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    Saugatuck Dune Rides

    4.8 (226 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Lindy V.

    Fun, easy, good time had by all! Unique experience and would happily do again. Our guide made it fun and was a safe driver while making it still a wild experience which is the perfect combo.

    Olivia K.

    I spend almost every weekend in Sagautuck with family in the summer. This has been on our list of "tourist" things to do and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend. Great time. Great driver (Nate Holley). Cool experience. The ride itself was amazing seeing all the land and learning the history. There is stopping points along the way and even one where you can get out to take pictures. I think what really made the ride though was Nate Holley his jokes were great even for the adults, he remembered every child's name on the ride, and had an awesome personality.

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    Lynnsie S.

    The ride was amazing! Job was a great tour guide. He was so informative and fun. We loved speeding down the hills and seeing the beautiful views. Definitely a must see.

    Linda I.

    Such a fun activity!! And very scenic. An easy way to experience the sand dunes in Saugatuck without doing a tiring dune climb :). Getting tickets online in advance was simple, and the location was easy to find on Google maps. Was easy to check in and they seemed to have a very organized system of getting people into vehicles and on their way for the tours. The ride itself took us through and around dunes, through a forested area, and had a stop where we got out for a nice viewpoint and photos. Our driver was fun, told interesting stories about the dunes and surrounding area, and the experience was full of humor. One joke I won't spoil/give away... pranked my mom SO bad lol. Nearly gave her a heart attack in the moment but we both had a good laugh about it after the fact. Bring cash to tip!

    We had such a great time
    Tina N.

    We had such a great time AND learned some amazing facts of the area. We will definitely be back!

    Ike R.

    We had a great time!!! Our guide was so funny. It is family friendly. Highly recommend.

    Signage and boarding area
    Leang E.

    My cousin was able to secure a boat ride from a cancellation on Sunday or a 5:10 PM tour. All 16 of us arrived and had a blast. Our tour guide driver was Austin and he was corny and fun. Just what you would hope that it would be. And most importantly he was a good driver unfortunately it did rain sporadically, and we did get pelted. It did make for a cooler, wet and memorable ride. Since it was raining, we did not stop and get off of the dune buggy at the designated area where we could walk around and go down the dunes for 5 to 10 minutes. We did all enjoy it so much that we said that we would do it again.

    Rollercoaster on sand. Had a blast. Great staff and perfect place to visit. Also educational as well.

    We stopped for a photo op and frosty jumped in our picture

    Don't miss this !!! you have to experience the Saugatuck Dune ride if you're lucky enough to get an amazing driver named frosty he was super fun very knowledgeable. Had just a great time.

    Top of the dune
    Christine S.

    What a fun adventure my folks had the best time. This might have to be a yearly thing. Our driver was a hoot.

    Great vantage point from the top!!!
    Sable S.

    This was a fantastic experience--one of my favorite activities on our girls week trip to Michigan! I was not expecting the experience we had! The fun trucks let you pile in with all of your friends on the bench seats. The ride, while fast and exciting at times with some bounces, was quite smooth in the sand. The fun of rounding the curves and climbing and dipping down the dunes with the wind in your hair made this just the most fun! Our guide, Nate, was wonderful and super knowledgeable (and quite funny). He would stop at various points and explain different history, the natural aspect of the movement and decline of the dunes and how it was replenished and protected, explained what dead dunes are and so much more. We had time to get out at the top to hike around for a few minutes, take a group photo with the lake in the back and to enjoy the view. The price for this experience was also very affordable for the experience you get and you can book as individuals, couples or small groups and they just place you into ride groups. Also, learning this type of dune ride is only located in one other part of Michigan further away made this extra special. Highly recommend!

    Our driver, Nate, and our group
    Jorie M.

    When looking for things to do in Saugatuck, the Dune Rides came up high on the search list. It definitely didn't disappoint! Our driver, Nate, was absolutely on point. Not only was he very knowledgeable about the area (we definitely learned a lot!), he was hilarious! My sister-in-law and I laughed the whole time. My group of four would highly recommend.

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    Christopher B.

    Very friendly and fun atmosphere. Everything from getting tickets to the end of the dune ride. It's a ride you won't forget. My girlfriend and I had Nathan as our driver. Professional driver and made the trip even better.

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    We were told this is a must do. It absolutely is. Our guide Frosty was made the trip even better. Highly, highly recommend.

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    Really enjoyable ride with a very "energetic " driver. Well worth the trip. Great restaurant just down the road.

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    Perfect for our family vacation, the ten year old and the two year old had a blast!! It wasn't too scary and it definitely wasn't boring.

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    Nate was a great guide. Gave us a lot of information and a really fun ride. Would highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Saugatuck Dune Rides

    What does the ride cost?

    $29 per adult and $15 per child! 1 and 2 year olds are free since they get to sit on your lap😊

    What time of day is best to avoid long lines?

    There really isn't a best time to avoid that. In fact, there's rarely a long line unless it's a super busy day! The rides are constantly going in and out. When you get there all you have to do is sign a waiver for any adults and children, get your… Read more

    Would you take your two year old o this dune ride?! I know the website says it's allowed, but is it a good idea? :)

    If you sit towards the front it's less hilly. But keep in mind it's still a bumpy ride. Probably holding them in your lap with the seatbelt across would be best. But the drivers are all wonderful and will advise you on best seating. Definitely go!

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    Review Highlights - Saugatuck Dune Rides

    Thanks to "Frosty" for his amazing tour guide capabilities and keeping us all entertained for a very impressive ride!!!

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    Back Road Rentals

    3.4(5 reviews)
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    Do not rent from this company. If there are any issues they will not make it right…read more  Full story: This was my third year renting from Back RoadRentals. The first two years we rented the same RV, which did not have issues,and drop off and pickup went fine. This year they rented us a different vehicle. Within a half hour of delivery water was leaking all over the floor. We had to delay our workday for them to come back figure out the issue, go out and get a part and come back and fix it. On day 3, the bathtub filled with smelly, gross water. We called and they said the greywater tank had filled up - which seemed crazy to us because the only water we had used was for the four of us to brush our teeth. None of us had showered, etc. Still, we paid for the campsite manager to come and pump the greywater out ($80!). The sensor also showed the freshwater tank was empty so we paid another $80 for the campsite to bring the truck to fill it up - but when they hooked up they said the tank was practically full. So, we wasted that $80 and it proved that we had barely used any water. Also, the sensor was broken, which we had not been told. We honestly weren't going to bring any of it up, but then Jim texted that he was going to charge us a cleaning fee. We had asked about cleaning and he said "nice but not necessary." Still, we made sure all the dirty linens were in one place, all the trash was bagged and ready to be takenout, etc. We are all adults and had barely been in the RV (12+ hour work days) so it really wasn't messy. Getting charged a cleaning fee on top of already having to lose time because they didn't check that they were delivering a working RV and having to pay $160 because they hadn't emptied out the grey water and had broken sensors, really felt like adding insult to injury, so we let Jim know everything that had happened and ask him to make it right. He absolutely refused, poo-pooed our issues, claimed no responsibility for anything and charged us the cleaning fee. The character of a company is shown when things go wrong.Things went wrong and instead of making it right, this company made it worse. Do not give them your business.

    We rented a side-by-side for a two-hour ride and ended up being charged $272 for a broken belt,…read moreeven though the company told us it had just been replaced the day before. We were told the charge would be only for the part, but the invoice from the shop showed the belt was $219.34. When I asked about the difference, they said labor and tax were included -- but those weren't supposed to be charged to us. They shifted blame, didn't take any responsibility, and were not transparent about the charges. After seeing other reviews, it looks like this isn't a one-time thing -- they seem to have a pattern of refusing to work with customers when something goes wrong. Absolutely Terrible!

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