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Galapagos

Galapagos - The First Ever World Heritage Site
We've been helping people plan their Galapagos expeditions since 1999. Few travel companies know Galapagos as intimately as we do. Active tours, photography expeditions, trips with a strong natural history focus and more.

Emperor Penguin

In Search of the Emperor Penguin
Join globe trotting veterinary doctor Kristine Hoyt on a journey to the Weddell Sea in search of the Emperor Penguin... and recently hatched chicks.  Go where few Antarctica expeditions venture.

Okavango/Kalahari

Okavango - Kalahari - Victoria Falls
Acclaimed by the National Geographic Magazine as the "Champion of the Okavango" Dr. Karen Ross will lead you on this amazing insider's trip to one of Africa's lesser known jewels.

 

Pantanal

The Largest Tropical Wetland on Earth
Jaguars, macaws, anteaters, giant river otters... and a side trip to Iguaçu Falls. Embark on your private river cruise after a unique stay at Iguaçu Falls, and explore the furthest reaches of this World Heritage site.

Svalbard Archipelago

"Galapagos of the Arctic"
Venture close to the North Pole—where towering glaciers, polar bears, and endless daylight await. Join an intimate expedition cruise and witness nature’s raw majesty at the top of the world. 

Easter Island

Rapa Nui: Small Island... Big Legacy
Close to vanishing, witness the revival of Easter Island culture on this in-depth visit led by national award winning guide Josie Nahoe, the grand-daughter of the archaeologist who led the restoration of the island's statues.

Iceland to Newfoundland

Iceland to Newfoundland
A journey across vast land and icescapes, rich with natural and cultural diversity. Reykvajik, Greenland, Baffin Island, Labrador's majestic Torngat moutains and colouful St. John's Newfoundland.  

Madagascar

Lemurs, Baobabs and Chameleons
Join us on this cross-country journey, exploring the many diverse ecosystems of this very large island. 23 days, private charter flights - designed and led by Richard Parsons, a long time Madagascar explorer.

Northwest Passage

Rare 40% Discount: The Northwest Passage
Aug - Sept 2025.  Only a few spaces remain on this attractively priced opportunity to follow in the footsteps of explorers who sought, but failed to find the short route from Europe to Asia.  Frobisher, Hudson, Franklin...

Arctic/Antarctica

Arctic / Antarctica Expeditions
Our Arctic and Antarctica destination experts are on hand to help you plan an journey to either pole.  Narwhals or penguins, Inuit culture or ancient whaling stations, snow, ice, aurora and more.  

Provence

Provence Discovery
Two weeks, three luxury villas, fourteen guests.  Join our small group exploration of this most welcoming part of the world. Wine and olives, Roman cities, lavender and farmers' markets.

9 GOOD REASONS TO BOOK WITH CNH TOURS

 

1. Few if any agencies know their destinations as intimately as we do.

All of our team members and/or tour leaders have live/have lived and/or worked in the destinations they represent.  We retain our hands on the pulse of those places through our long-term connections with our friends and colleagues engaged in the day to day management and conservation there.   We are familiar with many of the ships and local service providers and know the owners often on a first name basis.   Few travel agencies have access to such a diversity of personal and professional contacts in their destinations. 

2. Your trip is carbon neutral

Starting in 2022, all carbon emissions relating to your trip with CNH Tours (all in-country emissions) will be carbon neutral thanks to the purchase of carbon offsets.  These are certified by the Gold Standard, a United Nations recognized certifying agency.   For more information, please see our detailed explanation here.  


3.  You benefit from a US$200,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance

All of CNH Tours' guests are automatically covered with an emergency medical evacuation insurance for a value of up to US$200,000.  For full details, click here.

4. Your investment will be safeguarded by the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund and Ontario's consumer protection laws

As an Ontario-based travel company registered under the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), anyone (from anywhere) booking through CNH Tours benefits from the TICO Compensation Fund.  The Fund reimburses travelers when travel services are not provided due to our bankruptcy (we certainly don't expect that to happen) or that of an end supplier airline or cruise line - where a reimbursement has not otherwise been provided. Our registrant number is 50022618. 

In addition to the fund, Ontario consumer protection legislation and regulations require that travel companies based here manage their accounts following strict rules, keeping all your payments in a trust account, and disbursing them only in accordance with the services you have provided.  We are required to make our books available to TICO on demand.   Few jurisdictions in the Americas (North or South) are subjected to such stringent regulatory oversight

 

Group at Sunset on Isabela

5. We are experts in our destinations

After having answered thousands of questions from Galapagos-bound people on the 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 there to people considering a Galapagos trip.   More recently, CNH Tours was recognized as the Best Boutique Galapagos cruise Operator – Canada by Lux Life Magazine. Co-owner, Heather Blenkiron was recognized as a Trailblazing Woman Leader in her field by Aspioneer Magazine. 

Our Okavango tour leader, Karen Ross, has been named "the Champion of the Okavango" by the National Geographic magazine while our Polar Destination Expert has spent the last 10 years invoved in the polar tourism work.


Blue on blue

 

6. Personalized service is our specialty.

Our unofficial 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, you'll be talking to people who have developed intimate relationship with their destinations over decades.  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 the destination like we did - and that motivates us to go the extra mile.

Why not email us now to start a conversation?  You may also want to consider asking us to schedule a phone call to help you start exploring cruise options.

 

neptune             Celebrations on the Samba to mark the crossing of the Equatorial line 

7. We give back to the community.  

Since 2000, CNH Tours has been organizing non-profit fund-raising trips in support of worthy initiatives. Past trips have raised funds for United World Colleges (3 cruises), underprivileged urban youth (2 cruises).  We helped raise funds for the Galapagos Public Library and donated berths for fundraising purposes, once for the Boston National Public Radio annual fundraising event and again for the Montana Natural History Center. On occasion, we invite deserving local youths on a cruise when we have a suitable availability.  In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, with the help of past (and future guests), we raised over US$54,000 - all of which was deposited in equal shares directly into the bank accounts of crew, guides and office staff of one the ships we use regularly - helping put food on the table for several months.     

8. We contribute to improving the quality of the tourism experience in Galapagos

CNH Tour is a Full Member of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) a non-profit association of travel companies , conservation organizations and other groups that seek to improve the overall visitor experience in Galapagos by supporting guide training, conservation projects and community development initiatives.  We have been elected to its board. 

 

turtle

 

9.  We can help you organize your own fund-raising trip

We've organized fund-raising trips in support of good causes (Canadian Library Association, United World Colleges). If you'd like to explore opitons for organizing you own fund-raiser, contact us. 

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All I want to say is that EVERYTHING was PERFECT! Honestly, nothing could have been better!! At the hotel the people, the pick-ups at the airport, the hotel,the rooms - simply perfect.   Our guide, Angelika, was amazing - her knowledge of everything was astonishing. The crew on the boat was terrific.  The only 'problem' I have now is: I want to go again !!!   Thank you very, very much for your role in making this such a fantastic adventure.

 

Dagmar
Toronto.  On the Tip Top II in December

 

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