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Your Trusted Partner for Custom Luxury Travel Experiences
G/Hardy Tours has been crafting exceptional travel experiences for over 35 years, specializing in luxury, group, and educational travel. Our team of experts combines deep destination knowledge with meticulous planning to deliver personalized itineraries that exceed expectations. We personally vet every hotel, restaurant, activity, and guide to ensure unparalleled quality and authenticity. Our commitment to transformative travel extends beyond logisticswe create immersive cultural experiences that foster personal growth and lasting memories. With a legacy rooted in educational travel and a global network of trusted partners, we offer seamless access to over 50 destinations across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia.Our family-owned business prioritizes white-glove service, with dedicated travel consultants available 24/7 to handle every detail. From student enrichment trips to corporate incentives, we design journeys that balance sophistication with adventure, ensuring each client receives tailored attention. Our three decades of industry leadership have earned us recognition as Canada's premier bespoke travel company, trusted by discerning travelers seeking extraordinary experiences.
Services
Luxury Travel
Group Tours
School Trips
Golf Tours
Custom Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of expertise in luxury and educational travel
- Personalized itineraries tailored to client preferences
- Handpicked accommodations and vetted local guides
- 24/7 dedicated travel support for seamless experiences
- Specialized group management for 10-250 travelers
What people say
Expertly curated
Flawlessly organized
Top-notch service
Unmatched attention to detail
Transformative experiences
Services
Luxury Travel
Our luxury travel service crafts high-end itineraries featuring 5-star accommodations, private guides, and exclusive cultural access. We specialize in wine tastings at premier vineyards, Michelin-starred dining experiences, and behind-the-scenes tours of iconic landmarks. Clients receive personalized concierge service with seamless transportation arrangements and curated VIP events.
Group Tours
We manage complex group logistics for 10-250 travelers, including accommodation coordination, transportation planning, and activity scheduling. Our team handles special requirements for yoga retreats, sports teams, and corporate groups with customized entertainment options and team-building experiences at premier destinations worldwide.
School Trips
Our educational travel programs combine curriculum-aligned activities with cultural immersion experiences. We organize language learning opportunities, historical site visits, and science-focused adventures while ensuring safety compliance and handling school board approval processes for teachers leading student groups.
Golf Tours
Golf division offers access to top-ranked courses worldwide with insider privileges at exclusive clubs. Our itineraries include PGA-standard facilities, caddie services, and golf instruction from professional coaches. We coordinate tournament-style play experiences at prestigious locations like Augusta and Cypress Point.
Custom Consultation
Bespoke travel design service creates personalized itineraries matching individual preferences. Our consultants provide destination expertise, budget planning, and special occasion coordination for anniversaries or milestone celebrations. We offer 24/7 support throughout the planning process and during travel.
People
Georgia Hardy
Founder
Georgia Hardy founded the company in 1987 after building expertise at Butterfield & Robinson. With a cosmopolitan background spanning Hungary, Austria, Venezuela, and Canada, she established the business as a leader in educational travel before expanding into luxury tourism.
George Hardy
President
As president since 1992, George expanded the business beyond student travel to luxury and group markets. A chartered accountant with commerce expertise, he maintains quality control through regular destination inspections and itinerary reviews across Europe and global locations.
Melina Mancini
Vice President, Sales
Leading client experience since 2004, Melina specializes in group travel logistics and school board approvals. With international experience in Italy, Spain, and Scotland, she focuses on creating engaging educational programs and managing complex trip requirements for large groups.
Kathleen Hardy
Vice President, Product Development
Kathleen designs luxury itineraries drawing on her history and English background from Queens University. She specializes in multi-generational family trips and cultural tours, leveraging her experience living in England and Switzerland to create immersive European experiences.
Kim Robinson
Golf Division Managing Director
Golf travel expert with 25 years as Golf Digest panelist. A former club champion and Ironman triathlete, he provides insider access to top courses worldwide including Augusta and Royal County Down while combining sports expertise with luxury travel standards.
Questions
What types of travel experiences do you specialize in?
We specialize in luxury travel, educational tours, group trips, and golf vacations across 50+ global destinations. Our expertise includes custom-designed itineraries for families, schools, and corporate groups.
How does your booking process work?
Contact us for a free consultation where we discuss your preferences. Our travel designers create personalized options, handle all logistics, and provide 24/7 support throughout your journey.
Do you offer 24/7 customer support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency assistance during travel with dedicated on-ground contacts in all destination countries for immediate support.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer flexible payment plans. Specific options will be detailed in your personalized quote based on trip requirements.
What is your cancellation policy?
Policies vary by destination and supplier terms. We'll explain specific cancellation terms during booking and recommend travel insurance for comprehensive protection.
What group sizes do you accommodate?
We handle groups from 10 to 250 travelers, providing customized solutions for school classes, corporate teams, and special interest groups with dedicated coordination services.
Reviews (7)
Ian Elliott
Dec 21, 2019
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We used Georgia Hardy Tours to book group travel to the Dominican Republic. As the friends who joined us came on board at varying times, this was a fairly drawn out process lasting several months, and I'm happy to say that Melina, Jessica and the rest of the staff at GH Tours were there for us every step of the way. Wonderful communicators, easily reachable, even to the point of telling us we could get in touch if any issues arose (pleased to report that none did) while we were away. We're already planning another group excursion for 2020, we'll be using Georgia Hardy again, and I have no hesitation
Hilary
Nov 25, 2019
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Georgia Hardy never disappoints when it comes to school trips. I've been to Iceland, Belgium and France and Costa Rica with them. Both trips were very educational, fun and unforgettable.
Olivia Rose
Nov 18, 2019
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Georgia Hardy Tours has given me the opportunity for the trip of a lifetime. I could not have asked for a better trip than that which was planned for my school. As it was my first time on a plane, in a train, overseas, and away from home for longer than a few days, our wonderful tour guide Christina and event coordinator Melina ensured that the trip went smoothly and without hiccups. Overseas I was given the opportunity to see historical monuments, take beautiful walking tours of cities, night tours, and find the names of relatives who fought in the war- some of which have never been visited or
John Grant
Jun 13, 2019
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Georgia Hardy Tours has helped plan our family trips to Italy, Mexico and Portugal. They were able to find us unique hotels, interesting tour guides and very efficient transfers, often under tight timelines. They took great care with our arrangements. We would not hesitate to use their services again. John and Catherine Grant (Toronto)
Natalie K.
Nov 26, 2018
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It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Georgia Hardy Tours. They planned our trip to Paris and Italy. All the students and teachers had a fantastic experience. The tours were perfect the hotels superb and the food delicious. My students are still stopping by my office, letting me know they wish they were still in Italy. I personally noticed how much of a life changing experience this tour had on a number of students. These students now have a newfound passion for travel and studying abroad and know trips like these, will encourage them to be their best self.
GHT is not only an amazing travel
GHT is not only an amazing travel
Jenna Arbitrio
Oct 02, 2018
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Thank you for organizing a great trip for my daughter Courtney and her friends. She had such a wonderful time and has had endless stories to share with her friends and family since her return. My daughter was overally impressed with the quality of hotels, meals and guides and said the entire team did such a great job. This was my daughter's first trip away from home and although I was hesitant, Georgia Hardy Tours was always available whenever I called with questions or concerns. I would not hesitate to recomend your company to other parents. Again thank you so much for all that you do, keep up
Gaylen Racine
Sep 07, 2018
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Had a wonderful Georgia Hardy tour of Canadian WWII Battle sites in Central Italy this spring (April 2018). Our guide, Eric McGeer had an encyclopedic knowledge of the Canadian Army activities in Italy, taking us to battlefield sites and cemeteries,and showed us the difficult terrain that they had to overcome. The accommodations were 4 star excellent, and our minder from Georgia hardy, Nicole Mitskopoulos, made sure everything went smoothly. She even got the the weather to cooperate. This central part, (as are most parts) of Italy was gorgeous. The scenery around every corner was breathtaking
