Collette has developed a set of tours that combine
involvement in social impact projects with traditional sightseeing.
The program officially launched this week after the recent
return of a pilot group of 20 guests who experienced an inaugural South Africa
impact tour, during which travelers volunteered with local give-back
initiatives.
For the South Africa itinerary, Collette partnered with the
Knysna Education Trust to give travelers the opportunity to spend a day working
on educational programs and building projects. Guests also help distribute
Hippo Rollers, rolling devices that make fresh water collection much more
efficient. Additionally, travelers visit the Western Cape region of
Stellenbosch to volunteer for the Pebbles Project, which participants decorate classrooms and prepare lunches.
For the 2018-2019 travel season, Collette will offer
additional impact tours in South Africa and in Costa Rica. Like the South
Africa tour, the Costa Rica impact tour includes several volunteer and
conservation initiatives. The 13-day South Africa tour is priced at $3,199 per
person, and the nine-day Costa Rica tour is priced at $1,949 per person.