Traverse City's Best: Leelanau County 5 day Tour
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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.
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Dates: 5 day 6 night package
Thursday - Wednesday Sept 20 - Sept 26, 2018 Classic Group Tour Pricing $1968 pp dbl. occ. (+$719 for sgl. occ.) Make It private & pick your own dates Go self-guided & pick your own dates Accommodations Premier Inns - 6 nights Start/End: Traverse City. Airport shuttle included, no car is needed. Terms and Conditions Questions/reservations 231-421-6815 |
Day One
• Pedal the Leelanau Wine Trail
• Taste the areas wines and cider. Visit Shady Lane Cellars, L Mawby, 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
• Picnic lunch 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 Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive • Tour the historic port town of Glen Haven •Scenic Vista Picnic lunch |
Day Five
• Cycle rolling hills and orchards back to Traverse City
• Celebrate the trip with a brewery tour of downtown Traverse City • Sample Traverse City's best beers brewed from local ingredients and hops |
Lodging
The Park Place Hotel
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The Leland Lodge
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The Homestead
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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:
Ride with our guide or venture ahead. Those that want to venture ahead 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 Ride Leaders:
We live in the neighborhood and are engaged in our communities. This gives our Ride Leaders the unique inside knowledge they're happy to share, making your experience richer and more fulfilling. They'll introduce you to people, customs and parts of town you'd likely never encounter on your own.
Our Support Van:
We are there 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 for a rest stop and to pick up anything you buy along the way; that case of wine or boutique shopping stop you couldn't miss.
Everyone at Their Own Pace:
We design and support this trip to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. All guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart. We offer a variety of routes each day all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. You're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
Much More than a Lunch:
Enjoy a welcome break at a scenic spot or stop for a quick refuel. We have plenty of fresh seasonal snacks for the road. Enjoy a spread of local favorites at the perfect lunch spot.
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:
Ride with our guide or venture ahead. Those that want to venture ahead 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 Ride Leaders:
We live in the neighborhood and are engaged in our communities. This gives our Ride Leaders the unique inside knowledge they're happy to share, making your experience richer and more fulfilling. They'll introduce you to people, customs and parts of town you'd likely never encounter on your own.
Our Support Van:
We are there 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 for a rest stop and to pick up anything you buy along the way; that case of wine or boutique shopping stop you couldn't miss.
Everyone at Their Own Pace:
We design and support this trip to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. All guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart. We offer a variety of routes each day all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. You're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
Much More than a Lunch:
Enjoy a welcome break at a scenic spot or stop for a quick refuel. We have plenty of fresh seasonal snacks for the road. Enjoy a spread of local favorites at the perfect lunch spot.