Our Story
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Whether you are nearing your terminal, preparing for landing, minutes away from your first glimpse of a wild elephant, or about to reunite with your loved ones, Approach Tours evokes the anticipation and excitement that come with knowing that something great is about to happen.
Approach Tours is the culmination of passion, curiosity and wanting more out of life. Coming from different backgrounds, we realized that our stories were strikingly similar – we wanted to spend less time in dress shirts and more time helping others discover this awesome world, as we did and still do!
Recently, we found that there was a new type of traveller emerging, one for whom the journey matters as much as the destination, and one who values a truly all-inclusive experience, at a great value. That stepping off the proverbial beaten path is what brought us here. Together.
By joining our movement, you are trusting an established team with travel partners in every country. You are defying the status quo of group tours by refusing to pay for big mark-ups and agency commissions. You are demanding more from your tour company.
And we are answering the call.
Our Roots
We’ve come a long way in 40 years.
Approach Tours is the newest addition to our
established family of travel brands.
Our manifesto
Experience honest, thoughtfully crafted travel moments.
Approach is Proudly Canadian
Since opening our doors in Montreal in 2019, it’s been our honour to export Canadian kindness around the world
Proudly Canadian owned & operated
When you purchase an Approach tour, you’re supporting a local business that employs dozens of staff in Montreal — as well as countless Canadian Group Gurus who live coast to coast to coast.
Travel with Canadians, from Canadian gateways
Travel with like-minded Canadians who are ready to explore the world and make lifelong memories with new friends. You’d be surprised how many conversations on tour begin with, “You’re from Timmins? Do you know my cousin Linda?”
All-inclusive pricing in CAD. Always!
Don’t waste your time watching exchange rates and guessing the best time to buy. When you book your spot on tour, you lock in your fare in CAD. No matter what happens with currency fluctuations, what you pay doesn’t change.
Our gurus
We proudly stand behind our promise of end to end delight, and we are one of the rare tour companies to provide three layers of service on tour. While our Group Gurus escort you from start to finish, our Tour Guides and Local Guides are there for that priceless local touch.
Group Gurus
Simply put, your dedicated Group Guru is the Fonzie to your Chachi – always there for a good time and to help guide you through life’s mysteries! Our Group Gurus are avid travellers who embody discovery and delight, focusing their time on showing everyone a good time! They are the friendly face that you will either meet you at your departure gate, or at the airport of your destination, and who will share in all the fun during your adventure abroad. From building group dynamics to coordinating with head office, your Group Guru is the go-to expert to make sure that your tour is as delightful as possible. Wondering what time breakfast is served? Your Group Guru is there with the answer! Not sure how to ask for cream with your coffee? Your Group Guru is there to teach you! Have a food allergy or restricted diet? Your Group Guru already knows and will make sure that there are meal options available to you!
Thinking of becoming a Group Guru? Fill out this form to get started!
Tour Guides
Your Tour Guide is an English-speaking local expert who will be your guide for the entire time you are visiting their country. From getting you to your upcoming cooking class to making sure the restaurant knows we’re coming, they are a logistics expert and your first local friend rolled into one. They know everything from where to find the best cup of coffee to must-see hidden gems that few people know about. They are confident, energetic, full of fun facts and most importantly, very proud of their country. Have a question about the local culture? Your Tour Guide is there with the answer! Wondering how to get to the waterfront to see tomorrow’s amazing sunrise? Your Tour Guide is there with a map!
Local Guides
Every tour has a team of Local Guides that will join your group throughout your adventure. Some will join for a specific visit, while others will stay with you for a few days. All Local Guides are certified guides and are experts in their craft. Our Local Guides are the original Wikipedia (and way more human!). Wondering why the “New Cathedral” is actually older than the “Old Cathedral”? We thought you would never ask – there is a great story behind that!
