Collette has unveiled 10 new itineraries in its Small Group Explorations range for 2026, part of a 20-strong expansion across its broader program.
The new itineraries, designed by Collette’s in-market experts, take travellers deeper into destinations with a focus on smaller group sizes (average 19, maximum 24) and hands-on local experiences – from chef-led demonstrations and specialty tastings to cultural encounters.
Highlights include:
Cape Town to Cairo: a 24-day ‘Ultimate African Expedition’ spanning safaris in Kruger and Masai Mara, Victoria Falls, and the Pyramids of Giza, with responsible travel elements such as a visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust.
Journey Through Northern Vietnam: an 11-day itinerary from Hanoi to Mai Chau with culinary experiences, a vespa-led food tour, and cultural encounters including a water puppetry performance in a local artist’s home.
Aurora Adventure: a 10-day Canadian journey from Calgary to Vancouver, featuring aurora-viewing in the Yukon, dogsledding, First Nations storytelling, and stays at Fairmont’s iconic Canadian Rockies properties.
Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, Collette’s President and CEO, said the small-group program reflects the operator’s focus on authentic experiences.
“At Collette, we live by the promise ‘By Travellers, For Travellers.’ It’s at the heart of how we design every tour,” she said. “Our tours include exclusive, thoughtfully designed experiences that take travellers to some of the world’s most incredible and hard-to-reach destinations.”
Alongside Explorations, Collette continues to offer its Classic range – larger group tours (average 32–37, maximum 44) covering iconic cultural and historical sights – bringing its global portfolio to more than 170 tours.
To support the launch, Collette is running its 2026 New Season Sale from 4 September to 9 October 2025, with savings of up to $1500 per couple on new bookings for departures between January and December 2026.
“With so many incredible new itineraries on offer, Collette’s 2026 New Season Sale offers an amazing incentive for travellers to make their bookings for next year sooner rather than later,” said Karen Deveson, Collette’s Managing Director Australia. “Collette’s industry leading cancellation policy allows travellers complete peace of mind when booking early as they will receive a full refund minus the deposit if they need to cancel for any reason right up to the day before departure.”
