Midwest · 5 Days
Mackinac Island
No cars allowed on the island — just horse-drawn carriages, a Soo Locks cruise, and quaint Mackinaw City in between.
Day by Day
- Day 1
Departure for Northern Michigan
Board your motorcoach in Lockport and enjoy the scenery on the drive north. Dinner included before checking into your hotel for a four-night stay.
- Day 2
Soo Locks & Sault Sainte Marie
Continental breakfast, then a cruise through the Soo Locks. Lunch on your own and free time in Sault Sainte Marie, plus a visit to the Tower of History. Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Day 3
Mackinac Island by Carriage
Continental breakfast, then a ferry to Mackinac Island for a carriage ride tour past Arch Rock and Lilac Lane, with free time to explore. Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Day 4
Mackinaw City & Colonial Michilimackinac
Continental breakfast, then a guided tour of Mackinaw City including the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse (1892), free time at Mackinaw Crossings, and a visit to Colonial Michilimackinac. Dinner with friends.
- Day 5
Return Home
Continental breakfast, then depart for home with plenty to talk about from the trip.
What's Included
- Round-trip motorcoach transportation
- 4 nights lodging in Northern Michigan
- 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Guided tour of Mackinaw City
- Mackinac Island visit with a guided carriage tour
- Soo Locks boat cruise & free time in Sault Sainte Marie
- Visit to Mackinaw Crossings
- Admission to Colonial Michilimackinac
Before You Reserve
Important Trip Information
Deposits
A $75 deposit is due by December 12, 2026.**
**Your seat is confirmed only when your deposit is received. Reservations are confirmed in the order deposits are received, and a tour may sell out before the stated deposit deadline.
Payment Deadlines
Final payment is due by March 1, 2027.
Minimum Traveler Requirements
A minimum of 30 travelers with paid deposits by the deadline are required for this trip to operate. If the minimum is not reached, all deposits will be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds for individual cancellations are honored up to 2 weeks to 30 days before the trip, depending on the specific tour agreement. The remaining group size must stay at 30 or more travelers for an individual refund to apply.
Trip Protection Coverage
An optional Travel Confident® protection plan is available through Diamond Tours, at the same price for every age. It can help cover trip cancellation and interruption, lost or damaged baggage, emergency medical and dental care, medical evacuation, and 24/7 travel assistance. For this trip, the plan costs $72 per person. Sign up individually within 14 days of your deposit at travelconfident.com. See the plan document for full terms and exclusions.
Hotel & Reservation Confirmations
Wondering why you haven't received a hotel confirmation yet? That's normal! In December, we send the tour company our head count and room list for every traveler whose deposit was received by the deadline. The tour company then begins reserving the motorcoach, hotel rooms, restaurants and excursions.
Once everything has been reserved, you'll receive all of your reservation information. In the meantime, your Square deposit receipt confirms your seat.