Updated NEWS! A limited number of openings are now available in our 2023 VIP Experience. Click here to check availabilities.
If you have any questions, please contact reservations@cranetrust.org.
VIP Crane Experience
2 Days/1 Night, Starting at $700/per Cottage Room (Includes up to 2 guests), All-Inclusive
Take your crane viewing experience to the next level by booking a VIP Crane Experience in the Crane Trust’s Legacy Cottages and Suites (see descriptions and images below). The Cottages (Hastings College, Lauritzen and Union Bank & Trust) each feature four fully-furnished private bedrooms / bathrooms with common area. The two Bay Family Suites are in a separate cottage and feature a king bed, large living area and deck overlooking a pond. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure on rare Crane Trust lands.
Guests view the migration in our exclusive heated Pietrok Family blinds with experts who provide valuable insights into the science and the mystery of the crane migration and the Platte River ecosystem. The blinds are specially designed to provide spectacular vistas of the largest Sandhill Crane roost on the river, and provide guests with a comfortable and warm viewing experience.
The one-night VIP Experience includes meals (with vegetarian option) and beverages (beer and wine included) on our private lands away from the crowds. Crane Trust lodging can accommodate up to 28 people (2 to a room or suite), with each Legacy cottage housing up to 8 people.
What to Expect:
Day One
Arrival: 3:30PM at the Nature & Visitor Center
Evening crane viewing + dinner
Day Two
Morning crane viewing + breakfast
Departure: 10AM
Requirements: Guests must be 18 or older to attend and be capable of walking ¼ mile across uneven grassland terrain without assistance.
VIP Crane Experience Cancellation Policy
The VIP Crane Experience is a truly memorable way to spend time with friends, family, colleagues or clients while enjoying the natural wonder of the crane migration at the Crane Trust.
The Crane Trust also offers a two-night VIP Crane Safari for those who want to spend more time enjoying the migration.
The Hastings College, Lauritzen, and Union Bank & Trust Cottages
The Hastings College, Lauritzen, and Union Bank & Trust Cottages were designed to provide a unique opportunity for guests wanting an immersion experience to witness the migration. The three cottages each have four bedrooms with either a queen bed or two twin beds, with private bathrooms. There is a kitchenette with dining table and television in the common area and a covered patio overlooking the vast historic prairie where our genetically-pure American bison roam.
The Bay Family Suites
The Bay Family Suites were designed for discerning guests looking to upgrade their experience. These beautiful, private, and luxurious accommodations come with two adjoining suites, each with a comfortable king size bed, television and views of the adjacent pond. There are dual sinks in the large bathroom with a spacious tiled shower. The kitchen has a dining area and the living room has two leather recliners and a television. Fire TV Stick and free wifi included.
