5 Day Tour On Lakes Superior Huron and Michigan

201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Duration

5 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Five days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the three major lakes in the Great Lakes region of the United States, all of which are located in Lake Michigan in the United States, Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, and Lake Huron. Famous cities along the five great lakes: Chicago, Milwaukee and Traverse City along Lake Michigan, Green Bay along Green Bay, and Sault Ste. Mackinac Island, which was once selected as one of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world. Room Details All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what rooms are availiable at the hotel on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. One Room Selection If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please create separate bookings. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

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What To Expect

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Chicago

We will start our first day Milwaukee, the largest industrial city in Wisconsin visiting Harley-Davidson Museum. After the museum, we will head to the famous Milwaukee Public Market located in Milwaukee’s historic Third Wards. In the Milwaukee Public Market, you are going to see a variety of Wisconsin specialty foods, including cheese and sausage. Next, we will continue driving north along the Lake Michigan. We will enjoy our dinner here. After dinner, we will head to the hotel.

Itinerary:

Chicago → Milwaukee → Harley-Davidson Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Milwaukee Public Market (60 mins) → Green Bay (30 mins) → Escanaba

• Admission Ticket Free

Harley-Davidson Museum

The Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company has over 100 years of history, making some of the finest “choppers” – a style of motorcycle – in the world. This museum collects more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts including the oldest known Harley Davidson motorcycle and attracts more than 3,000 tourists all over the world every year!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Milwaukee Public Market

Take a walk along this unique indoor shopping experience that houses 24 unique specialty food vendors and up to 17 specialty & fresh food vendors. There are even vendors that specialize in handmade jewelry, arts & crafts, photography and so much more.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Green Bay

Green Bay is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. A rich history, a vibrant dining scene and fun sporting events are all hallmarks of Green Bay.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago

Sit back and take in all the magnificent views as we take you through Michigan! We will examine Lake Superior Picture Rocks National Lakeshore and the Tahquamenon Fall. We will arrive in St. Sainte Marie in the afternoon where we can enjoy the journey between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. This will be an unforgettable experience that you don’t want to miss out on.

Itinerary:

Escanaba → Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In-depth Tour (Mandatory, Include: Miner’s Castle (35 mins) + Miner’s Beach (35 mins) + Tahquamenon Falls (90 mins) ) → Point Iroquois Lighthouse (30 mins) → Soo Lock (30 mins) → St. Ignace

• Admission Ticket Free

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In-depth Tour (Mandatory, Include: Miner’s Castle (35 mins) + Miner’s Beach (35 mins) + Tahquamenon Falls (90 mins) )

2 hours 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Point Iroquois Lighthouse

We will be quickly stopping by the beautiful Point Iroquois Lighthouse! It is a historic lighthouse where you can overlook where Lake Superior connects to Lake Huron.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Soo Locks

The Soo Locks are a set of parallel locks, operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It enables ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. They are located on the St. Mary’s River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron and even between the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Ignace

In the morning, we will head to Mackinaw City to take a ferry to Mackinac Island! On our way there, we will drive through the spectacular Mackinac bridge. Later in the afternoon, we will head to visit Traverse City.

Itinerary:

St Ignace → Mackinac Island (Optional, 4 hours) → Traverse City (30 mins)

• Admission Ticket Free

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours Ticket Booth

Mackinac Island, just off Michigan’s shoreline, is only accessible by ferry or plane. There is a unique local law that prohibits the use of motor vehicles. Be ready to either walk, bike, or horseback ride through this amazing island!

4 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Traverse City

Nestled in the pinky of the Lower Peninsula mitten, Traverse City is surrounded by the waters of Lake Michigan. We enjoy four distinct seasons of outdoor adventures with beaches, ski resorts, and hundreds of miles of trails to explore, as well as unique indoor experiences like restored theaters, award-winning wineries, and extensive shopping and dining.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holland

Join us for another adventure as we travel to Holland, Michigan! Later in the afternoon, we will be visiting Gilmore Car Museum and we will return to Chicago in the late afternoon.

Itinerary:

Holland → Windmill Island (Optional, 60 mins) → Gilmore Car Museum (Optional, 60 mins) → Chicago

• Admission Ticket Free

Windmill Island Gardens

Windmill Island has the world-famous “De Zwaan” (the swan), an authentic windmill (shipped from the Netherlands) and has over approximately 250 years’ worth of history. We will have plenty of time to walk around the beautiful gardens located on the island.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gilmore Car Museum

Gilmore Car Museum has the state’s largest collections of classic and vintage automobiles. At the museum, you will have the chance to appreciate the car collections produced from various periods dated between 1890 and 1960.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chicago

Experience the best of Chicago all in one day! This is a world’s top architecture city with fascinating architectures to discover. You will take a walk in Millennium Park, observe the Cloud Gate, and enjoy the spectacular view of the city from 360 Chicago!

Itinerary:

Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Grant Park (10 mins) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → Chicago Water Tower (10 mins) → Michigan Avenue (pass by) → Chicago Cruise (Optional, 90 mins, seasonal) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins)

We will pass by Navy Pier, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Marina City, Trump International Hotel and Tower and Willis Tower Observation Deck.

Note: Due to surrounding construction, the visit to Cloud Gate will be affected to a certain extent, please understand.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cloud Gate

Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins)
Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavillion and ice skating rink; expected to become one of the city’s most popular sites.

Note: Due to surrounding construction, the visit to Cloud Gate will be affected to a certain extent, please understand.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grant Park

Grant Park is a large urban park in the city’s central business district. t was renamed in 1901 to honor US President Ulysses S. Grant. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings and several large annual events and is popularly referred to as “Chicago’s front yard”.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute is the 2nd-largest art museum in the US after the Met in New York. It houses pieces by renowned painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne, as well as an extensive collection of African-American art.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chicago Water Tower

Chicago Water Tower (10 mins)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Michigan Avenue

Michigan Avenue (pass by)

• Admission Ticket Free

City Cruises Chicago Architecture Tours

Chicago Cruise (Optional, 90 mins, seasonal)

The Architectural Cruise of Chicago is a perfect way to view one of America’s most formidable cities, all from the comfort of a boat leisurely sailing down the Chicago River, either during the day or at twilight.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

360 Chicago Observation Deck

360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins)

This observsation deck sits atop the John Hancock Tower in Chicago, providing exquisite aerial views of the city’s skyline that you can’t get anywhere else. The new LIFT feature extends out above the city below for an exhilirating experience.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Travel tips If the tour departuring on Thursday, it will appropriate adjustments to the itinerary: Day 1: Milwaukee - Green Bay - Escanaba Day 2: Lake Superior - Tahquamenon Falls - St Ignace Day 3: Mackinac Island - Traverse City Day 4: Holland - Chicago Day 5: Chicago City Tour
1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
3. Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
4. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate.'For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide'directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you.'As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!'
5. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
6. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
7. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
8. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
9. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
10. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, the supplier shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
11. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
12. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
13. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
14. Only for products with airport pick-up service: only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each order. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.
Note: Due to surrounding construction, the visit to Cloud Gate will be affected to a certain extent, please understand.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Included/Excluded

Hotel (Nights are one day less than the total number of tour days).
Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
Breakfast (4)

Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included
Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks
Food and beverage
Booster seat ($10.00/person/day) available upon request for children 8 and under.
Mandatory&Optional attraction fee in Itinerary (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
Gratuities
360 Chicago Adult:$35.00; Senior(65 ):$35.00; Child (3-11):$23.00
The Art Institute of Chicago Adult:$32.00; Senior(65 ):$26.00; Child (under 14):$26.00;
Harley Davidson Museum Adult:$22.00; Senior (65 ):$16.00; Child (5-17):$8.00;
Holland Walking Tour Windmill Island Adult:$25.00; Senior(65 ):$25.00; Child(3-15):$15.00;
Gilmore Car Museum Adult:$20.00; Senior (65 ):$20.00; Child (11-17):$12.00;
Mackinac Island Ferry & Carriage Adult:$75.00; Senior(65 ):$75.00; Child (3-12):$35.00;
Chicago Architectural Cruise Adult:$44.00; Child(4-12):$20.00; Child(0-3):$0.00;
Mandatory Fee: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In-depth Tour Everyone: $50.00;

Durations

5 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

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