Dune Tours in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Iconic Highlights You’ll Experience

Explore the most memorable dune landscapes in Sleeping Bear Dunes with a guide who helps you see more in less time.

Signature Landscapes on This Tour

- Sweeping dune formations with panoramic Lake Michigan views

- Rolling sandy trails shaped by glaciers and wind

- Elevated overlooks revealing the scale of the national lakeshore

- Quiet shoreline access and changing coastal scenery

- Insight into how glaciers formed this iconic landscape

This guided experience helps you understand the landscape while efficiently visiting the most iconic areas.

Tour Details

This guided dune walk is designed for a relaxed pace, meaningful exploration, and a deeper understanding of the landscape.

Duration
1.5 hours.

Trail & Terrain
Rolling sandy dune trail and shoreline. Terrain is uneven but approachable, with optional dune climbing.

Group Experience
Group tour or opt for a private tour for a more personal, flexible experience.

What’s Included
A knowledgeable local guide who interprets the geology, ecology, and history of Sleeping Bear Dunes.

What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, water, sun protection, and curiosity. Barefoot beach walking may be possible depending on conditions.

This tour focuses on quality time in fewer locations, allowing you to experience the dunes without rushing.

Why Choose a Guided Dune Tour

Sleeping Bear Dunes is vast and ever-changing. Exploring with a guide helps you experience more, safely and meaningfully, in the time you have.

- Learn how glaciers, wind, and water shaped these iconic dunes

- Visit the most rewarding viewpoints without unnecessary backtracking

- Understand what you’re seeing through stories, context, and local insight

- Enjoy a flexible pace guided by conditions, interests, and group needs

- Spend less time planning and more time experiencing the landscape

A guided tour turns a walk into an experience and ensures your time in the dunes is well spent.

A guided dune tour helps you see more, understand more, and make the most of your time in the dunes.