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CUSTOMIZED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Educational Travel Experiences

An educational travel company creating customized trips for your school music ensemble or organization. We will create memorable experiences, performances, and concerts to fit your program's needs and budget.

Thornapple Tours

OUR TEAM

EDUCATION

Dan Scott

Co-Founder

Tour Director & Trip Planner

With over 25 years of experience as an orchestra director in West Michigan, Dan has been actively involved in all aspects of music education, bringing a wealth of experience to create the best possible trip experience designed to fit your needs.

Diane Scott

Financial Officer & Trip Coordinator

With over 20 years experience in Choral and Elementary Music experience, Diane has the experience to bring a fabulous travel opportunity to your students.  She will coordinate all trip activities so the directors and chaperones can relax and enjoy traveling with their students.  

Co-Founder

Patti LaJoye & Karen Hoffman

Mentors

Experience & Integrity

Thornapple Tours is the evolution of Thornapple Travel.  Karen & Patti started Thornapple Travel in 2017 and have lead thousands of students on educational adventures throughout the United States and Canada.  Their wealth of knowledge, experience, and industry contacts are the foundation of Thornapple Tours. 

CLIENTS

CLIENTS

Lowell Public Schools
Music Department

Caledonia HS
Music Department

Central Montcalm HS Bands

Edwardsburg HS Bands

CUSTOMIZED SERVICES

SKILLS

Tailored Itineraries

Performance Arrangements

Logistics Management

Online Payment Portal

Destination Expertise

24/7 Tour Director

EXPERTISE

EXPERTISE

CUSTOM ITINERARIES

Our expert team will create a customized itinerary for your ensemble.  We can coordinate performance opportunities, educational clinics, and activities specific to the needs and interests of your students.  No two tours are the same as no two programs are the same. 

PERFORMANCE ARRANGEMENTS

We specialize in creating tailored performance arrangements for your ensembles.  We have the connections for support with instrument transportation, rental, and security to make all the logistics for your travels seamless.  

DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

With our destination management expertise, we meticulously handle all travel logistics and arrangements, providing a seamless and hassle-free experience for music ensembles and organizations during their musical journeys.

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