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Explorations by Collette is a new kind of tour created specifically for travelers who want to explore in a small group setting with only 16-28 passengers per trip. Adhering to our traditional ideals of quality and service, these tours offer a more personalized travel experience as well as stays at charming villas, classic "boutique" hotels, and breathtaking resorts.

Itineraries
Italy's Treasures Art, Food & Wine of Italy from $2,999.00 (USD)Select
Description: The romance of Italy come to life. Stand on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Ride the Centovalli Express through the mountains to the Swiss town of Locarno... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Stresa, Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre, Tuscan Villa, Florence, San Gimignano, Tuscan Countryside, Venice, Tour ends
Departures: 3/17/12, 3/23/12, 3/24/12, 4/14/12, 4/15/12, 4/21/12, 4/27/12, 5/5/12, 5/12/12, 6/9/12, 6/16/12, 7/7/12, 7/14/12, 8/18/12, 8/25/12, 8/31/12, 9/1/12, 9/7/12, 9/8/12, 9/14/12, 9/15/12, 9/21/12, 9/22/12, More Dates
Duration: 12
Costa Rica: A World of Nature featuring Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest & Manuel Antonio National Park from $1,749.00 (USD)Select
Description: Spend 11 days immersed in this vibrant, living Eden on the Central American isthmus. Visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Settle in for two nights... More
Region: Central America
Itinerary: Starting in San Jose with stops in Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, Arenal, Arenal or Monteverde Cloud Forest, Tarcoles, Tour ends
Departures: 3/18/12, 3/25/12, 4/15/12, 5/20/12, 7/8/12, 9/23/12, 10/21/12, 10/28/12, 11/4/12, 11/11/12, 12/2/12, 1/20/13, 1/27/13, 2/10/13, 2/17/13, 2/24/13, 2/27/13, 3/3/13, 3/10/13, 3/17/13, 4/7/13, 4/14/13 More Dates
Duration: 12
Patagonia: The Marvels of Argentina & Chile from $3,299.00 (USD)Select
Description: Travel to the edge of the world. Experience the bold landscapes of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Venture among... More
Region: South America
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, El Calafate, Ushuaia
Departures: 10/11/12, 11/29/12, 2/14/13, 3/7/13
Duration: 14
The Aussie & Kiwi Experience from $6,699.00 (USD)Select
Description: Travel to the other side of the world for the experience of a lifetime! Your journey begins in Sydney, Australia's bustling capital, and ends on New Z... More
Region: Australia/New Zealand
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Cairns, The Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Adelaide, Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Tongariro National Park, Auckland
Departures: 2/19/12, 7/6/12, 9/7/12, 10/5/12, 1/11/13, 2/1/13, 2/22/13, 3/1/13, 4/19/13
Duration: 27
The Plains of Africa from $4,034.00 (USD)Select
Description: Like something out of a dream. Explore the pure scenic vistas and magnificent wildlife of Kenya. Discover the thriving culture and experiences th... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Nairobi, Samburu Reserve, Nanyuki, Aberdare National Forest, Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Tour ends
Departures: 2/23/12, 3/8/12, 3/15/12, 4/12/12, 4/26/12, 5/24/12, 6/7/12, 7/12/12, 8/16/12, 9/2/12, 9/6/12, 9/11/12, 9/15/12, 9/20/12, 9/22/12, 9/27/12, 10/4/12, 10/6/12, 10/13/12, 10/20/12, 10/27/12, 11/3/12, 11/ More Dates
Duration: 14
Colors of Provence A cultural and epicurean journey through the south of France from $2,499.00 (USD)Select
Description: Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Wine Tasting, Cheese Tasting, French Cooking Class, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes, St. Remy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Nice, Tour ends
Departures: 2/25/12, 3/10/12, 3/17/12, 4/10/12, 4/14/12, 4/21/12, 5/12/12, 6/2/12, 9/15/12, 9/22/12, 10/6/12, 10/20/12, 11/3/12, 11/10/12, 2/23/13, 3/9/13, 3/16/13, 4/6/13, 4/13/13, 4/20/13 More Dates
Duration: 10
Mysteries of India from $2,849.00 (USD)Select
Description: The Taj Mahal, temples and tigers - experience all the spice of India on this 15-day tour. See the Taj Mahal bathed in the light of sunrise and sunset... More
Region: Asia
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Delhi, New Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra, Khajuraho, Varanasi
Departures: 3/1/12, 10/4/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 1/24/13, 2/7/13, 3/7/13, 4/11/13
Duration: 15
California's Wine Country featuring San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa Valley from $2,149.00 (USD)Select
Description: California's Wine Country reveals its wealth of epicurean treasures on this 7 day Explorations tour. Enjoy a 2-night stay in San Francisco. Learn the ... More
Region: US - Pacific Coast
Itinerary: Starting in San Francisco with stops in Napa, Santa Rosa, Tour ends
Departures: 3/2/12, 3/9/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 4/27/12, 5/25/12, 6/29/12, 7/27/12, 8/10/12, 8/24/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/21/12, 10/5/12, 10/12/12, 10/26/12, 3/15/13, 4/5/13, 4/12/13, 4/26/13 More Dates
Duration: 7
Country Roads of Tuscany and Umbria from $2,649.00 (USD)Select
Description: Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria's smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisin... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Rome, Umbria, Tuscany, Tour ends
Departures: 3/2/12, 3/16/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 5/4/12, 5/11/12, 5/18/12, 5/25/12, 6/15/12, 6/22/12, 7/13/12, 8/3/12, 8/31/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/21/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/12/12, 10/19/12, 10/26/12, 11/2/12, 11/ More Dates
Duration: 11
The Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu from $4,409.00 (USD)Select
Description: The past comes alive. Travel from the Galapagos Archipelago to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. More than a vacation, this Explorations tour offers... More
Region: South America
Itinerary: Starting in Quito with stops in Otavalo, Bartholome Island, Fernandina Island, Rabida, Santa Cruz, Guayaquil, Lima, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cuzco
Departures: 3/3/12, 4/14/12, 5/12/12, 9/22/12, 10/20/12, 11/3/12, 12/1/12, 1/12/13, 1/19/13, 2/16/13, 3/9/13, 4/13/13
Duration: 11
China and Tibet, the Roof of the World from $3,849.00 (USD)Select
Description: Set off on your tour by exploring Beijing. Discover Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Cruise the Yangtze River downstream for three nights on t... More
Region: Asia
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Beijing, Chongqing, Fengdu, Shennong Stream, Xi'an, Xian, Xining, Lhasa, Chengdu
Departures: 5/15/12, 6/19/12, 7/10/12, 8/14/12, 9/11/12, 10/16/12
Duration: 18
Discover Portugal's Treasures featuring historic Pousadas, Porto, Guimaraes, Sintra & Lisbon from $2,849.00 (USD)Select
Description: See Portugal as few have. From the rhythms of Fado to the realm of the Knights Templar, explore this Iberian gem. Travel to the Portuguese Riviera. St... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Palmela, Vila Vicosa , Viseu, Porto, Cascais, Tour ends
Departures: 5/17/12, 5/24/12, 6/14/12, 7/12/12, 8/2/12, 9/13/12, 9/20/12, 9/27/12, 10/4/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 11/8/12, 3/14/13, 4/11/13, 4/18/13 More Dates
Duration: 12
Three Kingdoms of Indochina from $3,249.00 (USD)Select
Description: Begin in Vietnam and explore its complex relationship with the west. From there, a colorful mosaic unfolds. Learn unique culinary secrets in the ancie... More
Region: Southeast Asia
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh
Departures: 6/21/12, 7/12/12, 9/20/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 1/10/13, 2/14/13, 2/28/13, 3/7/13, 3/14/13, 4/25/13
Duration: 19
Namibia & Botswana from $7,911.00 (USD)Select
Description: A true taste of the wild. Namibia and Botswana offer a diverse mix of natural and cultural treasures. Spend 2 nights in the vast Namibia desert. ... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Johannesburg, Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Kavango Region, Caprivi, Caprivi Region, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Tour ends
Departures: 9/9/12, 10/21/12, 2/3/13, 3/3/13, 4/14/13
Duration: 18
Journey through Jordan & Egypt from $3,099.00 (USD)Select
Description: Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Jordan and Egypt. Spend a full d... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, Tour ends
Departures: 9/20/12, 10/4/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 1/10/13, 1/24/13, 2/7/13, 3/7/13, 4/4/13
Duration: 15
Tours

Patagonia: The Marvels of Argentina & Chile
From $3,299.00 (USD)
Experience the bold landscape of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile.

Three Kingdoms of Indochina
From $3,249.00 (USD)
Begin in Vietnam and explore its complex relationship with the west. From there, a colorful mosaic unfolds. Learn unique culinary secrets in the ancient town of Hoi An. Cruise overnight aboard a luxury junk boat on Halong Bay.

Country Roads of Tuscany and Umbria
From $2,649.00 (USD)
Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria's smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Journey to Florence, the "Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.

Colors of Provence A cultural and epicurean journey through the south of France
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Wine Tasting, Cheese Tasting, French Cooking Class, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes, St.

Italy's Treasures Art, Food & Wine of Italy
From $2,999.00 (USD)
The romance of Italy come to life. Stand on the shore of Lake Maggiore. Ride the Centovalli Express through the mountains to the Swiss town of Locarno. Explore the rugged coast and remote fishing villages of the Cinque Terre.
 
 
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