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For travelers seeking authentic connections and immersive cultural experiences, Collette’s Explorations tours offer an intimate approach to discovering the world. With groups limited to just 14-24 travelers, these carefully crafted journeys provide unique opportunities that larger tours simply cannot match, allowing curious adventurers seeking a deeper connection with their destination to dive deeper into their chosen destinations.
The real value of Explorations tours lies in their ability to access experiences and accommodations typically unavailable to larger groups. Whether it’s dining at hidden local restaurants or spending a night under the stars in a Sahara Desert tented camp reached by camel, these tours create stories that last a lifetime. History enthusiasts and culturally curious travelers will find themselves immersed in authentic moments that bring destinations to life.
The Explorations Difference
Explorations tours stand out by offering local experiences and accommodations that larger groups are uable to access. Imagine dining at a hidden gem known only to locals or spending the night in a tented camp in the Sahara, reached by camel. These experiences are designed to satisfy the curiosity of history lovers and culturally inquisitive travelers who live for the moment.
Expertise and Camaraderie
Local guides bring each destination to life, sharing insights that only a resident can provide. The small group size fosters closer relationships not just with the tour manager, but with fellow travelers and locals as well. This intimate setting allows for a more personalized and immersive travel experience.
Journeys Around the Globe
Collette offers small group journeys around the world. Whether travelers are drawn to the historic streets of Europe, the vibrant cultures of Asia and the South Pacific, the diverse landscapes of the Americas, the wildlife of Africa or the national parks of the United States, there is an Explorations tour for everyone.
Featured Tours
With more than 40 small group journeys available, Collette’s Explorations portfolio showcases the company’s commitment to meaningful travel experiences. Take, for example, its 13-day Azores: Jewels of Portugal tour, where travelers explore the rim of the Sete Cidades Caldera and enjoy traditional cozido das furnas meals cooked by volcanic heat. The journey includes intimate experiences such as home-hosted dinners that provide genuine insights into local life.
The 16-day Mediterranean Coastal Journey exemplifies the depth of experiences available, connecting travelers with the Spanish, French and Italian Rivieras through carefully curated activities. Participants taste their way through the region, from Barcelona’s paella to Marseille’s Provençal cuisine and Genoa’s traditional focaccia. While the tour includes iconic sites such as La Sagrada Familia, it also ventures off the beaten path into places like the rolling Tuscan countryside.
Scotland: Isles of Lore & Legend – Photo credit: Provided by Collette
In Scotland’s Land of Lore & Legend, another signature Explorations tour, travelers experience the country’s mystical side through personal encounters, such as watching sheepdog demonstrations at family-owned farms and enjoying intimate whisky tastings. The tour thoughtfully balances urban exploration in Glasgow and Edinburgh with peaceful stays in places like Loch Melfort, where ocean views provide a stunning backdrop to cultural discoveries.
Each Explorations tour features carefully selected accommodations, comprehensive meal plans and choice-on-tour options that allow travelers to personalize their experience. These elements combine to create journeys that feel less like traditional tours and more like traveling with knowledgeable friends who have insider access to the destination’s secrets.
Collette’s Explorations tours represent a premium travel experience that delivers value through exclusivity, authenticity and attention to detail. For those who view travel as an opportunity for deeper understanding and authentic discovery, Explorations tours offer an ideal blend of intimacy, innovation and immersion.
Collette’s Explorations are ideal for travelers who want to dive deeper into a destination, chasing their curiosity and creating stories to last a lifetime. With more than 40 small group journeys available, adventure awaits!
This blended article originally appeared in TravelPulse and was updated here.