Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunset Guided Tour

Explore the Silver Lake Sand Dunes on a slow-paced guided ride that finishes with sunset views over Lake Michigan. Drive your vehicle behind a trained Dune Guide with other tour groups nearby.

• Follow your Dune Guide across the Silver Lake Sand Dunes
• Discover smaller hills, trail areas, and scenic viewpoints
• Pause near Lake Michigan to watch the sunset
• Capture sunset photos from the dunes

Itinerary

• Arrival: Check-in 1 hour before the tour start time at Silver Lake Buggy Rentals (8288 W Hazel Rd, Mears MI 49436)

• Paperwork: Check-in with a buggy agent, fill out waivers, ask any questions and gather your belongings for the tour!

• Safety: We will watch a 8 minute safety video together as a group. It is important that all drivers pay attention to the video.

• Transportation: We will all get on the shuttle busses for a 5-8 minute ride to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Off-Road Vehicle Park to meet our Dune Guide and Vehicles.

• Get on the dunes: After a brief safety speech you will get into the vehicle and learn how the vehicle operates. After everyone is settles we will head up unto the dunes following the Dune Guide!

• Tour Experience: The first lap will consist of a couple of stops and info to get everyone oriented in the park. Following the first lap we will check out the trail section, climb some smaller hills, do some different laps around the park to check out the views and pull down to Lake Michigan to watch the sunset! After the sun has set we will load back up and head out to the parking lot!

• Return: We will meet our bus driver in the parking lot, employees will load up vehicles while you get on the bus. After everyone is loaded we will head back to Silver Lake Buggy Rentals and release your damage deposit!

What's Included

• Helmet

Important details

• Arrive 1 hour before the tour start time; late arrivals may be canceled
• Complete a liability waiver for every member of your party
• Bring a physical valid driver's license if you plan to drive
• 2-seat vehicle drivers: Ages 16+ with a valid driver's license; renters under 18 require a parent or guardian present
• 4-seat vehicle drivers: Ages 21+ with a valid driver's license
• Children: Ages 2+ only and must use a forward-facing car seat; 2-seat vehicles do not allow car seats or booster seats
• Use a car seat or booster seat for children under age 8 or under 4'9" as required by Michigan law; these fit in 4-seat vehicles only
• Bring eye protection for everyone, including children; glasses, sunglasses, goggles, and safety glasses are accepted
• A $500 refundable credit or debit card hold per vehicle is required on arrival and is not included in the listed price
• Present a card and driver's license that match the reservation name
• Keep every rider in a vehicle seat; swapping riders from outside a vehicle is not allowed
• Alcohol is not allowed in the vehicle
• This activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for back or neck issues