We went in a large group of 9 people. Ian was our tour guide, he was great, very fun and we learned lots of history about the area. I never knew about Singapore. This may have been one of the funnest things we did while in Saugatuck. Beautiful views at the top of the tallest dune. I highly recommend this 40 min experience! read more

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Lots of fun and our guide, Paul, gave us a lot of information about the dunes and the history of the old lumber town of Singapore that is buried under the dunes. We saw a deer while we were riding along. Definitely recommend if you haven't been on a dune ride before. The views are scenic and in some spots you can see to Lake Michigan from the dunes. Well worth the trip. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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

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

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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. read more

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Don't miss this! The Saugatuck Dune Ride is a must-try, especially if you get an amazing driver like Frosty. He was super fun and really knowledgeable. We had an awesome time! read more

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

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A 'must do' activity when visiting the Saugatuck area! We recently hosted a large event in the area, and this was such a fun activity! We utilized 3 buggies for our group - the guides are very knowledgeable about the area and the dune system, sneaking in some 'dad' jokes to keep it interesting. Our group ranged in ages from mid teens to 70+ and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Highly recommend! And remember to tip your driver :) read more

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. read more

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This place is fantastic! I've been here 3 times now and each time it's just as great as the last time! The tour around the dunes is great for all ages! I would definitely recommend bringing your out of state friends and family to try it out, there isn't a lot of dune places out there! read more

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

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Our family had a blast! Michael was a great driver and guide. We had family from age 8 to 70 on our ride and everyone had so much fun. The buggies get some speed going and it can be bumpy at times so if you get motion sickness, I recommend some Dramamine before your ride. We not only had fun flying through the dunes we had a great history lesson about the area and how the dunes came to be. I would absolutely come back and take another ride if I find myself over here in the future. read more

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Wonderful experience with witty John out in the sand dunes. Really informative tour including local history, topography and wildlife. Had such a laugh and learnt so much from John about the area and how the moving sand dunes have changed over time. Thank you for a super fun experience. Highly recommend it to everyone read more

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

Loved this place. For a very reasonable price you get to take one hell of a joy ride through the dunes. My only complaint is that I wish it was even longer! The guides are funny and interactive with all the guests which just makes things that much better. Highly recommend doing this while you're in town. read more

In from CA. Relatives from Laporte CA and my self went to Saugatuck for the day. Lots of fun here. Too bad ride was not longer and slower through the woods part. Had a good time read more

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Always an amazing time! Today was probably our 6th year in a row going on the Dune Ride. It is informative and fun with beautiful views. All the drivers we have had have been wonderful. You have a 10 minute break on top of the dunes where you can explore and take pictures. It is great fun for all ages. This is always a highlight of our summer visits. read more

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Highly recommend, took my children 3 and 6. It's comical, educational and thrilling. What more could you ask for? read more

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So much fun! Definitely a must and Worth it if your in the area or passing through. I can't remember our drivers name but he was so personable and a great guide. Interactive and fun! read more

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Frosty was worth the price of admission alone! Great storytelling and obviously a good driver as some of those turns and hills...gulp!! If you're planning on going or just happen to be near Holland, Mi go!!! read more

Our group of 10 just went today and had an EXCELLENT time! Ian was our driver and he was Fantastic! It's only about 45 minutes. We all wished it was longer but definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Girl's weekend always involves a little bit of adventure. Our choice this time was the dune rides. On their website it said most the rides were booked so we headed to the place to check it out and see if that was actually the case - which it wasn't. We got there about 10 am (at opening) and signed up for the ride at 11:20. The wait time went quickly and everything was well organized. In terms of the ride, each buggy holds about 18 people. The experience itself is a combination of thrill ride and history. There is also a short period of time to get out of the buggy to take some photos. I really enjoyed the dune buggy ride. I liked that the trails were surrounded by shrubbery and the ride involved time in the woods. I kinda felt like I was in a rain forest as the temps cooled and it had that damp feeling. I'm sure some people enjoy the history behind the dunes but I liked the ride better and would have enjoyed it more without that part. The ride could have been longer too - at least an hour. I would recommend this experience to people of all ages. It was my favorite part of our weekend. read more

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So much fun! The dune rides are a blast. If you like rollercoasters, then you will like this. If you don't, welp ya better hold on tight buttercup. There are twists and turns and and even an unexpected surprise towards the end. Seriously, my family had a blast. The driver of our dune ride was great. Standing at the top of the dunes is breath taking. Be sure to capture the moments. A waiver is required to get on the dune rides. It is a lot of fun!! Definitely a must do if you're in Saugatuck. read more

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Typically I don't write reviews... unless there is an overriding reason and yesterday we experienced it! The ride was a 'bucket of fun' but our driver (Paul) was the icing on the cake. The way this place operates I suspect all their drivers might be as entertaining as Paul was. Excellent knowledge of Saugatuck's history and ecology made the trip a real winner and we will be back again for sure. Their drivers have a ton of experience as can be seen in the drivers 'tally' board as some have made over 3,000 trips! Highly recommended. Don't miss it! read more

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend especially if you have children who love adventure and rollercoasters!! This ride did NOT disappoint!!! It lasted about 45 minutes with a couple stops along the way!! Fast driving through the sand dunes and a slower spot for wildlife sitings! Thanks to "Frosty" for his amazing tour guide capabilities and keeping us all entertained for a very impressive ride!!! We will most definitely be back and will hopefully ride with FROSTY again!! & Don't forget to TIP your driver! read more

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Super fun ride and we learned a lot about the dunes too. It's a well oiled machine to stagger the tours and it works well. Our guide was charming and knowledgeable. I will be sore in my calves for days after climbing up a dune after sliding down. You can book tickets online the night before which I highly recommend. Easy peasy. I think others had to wait for an opening. I would definitely recommend everyone wear sunglasses or glasses as the sand flies in your eyes. read more

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

Frosty, the driver and tour guide, was amazing!! We took out entire family with adult children. Everyone loved the experience. This is a must do!! read more

Reservations online= Joke Reservations in person= Joke "You can make reservations online. No you can't. Yes you can. We want them for tomorrow. Well you have to get in line. First come first serve." " WTF?" We left. We finally got reservations despite their arcane process. 7/17/2018 Update; Nate, our driver/Tour Guide extraordinar, provided an outstanding experience! An excellent, skilled driver. Knowledgeable about the local history. The dunes and environmental issues. Care and management of the dunes. He presented the whole ride experience as no one else could. He engaged the younger children in the group regarding the environmental issues. As Nate reminded us to, "look around", not just the tendency to look straight ahead. The scenery is absolutely amazing the entire 40 minutes. All in all be sure to take a dune ride. It it's a memorable experience. Who knows how long you might be able to do this. read more

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.

They do a great job!! I've lived nearby and never really thought about doing it. But they were amazing! So fun and our tour guide, Frosty, was hilarious. read more

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

This is one of our FAVORITE family activities. You'd be surprised by how fun this experience is. The dune buggies are huge, open-air, and secure. The drivers are super entertaining and the route takes you down hills, under trees (great way to cool off), and to the dune tops, where you'll get some awesome photos. They stop at the top to let you out and explore for a few minutes and the sand always feels great. All ages would enjoy this ride, as it's fast and there's wind in your hair, but there's nothing too risky or scary. It's just a great time in a beautiful area. Highly recommend! read more