8-Day South America Tours

Costa Rica Family Adventure

8 Days starting from $1,599

Pack your cameras and sense of adventure; Costa Rica has something for every family member! Search for wildlife during a Tortuguero canal cruise and jungle nature walk. Don your chef’s hat to learn how to create a local dish and taste a fresh pineapp.. (click for more)

Panama Family

8 Days starting from $1,799

It all comes together in Panama. The Atlantic meets the Pacific. Bustling cities surround Spanish ruins. Rainforests cradle luxury resorts. Venture to this cultural crossroads and share a once-in-a-lifetime partial transit through the Panama Canal. T.. (click for more)

9-Day South America Tours

Tropical Costa Rica

9 Days starting from $1,349

Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines… Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Explore part of the 20,000 acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a river boat cruise. Spend t.. (click for more)

Discover Panama: The Land Between the Seas

9 Days starting from $1,849

Explore the Central American nation that both divides and connects two worlds… and behold the natural wonders that make Panama one of the most scenic destinations on earth. Ride the Panama Canal Railway from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Relax at the .. (click for more)

10-Day South America Tours

Wines and Wonders of South America

10 Days starting from $2,199

Wine tastings at bodegas; a tango lesson and show in Buenos Aires; a visit to colorful Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and a train ride aboard Chile’s famous 1913 locomotive are just some of the moments in store as you experience this jour.. (click for more)

Wonders of South America

10 Days starting from $2,699

From Brazil’s marvelous Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu to Argentina’s serene city of Mendoza and lively Buenos Aires, delve into the vivacious cultures of South America. Learn how to craft the famous caipriniha cocktail. Look out from the top of Sugarloaf.. (click for more)

Galapagos Family Adventure

10 Days starting from $3,189

Join the ranks of the great explorers who have visited the Galapagos Islands. Spend three nights and four days aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend where you learn from your on-board naturalist guide, a native “Galapageño.” Kick off the adventure in the E.. (click for more)

12-Day South America Tours

Costa Rica A World of Nature

12 Days starting from $1,749

Spend 11 days immersed in this vibrant, living Eden on the Central American isthmus. Visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Settle in for two nights in Tortuguero National Park which protects 13 of Costa Rica’s endangered species. Behold the specta.. (click for more)

Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries

12 Days starting from $2,499

Fantastic archeological treasures set amidst the soaring Andean peaks — this can only be Peru! Ride through the mountains to the fabled Incan city, Machu Picchu, aboard the Vistadome train. Meet the indigenous Uros people of the floating islands on L.. (click for more)

14-Day South America Tours

Discover South America

14 Days starting from $2,999

This flexible tour to exotic South America can last 15 or 20 days. Visit Santiago, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Explore the massive Iguazu Falls in the heart of the rainforest. Discover the folklore of Chile, the culture and horsemanship of the A.. (click for more)

15-Day South America Tours

Patagonia

15 Days starting from $5,049

Travel to the edge of the world. Experience the bold landscapes of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Venture among the region’s majestic Andes Mountains, epic glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and rich wine region. Journ.. (click for more)

16-Day South America Tours

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu

16 Days starting from $5,649

The past comes alive. Travel from the Galapagos Archipelago to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. More than a vacation, this Explorations tour offers a look into mankind’s collective history. Cruise the Galapagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin. .. (click for more)

Collette Tours

Collette Vacations is a global leader of world travel and Escorted Tours, offering 150 vacation choices on all seven continents.

Collette take the hassle out of travel, so you have all the fun. Here's how.

Collette's buying power gets you unbeatable value.

Our tours include your sightseeing, entertainment, admissions to museums and parks, great hotels and many meals, making it a hassle free experience for you from start to finish. Our hotels are centrally located, so you won't waste a second of your free time in buses or cabs. Even your luggage is managed for you.

Collette planned ahead, so Europe with us is still a bargain.

Collette can provide a vacation to Europe, for example, at 15% less than you would pay if you planned it on your own. There is no better time than now to buy a packaged vacation.

Imagine seeing Thailand for less than $90 a day, and that includes your hotel.

On our Thailand - Ancient Capitals and Countryside tour, you'll ride an elephant and cruise the Mekong River into Laos, just two unforgettable included experiences among 14 days worth of discoveries You'll also enjoy 26 meals on tour, including a dinner cruise on a rice barge. See the Golden Buddha, the ruins of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the colorful pageantry of a Hill Tribe cultural show - it's all included!

It's like traveling with a friend who knows the area.

Your tour manager will be with you every step of the way, handling the tedious details of travel, while you relax and enjoy the trip. They are seasoned professionals with in-depth knowledge about your destination and a passion for sharing it.

Collette tour developers personally scout out the best for you.

They search for accommodations, restaurants, attractions and entertainment to assemble not only a fantastic trip, but create an entire experience that captures the spirit of your destination. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine from a Florentine chef in Italy. Fly a kite in China. Feed a kangaroo in Australia. Our tour developers love creating those unforgettable moments that make your trip uniquely yours.

Collette's got something for everyone, from Branson to Beijing.

Collette Vacations travels to more than 150 destinations on all seven continents. We also offer Explorations by Collette, small-group tours with a maximum of only 16 - 24 passengers that wander off the beaten path. Explorations tours feature boutique hotels, outdoor activities and interaction with local people.

And, Collette partners with Smithsonian Journeys to bring you learning tours through Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures. These tours bring you expert local scientists, historians and artists to illuminate your travels with lectures and demonstrations.