Chuck & Judy Nichols

Chuck & Judy Nichols

We are Chuck & Judy Nichols, the owners and operators of Nichols Expeditions. Since 1978 we have taken thousands of people on active tours by bike, kayak, raft and on foot in the US and internationally.

Since childhood, both of us have been passionate about travel and recreating in the outdoors. We met in 1977 working as river guides in the canyons of Utah. Back then, a summer of paddling whitewater and camping on sand beaches seemed about as good as it could get. Little did we know that one day we would be leading tours around the world!

After starting Nichols Expeditions we began searching for the best tour locations and we developed a network of trusted partners in foreign countries. We now have the ability to offer a worldwide selection of guided, self-guided and custom tours for individuals and groups. And, as company owners, we actually accompany many of our guided tours throughout the year. We feel that there is no better compliment than to have folks return with their friends for another Nichols Expeditions tour.

Nelly Drogin Lehfeldt

Nelly Drogin

Being a lifetime Moab local, Nelly has a solid background and great passion for tourism and customer service With a bachelors degree from the University of Utah in International Studies, and minors in Hospitality Management and German language, Nelly is equipped and dedicated to assisting adventurous and active Nichols travelers in creating the trip of their dreams. Nelly caught her travel bug while spending a semester attending the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. She traveled all over Europe on the weekends, and spent a month working at a small hostel in Naples, Italy. When she’s not in the office, Nelly has dabbled in Moab’s wide array of activities, including horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and rock climbing, but her favorites are Swing Dance and Yoga.

Nelly’s advice: “If you’re looking at our website and ANY of the trips strike your fancy, give us a call! Our personal, friendly service is unbeatable, and since helping healthy, happy people to see the world is our passion, we’ll do everything in our power to make your trip an amazing and unforgettable one!”

Nichols Expeditions

497 North Main Street, Moab, Utah 84532
Phone: 800-648-8488, Local number: 435-259-3999
Fax: 435-259-2312