Torch Lake, Michigan Wine & Distillery Tour: Luxury SUV tastings

Four hours across Torch Lake Cellars, Cellar 1914, Waterfire Vineyards, and more: in an air-conditioned SUV, not a tour bus.

A wine and distillery tour in Michigan's Torch Lake area that moves between 3–4 stops in a luxury SUV instead of a bus, with pickup and drop-off in Elk Rapids. Wine samples are included. Tastings, bottles, flights and food are available at extra cost. Groups receive a complimentary bottle. Private tours let you set the itinerary. Minimum age 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine and distillery tour in Northern Michigan

• Pickup in Elk Rapids or Torch Lake
• Travel in luxury SUVs
• Visit 3-4 wineries and distilleries
• Sample wines and spirits at stops
• Enjoy scenic views during tour
• Drop-off at pickup location

The experience

Torch Lake Cellars, Cellar 1914, Waterfire Vineyards, Bos Wines, and Mammoth Distilling rotate through the tour depending on availability and season. You hit 3 to 4 stops in a single afternoon. The SUV stays air-conditioned throughout, and the guides are wine enthusiasts and local experts (UofM, MSU, GVSU, CMU and EMU graduates) who know the region and can point you toward what actually tastes good instead of what moves inventory. This is not a bus full of strangers. Semi-private groups stay small, and private tours let you choose which stops matter to you.

Wine samples come with the tour. If you want to taste flights, buy bottles, or order food, those are add-ons (flights run $15–$50, glasses $8–15). Groups of any size get a complimentary bottle to take home. Pickup and drop-off happen in Elk Rapids, and the whole thing runs 4 to 5 hours, so you're back with time left in the day. Guides work on tips (20% gratuity is recommended), and the operation is owned and run by former law enforcement, which shapes the whole vibe.

What’s included

• Wine samples.
• pickup and drop-off in Elk Rapids (or Torch Lake area for groups and private tours).
• air-conditioned luxury SUV.
• expert local guides.
• complimentary bottle for groups.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 31 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Movie Stars Wine Tours

Is this one for you?The SUV format keeps groups small and moving at a real pace: no waiting for a full bus to load, no strangers' schedules dictating your stops. If you want to linger at a winery or skip one that doesn't appeal, private tours give you that control. Semi-private groups still beat the standard bus experience.

Top questions

What wineries and distilleries does the Torch Lake tour actually visit?

The tour rotates through Torch Lake Cellars, Cellar 1914, Waterfire Vineyards, Bos Wines, and Mammoth Distilling depending on availability, weather and season. You'll visit 3 to 4 of them in a single tour.

Is food included in the Torch Lake wine tour price?

Wine samples are included. Food, wine flights, bottles and glasses are available at extra cost, with flights ranging from $15–$50 and glasses from $8–$15.

Can I book a private tour instead of joining a group?

Yes, private tours are available and let you choose which stops you want to visit. Semi-private group tours also run if you prefer a smaller setting than a bus.

Where do I get picked up for the Torch Lake tour?

Pickup and drop-off are in Elk Rapids. For groups and private tours, pickup can also happen in the Torch Lake area.

What's the age requirement for this wine tour?

Minimum age is 21. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.