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Explore remote villages on one of the below 4 unique Lake Michigan cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Urban Exploration, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, and Archaeological Site Visits and cost from $6,295 for experiences of 8 to 16 days. Tell us about your ideal Lake Michigan cultural trip and our Lake Michigan experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Explore the rocky shores and clear waters of Lake Superior
from $9,699
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Great Lakes and Thunder Bay

Chicago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Victory II
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Chicago / Chicago
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on a 16-day Great Lakes and Thunder Bay cruise aboard Victory II through Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron. Visit Mackinac Island by horse-drawn carriage, explore historic Duluth and Green Bay, and witness the Soo Locks in action. Step into Canada at Thunder Bay and tour museums, national parks, and charming waterfront towns.
  • See Chicago’s stunning skyline
  • Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
  • Thunder Bay sightseeing tour
  • Visit the historic Soo Locks
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Mackinac Island, Michigan
from $10,570
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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Milwaukee - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
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Toronto / Milwaukee
Activities
Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to explore the breathtaking Great Lakes. Begin in vibrant Toronto, marvel at Niagara Falls, explore Manitoulin Island, traverse the Soo Locks into Lake Superior, and relive Mackinac Island’s Victorian charm before concluding in Milwaukee.
  • Explore Toronto's vibrant museums
  • Admire Niagara Falls' splendor
  • Navigate Detroit's waterways
  • Enjoy Chicago's urban elegance
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Look for the lighthouses of the Great Lakes
from $9,100
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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Milwaukee - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
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Toronto / Milwaukee
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Bellot to uncover the Great Lakes' stunning landscapes and rich history. Highlights include Niagara Falls, Lake Huron's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Mackinac Island's Victorian charm, and Milwaukee's vibrant culture, making this an unforgettable journey.
  • Discover Toronto’s diversity
  • Explore Port Colborne beauty
  • Navigate Detroit River panoramas
  • Cruise Lake Michigan grandeur
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See the mighty Niagara Falls
from $6,295
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Niagara and the Great Lakes

Toronto - Milwaukee - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
Starts / Ends
Lake Ontario / Milwaukee
Activities
Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Hiking, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
On this 8-day Niagara and the Great Lakes cruise from Toronto to Milwaukee aboard the Viking Great Lakes, explore nature and culture. Navigate the Welland Canal, witness Niagara Falls, and spot migratory birds at Point Pelee. Visit Detroit’s Henry Ford Museum, kayak in Alpena, tour Mackinac Island, and explore Milwaukee’s waterfront history.
  • Toronto Exploration
  • Explore Mackinac Island
  • Niagara Falls & Welland Canal
  • Point Pelee Birdwatching
  • Detroit’s Innovation Legacy
  • Alpena’s Maritime Adventures
  • Mackinac Island & Milwaukee’s Charm
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