Welcome to Sleeping Bear Dunes

Hiring a guide from Sleeping Bear Tour Co. significantly enriches your adventure in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Our owner, a former park ranger, possesses a wealth of knowledge about the park’s ecology, wildlife, and history. This specialized expertise is shared with you, ensuring you uncover insights that often go unnoticed on a self-guided journey. By opting for a guided tour with Sleeping Bear Tour Co., you transition from mere sightseeing to a deeply immersive experience, allowing you to connect with the natural world and appreciate its beauty on a profound level.

National Lakeshore Information

A National Park Pass is required for all tours within park boundaries.

Entrance pass covers ALL occupants of your vehicle for a seven day visit.

Fee Free Days, 2025

January 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

April 19: First day of National Park Week

August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

September 27: National Public Lands Day

November 11: Veterans Day

Reserve your camp site early! Campgrounds fill quickly.

Learn more about Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and ALL it has to offer.

“ONE DAY IN SLEEPING BEAR”

People observing the beach through binoculars, surrounded by pebbles and sand, with a clear blue sky and Lake Michigan in the background.

Read more about each experience by selecting a tour type below:

A person wearing an orange shirt and hat is walking through a field of green ferns, surrounded by dense forest under a blue sky with clouds.
A small fluffy bird chick walking on sandy beach among pebbles.
Person in red hoodie with arms outstretched, standing on a sandy beach, facing turquoise Lake Michigan waves in Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Person jumping enthusiastically in a sandy dune landscape with a small hill topped with vegetation in the background under a clear blue sky.
A large group of older adults posing together outdoors on a wooden deck, with a scenic landscape the background. Many are smiling and raising their arms in the air. The background features hills, trees, and a body of water under a partly cloudy sky.
Four colorful t-shirts with Sleeping Bear Tour Co. logo draped over driftwood on a beach, with a blue Lake Michigan, dunes, and blue sky in the background.

The original wilderness guides in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Cancellation Policy

4% credit card recovery fee for all client cancellations - zero costs to reschedule.

Client cancellations within 24 hours of tour time will not be refunded.

Rescheduled tours subsequently canceled - no refund.

Cancellation by SB2r will receive a 100% refund.

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