Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
Tour Overview
Experience a magical overnight getaway to Grand Rapids, where lights, art, and gardens come together for a memorable Michigan escape.
As evening falls, the John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival transforms the zoo with dazzling illuminated displays. Discover larger-than-life animals, glowing landscapes, and imaginative scenes throughout the grounds. Enjoy dinner before the festival, then spend the night at Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown in a double queen room.
The next day, explore Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park on a private guided tram tour, learning about its gardens, sculptures, and seasonal highlights. Discover TROLLS: A Field Study, an outdoor exhibition featuring 12 giant troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. Created from reclaimed and recycled materials, these whimsical figures invite you to explore and see nature from a new perspective.
After lunch at the gardens, finish the getaway with a tasting and time to shop at St. Julian Winery before the journey home.
Experience Highlights
- Admission to the John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival
- One night at Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown in double queen rooms
- Private guided tram tour at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- TROLLS: A Field Study — 12 giant sculptures by Thomas Dambo
- Tasting and shopping at St. Julian Winery
- Three included meals: dinner, hot breakfast, and lunch
Daily Itinerary
What's Included
- Motorcoach transportation
- Admission to the John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival
- One night at Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown in double queen rooms
- Admission and private guided tram tour at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- TROLLS: A Field Study exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens
- St. Julian Winery tasting and time to shop
- Three meals: dinner on the first evening, hot breakfast at the hotel, and lunch at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Not Included
- Gratuities for your motorcoach driver and tour manager
- Optional, non-refundable travel protection: $50 per person
- Meals not listed as included
- Personal expenses and purchases
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Important Information
Please Note: Tickets are not yet available for the 2027 Lantern Festival. Tickets will be secured once the official 2027 dates are announced. Tour date is subject to change based on event scheduling and ticket availability.
Departure Info
Pickup locations and exact departure and return times will be announced. The tour begins in the afternoon on June 1, 2027.
Tour Notes
Times are approximate. Itineraries and times are subject to change.
Registration Ends:
April 15, 2027
Pricing & Payment
$649 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement: $100 ($749 per person, single occupancy). Save $50 per person when you book by February 5, 2027. Optional travel protection: $50 per person, available during online registration and non-refundable.
Early Booking Discount
$50 off per person when you book by February 5, 2027.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: $50 per person due with registration — non-refundable. Early booking: save $50 per person when you book by February 5, 2027. Final payment: due April 15, 2027. Cancellation: no refunds after April 15, 2027. Travel protection: optional, $50 per person, available during online registration and non-refundable.
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