HEART OF THE NORTH TOURS

S-W National Parks & Monuments

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

Fly to Las Vegas, tour Hoover Dam, enjoy the Route 66 culture in Kingman, AZ, ride the Grand Canyon Railway - Williams AZ into the Park! - Monument Valley Jeep Tour

Ireland - 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...

Alaska Cruise & Land Tour!

Alaska Cruise & Land - Visit & Tour Denali National Park, Experience Talkeetna, Ride the bubble train & sail the inside passage - Glacier Bay NP, Skagway - Juneau - Ketchikan!

You won't just explore Alaska's landscapes, you'll live amidst them in custom-built Princess Wilderness Lodges. Located riverside next to some of the most renowned national parks, these warm and welco...

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...

The Bluegrass Trail of Kentucky

Travel the Bluegrass Trail! Horses! BOURBON! Music! Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger, Muhammad Ali Center, Bourbon Trail, Old Forester, Evan Williams, Prohibition Craft Spirits & more!

Enjoy the Bluegrass Trail of Kentucky - Featuring: The Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger, Muhammad Ali Center, The Bourbon Trail, Old Forester Distillery, Evan Williams Bourbon Expe...

IOWA NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC!

IOWA NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC! - Balloons & more - Music Man Square - Surf Ballroom - John Wayne Birthplace & Museum - Boone County Scenic Valley Railroad and more!!

IOWA NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC! Hot air balloons of all sizes and shapes! Tour Mason City Iowa, Visit Music Man Square - the Surf Ballroom, the Iowa Capitol, John Wayne's Birthplace & Museum, Iowa Quil...

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...

ALMOST HEAVEN - West 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...

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...

NOAH'S ARK - Journey of Faith!

A Journey of faith Visiting the life 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!

Smoky Mountains & Grand Ole Opry 100th Birthday in Nashville!

The wonder of the Smoky Mountains & the excitement of the Grand Ole Opry 100th Birthday!

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 & Smoky Mountain Christmas!

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...

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...

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Upcoming Tours

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February 2025

CRUISE HAWAII ON THE PRIDE OF AM...

Feb 20 to Mar 1

Thu - Sat

10 Day Tour

April 2025

S-W National Parks & Monuments

Apr 19 to Apr 26

Sat - Sat

8 Day Tour

June 2025

The Bluegrass Trail of Kentucky

Jun 22 to Jun 29

Sun - Sun

8 Day Tour

July 2025

WASHINGTON DC - Reverent & Histo...

Jul 14 to Jul 21

Mon - Mon

8 Day Tour

IOWA NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC!

Jul 24 to Jul 27

Thu - Sun

4 Day Tour

August 2025

Alaska Cruise & Land Tour!

Aug 13 to Aug 23

Wed - Sat

11 Day Tour

September 2025

ALMOST HEAVEN - West Virginia!

Sep 14 to Sep 22

Sun - Mon

9 Day Tour

MARK TWAIN - Floating down his R...

Sep 29 to Oct 2

Mon - Thu

4 Day Tour

October 2025

NOAH'S ARK - Journey of Faith!

Oct 6 to Oct 11

Mon - Sat

6 Day Tour

Ireland - Irish Adventure!

Oct 9 to Oct 18

Thu - Sat

10 Day Tour

December 2025

Biltmore Estate & Smoky Mountain...

Dec 1 to Dec 7

Mon - Sun

7 Day Tour

Smoky Mountains & Grand Ole Opry...

Dec 12 to Dec 19

Fri - Fri

8 Day Tour

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Alaska Cruise & Land - Visit & Tour Denali National Park, Experience Talkeetna, Ride the bubble train & sail the inside passage - Glacier Bay NP, Skag...

INCREDIBLE SIGHTS!

On Land & Sea!

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

SEVEN-UNBELIEVABLE-PARKS!

Ride the GRAND CANYON Railroad First Class - Tour HOOVER DAM - Kingman Route 66, Canyonlands Dinner Cruise - Overnight in Grand Canyon Village & MORE!

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

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

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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 P...

2025 CRUISING-SOON!

Please watch for 2026 offerings!

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IOWA NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC! - Balloons & more - Music Man Square - Surf Ballroom - John Wayne Birthplace & Museum - Boone County Scenic Valley Rail...

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Join us on this Reverent & Historic Tour - Smithsonian Museums - "In God we Trust" and "Tour of Faith and Nation" illuminated Monuments - Supreme Cour...
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Ireland! Cliffs, Castles, Culture & MORE! 10 Fun filled days this idyllic country where legends were born!

LUCK-OF-THE-IRISH!

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

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Travel the Bluegrass Trail! Horses! BOURBON! Music! Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger, Muhammad Ali Center, Bourbon Trail, Old Fores...
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Deep South Christmas! Tour the Biltmore by Candlelight, then by day, over to the Smokies and Dolly's Stampede Christmas, Country Tonite & More!

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The wonder of the Smoky Mountains & the excitement of the Grand Ole Opry 100th Birthday!

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