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TRAVERSE CITY TO LEELANAU MULTI DAY
SELF-GUIDED

Traverse City's Best: Leelanau County 5 day Tour Self Guided
The Best of Northern Michigan: Vines, Wines, Orchards and Beaches
Cycle through Traverse City's backyard on quiet country roads and paved bike trails. Tour through the vineyard and orchard landscape on rolling hills that lead to picturesque vistas and views. Take an afternoon swim at one of the many sandy, fresh water beaches and explore Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes.
  • Wine & cider tasting at outstanding wineries along our cycling route
  • Explore the world famous Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes with sweeping views of lake Michigan
  • Relax on the beach or make a shopping detour to local boutiques after biking
  • An incredible ride on quite country roads, paved bike trails combined with stunning scenery. The quality of roads and terrain alone is worth the trip.
  • Our staff will meet with you before every luggage transfer, and will discuss the routes and favorite stops for each day.
Dates: 5 day 6 night package
Any Thursday - Wednesday
Pick your own days

Pricing based on Hotel Rates
Low season
$959 pp dbl. occ. (+$619 for sgl. occ.)
Mid Season $1057 pp dbl. occ. (+$749 for sgl. occ.)
High Season $1315 pp dbl. occ. (+$879 for sgl. occ.)


Accommodations
Premier Inns - 6 nights

Start/End:
Traverse City. Airport shuttle included, no car is needed.


Terms and Conditions

Questions/reservations
231-421-6815
RESERVE THIS TRIP
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Easy to follow routes with different options for mileage each day. Let yourself be led by our Garmin Edge Explore 1000, the best bike-touring GPS device on the market included with every tour.

Day One

• Pedal the Leelanau Wine Trail
• Taste the areas wines and cider. Visit Shady Lane Cellars, L Mawlby, Black Star Farms
• Picnic overlooking the Vineyards
• Finish the day with your feet in Lake Michigan

Day Two

• Pedal through the rolling orchards
• Taste the areas best cider at Tandem Ciders and 45 North Winery
• Picnic on the beach with local cheeses
• Finish the day relaxing on the beach soaking in the sunset

Day Three

• Cycle the coast line to orchards and finishing on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
• Take a welcome break at Good Harbor Beach
• Spa time option at Spa Amira in the Homestead Hotel
• Golf option at Manitou Passage Golf Club

Day Four

• Cycle around Glen Lake, then explore the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes on the Heritage Trail
• Relax and soak in the views overlooking lake Michigan on Peirce Stocking Scenic Drive
• Tour the historic port town of Glen Haven


Day Five

• Cycle rolling hills and orchards back to Traverse City
• Celebrate the trip with a brewery tour of the downtown Traverse City
• Sample Traverse City's best beers brewed from local ingredients and hops

Detailed Itinerary
Lodging
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The Park Place Hotel
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The Leland Lodge
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The Homestead

Why Travel with Grand Traverse Bike Tours

Great Bikes:
Choose between our new Bianchi Cortina hybrid bike or Carbon Bianchi road bike. We update our fleet yearly to ensure a comfortable riding experience. Electric Assist bikes are available for upgrade. Leave your bike at home and enjoy the trip on our well maintained fleet. If you like, bring your shoes, pedals and seat and we will setup your bike to be comfortable and familiar.

It's Your Ride:
Choose your route for each day with 2 different options each day of touring. You will be equipped with a Garmin Edge Explore 1000, the best bike-touring GPS device on the market. If you prefer to bring your own device, we also have downloadable GPS files and of course, our good old paper directions are always available.

Our Support Van:
Luggage transfers are included. We are there also with an extra hand when you need it.  We will fix any flat tire or repair out on the road. Best of all, the van is also there to pick up your purchases at the end of the day, like a case of wine or boutique shopping stop you couldn't miss.

Much More than a Lunch:
Lunch is included on select days of the trip, delivered to a winery so you can enjoy lunch overlooking the vineyards. Other days we will set you up with our recommendations of favorites lunch spots and panniers to carry to the perfect lunch spot.

Bike Tours
Leelanau Wine Trail Bike Tour
E-Bike the Vines Tour
Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour   
Corporate/ Group Tours
Traverse City Bike Rentals
Location
Grand Traverse Bike Tours
318 N St Joesph St (M22)
​Suttons Bay, MI 49682


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Hours
Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 
​9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 
​10 am - 4 pm
Contact Us
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Questions or Reservations?
231.421.6815
info@grandtraversebiketours.com
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  • Home
  • Tours
    • Leelanau Wine Trail Bike Tour
    • Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour
    • Sip & Ski Tour
    • Winter Micro-Adventures >
      • Shady Lane Winery - Sip, Soup. Ski!
      • Bikes, Brews & Igloos
      • 45 North Igloos and Snowshoes
      • Aurora Snowshoes and Igloos
      • Black Star's Snowshoes, Vines and Wines
    • Self-Guided Tours >
      • Leelanau Wine Trail Bike Tour
      • E-Bike the Vines Tour
      • Taste of Leelanau Tour
      • NEW! Cherry Blossom Bike Tour
    • Guided Tours >
      • Vine to Wine Tour Private Guided Snowshoe Tour
      • Bike & Sail
      • Birds, Bikes and Wine Tour
      • Guided - Leelanau Wine Trail Bike Tour
    • Small Private Group Tours >
      • Vine to Wine Tour Private Guided Snowshoe Tour
      • Bike & Paddle Tour
      • Guided - Leelanau Wine Trail Bike Tour
      • Cycle the Vineyards
      • Custom Experiences
    • Corporate and Large Group Tours
  • Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour
  • Sip & Ski Tour
  • Rentals
  • Reservations
  • Contact Us