Taste of the Balkans, travellers join a family on their forested property for a truffle-hunting adventure, following their friendly dogs on a quest for the coveted mushrooms before a truffle-inspired lunch. Collette includes 50% of all dinners on tour, and we take those meals to local restaurants every chance we get. Plus, we include home-hosted meals and cooking classes, all of which support a local family or business
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