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Biltmore Estate & Smokies!

North Carolina & Tennessee Christmas! Tour the Biltmore Mansion by Candlelight and Daytime! Smokies Mountains, Dolly's Stampede Christmas, Country Tonite & More!

North Carolina & Tennessee Christmas! Tour the Biltmore Mansion by Candlelight and Daytime! Dolly Parton Stampede Christmas Show, Titanic Museum, Incredible Christmas Place, Country Tonite Christmas s

Princess cruise ship headed to port as an explorer train passes by!

2026 Alaska Cruisetour!

The 12-Day Great Alaska Cruisetour! Visit & Tour Denali National Park! Experience backwoods, Ride the Glass-topped train - 7 day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise!

With Princess, you won’t just explore Alaska’s landscapes, you’ll experience them in a custom-built Princess Wilderness Lodges Located riverside next to Denali National Park, this warm and welcoming l

The views in Kauai are spectacular - lush, green and quite picturesque

HAWAII CRUISETOUR ON NCL!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine of Hawaii on this one-of-a-kind cruise tour from Honolulu on NCL’s Pride of America.

Our 1st Mystery Tour!

Lots of FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT But WHERE???? This tour is MAGICAL! Even the DRIVER and ESCORTS don't know where we are headed!

Riding through the mountains on the Rocky Mountaineer

Legendary Canadian Rockies

Ride the Legendary Rocky Mountaineer - Stunning Mountain vistas in glass topped cars - GoldLeaf Service! Vancouver, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff, Columbia Icefields, Brewster SnoCoach, Calgary & More!

Ride the Legendary Rocky Mountaineer - GoldLeaf Service!

Ocho Rios JAMAICA Relaxacation!

8 wonderful days in Jamaica! Soak up the sun! Fly non-stop from Minnesota to Ocho Rios JAMAICA for an 8-day all-inclusive 5-Star Resort Relaxacation!

Fly non-stop from Minnesota to JAMAICA for an 8-day all-inclusive Relaxacation! Enjoy this 5-Star All-Inclusive resort including non-motorized water sports!

S-W National Parks & Monuments!

Southwest National Parks: Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon Railway & Park, Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Valley of Fire State Park & More!

Fly to Nevada, tour Hoover Dam, Route 66 culture in Kingman, AZ, ride the Grand Canyon Railway 1st Class - Williams AZ into the Park! - Monument Valley Jeep Tour, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, Zion & Va

HAWAII CRUISETOUR ON NCL!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine of Hawaii on this one-of-a-kind cruise tour from Honolulu on NCL’s Pride of America.

RT airfare! Transfers, 2 nights in Waikiki, 2 Oahu Tours, Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor, 7 Night Cruise - Shipboard Gratuities, Port Charges, Taxes & Beverages, Onboard Credits & More! Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine of Hawaii on this one-of-a-kind cruise tour from Honolulu on NCL’s Pride of America

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WHY HEART OF THE NORTH TOURS?

More compelling tours with great people! Our Tour Directors are hardworking friends who understand a tour is yours to experience – not some cattle call to be rushed and herded along. Our unmatched client service available when you need it – beyond some inflexible preset timetable! Heart of the North Tours and our outstanding people care for you by providing exceptional service, better hotels with nicer accommodations close to the attractions, comfortable, clean, safe and reliable transportation, great food, memorable locations, all the while having fun and making new friends! Where? Heart of the North Tours home base is Eagan, Minnesota. Our tours originate & return to Minnesota, yet folks from around the globe are welcome to join our tours as well! Locally, we offer FREE at-home pickup in a very large part of the Twin Cities metro area as well as within Rochester city limits! Folks living farther out who happen to live o

November 2025

Our 1st Mystery Tour!

Nov 3
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Nov 6

Mon - Thu
4 day

December 2025

Biltmore Estate & Smokies!

Dec 1
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Dec 7

Mon - Sun
7 day

February 2026

HAWAII CRUISETOUR ON NCL!

Feb 5
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Feb 14

Thu - Sat
10 day

Ocho Rios JAMAICA Relaxaca

Feb 21
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Feb 28

Sat - Sat
8 day

April 2026

S-W National Parks & Monum

Apr 18
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Apr 25

Sat - Sat
8 day

August 2026

2026 Alaska Cruisetour!

Aug 8
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Aug 19

Sat - Wed
12 day

September 2026

Legendary Canadian Rockies

Sep 16
to
Sep 24

Wed - Thu
9 day

12 day ALASKA Denali Cruisetour land & sea! Flyer - Departs: 8/8/2026

The 12-Day Great Alaska Cruisetour! Visit & Tour Denali National Park! Experience backwoods, Ride the Glass-topped train - 7 day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise!

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GUARANTEED DEPARTURE!

August 8, 2026

12 Day

ALASKA!

Southwest National Parks: Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon Railway & Park, Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Valley of Fire State Park & More!

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April 18, 2026

8 Day

Arizona-Utah-Nevada

GoldLeaf luxury on the Rocky Mountaineer

Ride the Legendary Rocky Mountaineer - Stunning Mountain vistas in glass topped cars - GoldLeaf Service! Vancouver, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff, Columbia Icefields, Brewster SnoCoach, Calgary & More!

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September 16, 2026

9 Day

Canada!

Cruise Hawaii 10 days exploring land & sea! Flyer - Departs: 2/5/2026

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine of Hawaii on this one-of-a-kind cruise tour from Honolulu on NCL’s Pride of America.

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NCL Deadline approaching!

February 5, 2026

10 Day

Hawaii

8 wonderful days in Jamaica! Soak up the sun! Fly non-stop from Minnesota to Ocho Rios JAMAICA for an 8-day all-inclusive 5-Star Resort Relaxacation!

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February 21, 2026

8 Day

JAMAICA!

Biltmore candlelight tour & Smoky MTN Christmas! Flyer - Departs 12/1

North Carolina & Tennessee Christmas! Tour the Biltmore Mansion by Candlelight and Daytime! Smokies Mountains, Dolly's Stampede Christmas, Country Tonite & More!

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December 1, 2025

7 Day

North Carolina

Lots of FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT But WHERE???? This tour is MAGICAL! Even the DRIVER and ESCORTS don't know where we are headed!

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November 3, 2025

4 Day

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HEART OF THE NORTH TOURS

Biltmore Estate & Smokies!

North Carolina & Tennessee Christmas! Tour the Biltmore Mansion by Candlelight and Daytime! Smokies Mountains, Dolly's Stampede Christmas, Country Tonite & More!

2026 Alaska Cruisetour!

The 12-Day Great Alaska Cruisetour! Visit & Tour Denali National Park! Experience backwoods, Ride the Glass-topped train - 7 day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise!

HAWAII CRUISETOUR ON NCL!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine of Hawaii on this one-of-a-kind cruise tour from Honolulu on NCL’s Pride of America.

Our 1st Mystery Tour!

Lots of FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT But WHERE???? This tour is MAGICAL! Even the DRIVER and ESCORTS don't know where we are headed!

Legendary Canadian Rockies

Ride the Legendary Rocky Mountaineer - Stunning Mountain vistas in glass topped cars - GoldLeaf Service! Vancouver, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff, Columbia Icefields, Brewster SnoCoach, Calgary & More!

Ocho Rios JAMAICA Relaxacation!

8 wonderful days in Jamaica! Soak up the sun! Fly non-stop from Minnesota to Ocho Rios JAMAICA for an 8-day all-inclusive 5-Star Resort Relaxacation!

S-W National Parks & Monuments!

Southwest National Parks: Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon Railway & Park, Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Valley of Fire State Park & More!

FEATURED TOUR

HAWAII CRUISETOUR ON NCL!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine of Hawaii on this one-of-a-kind cruise tour from Honolulu on NCL’s Pride of America.

About Us

WHY HEART OF THE NORTH TOURS?

Upcoming Tour Calendar

November 2025

Our 1st Mystery Tour!

Nov 3

to

Nov 6

Mon - Thu

4 day

December 2025

Biltmore Estate & Smokies!

Dec 1

to

Dec 7

Mon - Sun

7 day

February 2026

HAWAII CRUISETOUR ON NCL!

Feb 5

to

Feb 14

Thu - Sat

10 day

Ocho Rios JAMAICA Relaxaca

Feb 21

to

Feb 28

Sat - Sat

8 day

April 2026

S-W National Parks & Monum

Apr 18

to

Apr 25

Sat - Sat

8 day

August 2026

2026 Alaska Cruisetour!

Aug 8

to

Aug 19

Sat - Wed

12 day

September 2026

Legendary Canadian Rockies

Sep 16

to

Sep 24

Wed - Thu

9 day

Upcoming Tours by Destination

The 12-Day Great Alaska Cruisetour! Visit & Tour Denali National Park! Experience backwoods, Ride the Glass-topped train - 7 day Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise!

BOOKING NOW!

Southwest National Parks: Hoover Dam - Grand Canyon Railway & Park, Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Valley of Fire State Park & More!

Ride the Legendary Rocky Mountaineer - Stunning Mountain vistas in glass topped cars - GoldLeaf Service! Vancouver, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff, Columbia Icefields, Brewster SnoCoach, Calgary & More!

BOOKING NOW!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine of Hawaii on this one-of-a-kind cruise tour from Honolulu on NCL’s Pride of America.

BOOK NOW!

8 wonderful days in Jamaica! Soak up the sun! Fly non-stop from Minnesota to Ocho Rios JAMAICA for an 8-day all-inclusive 5-Star Resort Relaxacation!

North Carolina & Tennessee Christmas! Tour the Biltmore Mansion by Candlelight and Daytime! Smokies Mountains, Dolly's Stampede Christmas, Country Tonite & More!

Lots of FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT But WHERE???? This tour is MAGICAL! Even the DRIVER and ESCORTS don't know where we are headed!

OR… Simply call Trip Mate’s client service line toll-free!
1-833-297-2258