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Take in three of the Great Lakes and a string of classic Midwest towns on this four-day small-group loop out of Chicago. Travel up the western shore of Lake Michigan through Milwaukee and Green Bay into the wild Upper Peninsula, where the colorful cliffs of Pictured Rocks and the amber cascades of Tahquamenon Falls line Lake Superior. Cross to car-free Mackinac Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the world, for a horse-drawn carriage ride, then wind down through scenic Traverse City and the Dutch-themed town of Holland before returning to Chicago. It’s a relaxed, scenery-rich way to see the heart of the Great Lakes, with small group of no more than 14 guests, ensuring a more comfortable, personalized, and relaxed journey.
Great Lakes & Mackinac Island 4-Day Small Group Tour from Chicago lasts about 4 days.
Prices start at $1,125 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 07:30Departure Chicago: Chinatown；218 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616；(After06/09/2025) 08:00Departure Chicago: Millennium Park Welcome Center；201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601；(before06/09/2025). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. 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.
Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
Hotel choices could be better. Not enough time at Mackinac Island. Our tour guide was excellent and very accommodating to the passengers needs. He was top notch.
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Good Evening Viator/Juniper Family, My sister Benetta and I truly enjoyed this 4 day excursion, especially with our Guide Peter. He was knowledgeable about every Lake, City, and State, we traveled to. We had fantastic conversations with Peter about Presidents who came from Illinois to where the lakes began and ended. Peter was very passionate about letting us know ever detail regarding our travels. He was patient and understanding with us. I had knee surgery prior to our trip and Peter helped my sister and I on and off the vehicle at Every stop. The hotels that were selected were fantastic and so was their breakfasts. I cannot say enough about our Tour and Peter; I’m going to tell my family and friends about this trip and We look forward to seeing Peter again‼️ P.S. Peter, Thanks for the water.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes & Mackinac Island 4-Day Small Group Tour from Chicago | 4 days | 5.0 (2) | $1,125 | |
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