Mackinac Island
Bus Tour
May 17-25, 2025
$1,425 per person for a double occupancy room
$1,750 per person for a single occupancy room
$1,405 per person for a triple occupancy room (two double beds guaranteed but roller bed not guaranteed)
Deposit is $150 per person due on booking.
Full payment due February 24, 2025.
There is a 3.5% convenience charge when paying by credit card.
Available discounts for this trip:
Make a deposit by December 24, 2024, and receive a $15 discount.*
Pay in full by December 24, 2024, and receive a $30 discount.*
Itinerary
Day 1:
Board your spacious, video and restroom equipped Motorcoach and set off for Northern Michigan. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way before checking into your en route hotel tonight.
Day 2:
After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. This museum's innovative displays showcases everything from dinosaur bones to astronomical equipment. Later in the day, enjoy Dinner and check into your en route hotel.
Day 3:
After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you'll continue towards Northern Michigan. Later, you'll arrive at your destination. This evening, you will enjoy Dinner and check into your hotel for a four night stay.
Day 4:
After today's Continental Breakfast, head for Sault Sainte Marie, MI and take an exciting CRUISE through the SOO LOCKS. Next, enjoy lunch on your own and spend some free time in SAULT SAINTE MARIE. Watch ships enter and depart the Locks from the observation area or browse the unique local shops and boutiques. Later, enjoy Dinner and gaming at a NORTHERN MICHIGAN CASINO before returning to your hotel.
Day 5:
After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, your adventure begins with a ferryboat ride to peaceful Mackinac Island where the only mode of transportation is by Horse and Carriage. Take a leisurely CARRIAGE RIDE TOUR of the island and see splendid sites like the Arch Rock and Lilac Lane. Enjoy some free time to explore this quaint island. Later, cross the Straits of Mackinac again and enjoy a lovely Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6:
After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you’ll take a GUIDED TOUR OF QUAINT MACKINAW CITY. Next, see the OLD MACKINAC POINT LIGHTHOUSE, dating back to 1892. After some free time at Mackinaw Crossings, visit COLONIAL MICHILIMACKINAC – A 1700’s era Village. Later, enjoy Dinner with your friends.
Day 7:
Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for a visit to "Michigan's Little Bavaria", Frankenmuth, MI. Later that day, after a relaxing Dinner, you'll check into your en route hotel.
Day 8:
Today after Continental Breakfast, you will go to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Museum. Tonight, relax in your en route hotel.
Day 9:
Today you'll enjoy a Continental Breakfast and depart for home... a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, the great sights you’ve seen and where your next group trip will take you!
FAQs
What’s included?
Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation - Video & Restroom Equipped
8 Nights Lodging Including 4 Consecutive Nights in Northern Michigan
14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts and 6 Dinners
Boat Ride through Soo Locks
Sault Sainte Marie
Guided Tour of Mackinaw City
Admission to Colonial Michilimackinac
Visit to Mackinac Island
Carriage Tour on Mackinac Island
Gaming at a Northern Michigan Casino
Mackinaw Crossings
What’s not included?
Luggage service at the en-route hotels (It is recommended you bring a small carryon for the en-route hotels)
Tips for the bus driver and tour guides
Meals, other than those stated on the itinerary
Personal expenses: phone calls, room service, anything of a personal nature
Where do you pickup from?
All our trips begin with a pickup at Walmart, located at 3581 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801.
Walmart has graciously permitted overnight parking for our travelers. However, we strongly advise that you personally confirm this arrangement by calling ahead, as policies may change.
Please be aware that we do not recommend leaving your vehicle overnight at this location. Neither we nor the business involved accept responsibility for any theft or damage to vehicles left parked.
What is your cancellation policy?
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 30 days before the trip. Cancellations made within 30 days of the departure date, however, are not eligible for a refund. If you have purchased travel insurance and your reason for canceling is covered under your policy, you may be able to file a claim to recover the cost of the trip, excluding the travel insurance premium. Please consult your insurance provider for specific details regarding your coverage.
What if there is inclement weather?
In case of inclement weather, we will make every effort to reschedule the tour. Should rescheduling prove impossible, you will be fully refunded.
Are there any stops scheduled for the bus ride?
Yes! We have stops schedule every 2 to 2.5 hours.
Do you offer luggage handling?
Luggage handling will be provided at your final destination hotel. However, please note that this service will not be available at hotels during your journey to or from the final destination. You will be responsible for managing your own luggage throughout these transit periods. For your convenience, we recommend packing a small overnight bag containing essential items such as documents, valuables, and medications for use on these nights.
Are the hotels clean and a good quality?
Hotel details will be provided approximately one month before your trip. Typically, we select nationally recognized mid-tier hotels, such as Best Western, Tru by Hilton, and Country Inn and Suites. Rest assured, all accommodations are routinely inspected by our tour company to ensure they meet our high standards of quality and cleanliness.