Top Illinois Multi-day Tours

Hotel choices could be better. Not enough time at Mackinac Island. Our tour guide was excellent and very accommodating to the passengers needs. He was top notch.

It was amazing experience with Peter Very helping & punctual Considerate also Had a Great time with this tour But the location of food joints for Lunch & dinner should be more multi cuisine area rather than one particular location Not enjoyed for food at all No near by convenient location Hotels locations were also not great

Interesting tours, AI app tells on the go about what is around. Very versatile compared to what I used before. Used it in Chicago and Washington area. AI audio is suprisingly good quality. Requires good mobile internet

Really useful app for travelers. It generates interesting stories about all sights around and even gives follow ups. Photo recognition is my favourite option. I will definately recommend this app to my friends who like travelling and history.

Mike and Peter were excellent guides, very helpful, informative and humorous. The itineraries were well planned, the guides kept a lid on timing.

Good Evening Cool Destinations/Juniper Family,My sister Benetta and I truly enjoyed this 4 day excursion, especially with our Guide Peter. He was knowledgeable about every Lake, City, and State, we traveled to. We had fantastic conversations with Peter about Presidents who came from Illinois to where the lakes began and ended.Peter was very passionate about letting us know ever detail regarding our travels. He was patient and understanding with us. I had knee surgery prior to our trip and Peter helped my sister and I on and off the vehicle at Every stop. The hotels that were selected were fantastic and so was their breakfasts.I cannot say enough about our Tour and Peter; I’m going to tell my family and friends about this trip and We look forward to seeing Peter again‼️ P.S. Peter, Thanks for the water.

Book ahead. This was a last minute booking. Just 3 days in planning. There is no actual tour guide person. You are just riding a train w/ the use of an app( Pintour app) that welcomes you & describes in general what you'll experience. There are 2 separate company sending you email. Cool Destinations & and an agency ( no name but uses the "California ZEPHYR adventure" tour which basically directs you what is going to happen: send info on ticket link: to show Amtrak people ( coz Amtrak do not know what this tour is because this "no name agency" will only buy the Amtrak tix for you. Also directs you to download Pintourapp. Your departure place is EMERYVILLE AMTRAK station in Oakland. Ca. You will need to book your Amtrak ticket from your place to Emeryville. This was a challenge because all transportation ( amtrak, greyhound, or flight) to Emeryville was too long not making it to the 8am CA ZEPHYR Adventure in Emeryville. We had to drive instead which was another problem coz we got there to Oakland but the Enterprise rental car offices ( all sfo/ oakland branches) opens at 8am and the trip starts at 820am. We had to be on-time. We were lucky that the people at Enterprize took us ti return the car early at 745pm. We had to drive 35 mins from Berkeley to Emeryville & return the rental car. All these happened before 8am. We then took Uber from the rental car place, took us 10 mins & $12 . We barely made it. No one was there at AMTRAK from this PinTour to help us. The Amtrak train was there in less than 5 mins of our arrival and if we did not asked questions. We would hv missed the CaZephyr Adventure which listed us ($600) plus all the rental& flight /hotel cost coming back ( $200 car& gas; 1$130 hotel). Almost $1000+ . Another problem was there was a change in the travel date going back to California, 1 day late. THUS: a stressful arrangement prior & after this tour. My suggestion: You can book this on your own. But prepared to plot your plan. "Hows& wheres" you going to get to the starting & End point ans how to get back to California. This DIY maybe cheaper or about same cost. The only difference is having the agency you'll have some direction ( but very confusing on PinTours,). Be prepared, book months ahead. Amtrak ricket can get pricey nearing the date of tour.