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Collette
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For over 25 years CruisePlus Travel & Tours of British Columbia has been trusted by thousands of Canadians & Americans who believe in our top-notch customer service and value. We specialize in worldwide cruise travel packages, world cruises, all-inclusive vacations, escorted tours & African safaris. Discover the CruisePlus difference! Learn More
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.
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Cruise Amsterdam’s canals and step into the world’s most beautiful square in Brussels. Explore intertwining cultures and charming old cities, with stops in Luxembourg, Strasbourg, and Basel. Indulge in Bavarian specialties in Münich and soak in Vienna’s storied atmosphere. Discover the history and culture of iconic European cities, from Amsterdam to Vienna!
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Taste the essence of Portugal and Spain as you wander through historic cities with rich culture and vintage wines. Explore Lisbon, where narrow Moorish streets meet expansive squares and a castle that overlooks a vibrant, cultural scene below. Take a private cruise of the Tagus River and explore Lisbon by water. Walk the scenic Ribeira waterfront in Porto, a Portuguese harbour city and home to Port wine. Enjoy a relaxing 2-night stay on the grounds of a winery in the Douro River Valley. Tour San Sebastian and Bilbao and get up close with the local culture of the Basque Country, one of the most renowned Spanish regions for food and wine. Savour this journey along rolling hills, curving coasts, and twisting vines.
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Immerse yourself in the ancient and modern cultures of Japan. Learn the art of the tea ceremony, and stand before the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple. Tour Matsumoto Castle, known as the “Crow Castle” for its black exterior. Taste legendary Hida beef and sip sake at a local brewery. Delve into Kyoto, the marvellous cultural capital of Japan. Board the Shinkansen “bullet” train to travel to Hiroshima to visit Shrine Island and the Peace Memorial Museum. Absorb the beauty of the Golden Pavilion and the majesty of Nijo Castle. Japan slowly draws you into its eclectic culture and charm, revealing incredible moments every step of the way.
Encounter Japan’s rich cultural heritage from Tokyo to Kyoto and the energy of Seoul in South Korea. Explore Japan’s blend of past and present through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, travelling between them on the shinkansen bullet train. Meet Japan’s ama pearl divers, see the beauty of the Golden Pavilion, and explore Gion, the historic geisha district of Kyoto. Reflect at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. In South Korea, discover Seoul’s Gyeongbok Palace, and take a tour of Korea’s infamous Demilitarized Zone. Join a conversation with a North Korean defector and enjoy a traditional lunch hosted in a Korean family’s home. The spirit of Japan and South Korea’s vibrancy shine from neon-lit streets to tranquil shrines.
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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