Chicago Lake Geneva and Japanese Gardens Tour

Escape the city and discover the serene beauty of the Midwest on this full-day Lake Geneva and Anderson Japanese Gardens tour from Chicago. Start your journey with a relaxing lakeside stroll through Lake Geneva, where historic estates and tranquil waters await. Enjoy optional boat rides and scenic views before heading to the renowned Anderson Japanese Gardens. There, immerse yourself in a peaceful 12-acre oasis featuring koi ponds, waterfalls, and traditional Japanese landscaping.
Unlimited Bottled Water & Complimentary Snacks – Stay refreshed and energized throughout the journey.

Themed Attractions with Seasonal, Adventurous & Playful Highlights – Carefully selected for excitement and discovery.

Happy Family Time – Kids enjoy 50% off for a joyful and budget-friendly trip in July and August.(Prices shown are the final specials)

Exclusive Travel Keepsakes – Includes a custom travel passport and share-worthy moments for your social media.

Meeting Point

218 W Cermak Rd

218 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

07:30Departure Chicago: Chinatown；218 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616；

What's included:

• Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
• Professional Humor and Heart Bilingual Tour Guide & Driver
• Exclusive "Local Exploration"Travel Passport – 10 stamps earns a spot at the Annual Explorer Gala!
• Unlimited Bottled Water Throughout the Trip
• Twice-Daily Treats – Sweet snacks and candies, delivered with a smile!

Not included:

• Food and beverage (Tour guide will arrange).
• Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 9 hours

Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

We will depart from Chicago early in the morning and arrive at the small town of Lake Geneva. Here you can stroll along the lakeside paths surrounding Lake Geneva and get up close to historic estates and charming homes with beautiful grounds and gardens. You can also choose to take a cruise on Lake Geneva at your own expense and enjoy the scenery of Lake Geneva in the middle of the lake. Afterwards, we will take a bus to the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most exquisite Japanese gardens in the world, to experience the Japanese-style gardening landscape. After the tour, we will return to Chicago with a good mood, ending this day's nature trip!
Itinerary:

Chicago -- Distance: 135km,Time: 1.5Hrs -- Lake Geneva (3 hours, boat ride) → Anderson Japanese Gardens (1.5 hours) --Distance: 140km,Time: 1.6Hrs Chicago

1 hour, 30 minutes

Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The Shore Path around Geneva Lake offers you an up-close view of historic estates and stunning homes with beautifully landscaped gardens. As you enjoy a walk along the lake's shore, you'll be mesmerized by the clear blue waters and the tranquility of sailboats, excursion boats, and antique vessels gliding across the pristine waters. Sunsets over Geneva Lake are as special as they come, and watching one from anywhere along the Shore Path is an experience you won't soon forget. There is so much beauty that you'll want to explore it again and again, taking in new sights from different segments of the path. The shoreline of Geneva Lake is about 21 miles; the path reaches almost 26 miles as it weaves through wooded areas. In autumn, trees around Lake Geneva turn red, orange, and yellow, their colors reflecting on the lake. A boat tour offers a different view and is a popular way to enjoy the maple leaves.

3 hours

Anderson Japanese Gardens

318 Spring Creek Rd, , Rockford, 61107-1035, Illinois

Anderson Japanese Gardens is a beautiful outdoor setting that inspires the mind and calms the soul. It is a twelve-acre Japanese garden with streams, waterfalls, winding paths and koi ponds. Originally a personal vision to create a unique retreat for the Rockford area, the Anderson Japanese Garden has grown into an internationally acclaimed public garden. The founder's philosophy of original design, first-class craftsmanship and world-class maintenance has made the garden one of the finest Japanese gardens in the world.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Return to Chicago with unforgettable memories of a remarkable journey.

1 hour, 40 minutes