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HEART OF THE NORTH TOURS
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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!

MORE THAN A CRUISE! Explore Alaska’s best landscapes first hand! Stay across the river from Denali National Park, this is the perfect spot to unwind in Alaska’s best with comforting amenities!

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!

The Legendary Rocky Mountaineer - GoldLeaf Service!

Our 2nd Mystery Tour - Destination TOP SECRET

Mystery Tour TWO!

Lots of FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT But WHERE???? This tour is MAGICAL! Even the BUS Driver doesn't know where we are headed!

Lots of FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT But WHERE???? This tour is MAGICAL! Even the COACH Driver doesn't know where we are headed!

Chicago Skyline

CHICAGO! The Windy City!

Tour Chicago! From the top of the Hancock Building to the Architecture River Boat tour & everything in-between! The Berghoff, Gino's East, Andy's Jazz, Odyssey Dinner Cruise and more!

Chicago! Berghoff, Gino's East, Odyssey Dinner Cruise, Andy's Jazz Club, Navy Pier, Money Museum, Griffin Museum of Science & Industry. Architecture Boat Tour, Field Museum, Hancock 360, Money Museum!

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USA's 250th & TALL SHIPS!

Celebrate America's 250th along the Atlantic seaboard! tour Battleship Wisconsin, tour TALL SHIPS, NAUTICUS, Fort Monroe Visitor Center, museums, FOOD, DINNER CRUISE, entertainment & More!

AMERICA - 250 years old and counting! Visit the Atlantic seashore & celebrate 50th annual Harborfest!

Heavenly photo of West Virginia

ALMOST HEAVEN! W VIRGINIA!

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

ALMOST HEAVEN, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River - can you hear John Denver singing? Three Scenic Train Rides, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbrier Wilderness Train, New Tygart Flyer -

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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May 2026

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CHICAGO! The Windy City!
  • May 11
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  • May 15
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  • Mon - Fri
  • 5 day

June 2026

Our 2nd Mystery Tour - Destination TOP SECRET
Mystery Tour TWO!
  • Jun 8
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  • Jun 12
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  • Mon - Fri
  • 5 day
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USA's 250th & TALL SHIPS!
  • Jun 16
  • to
  • Jun 23
  • A small white motor coach color icon
  • Tue - Tue
  • 8 day

July 2026

Heavenly photo of West Virginia
ALMOST HEAVEN! W VIRGINIA!
  • Jul 12
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  • Jul 19
  • A small white motor coach color icon
  • Sun - Sun
  • 8 day

August 2026

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

September 2026

Riding through the mountains on the Rocky Mountaineer
Legendary Canadian Rockies
  • Sep 16
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  • Sep 24
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  • Wed - Thu
  • 9 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!

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE!

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!

BOOKING NOW!

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Tour Chicago! From the top of the Hancock Building to the Architecture River Boat tour & everything in-between! The Berghoff, Gino's East, Andy's Jazz, Odyssey Dinner Cruise and more!

NEW!

Our 2nd Mystery Tour - Destination: TOP SECRET
Lots of FUN, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT But WHERE???? This tour is MAGICAL! Even the BUS Driver doesn't know where we are headed!

#1 Sold-out!

Mystery #2 is headed there!

tall ship on calm waters
Celebrate America's 250th along the Atlantic seaboard! tour Battleship Wisconsin, tour TALL SHIPS, NAUTICUS, Fort Monroe Visitor Center, museums, FOOD, DINNER CRUISE, entertainment & More!

NEW TOUR!

Almost Heaven! West Virginia Flyer Cover
West Virginia! Three Scenic Train Rides - The "secret" Greenbrier Nuclear Bunker - Green Bank Radio Astronomy - Gandy Dancer Theatre and More!

NEW!

Trip Protection Information

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

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