About

Well-established travel experts

With over 25 years of land tour and cruise experience, InquisiTours offers deluxe, fully escorted tours throughout the Pacific Northwest and other intriguing corners of the globe. We place customer service, flexibility, and creativity at the center of our offerings.

Our experience with land tour operations in the cruise industry sets us apart from others in our region. We understand the importance of a balance of structured and independent exploration, deluxe accommodations, unique inclusions, quality local cuisine, and story telling in our trips. InquisiTours guides are travel professionals, with a deep connections to their home, which we love exploring, sharing, and welcoming guests from all over the world!

In addition to our range of pre-set itineraries, we offer private and custom touring experiences that cater to our Guests, Agents, and Operators specific requests and interests. With your travel style and budget, combined with InquisiTours expertise, we will create a complete experience for you and your companions!

Tour Leaders

Travel Expert, Robin Glaeser

ROBIN GLAESER

Robin Glaeser spent many years in hospitality and tourism with companies such as Westin Hotels & Resorts, Princess Tours, and Avanti Destinations, as well as managing operation teams throughout North America, Europe and Asia. With InquisiTours, her operational skills are matched with her passion for travel and her desire to create stronger connections with the people and places that come into her life.
Travel Expert, Brian Birkenstein

BRIAN BIRKENSTEIN

Traveling entered Brian’s life early when the travel bug had taken hold. He thought that a trip post-college was his last hoorah before cutting his hair, putting on a tie, and getting a “normal” job, but 24 years later, none of that happened. In the almost quarter-century since he started traveling, he has been to all 50 US States, 71 Countries, and all seven continents, including when he worked as a janitor in Antarctica (and wrote a book about it called Cleaning Up After Science). Brian is always happy to return from his travels to his home in Tacoma, Washington. he brings his lifetime of passion for travel and takes great joy in showing the Pacific Northwest, and the world, to others.
Travel Expert, Alex McDonnell

ALEX MCDONNELL

Meet Alex. Her big smile and infectious laugh will be the first thing that you notice. However, as your travels unfold, her background as a scientist will reveal fascinating details around each turn of the road. Biology, Geology, and the Culinary sciences are her favorites. You’ll be having so much fun you won’t notice how much you’re learning.
Travel Expert, Carlos Gomez

CARLOS GOMEZ

Carlos has lead tours throughout some of the most stunning and diverse destinations in the hemisphere. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he brings his calm, knowledgeable, and professional presence to over several hundred tours. When he is not traveling, you’ll most likely find him rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park.

LARISSA HASS

With over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, I’m excited to bring my expertise to InquisiTours as Project Manager! My journey began in 1995 as a Tour Director with Princess Tours, guiding travelers through some of the world’s most stunning destinations, from the Canadian Rockies and Eastern Canada to Alaska and Costa Rica. In 2001, I joined Princess Cruises as an Onboard Sales Manager, but my passion for land tours soon called me back in 2003.

 

In 2010, I transitioned to Business Development Manager at Princess Cruises, overseeing key regions in Canada, Arizona, and New Mexico, building incredible partnerships along the way. After concluding my time with Princess Cruises in May 2022, I’ve also enjoyed connecting with the community through a part-time role in sales and customer service at a local golf course here in Arizona.

 

Now, I’m thrilled to be working alongside my friend Robin at InquisiTours, where we craft unforgettable travel experiences and help our guests explore the world in the most memorable ways!