Inclusive Prices
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, luggage handling, admissions, services of Tauck Directors, and drivers are included.
Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Meals – Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers, housekeepers, local guides are included.
Tauck Director – Each Michigan tour is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration of the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
No Options Sold – With the exception of select options detailed in the itinerary, Tauck’s price includes special dinners, entertainment, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors sometimes assist with information on other free-time activities, based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you any “extras.”
Not Included
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before & After Tours – Due to time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to make hotel arrangements for the night preceding their Michigan tour. As a service, Tauck will make reservations before or after your Michigan tour. Rooms are reserved on a space-available basis and must be booked through Tauck to qualify for Tauck’s special rates. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Note: In most cases, airport transfers are not included for these bookings. Beginning any journey feeling well rested adds immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip. We recommend that you arrive in Grand Rapids the day before your Michigan tour departs; we will be happy to make such hotel reservations for you. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult the
Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss it with the reservations agent when ou book your tour.
Tauck Director and Driver Gratuities – The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and driver is not included. These gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to
Tauck Travel Protection.
Additional Information
Itinerary Changes & Price Flexibility – Tauck pledges to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. Tauck reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to passengers. Any resultant added expense will be covered by Tauck. Note: Although not expected, prices in this brochure may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecasted at the time of printing.
Travel Document Requirements – Non-U.S. citizens should contact their booking agent or appropriate consulate for information on all necessary documents required. To avoid possible travel disruptions, we suggest that you travel with a passport.
Membership – Membership will be granted to all persons. Tauck reserves the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
Travelers Needing Special Assistance – Tauck regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to guests for walking, dining, wheelchairs or other personal needs. Persons needing such assistance must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them.
Travel with Children – Many countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling with or without both parents. Usually a notarized letter, signed by the parent or parents not traveling with the child and stating the name of the child, the adult guardian, the itinerary and dates of travel, and the flight number, is required. To ensure smooth travel, Tauck requires all travelers to comply with the regulations for the country you are visiting. This information is available from each country’s consulate. Tauck is not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by
improper documentation for any travelers, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standards for these letters, Tauck does offer for download
guidance for writing this letter.
Airline Security Measures – Travelers must provide identification in the form of a passport or government-issued photo I.D. at the time of airport check-in. Your I.D. name must match the name on your airline ticket and tour reservation.
Air Services – Airfare may be purchased through Tauck for travel originating in the United States. By using Tauck's air services, you agree that Tauck, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, is acting only as your agent and is not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by Tauck. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline (and not Tauck), even if purchased through Tauck. Tauck is not liable for, and does not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to, seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). Tauck must handle ticketing for Tauck's special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Special fares cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Tauck's air services can only be purchased in conjunction with a Tauck tour. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. Should you cancel or change your air before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Tour Start & End Times are provided at time of booking and are subject to change due to airline schedule changes. All booking agents will be advised of such changes. When making flight arrangements, allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs. Allow at least two hours for flight check-in at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Clothing & Packing:
Select a wardrobe for your Michigan tour that is adaptable and allows for layering. Comfortable, casual clothing is recommended for sightseeing during the day. At the Grand Hotel, evenings are a special occasion. After 6:00PM, gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie and ladies are required to wear dresses or elegant pantsuits. Grand Hotel does loan jackets to guests.
Valet laundry service is available at each hotel as well as having hair dryers in the room. Most of the hotels have outdoor pools that are available for guests' use. All of the hotels have fitness centers that are available to the guests on a complimentary basis.
We recommend for your Michigan tour that you pack your prescription medicines (an adequate supply to last through your journey) along with your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on luggage to avoid any inconvenience, in the event that your flight is delayed or the airline loses your luggage.
Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your Michigan tour:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rainwear such as a raincoat and/or umbrella
- Short and long-sleeved shirts/t-shirts
- Jacket and tie for men and slacks/dress for women for evening wear
- Sweater
- Camera, lenses, batteries, and plenty of film
- Gym wear and bathing suits for use in the fitness centers
The motor coaches used on this Michigan tour will be air-conditioned for your comfort. All of the hotels on this itinerary have air conditioning.
Luggage:
While it is common that airlines allow passengers to check more than one piece of luggage per person, space constraints during your Tauck journey make it difficult to accommodate extra luggage. There is very limited room in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, so we ask that you limit your checked luggage to one average size suitcase per person.
In addition, airlines have become strict in enforcing size and weight limits, and luggage exceeding maximum restrictions are subject to expensive overage fees, frustrating and hurried re-packing at the ticket counter, or even risk being left behind. Each airline has its own maximum weight restriction on luggage and it can periodically change. We urge you to consult with your airline before traveling to determine what weight and size restrictions apply.
Most airlines post luggage size and weight restrictions on their website, or you may call the airline to inquire. It is also important to note that restrictions to luggage size and weight may vary for the same airline based on the class of service you are traveling. First and Business Class ticket holders may have different restrictions than Coach Class. Tauck World Discovery can not be held liable for additional fees or inconveniences imposed by the airline due to luggage size, piece or weight policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home.
Weather:
Temperatures in this region typically range in the 70s to 80s degree Fahrenheit during the summer and can range from the 40s to 70s degree Fahrenheit during the spring and fall; be prepared for occasional extremes. We suggest that prior to departure you check a newspaper or the weather forecast on the Internet for up-to-date information.
Activities & Health:
There is a moderate amount of walking on this Michigan tour. Travelers should be in good health and must be able to walk reasonable distances. Some of the sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. It is important that you have sturdy, comfortable and worn-in walking shoes. On certain days this itinerary requires more mobility; you will need to get on and off of a ferry and horse-drawn carriage, which will require being able to maneuver steps and having careful balance. If you have a medical condition, which might limit your participation in activities, please advise us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
All of the hotels on this itinerary have elevators.
Electrical Current:
The United States operates on the 110 volts, 60 Hz electrical system. If your country uses a different electrical system, you will need to bring a socket adapter that adapts to the two-pronged flat-blade attachment plug / two-pronged flat blades attachment plug with a round grounding pin. You will also need a voltage converter in order to convert electricity to 110 volts, 60 Hz.
Currency Exchange:
The currency in the United States is the U.S. dollar. Currency exchange is generally available at most airports and banks. Your Tauck Director can suggest convenient money exchange points. For the best exchange rate, we suggest using major credit cards and/or ATM machines, which are available throughout the region. Contact your bank in advance of departure to determine whether you will be able to use your credit card or ATM card in the United States.
Elevation:
The maximum elevation on this itinerary is 1400 feet.
Photography on Tour:
Occasionally, Tauck will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your Michigan tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellations Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office. To help limit your liability, Tauck offers
Tauck Travel Protection.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection or Cancellation Fee Waiver will have cancellation penalties waived.
Click here for more details.
Guests choosing
not to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection or Cancellation Fee Waiver will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
60 days or more before departure
$350 per person
59-8 days before departure
$600 per person
7-1 days before departure
$900 per person
