Overview
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With 35 Miles of coastline designated as Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Where should I go? What should I see? Our tour provides access to all of it. As well, you'll be accompanied by a guide well-versed in the area History, Flora & Fauna and geologic formation of the Great lakes and Dune formations. Sleeping Bear is fantastic in and of itself, but having a guide to explain everything from the Native Tribes that once roamed the area, to the geologic forces that leave us with the Great Lakes we know today, greatly enhances ours guests visit to Sleeping Bear. Oh, and guests rave about our catered lunch. It's delicious!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participants must be 6 years or older. We do not accommodate infants.
Walking is required to access the vista at Empire Bluffs. The trail is designated as "Easy". Expect to walk 1.5 miles over a dirt and sand Trail.
What To Expect
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
A guided tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Tour includes round trip transportation from Traverse City with snacks and drinks provided. Stops include an easy walk out to Empire Bluffs, Scenic Pierce Stocking Drive, Lake Michigan overlook, Glen Lke overlook, Sleeping Bear Dune overlook, Lunch on the beach in the village of Empire, Dune Climb, Historic Village of Glen Haven and Glen Arbor.
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Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks, drinks and lunch included.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful area
Kathy R,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful area with lots to see and do. Shopping ,dining , and lake experience. All enjoyable and a very relaxing experience.
Informative and entertaining.
Timothy E,Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great informative tour. Matt our guide very knowledgeable and entertaining. We would recommend and do this tour again with Matt. It was fun!
Would do it again!
Lisa A,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time exploring the lakeshore and climbing the dunes! A delicious lunch was enjoyed in a lovely spot on the lake. Our guide, Matt, was very knowledgeable and attentive to us.
Perfect day Perfect guide
Lisa D,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Matt was everything the reviews said he was. Showed up on time. Clean vehicle, very polite to all guest. Made sure all were taken care of and treated all with respect. Very knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend this tour and especially Matt.
Marvelous Matt's Tour
BaliloverNewYork,Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worth every penny!! Perfect way to see Sleeping Bear by having Matt narrate the history, geologic & cultural, of the area. Excellent lunch from the Shipwreck Cafe along w/ an ice cream stop at Cherry Republic. If you really want to learn about & experience Sleeping Bear, take this tour!
Great couple venture
Marianne M,Jun 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall was a nice tour we have never been on one before so our first experience. Now we can come back with the kids and take them to a couple locations
Great tour despite bad weather.
Kenneth S,May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience despite bad weather. Matt is an incredible guide. He's well informed, professional, personable, and friendly. Would highly recommend this to others.
Great tour, hightly recommend.
Brandon T,May 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Matt was an excellent tour guide. He was both knowledgeable and personable. We got to see quite a few sights, so it was well worth it.
Day in the Dunes
tess6335,May 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day on the Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore tour with our driver and tour guide Matt. Though the weather was windy and chilly, the day was still enjoyable. Matt is a wealth of information on the area and his easy going manner was appreciated. He has many stories and is quite the photographer with some photography special effects included. The views in the area are beautiful and the stops that were included showcased the dunes. Lunch which is included in the tour, was also very good. If you are in the area, this is a great tour to take! You will enjoy,
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
lisamY5432TN,Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely Beautiful! We all had an amazing time and didn't feel rushed at all. We will be coming back next year!
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