Collette, the premier global tour operator, is reshaping the modern travel landscape by introducing a unique twist on touring that caters to the evolving demands of today’s explorers. This revamp aims to delve deeper into local experiences while offering a more comprehensive array of transportation options, enabling travellers to enjoy their journey at a slower, more immersive pace.
The company’s small group Explorations Tours are pioneering this shift with changes designed to heighten the tour experience. With the new approach, travellers spend less time en route to their destination and more time enjoying the locale. Collette is achieving this by reducing the frequency of hotel changes and revolutionizing how destinations are discovered.
By complementing city tours with intriguing farm tours, relaxing sunset cruises, and distinctive themed tours, Collette ensures guests enjoy an exceptional, well-rounded travel experience. Moreover, the transportation method is no longer exclusively the traditional coach. Instead, Collette is embracing various travel modes such as dog sleds, trains, tuk-tuks, and public transportation, adding a fun and diverse flair to the touring experience.
Collette’s Head of Sales, David Farrar, lauded this fresh approach: “Diversifying our transportation modes greatly enhances our guests’ experience. The customer feedback on this and the opportunity to spend more time at destinations has been overwhelmingly positive.”
The “Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water” tour illustrates Collette’s innovative approach. This tour exemplifies the fusion of various transportation styles, allowing guests to interact closely with wildlife on land and on Lake Kariba.
Such tours underscore the appeal of guided tours: meticulously planned itineraries, and well-managed logistics, including accommodation, sightseeing, activities, and more. With experienced tour guides leading the way, guests don’t have to worry about minor details like where to buy souvenirs, changing currency, or tipping practices.
For instance, from gondola cruising in Venice to riding in a vintage cab in Dublin, issues related to currency exchanges, potential overcharging, or tipping customs are fully addressed by Collette’s option of pre-paid tipping.
Language barriers, another common concern among international travellers, are no longer an obstacle as Collette includes interpreters. Likewise, the risk of missing popular attractions due to a lack of pre-booking is eliminated as these attractions are included in the itinerary.
“Our cancellation policy is another perk of our tours,” added Farrar. “We offer a full refund minus the deposit for any cancellations for any reason up to 24 hours prior to departure. Besides, there is a 24/7 Emergency Support Line, Leading Tour Manager Assistance, and the chance to purchase travel insurance in Australia.”
Collette’s remodelling of tour packages truly signifies a new era in travel that places guest experience at the forefront and navigates away from traditional methods towards a more engaging, relaxed, and immersive journey.
Written by: Stephen Peters
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