Great Lakes Explorer Signature Tour

Discover How These Legendary Inland Seas Shaped the Land

Over the centuries, these huge inland seas have fascinated humankind. From the magnificent Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island to rolling dunes and grand vistas, this journey will leave you in awe of the Great Lakes.

Highlights of this tour include:

2 Nights at the magnificent Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island - indulge in the grandeur of a bygone era at this National Historic Landmark (elegant evening attire required) • Take a narrated, horse drawn carriage tour on Mackinac Island • Enjoy a free day to explore Mackinac Island on your own (or just relax and enjoy the resort!) • 2 Nights in the heart of downtown Toronto, located along the shores of Lake Ontario • Toronto sightseeing tour with a local guide • Ride to the top of the famous CN Tower for 360° views of the city • Enjoy an afternoon in Toronto to visit museums or shops on your own • Spend 1 night on the western side of Michigan and see the ever growing and expanding “living” sand dunes along the shores of Lake Michigan • 2 Nights in Northern Michigan in the Petosky area – a resort area located between the shores of Lake Michigan and the inland mountains • Travel through the Soo Locks - where boats traverse the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron • Spend 2 nights in the Upper Peninsula area and take in the pure, fresh air and crystal clear waters • Visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum - learn why Lake Superior is known as the most treacherous of the Great Lakes • 2 Nights on the shores of Lake Erie in Maumee Bay State Park • Tour The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village – a National Historic Landmark considered to be one of the greatest historical attractions in the country • 3 Additional nights’ accommodations en-route • Services of a Professional Tour Director • Round Trip Luxury Motorcoach Transportation • Gratuities for included meals, motorcoach driver, and your Terrapin Tours Tour Director are included in the tour cost • PLEASE NOTE: This tour has a mix of luxury accommodations (the Grand Hotel), first class hotels, and casual, rustic lodges. 

Tour departs from Concord, NH  ~  Maximum of 30 Passengers

International Travel: All passengers MUST carry a valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card to travel between the United States and Canada. Passengers without proper documentation will be denied boarding and refunds will not be given. Travelers convicted of a felony or misdemeanor will not be allowed to cross the border. 

Activity/Accessibility: Some excursions require walking on uneven outdoor surfaces, and boarding boats, carriages, etc. Contact us if you have mobility questions or concerns.

Payment Terms: $1,000 per person deposit; plus the cost of Travel Protection, if purchased, required at time of reservation. Final payment due 180 days prior to tour departure.

• 2 Nights accommodations at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

• Narrated, horse drawn carriage tour

• 2 Nights accommodations in the heart of downtown Toronto

• Toronto sightseeing tour

• A ride to the top of the famous CN Tower

• 1 night accommodations in Western Michigan

• 2 Nights accommodations in Northern Michigan

• 2 nights accommodations in the Upper Peninsula

• Admission to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

• 2 Nights accommodations in Maumee Bay State Park

• Admission to the Henry Ford Museum

• 3 Additional nights accommodations en-route

• Services of a Professional Tour Director

• Round Trip Luxury Motorcoach Transportation

• Gratuities for included meals, motorcoach driver, and your Terrapin Tours Tour Director are included in the tour cost

Tour Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights

Included Meals: 14 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 8 Dinners

Tour Inclusions:

• Hotel accommodations, including taxes

• Meals as indicated, including gratuities

• Admission to attractions, guided tours, and entrance fee as noted

Tour Exclusions:

• Meals that are not included on the published itinerary

• Gratuities to any local guides (recommended $2-3 per person), and housekeeping staff (recommended $2-3 per room/day) are not included in your package

• All items and expenses of a personal nature

• Optional Travel Protection