Southwest Michigan Winery Tours

1. All-Inclusive Tour (Starting at $146 per person. Min of 6 and Max of 14 guests)
    a. 6-8 hour door to door transportation service
    b. Tastings at 3 signature wineries
    c. Tasting fees and samples
    d. Souvenir (typically a glassware)
    e. Bottle water and In-transit entertainment

2. Transportation Only ($115 Hourly Rate. No min and Max of 14 guests)
    a. Door to door transportation service – min of 5 hours
    b. Bottled water and in-transit entertainment

 

Pickup is at a central location where all guest meet. This can be at a residential location or business. We highly recommend that this location is close and has easy access to the expressway, allowing for more flexibility and the appropriate amount of time to the tour itself.

We will target to arrive at least 15mins prior to departure for loading of guests and materials for your tour (coolers, celebration balloons, etc.)

Return will be at the exact same location as pickup. We appreciate guest remove all items (personal and trash) from the vehicle upon return.

Depending on pickup/return location and traffic during the day of the event, transit time to and from winery locations can range from 1 hour to 2 hours. To make the day efficient, there are no intermediate stops other than stops at the wineries, so guests should plan accordingly.

During transit to and from winery locations, TV and DVD player will be available for entertainment purposes. Guests are welcome to bring their favorite movies (No Blu-ray) along. Depending on availability, other in-transit entertainment (games) could be provided.

Unless pre-planned, wineries tours do not include a stop for lunch. Most wineries have snack options and some have a full menu for food. Wine tour itineraries can be built to include a winery location that serves lunch. Also, the tour can be customized to include a more of a formal “sit-down” location for lunch or an early supper. Additional time can be required if planning for lunch for guest. Guest can bring coolers for their own food/snacks/drinks.

Deposit – A minimum deposit of $200 is required to secure/reserve a date/tour. Deposit can increase depending on total cost of tour/event for a max of 50% of final cost. Deposit is fully refunded if cancellation is requested 30 days prior to day of the event. If cancellations occurs after 30 days prior to day of the event, deposit is only 50% refundable.

Final Payment – Final payment is due 30 days prior to the day of the tour/event. We have a 72-hour cancellation policy in order to receive a refund. Cancellations made less than 72 hours in advance will not be refunded.

HOW DO CHICAGO SAFARIS WINE TOUR PACKAGES WORK?

See above “What’s Included” for the two options for our Wine Tours. Call 219-433-9821 for additional details. 

HOW DO CHICAGO SAFARIS CITY TOUR PACKAGES WORK?

First select the package that works best for you: SILVER, GOLD or DIAMOND.

SILVER includes a 4-hour day in the city with one sightseeing tour and one

food/drink activity that is pre-built.

GOLD includes a 4-hour day in the city customizable by you with a sightseeing and

food/drink stop.

DIAMOND is all the fun of a Gold package that also includes a drop off activity for 6-hours of fun!

 

Then select one sight-seeing option, one food/drink option (Gold packages) and one drop off activity (Diamond packages).

SIGHTSEEING includes options like Neighborhoods of Chicago or the Chicago

Skyline.

FOOD & DRINK activities include options like a Chicago Rooftop Experience or a Cupcake City Experience for the dessert lover!

 

Lastly click “book now” to finalize your date!

You will receive an email confirmation from us. If you have any questions you can email us at info@chicagosafaris.com or call us at 219-433-9821.

 

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? 

We understand sometimes life gets in the way of our adventure, which is why Chicago Safaris has a 72-hour cancellation policy in order to receive a refund. Cancellations made less than 72 hours in advance will not be refunded.

 

SHOULD WE TIP OUR TOUR GUIDE?

Yes. Tips are always appreciated for our tour guides/drivers. Gratuity is based on individual preference but we suggest 15%-20%, which is the industry standard.

 

WHAT ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED FROM YOUR TOURS?

For the comfort of all guests, items prohibited (while in the tour vehicle) include, but are not limited to:

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, illegal substances, guns or weapons of any kind…

 

HOW LONG WILL MY TOUR BE?

 

Depending on the package you choose, your tour can be anywhere from 4-6 hours. This does not include travel time to and from the city.

 

HOW MANY GUESTS DOES YOUR VEHICLE ACCOMMODATE?

Our luxury Mercedes Sprinter vehicle is able to accommodate up to 10 people comfortably, 11 if one person is willing to sit in the passenger seat next to the driver.

 

WHAT IF I AM ALLERGIC TO CERTAIN TYPES OF FOOD/DRINK?

Each guest with Chicago Safaris assumes all risks associated with, but not limited to, injury or illness resulting from food. Chicago Safaris is not responsible for illness that occurs from a food and/or drink tasting.  

 

 WHAT CITIES ARE INCLUDED IN CHICAGO SAFARIS PICKUP ZONES?

We cover the city of Chicago, the south surburbs of Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Michigan. Please call 219-433-9821 for more specific details.

 

DOES CHICAGO SAFARIS HAVE A DEPOSIT POLICY?

A minimum deposit of $200 is required to secure/reserve a date/tour. Deposit can increase depending on total cost of tour/event for a max of 50% of final cost. Deposit is fully refunded if cancellation is requested 30 days prior to day of the event. If cancellations occurs after 30 days prior to day of the event, deposit is only 50% refundable.