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Collette wants to assure guests we are available to answer your questions regarding upcoming travel. If your question isn’t answered in our FAQs below, or you would like more information, sending an email to our customer care team at [email protected] with your name, booking number, and phone number will ensure the fastest response.

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What are current requirements to travel on a collette tour.

Collette does not currently have any Covid-specific travel requirements in place. We consistently monitor the travel destinations we operate in for any alterations to travel requirements and will promptly update this page with any new information as it becomes available.

What is Collette's on-tour masking policy?

Collette welcomes all guests to wear masks in accordance with their preferences.

Trip Interruption

I’ve purchased trip insurance through collette. if my trip is interrupted due to covid, will i get reimbursed and how.

Please refer to our Travel Protection Plan page for more information on Collette’s insurance. To review full plan details online or contact the insurer directly with additional questions, please click here .

Is COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) treating the same as other sicknesses under the terms of Collette’s insurance?

Yes, COVID-19 is treated the same as other sicknesses under the terms of Collette’s insurance.

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If a refund is due to me, how will I receive it?

We are required to issue refunds back in the original form of payment. If we are unable to do so, Collette will issue you a check. If you paid us using several different forms of payment, these amounts will be refunded back in the same manner they were received.

For example, if you paid a deposit by check and another payment by credit card, Collette will refund you the deposit amount by check and the credit card payment to your credit card.

If a refund is due to me, how long will it take?

Your refund will be processed within approximately 4 weeks. If you are receiving a refund by credit card, it can take a full billing cycle to appear on your credit card statement once it’s processed. If we issue your refund in the form of a check, you can expect it to take about 6–8 weeks to receive it.

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With Collette, the world is within your reach. True adventures go beyond incredible destinations or inclusive packages. Collette’s worldwide travel collection features over 160 guided tours, including small group tours, single-hotel spotlights, and more across all seven continents. With over 103 years of experience and included flexibility, free time, and ....more

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Collette offered its first guided travel tour in 1918, a three-week trip aboard a jitney bus from Boston to Florida that cost just $68.50. Today the third-generation family-owned business leads more than 170 tours in a variety of styles to all seven continents.

The longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is known for its comprehensive travel protection plan, flexible tour pacing, and strong relationships in the travel space.

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A sense of social responsibility guides the company’s actions in everything from tour planning to operations on the ground. Through the nonprofit Collette Foundation, it supports hunger and education initiatives around the world, and employees volunteer more than 4,500 hours of their time each year.

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  • Destinations: More than 170 tours on all seven continents
  • Tour Size Average: The average group size for a Classic tour is 32 travelers; for Small Group Explorations, the group size averages 16.
  • Tour Type: Small-group tours and cruises

How to Book

Travelers can book through Collette’s website , by calling 800-340-5158, or through a travel agent.

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Collette received golds in two categories (Best Escorted Tour Operator, US; and Best Escorted Tour Operator, Canada) at the 2023 Travvy Awards and won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award in 2023. It was also named Best Tour Operator for Domestic Escorted Tours and Best Tour Operator for Canadian Tours by Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards in 2022. Collette has a 4.7/5 rating on TravelStride based on more than 4,100 reviews.

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Collette tours travel to all seven continents. The company has itineraries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia. Africa, and Antarctica.

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Collette offers tours in five different travel styles. Classic tours, the company’s original group-tour style, take in the sights and explore the cultures of destinations around the world, with an average of 32 people and maximum of 44 travelers. Small Group Explorations immerse travelers even further into a destination and travel with an average of 16 guests.

Spotlights tours feature a single hotel stay and itineraries that help travelers explore a city like a local. Faith tours travel to some of the world’s most historic religious sites and regions, and Cruising tours travel waterways like the Danube, Yangtze, and Nile Rivers. Private tours are also available for groups of 10 or more.

Tour descriptions include activity level rankings, ranging from 1 for leisurely paced experiences to 4 for highly active trips.

Tour Guides

Collette’s Tour Managers tend to make an impression on travelers. The highly trained local experts, some of whom have been with the company for more than 20 years, bring a destination’s history and culture to life and add their own insights and favorite spots to the experience for a more personal touch. 

What’s Included

Collette’s tour pricing includes accommodations, itinerary activities, and the majority of meals during a tour. 

What’s Not Included

Optional excursions, pre- or post-tour extensions, and airfare are not included in the tour price. However, travelers have the option to add those extras when booking a tour. Land prices also do not include transfers, visas, and gratuities.

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Collette says its travelers are “typically experienced, yet curious travelers. They’re interested in getting beneath the surface and digging deeper into what a destination has to offer.” Children over the age of five may travel on Collette tours as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

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Collette Tour Managers reach out and introduce themselves to travelers prior to each departure and also provide a means of contact for travelers while they are on tour. A representative from Collette contacts travelers if there are any issues or changes with the departure. Guests can also log in to the Collette mobile app up to 45 days before departure.

Loyalty Program

The Collette Passport Club rewards travelers for every trip they take. After completing one or two tours with the company, travelers receive a 5% Loyalty Credit on their next Collette tour when completed within 12 months of their most recent tour departure date. After three or more completed tours, travelers also get a $100 credit toward the purchase of optional tour components on their next trip.

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All of Collette’s Small Group Explorations tours are carbon neutral and include an “Impact Moment” where travelers might visit a local social enterprise, nonprofit, or cultural or environmental conservation group. Responsible travel is a priority, and Collette ensures its tours take things like animal welfare and the preservation of local communities into consideration.

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Collette’s website provides travelers with information on travel alerts and travel requirements, and has a travel protection plan available for purchase.

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What is not included in the tour price?

The land price does not include 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 wait staff, and any incidental charges.

Are airport and hotel transfers available?

Roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers are provided FREE for all passengers who purchase airfare through Collette Vacations . These transfers are available on the first and last day of the tour date and do not apply to pre and post night stays.

Passengers who do not purchase airfare through Collette can purchase transfers at an additional cost of $100 per person, round trip. Some restrictions may apply.

Do you accept late bookings?

Tour sales normally close 7 days prior to departure. All late bookings are on request and must be guaranteed with a credit card if within 60 days of departure date. A late booking fee of $25.00 may be assessed to cover express mailing of documents and other expenses incurred.

Do I need a Passport?

A valid Passport is required for trips outside the USA. We strongly recommend that you have a valid passport (with six month validity) for all travel outside the United States. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for additional details.

What is the difference between a twin room and a double room?

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 utilized.

Do you rotate seats on tours?

Seats are rotated on board the coach for all Collette tours under the direction of the tour manager. So that we do not show partiality among passengers, exceptions cannot be made.

What size is a triple room?

A triple room is the same size as a twin bedded room and beds will accommodate three people; but we cannot guarantee that there will be three separate beds. If there are only two beds, a rollaway may be requested but cannot be guaranteed due to size of room and fire codes.

Can I extend my tour to see more of a region?

Yes! You may enhance your tour with either an extension, offered on select tours, or by purchasing pre/post hotel stays.

Extensions may be "hosted" rather than escorted. When hosted, passengers will be greeted upon arrival by a local tour manager who will provide all included services, and be available on-call during the duration of the extension. A minimum number of passengers may be required to operate some extensions. Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request. Collette also offers pre and post hotel nights before and/or after a tour for you to explore the destination independently. Should you purchase additional nights, please be advised that your tour manager will not be available during this time.

Would my tour date ever be changed?

Collette Vacations reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason. Should this happen, Collette Vacations will make every effort to protect you on another departure date and if an alternate cannot be found, a full refund will be made. Air booked through Collette Vacations will be protected. We cannot be held responsible for other air arrangements.

Should you decide to change your reservation after initial booking, a handling fee of $25 per transaction will be charged for any alteration made to a reservation (including name changes). Revisions to air tickets are subject to the rules and regulations of the airline and fare type purchased and rates vary. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within the guidelines of the cancellation policy will be treated as a cancellation and regular cancellation fees may apply.

Where do I meet my tour manager?

Your tour will begin at your first hotel. The tour manager will make contact with you at the hotel and will provide details relating to your tour. The hotel address and phone number will be included in your documents.

How can I be best prepared for the pacing and physical requirements on a Collette tour?

Tour pacing varies by itinerary, as each destination, its sightseeing and activities are unique. Pacing is often subject to personal interpretation, however at Collette we do include the best a destination has to offer, enhancing your overall tour experience. For overnight pacing of a tour, please refer to the "Your Itinerary" section on each tour page. This describes the number of nights you will stay in each hotel during your tour. The day by day descriptions will provide additional detail about the number of activities included in each day. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend packing walking shoes so you fully enjoy every aspect of your vacation.

Irkutsk Oblast is situated south of East Siberia, in the watershed of the upper Angara, Lena and Nizhnyaya Tunguska rivers, embracing an area of 767,900 square km. (4.6 percent of the Russian territory). It borders on Saha Republic (Yakutia), Buryatia, Tyva, the Krasnoyarsk region and the Chita region.

In 1996, the regional population amounted to 2,786,000 people, 79.5 percent of whom live in cities. The population density is 3.7 people per sq. km. (compared to 8.7 in Russia as a whole). The region consists of 33 districts and 22 cities, 14 of which are regionally subordinate. Five cities have populations of over 100,000: Irkutsk (the regional administrative center), Bratsk, Angarsk, Ust-Ilimsk and Usolie-Sibirskoye. Based on the 1989 census, 88.5 percent of the population are Russians, 3.4 percent are Ukranians, and 2.7 percent are Buryats. The l990s saw the population decreasing due to a low fertility rate, a rather high mortality rate, and migration outside of the region. The registered unemployment rate is 4.1 percent of the active population, or 51,200 people (in Russia, this rate is 3.8 percent.)

The Baikal area continues to be the base of Russian economic expansion towards the Far East. Any Russian territory north or east of the Irkutsk region is less industrially advanced. A number of cities, and in particular Irkutsk, enjoys rich cultural traditions and massive scientific and educational potential.

The region concentrates considerable mineral wealth in deposits of gold, coal, oil and gas, rare metals (niobium, tantalum, lithium, rubidium), 47 kinds of precious and semi-precious stones (lazurite, charoite, etc.), common salt and potassium carbonate, iron ore, manganese, titanium, and mineral building materials (magnesite, dolomite, etc.) On the list of deposits of federal importance are those of of Verchnyaya Chona (oil), Sukhoy Log (gold), Kovykta (gas), Nep (potassium carbonate), Belaya Zima (niobium, tantalum), Savinskoye (magnesite), Mugun (coal).

About 76 percent of the territory is covered with forests. Timber resources amount to 8.3 billion cubic meters, over 11 percent of all Russian timber. The Irkutsk region is one of the largest industrial timber bases in the country - second in size after the Krasnoyarsk region. The timber is of uniquely high quality as measured by variety of trees, their concentration and accessibility.

Lake Baikal contains 20 percent of the planet's fresh water. The availability of energy, timber and mineral resources gives shape to the region's industrial complex, which consists of 4,500 large, medium and small enterprises, and concentrates over 60 percent of fixed assets.

The timber industry accounts for 13.5 percent of the regional production. The Irkutsk region leads Russia in the amount of forest exploitation and cuts about half of the timber in East Siberia. Per capita timber exports are five times the Russian average. The region produces 8 percent of Russia's cardboard and over 50 percent of its pulp, including almost 100 percent of Russia's cord pulp and over 50 percent of its viscose pulp. The regional share of the total volume of timber production in the Russian Federation increased from 12.5% in l994 to 15.3% in 1995. The largest enterprises are the Bratskkomplex holding, the Ust-llimsky concern, and the Baikalsk pulp factory. The region is one of the largest consumers of electrical and thermal energy in Siberia.

The Baikal area produces almost a quarter of Russian aluminum. Two large aluminum manufacturers are operating in the area, one in Jrkutsk and the other in Bratsk. Thirty-one percent of the regional oil production is produced by the Angarsk oil and chemical joint- stock company, which uses West-Siberian oil. The region produces around 70 percent of oil-derived products used in East Siberia. A considerable amount of product goes to the Far East. The enterprises Usoliekhimprom, Sayanskkhimprom and Angarskkhimreaktiv, and, partly, Angarsk and Bratsk Timber Industrial Complex, control the production of polymerized plastic, artificial fiber, and mineral fertilizers. The Irkutsk region accounts for more than half of the commercial chemical production of East Siberia.

The engineering, metal processing and consumer goods industries are less developed.

Along with natural resources and industrial potential, an important condition for dynamic development is political stability and "advancement." This issue has been pointed out by domestic and foreign observers (for instance, by the first secretary of the U.S. Embassy in Russia, Thomas Graham). Advancement is closely related to the rate of market economy changes. The Irkutsk region is numbered among the country's 12 regions with the most developed securities markets. In the Baikal area, around 700 joint-stock companies are operating, and these account for almost 74 percent of total production. Small and medium-sized businesses produce 17.7 percent of commercial production, a higher percentage than anywhere else in East Siberia. Non-ferrous metallurgy, wood processing, oil and chemicals, as well as infrastructure industries (communications and commerce) are quite attractive for foreign investors.

The situation in the regional economy is, however, ambiguious. Trends for industrial and financial stabilisation have been inconsistent. in 1996, tough government-imposed anti-inflation policies pushed the region, whose market structure was still rather undeveloped, into a recession. In 1996, the industries that continued to produce steadily were non-ferrous metallurgy (with a volume index of l03%), energy, and food. As a whole, production decreased by 11.9 percent in comparison with 1995. The decrease in the consumer goods industry was 42.3 percent, in the construction materials industry, 41.9 percent, and in the timber complex, 19.1 percent. The crisis was not helped by the agricultural sector, which is entirely situated in an area of risky agriculture.

The reduction of capital investment is continuing. The flow of financial resources into the financial sector and out of the production sector is growing, partly to cover the budget deficit. A non-payment crisis, inter-industry price disproportions, narrowing purchasing power of the population, and a world market situation unfavorable to some export positions brought about a serious worsening in the financial situation of enterprises. The resulting decrease in profits and increase in losses have in turn created a shrinking tax base.

A decrease in the budget income, in turn, aggravated the above- mentioned processes. The introduction of "currency band" in 1995 also played a negative role in the economy of the region, which is an export-oriented primary producer that depends only partly on macroeconomic factors of the developing situation in Russia. To maintain political stability and, at the same time, create conditions for dynamic economic development, specific regional problems need to be addressed.

One of these problems is the tolling scheme of operations that has been adopted by the major regional enterprises. The major taxpayers, primarily Angarsk Oil and Chemical (ANKhK) Company and Bratsk Aluminum Plant, changed their de facto owner (ON EXIM bank in the case of ANKhK and Trans World Group for BRAZ) and switched to processing raw materials without participating in selling the finished product. The tolling scheme allows the owner companies to keep jobs in large cities outside the region and retain a considerable amount of profit. This arrangement, however, provides minimal income to the regional budget. So, the flight of profits from energy-consuming enterprises outside of the region (in the case of Angarsk chemicals) or outside of the country (in the case of BRAZ) offsets the potential gain by the Irkutsk region from the availability of inexpensive energy.

The location of environmentally dangerous production facilities in the Irkutsk region according to the tolling scheme continues to reinforce the colonial nature of the area's economy. Along with macroeconomic factors, the tolling scheme blocks the renovation of obsolete technologies and sharpens the struggle for the access to raw materials in the export-oriented industnes.

Another "long-playing" problem is the dispute between the Irkutsk region and the federal government over the issues of ownership and rates in the power industry. Introducing the power plants on the Angara to the wholesale market may cause energy-consuming enterprises to close down, resulting in runaway unemployment. Whether or not another aluminum factory will be built in Ust-llimsk is dependent on the solution of this problem.

Another important energy-related question is whether the region's primary industry should be coal- or gas-oriented. On one hand, Vostsibugol, the largest regional coal producer, is a stable operation, and the cost of coal extraction in this region is among the lowest in Russia. On the other hand, depletion of old deposits necessitates placing new ones into operation. Additionally, an environmentally grave situation in the regional industrial centers (Baikalsk, Angarsk, Shelekhov, Bratsk, Usolie-Sibirskoye, Cheremkhovo, Irkutsk) can be improved by using natural gas instead of solid fuel in thermal power plants and boilers. So, which is better: investment in coal extraction or development of the condensed gas deposits in Kovykta? Either response will significantly influence the relationship between the "coal" and "oil-and-gas" teams of the regional elite.

Another problem worth mentioning is conflicts between strategic owners of the enterprises on which whole towns are dependent and urban communities (e.g., Menatep hank in Ust-llimsk). The conflicts result not only from a clash of interests, but also from bad management.

There are also strictly objective difficulties to economic growth in the region:

  • high transportation costs resulting from the geographical location of the region in the center of Eurasia and its remoteness from "sea gates."
  • a problematic climate for the development of an international travel industry.

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Your time is one of your most precious commodities, so you should spend more of it in the destination, not driving between places. We design tours that spend the fewest hours on the coach. One-night stays are a rarity. This is your trip, and you shouldn’t feel rushed. With choice, flexibility, and free time, take it all in – this is your tour.

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Cancel for any reason (bad hair day applies) up to 24 hours before your tour leaves and get a full money-back refund. Collette issued a record-breaking $185 million cash back to travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    You can pay the deposit and final invoice by Bank Transfer, cheque, credit or debit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not charge you any extra for paying by credit card. Cheques should be made payable to Collette Pty Ltd. Your Tickets and Final Documents. We will send your tickets to you approximately 2-3 weeks before your tour departure.

  3. Collette Travel Requirements, Trip Interruptions, & Refunds

    For example, if you paid a deposit by check and another payment by credit card, Collette will refund you the deposit amount by check and the credit card payment to your credit card. ... Once you've found the perfect Collette tour, your local travel agent can assist you in making reservations. To find a preferred travel agent in your area ...

  4. Interval

    For all other FAQs go to the FAQ page. Interval provides the utmost in guided touring vacations, powered by Collette. Learn More. To book, call Interval Travel at 877.273.7737.

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    Book your Collette tour online and access your e-ticket anytime. Just enter your booking number and last name to view your itinerary, payment status and more.

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  7. Collette tours available on tourhub

    Low Deposit. Collette requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure. Cancellation Policy. If you need to cancel your tour, tourhub doesn't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of Collette charges.

  8. Collette introducing upfront commission payments

    The program will run through Dec. 31, 2021, and will be applicable for all departures from May 1, 2021, and beyond. Collette said the advance commissions will be paid upon receipt of deposits.

  9. COLLETTE TOURS

    Payment of a Per-Person Waiver Fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Waiver Fee itself, made to Collette for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any ... acts or omissions of any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel Service, Inc. itself, and its ...

  10. COLLETTE TOURS

    Payment of a Per-Person Waiver Fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Waiver Fee itself, made to Collette for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any ... acts or omissions of any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel Service, Inc. itself, and its ...

  11. Travel Questions

    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. ... Extensions not purchased at time of deposit are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.

  12. What to Know About Collette Before You Book (2024)

    Collette offered its first guided travel tour in 1918, a three-week trip aboard a jitney bus from Boston to Florida that cost just $68.50. Today the third-generation family-owned business leads more than 170 tours in a variety of styles to all seven continents. The longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is known for its ...

  13. Collette Vacations Frequently Asked Question

    Air booked through Collette Vacations will be protected. We cannot be held responsible for other air arrangements. Should you decide to change your reservation after initial booking, a handling fee of $25 per transaction will be charged for any alteration made to a reservation (including name changes). Revisions to air tickets are subject to ...

  14. Collette's Travel Protection Plan

    The per person cancellation waiver fees are as follows: $95 Land Only. $195 Air-Inclusive (purchased through Collette) For all cruises and the Canadian Rockies Train tours. $290 Land Only. $390 Air-Inclusive (purchased through Collette) This does not replace travel insurance, which we strongly recommend is organised at the time of booking.

  15. Collette Tours Reviews & Complaints

    Hotel is comfortable. Because the city operates 24hrs it can be noisy. If you don't want to walk, taxis and Uber cars everywhere taxis and uber (don't have to call) are readily available. Travel from airport to hotel was not added into tour price. Travel agent reserved the car before we departed.

  16. Collette Travel: Saving AMAC Members More!

    Leading with integrity, Collette's comprehensive travel protection plan, financial stability, and strong relationships within the travel space set it apart. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Collette gave back over $175 million in full money back refunds, a policy the company has lived by in other tough times during it's more than 105-year history.

  17. Collette

    90 - 16 days prior to departure: 40% of total price. 15 - 1 day prior to departure: 75% of total price. Day of departure and after: 100% of total price. Exceptions: Ocean Cruises: More than 90 days prior to departure, the nonrefundable deposit will be retained. 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 40% of total price.

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  20. Collette

    It equates to approximately $11 per person per day and is available up to 45 days prior to the tour. 31. Collette Compass App. Precise Location in Background: ... the traveller can still deposit and make a reservation for the tour. The traveller will have the right to be refunded their full deposit amount within 14-days of the traveller or ...

  21. Bratsk

    Climate. Bratsk has a subarctic climate ( Köppen climate classification Dfc ). Winters are very cold and long with average temperatures from −23.4 °C (−10.1 °F) to −15.7 °C (3.7 °F) in January, while summers are mild to warm with average temperatures from +13.3 °C (55.9 °F) to +23.8 °C (74.8 °F) in July.

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  23. Collette: Vacations, Guided Tour Operator, Travel Packages

    Call us toll free at 800.340.5158. Collette is more than just a travel company. Collette's guided tours offer curated travel packages for unforgettable adventures. Find your perfect tour.