9-Day Mackinac Island Tour from Chicago to Detroit
Travel & Accommodation
9 days, 1 country and 8 cities
8 nights accommodation
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Itinerary
This Best of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes tour takes you through charming small towns, scenic waterfronts and storied landmarks of the Midwest. Starting in Chicago, you’ll journey north to Mackinac Island, where horse-drawn carriages and historic hotels capture a bygone era. Along the way, roll up your sleeves for pretzel rolling in Frankenmuth, cruise the Chicago River and explore the legacy of Henry Ford in Detroit.
9 days itinerary trip from Chicago to Detroit visiting 1 country and 8 cities
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Sightseeing highlights
Explore Chicago, Grand Rapids, Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth, and Detroit
Visit Surrey Hills Museum and the Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, Tuskegee Airman National Museum, the Guardian Building, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Rouge Factory
Discover the hands-on technique of Bavarian Pretzel Rolling
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How can I book flights for my tour? What about extra hotel nights?
You can add flights and extra hotel nights directly through Trafalgar, so that everything is taken care of, leaving you to relax and enjoy your tour.
If you're booking online, once you've selected your travel dates and room type, you'll be offered an option to add extra hotel nights and flights.
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How much is the deposit for a Trafalgar tour?
On most of our departures, you can secure your trip today with a low deposit from just $200.
What are the different kinds of experiences available?
Each Trafalgar tour has a carefully-selected range of included experiences to help immerse yourself in a destination. But did you know that every tour also has a Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience?
Be My Guest Experiences are the original local travel experience, letting you step into the lives of hosts who will share stories about their families and communities. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences that give back to the local communities, which support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Our tours also include a selection of Optional Experiences which are available for an additional cost, allowing you to make your trip your own.
Can I join a Trafalgar tour as a solo traveler?
A guided tour is the perfect way to solo travel. You'll meet like-minded people traveling with Trafalgar, and you'll relax knowing you can travel with ease, forming genuine connections as you go.
To find out more solo room types and pricing select your preferred departure date and continue to the next page.
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Once you've selected your preferred departure date, on the next step add the number of guests to review the available room options and find the one that suits you best.
How can I apply my past guest discount?
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To access your Global Tour Rewards discount, please confirm the name and date of your past trip once you've added your passenger details. The discount will be applied before you book.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
Every one of our tours includes at least one conscious travel experience that supports one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). Look out for yours within the day-by-day trip itinerary.
Every part of our business, from trip design to how we run our offices, aligns to our 5-year sustainability strategy which ensures a positive impact on people, the planet and wildlife.