Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Explore the rich history, diverse flora, and fascinating fauna of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on our guided tour. Discover the geologic wonders of the Great Lakes and indulge in a delicious catered lunch.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation included
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Complimentary lunch
Additional Information

Boasting a striking 35 miles of shoreline declared as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you might ask, where should I venture? What wonders should I behold? Our expedition offers the key to unlock all these offerings. Furthermore, you will be under the guidance of an expert well-acquainted with the region’s History, Flora & Fauna and geological construction of the Great Lakes and Dune formations. Experiencing Sleeping Bear is remarkable on its own, yet having an savant to elucidate everything from the Indigenous Tribes that once wandered the region, to the geologic powers that shaped the Great Lakes we observe today, significantly enhances our guests’ excursion to Sleeping Bear. And, our visitors continuously compliment our served lunch for its appetizing nature. It’s scrumptious!

  • 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.
Location
615 E Front St
East Front Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Timothy_e
Jul 9, 2024
Informative and entertaining. - Great informative tour. Matt our guide very knowledgeable and entertaining. We would recommend and do this tour again with Matt. It was fun!
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Lisa_a
Jul 8, 2024
Would do it again! - We 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.
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Lisa_d
Jul 2, 2024
Perfect day Perfect guide - Our 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.
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Balilovernewyork
Jun 30, 2024
Marvelous Matt's Tour - Worth 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!
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Marianne_m
Jun 29, 2024
Great couple venture - Overall 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
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Kenneth_s
May 28, 2024
Great tour despite bad weather. - Great experience despite bad weather. Matt is an incredible guide. He's well informed, professional, personable, and friendly. Would highly recommend this to others.
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Brandon_t
May 25, 2024
Great tour, hightly recommend. - Matt 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.
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Tess6335
May 24, 2024
Day in the Dunes - We 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,
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Lisamy5432tn
Oct 30, 2023
HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Absolutely 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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Matitiahu_m
Oct 24, 2023
Sleeping Bear Dunes with Matt. - Lovely place, but what made the tour really great was our guide, Matt. Knowledgeable and eloquent, he made it a great experience.
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