It all began in 1996. Bev Lysne, looking to combine her love of people and her love of travel, began to organize some simple bus tours in the Owatonna, MN area.

Her fun destinations, friendly service, and value for the money were difficult to match. Word spread. Soon, the dozens of local people who travelled with Bev grew to hundreds of happy travelers from all over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

After more than 25 years organizing adventures to places as close to home as the Chanhassen Dinner Theater and as far away as Italy, Ireland, and New Zealand (and everywhere in between!), Bev continues to be your best source for a complete travel adventure.

In 2024, she welcomed her son Monty Lysne on board. Monty also has decades of experience organizing service learning trips, camps, and vacations regionally and internationally for both teenagers and young adults, including three years living and touring in Australia with his family. Monty becomes part of the team to help with the now 500+ people who have travelled with Bev and are looking to share their adventures with their friends and family.

So, where are we going to go together?

bev@bevstours.com

monty@bevstours.com

“For 25 years, we’ve travelled with Bev’s Friends and Family Tours. We have gone on great adventures, from exciting locations to entertaining venues to unique culinary experiences. We continue to take trips with Bev because her trips are well-planned, with special destinations and local delights. We recommend Bev’s Friends and Family Tours highly!” - Mitchell and Lynn Rhodes, Owatonna, MN