About
Countryside Tours is a family-owned travel company that has been serving the West Michigan area for over 40 years. We strive to deliver an unforgettable experience to everyone that travels with us—whether you’re an 8th-grade student on our East Coast Trip, a family enjoying a Chicago day trip to see a Broadway show, or a solo traveler enjoying a week-long excursion to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. Regardless of who you are, you can count on us for a first-class experience.
Our School Tours
In 1981, Sandy Dryer was approached by a local school district to create an end-of-year trip for its 8th-grade students, providing them a chance to see some of the places they talk about in history class. Sandy got to work and created what is now known as The East Coast Trip. Since then, thousands of kids from districts all over West Michigan have gone on this fantastic adventure.
Our student groups have even traveled to Canada, Boston, New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and many other exciting destinations. History truly comes alive for these kids as they:
Our student groups have even traveled to Canada, Boston, New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and many other exciting destinations. History truly comes alive for these kids as they:
- Walk where the Founding Fathers and our current leaders have walked.
- Take in historical buildings like Mt. Vernon, Monticello, The Smithsonian, and The Frederick Douglass House.
- Experience history in a way that’s impossible while sitting in a classroom.
From these humble scholastic beginnings, Countryside Tours was born.
Tours for Everyone
Today, Countryside Tours is owned by Sandy’s daughter, Laura, who continues to expand our selection of tours. Now, we’re proud to offer amazing trips year-round to people of all ages. Depend on us for an impressive variety of tours, including shopping trips, historical tours, Broadway shows, hooky days, and event-based trips like the Kentucky Derby and the CMA Awards. Our adult trips include breakfast snacks (including hot coffee and a mimosa bar), accommodations in first-class hotels, some meals, and your admission to any scheduled attractions. Some of our trips include a complete itinerary, while others allow you plenty of time to explore on your own. Most trips are the perfect combination of both!
Create Your Own Adventure
We’re always looking for and planning new trips. Do you have a group that wants an adventure? Let us know your ideas and what you want to do, and we’ll use our experience and expertise to plan it for you. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. Regardless of the trip you want, we would love to be the ones to make it happen. Call now. Your adventure awaits!