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Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes

8 days
From Detroit to Chicago
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Age range 5 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore the Henry Ford Museum
  • Enjoy Bavarian cuisine in Frankenmuth
  • Ride a carriage on Mackinac Island
  • Tour the Grand Hotel's historic charm
  • Sample Polish dishes at Legs Inn

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN
  2. Day 2 DETROIT–FRANKENMUTH
  3. Day 3 FRANKENMUTH–MACKINAC ISLAND
  4. Day 4 MACKINAC ISLAND
  5. Day 5 MACKINAC ISLAND–MACKINAW CITY–CHARLEVOIX–PETOSKEY
  6. Day 6 PETOSKEY–TRAVERSE CITY–GRAND RAPIDS
  7. Day 7 GRAND RAPIDS–CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
  8. Day 8 CHICAGO
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Operated by

Globus

Number of tours

406

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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  • A
    · September 24th, 2023
    Wonderful tour director, Susanna! Very knowledgeable and personable.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 24th, 2023
    Great destination tour - was not disappointed
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  • A
    · September 21st, 2023
    Tour guide was super.
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  • A
    · September 13th, 2023
    Due to the great organization skills of Globus, all went off without a hitch!
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 13th, 2023
    A visit to Michilimackinac Historic site would have been appropriate since we were already at the lighthouse.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 12th, 2023
    Super tour guide. Clean coach. Lot of great places.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 12th, 2023
    Very well organised, great tour director
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · August 31st, 2023
    Extended beyond expectations. Well-designed stopping points. Overall, a great tour of Michigan.
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · August 30th, 2023
    Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · August 30th, 2023
    The tour was great
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    Trip date: August 2023
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes
From Detroit to Chicago

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    Sonia

    Asked on August 18th, 2024

    I need a solo room. Is this a problem?

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    Single supplement
    • GlobusOperatorWritten August 2024

      We can accommodate a single room. There will be an additional $1050 USD. You will not have to share your accommodations with another single guest.

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    Diane

    Asked on August 8th, 2024

    I need a single room. How do you handle this?

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    Single supplement
    • GlobusOperatorWritten August 2024

      The Single Supplement cost would be $985.

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    Erica

    Asked on May 29th, 2024

    Do the travelers secure their on flights to Detroit and from Chicago?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten May 2024

      The tour does not include flights to Detroit and from Chicago.

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    Cristina

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    The age range for this tour states that it's from 5 to 80 years of age. The passengers are 77, 80, and 82 and would like to know if they can book this tour. What is the cost to add roundtrip airport transfers? Will it be possible to confirm handicap accessible bathrooms at the hotels?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten April 2024

      No Age Limit: There is no age limit for participation in our tours. If you feel comfortable joining the tour, we are delighted to welcome you aboard! Transfer Policy: Please note that in North America, we no longer offer transfers as part of our tour packages. Passengers are responsible for arranging their own transportation from the airport to the starting hotel and vice versa. We make every effort to accommodate specific hotel requests but we cannot guarantee confirmation at every hotel. We will strive to fulfill your preferences wherever possible.

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    Rick

    Asked on June 24th, 2023

    Is the price shown for this trip also the same price for one person accommodations?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten June 2023

      The price shown is based off of double occupancy room accommodations. For a single traveler, there will be an additional $895. The total cost for a single traveler would be $4074.

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    Tania

    Asked on April 24th, 2023

    does this tour include air to & from ? Does this tour include Greenfield Village?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten April 2023

      Pricing is for land only, flights are not included. Greenfield Village is not an included stop on this tour.

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    Carmen

    Asked on April 18th, 2023

    Wondering how safe travel is for 80 year old in good physical condition to take this trip, how much alone travel would I be looking at, for instance what accommodations from airport to first day hotel etc.

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten April 2023

      This tour will be great for a person in their 80s. There will be slow to moderate pace walking and some uneven payments. The Tour Director will adjust the pace of the group to accommodate the slowest people in the group. On day one of the tour, there will be welcome drinks at the hotel. You will meet the Tour Director and other guest that will be touring with you. You will have some free time.

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    Lydia

    Asked on January 3rd, 2023

    Does this tour include airfare?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2023

      Airfare is not included in the tour price.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Globus will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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