Compare Collette with Encounters Travel.

Summary

Comparing two tour operators is subjective. We can compare facts like the number of tours, travel styles, prices and destinations. Good or bad reviews may depend completely on the traveller, the time of year and other factors that the tour operator cannot control.

Collette and Encounters Travel are both a International Tour Operator. Both tour operators offer a wide variety of tours to worldwide destinations.Collette is the larger tour operator and runs 359 tours to 48 countries; Encounters Travel has 146 tours and travels to 34 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Collette (USD 438) is 80% higher than Encounters Travel (USD 243).

Collette

Collette is an American tour operator that conducts group tours for all ages to 50 countries worldwide. Tours may start in the USA or Canada and include a flight.

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Encounters Travel

Encounters Travel is an international adventure tour operator that organises small group tours for all ages to 40 countries worldwide.

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How does Collette describe itself?

"Every moment matters to us because we know it matters to you. This may be because at heart we are a family owned company that has been in business for 100 years. It may be because our team are passionate about sharing their own love of travel and uncovering mysteries. Choosing Collette comes with benefits that take your guided travel experience to another level. Our inclusive tours provide you more value for your money and more of what makes travel special."

How does Encounters Travel describe itself?

"Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting."

What kind of tour operator is Collette?

International Tour Operator

International Group. Fellow travellers will be coming from different countries and different cultures.
Group Tours will be conducted in English (for tour leader and participants).
You will join your group tour at your destination (hotel or airport), where the operator will greet you.
You need to arrange your own transportation (flight) to get to the starting point.

What kind of tour operator is Encounters Travel?

International Tour Operator

Same As Tour Operator Collette

What kind of tours does Collette offer?

Tours

Group Tours: 359
Duration: 5 - 27 days
Prices: USD 2,199 - USD 10,300
Average price per day: USD 438
Going to: 8 Continents, 48 Countries
Overall rating: 4.7, Review Count: 200 (Feefo)

What kind of tours does Encounters Travel offer?

Tours

Group Tours: 146
Duration: 5 - 29 days
Prices: USD 620 - USD 9,310
Average price per day: USD 243
Going to: 5 Continents, 34 Countries
Overall rating: 4.4, Review Count: 500 (Feefo)

How is Collette rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.7

Review Count: 200

Star Rating: 4.5

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How is Encounters Travel rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.4

Review Count: 500

Star Rating: 4.5

☞ The reviews on the Feefo-Platform are not collected by us and cannot be verified by us.

What kind of tours does Collette conduct?

Travel Style

☞ Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.
Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions
☞ Train tours. Travel by train and other public transportation

Participants

Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
☞ Christian Tours. Tours for people of the Christian Religion

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What kind of tours does Encounters Travel conduct?

Travel Style

☞ Small Group Tours. Tours with fewer participants and more Flexibility
☞ Sailing Tours. Sailing trips are for friends of the water.
Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions
☞ Overlanding Tours. Adventure travel with truck, camping and self-cooking

Participants

Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
☞ Family Tours. Tour suitable for families with children

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What associations is Collette a member of? Financial protection?

USTOA. United States Tour Operator Association
ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
Tour Care. Tour Care for safer travel during COVID

What associations is Encounters Travel a member of? Financial protection?

ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
Trust My Group. The Travel Ensurance.

What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Collette?

1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 4,058 (209x)
2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 5,449 (138x)
3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 7,055 (9x)
4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 9,832 (3x)
Average Rate USD 4,716, Average rate per day USD 438 (359x)

What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Encounters Travel?

1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,020 (79x)
2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,368 (56x)
3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,254 (9x)
4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 6,168 (2x)
Average Rate USD 2,670, Average rate per day USD 243 (146x)

In which countries does Collette conduct tours?

Africa: 6 Countries

Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Asia: 6 Countries

Cambodia, India, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam