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Offering coach touring and small group explorations around the world since 1918, Collette prides itself on their 4 star accommodation with 5 star service and inclusions. Collette's inclusive tours provide you more value for your money and more of what makes travel special.
TOTAL TRIPS: 164
AGE RANGE: 5-99 Years
BUDGET: Premium
  56 Reviews (4.5/5)

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Popular Destinations View all Explore the following regions on one of 164 tours with Collette

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Africa
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Asia
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Canada & Alaska
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Europe
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South America
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UK & Ireland
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Travel Styles View all Popular ways to travel with Collette

Collette Classic Collection
Classic Collection

Each of Collettes classic tours showcase a destination. Four star hotels with five star inclusions, travel with an average group size of 32 people (max 44) and delve into new worlds, cultures and flavours like never before.

Collette Explorations
Explorations

If you want to delve a little deeper into a destination and to focus on culinary experiences or cultural immersions, perhaps you prefer unique accommodation that simply captures the uniqueness of a destination, then these are the small group tours are for you.

Collette Spotlights
Spotlights

A Collette Spotlight tour gives you the opportunity to really get to know a place and see everything it has to offer and means you only have to unpack once. These tours are slightly shorter itineraries so perfect to fit in that extra trip you wanted to do.

Collette America's National Parks
America's National Parks

Collette brings you closer to the majestic beauty and cultural heritage of America's National Parks. The gift of these pristine landscapes continue to inspire a sense of wonder and responsibility for travellers all around the world.

Collette Reviews View all

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A Taste of the Balkans   0 , VIC, Australia, May 2025
My sister and I have just returned from Europe after doing this tour. We loved it with the highlights being Lake Bled in Slovenia and Plitvice Lakes in Croatia. Hannah looked after us very well (as usual)!
Canadian Rockies and Alaska's Inside Passage   0 , VIC, Australia, May 2025
Overall, everything was fantastic. Apart from the issue with the whale watching wish was 100% the fault of the operator and as previously advised a refund is forthcoming.
Beautiful Ireland   0 , VIC, Australia, May 2025
We loved this tour with Tom O'Toole as our delightful tour manager & Lee our excellent driver. The Dingle Peninsula was spectacular, as was Fort Angus on the Aran Islands & the boat trip along the Cliffs of Moher. The Rock of Cashel was also stunning. We really enjoyed our visit to Garnish Island, the Irish National Stud & Midleton's Distillery, they ...read more were all highlights. This tour delivered everything & more, it was such a great time. Thank you Tom!
Wonderful spotlight tour   0 , VIC, Australia, Apr 2025
Our tour manager Antonia was fabulous & helped make this tour memorable for all the right reasons. Also the coach driver Andrea was excellent. We really enjoyed our day in the Dolomites & Cortina, this was spectacular. We would have liked to see more of Murano & found the demonstration a little disappointing. It was only after we left we heard there ...read more was a glass museum on Murano which we would have really enjoyed seeing. Most of our meals were enjoyable but the restaurant in Venice was very noisy & the food not special at all. Our hotel Carlton in Treviso was really good & a great central spot for our daily excursions. The farewell tour & meal at the Villa was excellent & such a highlight. Overall a really enjoyable tour, thank you.
Great Balkans Experience   0 , NSW, Australia, Apr 2025
The tour met our expectations. It was well paced and we did not feel rushed. Accommodation was good and well located.
The tour manager was excellent, the best we have experienced. Our first Collette tour and we may consider another one.
South Africa, you are truly spectacular!   0 , NSW, Australia, Mar 2025
It was our first trip to South Africa but not our first time to use Global Journeys and Collette. We had a great time and were happy with our tour. The places and experiences covered in this journey were all enjoyable and memorable; from historic and educational Johannesburg, exhilarating Kruger National Park, scenic George Knysna Stellenbosch and Franschhoek ...read more and beautiful Cape Town, they were so diverse and all interesting places to visit. Hotel selection was very good, they were all in good location, close to where the main attractions are.

Happy with our fellow travellers as well, we always find nice people in our trip. Have to mention our local tour guide in Johannesburg - she was very passionate and knowledgeable. Guess the only thing that’s not memorable to us was the smell of the bus we used from George to Cape Town (only confined in the seats near the bus toilet though) - not fresh smelling for sure. But all in all, that didn’t take away the enjoyment we had on our trip. We thank Global Journeys and Collette for organising this tour and we look forward to travelling again. Will surely recommend this to our friends.
Greece Classical Tour     0 , WA, Australia, Dec 2024
From the moment we booked with Collette and Global Journeys, it was a seamless experience. We were regularly updated on every aspect of our trip, from flight details, check in information, tour group numbers, hotel information at each stop etc. We knew every day the full itinerary on where we were going and staying. Our tour manager George was amazing. ...read more He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He actually made the trip as fantastic as it was. We were very lucky to only have 6 people on our tour so we all became friends very quickly. One of the highlights were the monasteries in Meteora and the stay in a small town in Nafplia which was just stunning. We managed to fit so much into our 10 day tour it was just brilliant. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. It was so good, I’d do it all over again. The main highlight of our tour was becoming engaged in Athens. A very magical place and will forever be special to us. We can’t wait to come back to Greece to see some more of this beautiful country.
Amazing South Africa     1 , VIC, Australia, Oct 2024
The trip was absolutely amazing. Most of the accommodation was fantastic & the hospitality staff were so friendly, they bent over backwards to give us the best service we've ever had. Our guide was absolutely wonderful & my fellow travellers were a great bunch, made up of Australians, Americans & Canadians. I would definitely travel with Collette again ...read more & I would have no hesitation in booking through Global Journeys again.

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Collette Explorations (2025-26) Brochure

Collette Explorations (2025-26)

Explorations tours are all about getting closer to culture. Designed just for small groups, these tours help travellers dive deeper and access places that larger groups can’t reach. Connect with locals, build camaraderie with like-minded travel companions,...more and forge connections with local experts.
Collette Worldwide (2025-26) Brochure

Collette Worldwide (2025-26)

Welcome to Collette’s 107th season. As new tours and destinations join the lineup, we’re driven by one simple concept: By Travelers. For Travelers. What does this mean? It means that destination experts design and lead our tours so that you’ll experience...more hidden wows, immersive moments, and a tour that is curated in detail by a team who loves travel as much as you do. That’s why you’ll cook with locals and navigate destinations in local modes of transportation. It means we handcraft every single experience – there is no middleman between our brand promise and your experience. Because we get it. We’re travelers, too.
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Join Collette for the holiday of a lifetime
Join Collette for the holiday of a lifetime

Collette have partnered with Global Journeys to offer travellers in Australia access to over 120 tours worldwide that serve up an extraordinary holiday experience. Collette's worldwide team of experts that combine just the right ingredients: flights, transfers, accommodation, unrivalled sightseeing and professional Tour Managers.

Their team carefully designs each itinerary to feature an inclusive blend of must-see sites, immersive experiences, strategically located hotels and culinary events. With Collette, you get more on tour, so you can say you did it all!

100 years of Touring Experiences
100 years of Touring Experiences

Collette is a third generation, family-owned travel company with their head office in the United States and local offices in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. From humble beginnings, Collette began running tours throughout New England and into Canada in 1918 and then, in 1927, the company transferred its base of operations to the New England Transportation Company Terminal in Providence, Rhode Island.

When Dan Sullivan, Sr. purchased Collette it was a small company. Now, Collette employs hundreds of people around the world. So much has changed, but as the company thrives in its third generation of family ownership, the heart and soul of Collette remains the same.

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New England Bucket List

18 May, 2023

New England Bucket List

There’s something about New England that makes you feel at home. It could be the simple way of living, the pleasures of the great outdoors, or the fact that there’s a little bit of everything here for everyone. History buff? You’ll love the Old Colony State, Massachusetts. Beach bum? Coastal...

2022 & 23 Collette Explorations

24 September, 2021

2022 & 23 Collette Explorations

Collette has released its expanded Small Group Explorations program with dates through to May 2023. Guests can book with confidence knowing Collette’s Cancellation Policy assures a full money-back refund in the event any tour cannot go ahead, resulting in Collette refunding over AU$165m...

Collette: The Travelling Well Experience

29 June, 2020

Collette: The Travelling Well Experience

Collette simply cannot wait to start travelling the world again, and in preparation to do so they have created their ‘Travelling Well Experience’. The Travelling Well Experience is Collette’s commitment to your wellbeing and enjoyment. Collette recognise that each guest deserves a memorable...

Open Your Heart to the Emerald Isle (and save $400 pp with Collette*)

04 March, 2020

Open Your Heart to the Emerald Isle (and save $400 pp with Collette*)

Open your heart to Ireland’s warm and welcoming culture, stately castles, verdant landscapes, and friendly locals. It’s time to discover Ireland’s spectrum of beauty and charm. Idyllic countryside, vibrant people, complex history, and hearty cuisine abound in Ireland. Collette has been making...

FAQ's Frequently asked questions for those considering traveling with Collette

What is the difference between a twin room and a double room?
In certain countries, hotel rooms tend to be smaller than the Australian standard accommodation. A double room is designed to accommodate two people, but may not have two separate beds. A twin-bedded room has two separate beds of any size, and is the type most commonly utilised.
Are single and triple rooms always available?
On many tours, triple and single rooms are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Be advised that single rooms are often smaller.
Can my children travel on tour?
Children over the age of 5 may travel on a Collette tour accompanied by an adult. Child land rates are valid for ages 5-12, sharing a room with two full-paying adults.
Is there a lot of walking on tour?
We pride ourselves on bringing travellers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict coaches, especially in historic...read more areas. Some hotels/lodges in remote locations may not have elevators. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.
What is not included in the tour price?
The land price does not include international air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.
Would my tour date ever be changed?
Whilst it is unlikely, Collette does reserve the right to cancel a tour prior to departure. Should this happen, Collette will make every effort to put you on another departure date. If an alternate cannot be found, a full refund will be made. Air booked through Collette will be protected. We cannot be held responsible...read more for penalties incurred if you have secured your own air.
Can I make changes to my reservation?
Should you decide to change your reservation after initial booking, a handling fee of $25 per transaction will be charged (*no additional charges from Global Journeys). A change of tour date, tour itinerary or passenger name, within the guidelines of the cancellation policy, will be treated as a cancellation and...read more regular cancellation fees may apply.
Are airport and hotel transfers available?
We can organise transfers through Collette for the first and last day of the tour at an additional cost of $120 per person, roundtrip. Some restrictions may apply. Roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers are provided for all passengers who purchase airfare through Collette & Global Journeys. All transfers...read more leave at prescheduled times.  All passengers who purchase pre- and post hotel nights through Collette may also purchase transfers to/from the airport and the pre- or post-hotel.
What is Collette Chauffeur?
It's your ticket to and from the airport. This service is available for all tour bookings. This personalised service is included in all Australian capital cities within a 40km radius from the international airport. *Service is available between 41 and 70 kilometres for a small fee.
Do I need to tip on my Collette tour?
For all tours gratuities are an additional cost. If you wish to pre-pay gratuities I can add them to your booking (approximately $11-14 per person, per day). If you don't want to pre-pay the gratuities, then these are paid at the conclusion of your tour and the amount paid is at your discretion.
What is The Collette Passport Club?
The Collette Passport Club is designed to celebrate Collette's valued guests with travel benefits, gifts and special recognition.

Passport Club Adventurer (1–2 completed tours) you'll receive a 5% Loyalty Credit on your next Collette tour when it’s completed within 2 years of your most recent tour...read more departure date or a 3% Loyalty Credit on tours completed within 25-36 months. Loyalty Credit expires 36 months after the original trip.

Passport Club Explorer (3+ completed tours) In addition to the perks of Passport Club Adventurer, you’ll receive $100 of credit towards purchasing optional tour components or upgrades when travel is completed within 24 months of the most recent tour departure date. Credit expires 36 months after the original trip.

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