A new Adventure!

Some of the events of the The Purple Pearl Travel and Adventure Bus have enjoyed include Winery trips, Mansion excursions, Connor Praririe Balloon Fest, Glass Blowing, Chalk the Block, Farm Girl Flea Markert as well as a visit to the local arboretum.  In addition we have hosted private events.  In general FUN STUFF!

Just like booking airline tickets, your seat is confirmed only with advanced payment.  Seats are booked on a first come, first served basis.  In the event that you can not take the tour once it is booked, we will work with you based upon our cancellation policy, and attempt to get you a credit for a future booking.

The Purple Pearl currently schedules events on Friday evenings, Saturday's and Sunday.

The Purple Pearl has visited local wineries and across the border in MIchigan.  We welcome suggestions, if you have a nearby favorite.

Our standard pick up and drop off locations are subject to the location of the adventure.  Generally speaking, we pick up in Lowell (downtown parking behind McVeys), Crown Point (Post office parking just off the square) and Portage (Kohls on Route 6).  However, we have also picked up in Merrillville and Michigan City (Wal-Mart parking lot).  All pick-up location and times are posted with the event.

This is based upon the adventure we are taking and will be posted in the event advertisement.

This is based upon each event.  We generally will visit one to three wineries and at times we may plan a lunch stop.

The bus allows for 13 passengers to be on an adventure.

Once you see an event you would like to do, we suggest booking as soon as possible. Our seats are booked on a first come first served basis and we only take 13 guest max on any given event. Seats are confirmed only after we have collected payment. 

 In order for a event/tour to go out, we require a minimum of 5 passengers. So grab a couple friends and get your seats booked! Besides, the more the merrier and more the fun! 

You are welcome to bring your own soda, coffee, juice, water or energy drinks as well as snacks and other food items. We do NOT allow alcohol to be consumed on the bus. We provide bottled waters that you are welcome to help yourself. Many of the wineries offer small plates and craft pizzas for purchase. 

The cost for private events are based upon the event, time frame and locations.  However, private hires will generally be charged at an hourly rate of $100 per hour for the first 3 hours and then $75 per hour after that.  No minimum participants required.  Private events require a non-refundable deposit.  This is to secure the date of your booking.