today
IS THE DAY

YOUR TRIP OF A LIFETIME STARTS NOW

It’s time to seize the moment and get out there to explore parts unknown. The doors are wide open. The world is yours for the exploring. Pack your bags and turn wonder into wander.

 

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What’s it like to make your dreams a reality?
Hear from our travelers who have experienced the trip of a lifetime with us:

“We were at a high point outside of Cusco City taking pictures late in the afternoon and when we turned around Collette had set up tables with linen tablecloths and waiters serving us Champagne, mimosas with fresh mango juice, and chocolates and fresh pastries. They always go the extra step to make your trip memorable.”

– Collette Traveler on Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands

“Best trip we have ever taken! Our tour manager was very knowledgeable, organized and entertaining. We were able to go to places that we would have never found on our own. Loved the local guide. Lunch at the private home was outstanding. Everything about the trip exceeded our expectations!”

– Collette Traveler on Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside

“They met all my expectations and more. The guide allowed for variations in the schedule, working with the group to enhance all of our experiences. The meals and daily excursions were excellent. All aspects were set up to maximize the enjoyment of the tour for the participants.”

– Collette Traveler on Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana

Cultural Treasures of Japan

14 Days • 21 Meals – from $4,499*

Set out for the land of the rising sun. Now is the time to discover its intriguing beauty of distinctive culture. Perhaps it begins for you the moment you enter the Todaiji Temple. From the words of the Buddha to bullet trains, Japan offers up a harmony of the ancient and modern.

Complete South Pacific

27 Days • 37 Meals - from $7,699

On the other side of the world, there are lands full of adventure and wonder. Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania are places filled with crimson deserts, viridian jungles, and golden beaches, all calling for travelers to experience them. We only live once – now’s the time to travel to this special corner of the globe.

Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries

10 Days • 16 Meals - from $2,749*

Your imagination runs wild standing amidst the soaring peaks of the Andes mountains as the sun rises over Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” The gleaming waters of Lake Titicaca, where the Andeans believe the sun was born, is everything you imagined it to be and more. In fact, everything about this experience has captivated you from the iconic must-sees right down to the details like sampling craft beer in Cuzco and enjoying sumptuous food in Lima. This ancient land is now a part of you forever.

Spain & Morocco

13 Days • 18 Meals - from $2,999*

On your trek across two continents and two countries, you’ve become a true cultural expeditioner. You’ve tried paella in Spain and tajine in Morocco. You marveled at the Alhambra in Granada and you gave your camera a workout in the “Blue City” of Morocco. You learned how to dance the Flamenco and haggle at the souks. There have been so many spectacular experiences that you can hardly wrap your mind around it all. This is what it means to get out there and explore.

Iconic Israel

10 Days • 16 Meals – from $2,499*

You felt the energy and passion of Israel as soon as you stepped off the plane. The sun warms your shoulders as you make your way across the ancient Roman ruins of Caesarea. The soothing waters of the Dead Sea swirl around your feet. From the top of the Mount of Olives, you see all of Jerusalem sprawled out before you. In the ancient and storied land of Israel, every moment holds the weight and meaning of a thousand generations.

Treasures of Egypt

13 Days • 22 Meals - from $2,399*

Egypt has been a mystical destination for travelers through the ages. Ancient Romans ventured here to learn from Egyptian scholars. Turn-of-the-century world explorers rode camels across the desert to seek out hidden desert ruins. Pictured on postcards and travel guides and posters hanging in offices, many have aspired to someday travel to Egypt. Now, you’re a part of a new age of travelers venturing forth to find a land of unique customs, storied history, and wonder.

Elegant Ireland

9 Days • 11 Meals - from $2,999*

Your travels across the Emerald Isle began with singing, music, dancing, and pints in a cozy pub in Dublin. They’re completed with an elegant dinner inside the ivy-covered walls of Dromoland Castle. Between those two moments, you’ve explored 800-year old castle ruins, kissed the legendary Blarney Stone, and felt the ocean winds at the top of the Cliffs of Moher. Ireland has always been at the top of your bucket list. It’s time to cross that off.

Canadian Rockies featuring Rocky Mountaineer®

8 Days • 12 Meals – from $4,299*

You'll never forget these majestic sights. Capilano Canyon's quiet forests from the swaying Capilano Suspension Bridge. The roaring white waters of Hell's Gate, safely viewed from your Rocky Mountaineer® train. The glittering Columbia Icefield through the windows of a rugged all-terrain vehicle. At every turn there is wild, untamed beauty enhanced by luxury accommodations. These scenic vistas will forever be etched in your mind.

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A NEW SMALL GROUP TRAVEL EXPERIENCE.

EXPLORATIONS SMALL GROUP TRAVEL EXPERIENCES GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE WORLD IN A TRULY AUTHENTIC WAY.

Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana

14 days • 23 meals – from $4,749*

As your 4x4 jeep rumbles across the wild expanse of Etabeni Conservancy, you're struck by just how dynamic South Africa is. Just a few days ago you were strolling through the charming Moorish Malay Quarter of Cape Town, and now you're focused on snapping a picture of an elephant, or even a lion. The untamed beauty of this place, standing in stark contrast to the wonders of the city you just experienced, makes this experience all the more moving.

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Mysteries of India

15 days • 25 meals • from $2,999*

They told you that when you returned from India, you’d return a different person. You’ll see the world with fresh new eyes, having found something that’s hard to put into words. The intricate art of the architecture. The soulful layers of cultural and religious traditions. The myriad of landscapes, and the charm of the people. Everything about this place comes together to create an unparalleled experience that you will be talking about for years to come.

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Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside

11 days • 16 meals • from $3,199**

You’re not really sure when the exact moment was when it happened, but your heart now belongs to Italy. Maybe it was the charming towns or the mouthwatering cuisine that presented a new taste sensation with each new region you embraced. Maybe it was the time you spent getting to know the landscapes and the locals on the roads less-traveled. You will always yearn to revisit the time when you first fell madly in love with Italy.

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Journey through
Southern France

10 days • 12 meals • from $3,999*

The flavors of Southern France are the flavors of life. The full-bodied taste of a Bordeaux will forever transport you back to charming medieval villages and vineyards. Tasting truffles will now call up memories of a truffle hunt through elegant woods, and the fresh farm-to-table fare that came after. Taste is a sense tied deeply to memories, and these delicious tastes will bring these moments rushing back for the rest of your life.

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MACHU PICCHU &
THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

15 days • 30 meals • from $7,119*

Few people get to stand in these storied places, and even fewer can describe them after they’ve been there. The Galapagos Islands, a place of discovery and exploration, hidden in the warm azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Machu Picchu, a place of ancient wonder and culture, nestled among the Andes above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You are following the path of the scientists and explorers who have walked this path before. This isn’t just a guided tour, it’s an expedition.

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