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HEART OF THE NORTH TOURS
A beautiful site of a colorful historic Irish village main street

2025 IRISH Adventure!

Ireland! Cliffs, Castles, Culture & MORE! 10 Fun filled days this idyllic country where legends were born!

Fly off to the land of Cliffs, Castles, Culture and more! This fun-filled tour lands in the Isle of Green! Travel to sites you've longed to see! Castles of the middle ages, factories, farms and so muc

The beautiful US capitol building - housing congress and the senate.

Washington DC - Reverent & Historic!

Join us on this Reverent & Historic Tour - Smithsonian Museums - "In God we Trust" and "Tour of Faith and Nation" illuminated Monuments - Supreme Court Bldg - Capitol Bldg - National Archives and so much more!

Enjoy a tour of Washington DC - Smithsonian Museums - "In God We Trust" tour, "Tour of Faith and Nation", Illuminated Monuments Tour, Supreme Court Building, Capitol Building, National Archives, White

A Classic New Tygart train riding through the wonderous fall colors!

ALMOST HEAVEN - W VIRGINIA!

West Virginia! Four Scenic Train Rides - Tour the "secret" Greenbrier Nuclear Bunker - Green Bank Radio Astronomy - Gandy Dancer Theatre and More!

ALMOST HEAVEN, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Schenandoah River - can you hear John Denver singing? Four Scenic Train Rides, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbrier Express, New Tygart Flyer, Potomac E

Photo of an actor portraying Mark Twain in a performance

MARK TWAIN - Floating down his River in Autumn!

Enjoy a full day of color along the Mississippi - Mark Twain Cave Tour - Hannibal Trolley Tour -Mark Twain's Boyhood Home and more!

Cruise the Mississippi in Autumn! Arrive in Hannibal, and tour Mark Twain's Cave, his Boyhood Home, Rockcliff Mansion, Take a Trolley Tour of Hannibal, a Mark Twain Riverboat Dinner Cruise, see "Field

Depiction of Noah's family caring for animals aboard the Ark

Journey of Faith! ARK

A Journey of faith Visiting the biblical sized Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, and the Amish of Indiana -

Enjoy a Journey of Faith - Noah's Ark, the Creation Museum, with an Amish Buggy ride and lunch at an Amish house!

Performers celebrating the 100th birthday of the Grand Ole Opry!

Opry 100th & Smoky Mtns!

THE GREAT SMOKY MTS & OPRY 100th Birthday Flyer - Departs: 10/12/2025

The Natural Beauty of the Smoky Mountains, entertaining shows in Gatlinburg, Dolly Parton Hometown Tour, and then off to Nashville for 2 nights at the Opryland Hotel and the 100th Birthday Bash includ

Biltmore Estate Christmas Tree adorning the dining room

Biltmore Estate & Smokies!

Deep South Christmas! Tour the Biltmore by Candlelight, then by day, over to the Smokies and Dolly's Stampede Christmas, Country Tonite & More!

Christmas in the Deep South! Visit and tour the Biltmore Mansion by Candlelight, Daytime tour as well, Dolly Parton Stampede Christmas Show, Titanic Museum, Incredible Christmas Place, Country Tonite

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

MEDORA! Fall Fun! Enjoy the Medora Musical outside under the stars!

MEDORA! Fall Fun!

Four days of fun in North Dakota! Visit Medora for the musical, Bismarck for the dinner cruise, Fargo for the Brewhalle and much more!

Visiting Medora, North Dakota is like stepping into the pages of a Western novel. This quaint town, nestled in the scenic Badlands, offers a charming blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. We

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

CRUISE HAWAII ON THE PRIDE OF AMERICA!

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.

Round trip airfare! Transfers, 2 nights in Waikiki, Eastern Island Shore Tour, Dole Plantation, Post cruise Pearl Harbor, 7 Night Cruise - Shipboard Gratuities, Port Charges, Taxes & Beverages, Onboar

About Us

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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

More compelling tours with great people! Our Tour Directors are hardworking friends
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Upcoming Tour Calendar

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July 2025

The beautiful US capitol building - housing congress and the senate.
Washington DC - Reverent &
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  • Jul 21
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  • Mon - Mon
  • 8 day

September 2025

MEDORA! Fall Fun! Enjoy the Medora Musical outside under the stars!
MEDORA! Fall Fun!
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  • Sep 13
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  • Wed - Sat
  • 4 day
A Classic New Tygart train riding through the wonderous fall colors!
ALMOST HEAVEN - W VIRGINIA
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  • Sep 22
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  • Sun - Mon
  • 9 day
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MARK TWAIN - Floating down
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  • Oct 2
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  • Mon - Thu
  • 4 day

October 2025

Depiction of Noah's family caring for animals aboard the Ark
Journey of Faith! ARK
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  • Oct 11
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  • Mon - Sat
  • 6 day
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2025 IRISH Adventure!
  • Oct 9
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  • Oct 18
  • a color, three dimensional appearing globe of the world with the Atlantic ocean centered, showing the north American, south American, Australian, African and European continents
  • Thu - Sat
  • 10 day
Performers celebrating the 100th birthday of the Grand Ole Opry!
Opry 100th & Smoky Mtns!
  • Oct 12
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  • Oct 19
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  • Sun - Sun
  • 8 day

December 2025

Biltmore Estate Christmas Tree adorning the dining room
Biltmore Estate & Smokies!
  • Dec 1
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  • Dec 7
  • A small white motor coach color icon
  • Mon - Sun
  • 7 day

February 2026

The views in Kauai are spectacular - lush, green and quite picturesque
CRUISE HAWAII ON THE PRIDE
  • Feb 5
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  • Feb 14
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  • Thu - Sat
  • 10 day

August 2026

Princess cruise ship headed to port as an explorer train passes by!
2026 Alaska Cruisetour!
  • Aug 8
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  • Aug 19
  • A small white cruise ship color icon
  • Sat - Wed
  • 12 day
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Upcoming Tours by Destination

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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!

Booking Now!

Mark Twain – Autumn floating down his river Flyer - Departs: 9/29/2025
Enjoy a full day of color along the Mississippi - Mark Twain Cave Tour - Hannibal Trolley Tour -Mark Twain's Boyhood Home and more!
Medora The Musical & Teddy Roosevelt Flyer – Departs: 9/10/2025
Four days of fun in North Dakota! Visit Medora for the musical, Bismarck for the dinner cruise, Fargo for the Brewhalle and much more!

NEW ADDITION!

Almost Heaven - West Virginia Flyer - Departs: 9/14/2025
West Virginia! Four Scenic Train Rides - Tour the "secret" Greenbrier Nuclear Bunker - Green Bank Radio Astronomy - Gandy Dancer Theatre and More!
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.

NEW 2026!

IRELAND Irish Adventure! The Green Isle! Flyer - Departs: 10/9/2025
Ireland! Cliffs, Castles, Culture & MORE! 10 Fun filled days this idyllic country where legends were born!

LUCK-OF-THE-IRISH!

Noah's Ark - Journey of Faith & Indiana Amish Flyer - Departs: 9/29/25
A Journey of faith Visiting the biblical sized Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, and the Amish of Indiana -
THE GREAT SMOKY MTS & OPRY 100th Birthday Flyer - Departs: 10/12/2025
THE GREAT SMOKY MTS & OPRY 100th Birthday Flyer - Departs: 10/12/2025
Biltmore candlelight tour & Smoky MTN Christmas! Flyer - Departs 12/1
Deep South Christmas! Tour the Biltmore by Candlelight, then by day, over to the Smokies and Dolly's Stampede Christmas, Country Tonite & More!
Washington DC - Reverent & Historic! Flyer – Departs: 7/14/2025
Join us on this Reverent & Historic Tour - Smithsonian Museums - "In God we Trust" and "Tour of Faith and Nation" illuminated Monuments - Supreme Court Bldg - Capitol Bldg - National Archives and so much more!

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