We're back and had a simply extraordinary time. Thank you. Everything was quite wonderful. I expected to be wowed by the scenery and the animals. But what I didn't expect was how much we enjoyed "living" on the boat. The staff was terrific in every way. We can't imagine a nicer and so incredibly informed guide as Fausto. And all are fellow travelers were a delight.

Arnie and June

Active Galapagos on the Samba, May 2012

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Who are we?

We are a small and highly experienced tour operator, run by Canadian Heather Blenkiron. Heather gained an intimate knowledge of the islands while working for the Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station, from 1998 to 2002. Heather also served as the Canadian embassy representative for Galapagos during her stay. Heather maintains very close contacts with key people in the islands and on the mainland.

Why book with us?

Galapagos is our only destination - we know it like few others. After having lived and worked in the islands for 4 years, CNH tours has retained its hand on the pulse of Galapagos through its long-term connections with our friends and colleagues who remain in the islands. Today, several of them are senior naturalist guides, or occupy senior positions in local government, at the Park and at the Darwin Station. Indeed, the current park director (Edwin Naula) and the current Ecuadorian Minister of the Environment (Marcela Aguiñaga) are former colleagues.

We are not distracted by other destinations. We constantly seek to update and improve our knowledge on the latest developments in the islands so that it is put to use in ensuring your visit is the best it can be. See our very own "news" section for the latest developments, and how these may relate to your visit.

We are recognized experts in Galapagos tourism.

In 2007, and unbeknownst to us, CNH Tours was listed on the website of Top Adventure Tours as one of the top three travel agents for Galapagos. They base their ranking on a survey of Galapagos trip reports, on-line reviews, magazine articles and a general consensus in the travel business.

After having posted hundreds of helpful recommendations on TripAdvisor Galapagos forum, this very popular travel information website invited Heather to become its first Galapagos "Galapagos Destination Expert" in 2009. Heather continues to provide advice to people considering a Galapagos trip.

In 2012, CNH Tours made it on Mastercard World Elite Concierge's radar screen - recommending us to their clients as a highly reputable, quality and service oriented Galapagos expert.

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Personalized service is our specialty.

Our unofficial, tongue-in-cheek, company saying is: "We may not be big, but we're small." We're very proud of the fact that when you contact CNH Tours, it's Heather you'll be dealing with. An important part of our reward in this business is our own personal satisfaction in doing all we can to help you see and feel Galapagos like we did - and that motivates us to go the extra mile, as much as we can, to make sure you have a great experience.

Why not get in touch with us right now by email? You may also want to consider asking us to schedule a phone call to help you start exploring cruise options

We cannot over-emphasize our focus on personalized service.

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We give back to the community.

Since 2000, CNH Tours has been organizing regular non-profit fund-raising cruises in support of worthy educational initiatives. Past cruises have raised funds for United World Colleges (3 cruises), and Dustin's Greenhouse for underprivileged urban youth (2 cruises). Our latest non-profit, organized with the Canadian Library Association, helped raise funds for the Galapagos Public Library. We're currently on the lookout for our next fund-raiser. If you'd like to use a Galapagos cruise as a fundraiser for a special cause, please get in touch with us to explore possibilities.

CNH Tour is an Associate Member of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) a non-profit association of travel companies, conservation organizations and other groups that seek a lasting protection of the islands. For more information on why you should travel with an IGTOA member, click here.

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We offer competitive prices.

There is a tendency to think that buying directly from the ship owners will result in cost savings. In fact, whether one buys directly from the owner, or from us, the price is the same. We do not mark it up. CNH Tours earns its living from the commissions the owners offer us by selling spaces on their ships. When owners sell cruises directly, they simply keep the commissions themselves. The advantage of using an agent lies in the agent's capacity to consider your needs first, before suggesting a particular ship. Ship owners, or their commercial representatives, are understandably focused on selling only their ships.