About Gene

Gene Van Galder is a natural born traveler. He founded GVG Tours, LLC in 2009 and began offering quality tours throughout the United States and across the globe. Our international tours have included trips to the Caribbean, Ireland, Peru, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, China, Canada, Costa Rica, Ireland, Turkey and several European River Cruises. Domestic tours have included many of the National Parks, Civil War sites, the Appalachian Trail, Alaska, New England, Hawaii, Nevada, and several more. GVG Tours partners with vendors such as Viking River Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Globus, Cosmos, Gate One, Princess and Edventures.

"My pledge to clients is to ensure they have a terrific travel experience: You will see much, laugh often, stay in nice accommodations, dine well, meet new people, explore new cultures, and greatly enjoy the total travel experience. By traveling one learns not only more about our world, but also more about oneself."

-Gene Van Galder