Autumn Colours - 9 Day New England Tour

Day 1 | Welcome to Boston

Known as the 'Cradle of Liberty', Boston was once home to famous sons such as Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Benjamin Franklin. Immerse yourself in its revolutionary history or stroll along the waterfront. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner to kick-start your New England tour.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: Westin Copley Place

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Day 2 | Take a Historical Drive Through New England

Unlock the best of Boston walking along parts of the Freedom Trail. Stroll through Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground established in 1660 by some of America’s most notable citizens, Old State House -- the site of the Boston Massacre and the oldest surviving public house in Boston and Faneuil Hall -- America's first Town Meeting and vital location in revolutionary politics. You'll love following the redbrick path that winds to historic sites that reveal the history of the American Revolution. Stop in historic Lexington and Concord, the site where "the shot heard round the world" was fired, marking the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. In the afternoon make your way to Vermont, driving past picturesque New England farmlands and oldworld towns.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington

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Day 3 | Uncover the best of Vermont

Get a taste of East Coast cuisine among some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes on your New England tour. In Northfield, Vermont, enjoy a Be My Guest experience with a farmhouse lunch at Green Mountain Girls Farm. Learn how they practise regenerative and sustainable farming while raising free-range animals and growing produce in Central Vermont. After lunch, there’s the chance to join an Optional Experience cruise on Lake Champlain, where you’ll take in the region’s mountain views and shoreline history from the water. Back on land, explore the Burlington waterfront and downtown area, filled with boutique shops, cafes and breweries. Wander the cobblestoned streets of Church Street Marketplace and enjoy one of the many local eateries before settling into your hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Lake Champlain Cruise - Step aboard for a narrated cruise across one of North America’s most storied lakes. Learn about the region’s role in early American history and take in views of the surrounding mountains and shoreline. You might even hear a tale or two about Champ, the lake’s legendary resident. 

Adult: 40.00 USD

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Day 4 | Discover Charming Stowe and Northern Vermont

Head to Stowe, Vermont, a quintessential fall foliage destination known for red and orange hues. Learn from your Travel Director how the von Trapp family, made famous in “The Sound of Music” settled here after fleeing Austria. Get ready for more local flavours and tempting treats as you make a stop at Lake Champlain Chocolates for local artisan ice cream and chocolates including sea salt caramels, dark chocolate truffles and peanut butter cups. This afternoon, see how the foliage of New England is in a league of its own as you journey along "The Kanc", an American Scenic Byway that cuts through the White Mountain National Forest. Admire the glowing fall colours on this untouched stretch of road and snap postcard-worthy pics at the many overlooks to remember your New England tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Home2 Suites by Hilton North Conway

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Day 5 | Embrace Autumn Hues in North Conway

This morning, join Raven Wildlife Programs for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a Local Specialist who gives you all the fascinating intel into the local ecology, wildlife, and even the science behind the famous colours of the fall foliage found here. This afternoon, join a gentle guided hike to Diana's Baths, a series of small waterfalls within the White Mountain National Forest. It’s the perfect escape to nature, finding peace in many picturesque spots along the rocks, ledges, falls and pools in the brook.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Home2 Suites by Hilton North Conway

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Day 6 | Savour the Flavours of Bar Harbor

From the mountains of New Hampshire to the pine forests, highlands and river valleys of Maine, New England is a classic. Descending "Downeast", the looming Atlantic swells of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island are your destination for the day. Join a Local Specialist and naturalist for insights into the lobster fishing industry, marine ecology and local ecosystems. Further your lobster “education” with a classic lobster dinner complete with traditional sides.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency

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Day 7 | Trek Through Colourful Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park promises sweeping coastal vistas. Visit the park's Cadillac Mountain, the highest point along the Atlantic Seaboard and the first spot in the United States where the sun rises. Take in a 360-degree panoramic view of the park and the surrounding coastal landscapes. Admire the magnificent pink granite cliffs and ancient maple forests – their leaves glowing fiery red, burnt orange and mustard yellow in the crisp autumn air. Return to Bar Harbor for a free afternoon or consider joining an optional nature cruise on Frenchman Bay. This afternoon, visit the Bar Harbor Historical Society’s charming waterfront building to meet a local Wabanaki storyteller for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience of Indigenous oral traditional music.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Bar Harbor Nature Cruise - Get ready for an epic cruise along the islands and shorelines of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Cruise past shear granite cliffs, smooth rock beaches and a rugged maritime landscape etched by glaciers and battered by sea and wind. As you take in the scenery, learn from your naturalist guide about the summer homes along millionaires’ row, built during the “summer cottage” era of Bar Harbor. See Egg Rock Island Lighthouse which has served as a sentinel to mariners and today is part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge. 

Adult: 45.00 USD

* Please Note: This optional experience requires a signed liability waiver.

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Day 8 | Take a Panoramic Drive Along the Marine Coast

Maine, a state where rocky beaches and cliffs make up a coastline like nowhere else. The intense hues of New England’s forests and mountains linger as you journey south to make a stop at the iconic Nubble Lighthouse. Snap a photo of this classic lighthouse built in 1879 before journeying past fisheries and seaside dwellings that have sheltered everyone from local lobstermen to holidaying presidents. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a memorable dinner, reminiscing over your fall foliage experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Rockport Inn & Suites

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Day 9 | Back to Boston and Beyond

Transfer to Boston Logan International Airport or to the hotel in Boston if you'd like to extend your stay.

Meals: Breakfast