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Agawa Canyon & Michigan's Coast
 Sep 15, 2008 - 6 days
 

On this journey you will experience Tahquamenon Falls &
River sights, a sunset dinner cruise on the Soo Locks, Agawa
Canyon Train Day Trip with spectacular fall scenery,
beautiful Mackinac Island winery tour,
and a cruise across Lake Michigan!

Day 1 - Home to Escanaba
Join us as we motor through the changing colors of the rolling hills of Wisconsin to Escanaba for the evening.  Dinner in the evening will be at the charming Ludington House Restaurant.
Included Meals: Dinner          
Hotel: Pioneer Inn

Day 2 - Escanaba to Sault Ste. Marie
Discover the Upper Peninsula as we skirt along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, and visit the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, Tahquamenon Falls with its copper tint produced by natural minerals in the Tahquamenon River.  Lunch will be served at a local pub within the park.  We’ll arrive in Sault Ste. Marie where we’ll stay two nights.  We’ll be greeted with a welcome reception and brief tour of Sault St. Marie.  Adventure awaits as we enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner cruise through the Soo Locks.
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express

Day 3 - Sault Ste. Marie
Behold splendid fall foliage as we rail through rugged wilderness and deep valleys and gorges, featuring rushing rivers and peaceful lakes on the classic Agawa Canyon Tour Train.  Noon lunch will be included aboard the train.  We’ll stop in Agawa Canyon for some leisure time to browse and take a stroll in the park.  Back at the hotel, dinner and leisure time will be on your own.  
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 04 - Sault Ste. Marie to Mack. Isl.
We’ll cross the Mighty Mac five-mile bridge that links the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, then ferry over to Historic Mackinac Island.  A horse and buggy carriage awaits to carry us around to all the sights and a charming tour of the island.  Mackinac Island has seemingly remained untouched--as it was when the first European settlers came there about three centuries ago.  No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island; transportation is limit to horse, carriage, bike, or foot!  Join us for a spectacular luncheon buffet at the famous Grand Hotel.  The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to enjoy the surrounding activities, shops, and scenery. Some may want to take in the optional theater performance at the Mackinaw Theater.  The evening is yours to decide.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch             
Hotel: Clarion Beachfront

Day 5 - Mackinac Island to Ludington
Breakfast will be served at the hotel before we motor along the beautiful shores of the west coast of Michigan, and on through the resort communities of Charlevoix. We’ll stop in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of the World, and tour a local winery and gift before we continue on to Ludington, a charming port town, where we’ll check into our hotel.  We invite you, our special guests, to dinner at a delightful restaurant.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express

Day 6 - Ludington to Home
Board the S.S. Badger in Ludington for an exciting cruise across beautiful Lake Michigan.  Options on board are many, including a movie lounge, historical displays, gift shop, and restaurant.  We’ll then cross Wisconsin and arrive home.
Included Meals: Light Breakfast

 

Travel Tips

Price Per Person:
Double: $1,059   Single: $1,289
Triple: $999    Quad:
$949

Travel Protection pp:
Double: $67    Single: $85

Price includes: 10 meals, activities as stated

Deposit due: $100 deposit at time of reservation,
Full payment due 30 days prior to departure

Travel Bucks: $20 towards future trips with R & J Tours

Tour pace: Light-moderate walking

NEEDED: Passport OR certified copy of a birth
certificate & a picture ID.
This is subject to change at any time. 

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