New England's Fall Foliage - Small Group

New England's Fall Foliage - Small Group

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New England's Fall Foliage - Small Group

8 Days Starting and ending in Boston, USA

Visiting: Boston, Stockbridge, Saratoga Springs, Bennington, Billings Farm & Museum, Stowe, Waterbury, Montpelier, Franconia Notch State Park, North Conway, Crawford Notch, Mount Washington, Portland

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

SAENEN19

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

12 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Please Advise Request

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $5350 $4897 Barrhead discount: -$453

NB: Prices correct on 31-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embrace the beauty of New England during this 8-Day guided tour. Behold Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and where much of the country was formed; here, you will traverse part of the red-brick Freedom Trail, where you will see the hall that housed the country’s first-ever town meeting and many more historic sites. Admire the bronzing leaves of Vermont’s lush trees as you travel to Stowe, where the real Von Trapp family of ‘The Sound of Music’ chose to live — and where you will stay. In Montpelier, visit a maple syrup farm where you can taste the sweet golden liquid tapped straight from the trees. Ride a gondola at Loon Mountain Resort into New Hampshire’s White Mountains and see as far as Canada. See Maine’s oldest lighthouse in Portland, then celebrate your trip with a decadent fresh lobster dinner.

Highlights

  • Head to North Conway for an ecological look at autumn in the North Woods.

  • Visit the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock and explore the Billings Farm and Museum.

  • Travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier and taste the Vermont tradition of "sugar on snow."

  • Enjoy a scenic hike to Diana's Baths in North Conway, featuring captivating cascading waterfalls.

  • Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort for panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Canada.

  • Explore the historic town of Cape Elizabeth and visit one of the most visited lighthouses in the country.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Boston

Location: Boston

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Boston

Meals Included: Dinner

Affectionately known as Beantown, this revolutionary city is one of the oldest in the United States.  After settling in, perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For those looking to shop, Quincy Market offers big brands and local products, set indoors and surrounding the columns of a regal 19th century building.At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel.

Day 2: Beantown To Saratoga Springs

Location: Boston, Stockbridge, Saratoga Springs

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Gideon Putnam Saratoga Springs

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Today you’ll discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Old South Meeting House. This afternoon, explore Stockbridge with an Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Alternatively, choose to take a guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home and studio of renowned 20th century sculptor Daniel Chester French. Travel on through the rolling hills of the Berkshires and onto your upstate New York hotel, situated within the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Day 3: The Legends Of The Fall And Stowe

Location: Bennington, Billings Farm & Museum, Stowe

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Trapp Family Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Journey through the bronze fall foliage of Vermont. Visit the Vermont Country Store for a unique shopping experience - you'll step back into history with their nostalgic assortment of products. Explore the Rockefellers' renowned Billings Farm and Museum, a captivating working dairy and farm life museum, followed by a stop in the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque, covered bridge. End your day in the northern Vermont town of Stowe, home to the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted the real Von Trapp family of "The Sound of Music." Enjoy Austrian-style lagers during your Highlight Dinner at Bierhall Restaurant.

Day 4: A Taste Of Vermont Relaxed Start

Location: Waterbury, Stowe

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Trapp Family Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy Vermont’s beautiful scenery ablaze with fall’s golden red colours. Stop by Lake Champlain Chocolates for a taste of their award-winning ice cream. Like their chocolates, their ice cream is crafted with only the best local ingredients — including fresh cream, maple syrup, and honey. Next, you'll travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, where maple syrup is "tapped" from the trees. Taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named ‘sugar on snow’, a combination of maple syrup and packed snow. This tasty treat is traditionally served with a doughnut and pickle. Return to the enchanting town of Stowe where the rest of the day is yours. From wandering its quaint streets to hiking in the woods or relaxing back at your lodge, make the most of your last evening at this mountain resort.

Day 5: North Conway And The White Mountains

Location: Montpelier, Franconia Notch State Park, North Conway

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: North Conway Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Move on to Vermont’s pretty capital, Montpelier. Journey to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and enter striking Franconia Notch. Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort. On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada. Later, journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. This spectacular section of Route 112 is unspoiled by industry and boasts 34.5 miles of untouched natural beauty.

Day 6: Sightseeing In The White Mountains Relaxed Start

Location: North Conway, Crawford Notch, Mount Washington, North Conway

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: North Conway Grand Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you enjoy an insightful talk by a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Expert Chris Lewey is the Executive Director and Founder of Raven Interpretive Programs. He holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Studies and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet (1,917 metres). Your Travel Director will guide you on a scenic hike to Diana's Baths, which features a series of small cascading waterfalls. Return to your hotel where you can enjoy an evening at leisure.

Day 7: The Rugged Maine Coast Relaxed Start

Location: North Conway, Portland

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Westin Portland Harborview

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Cross from New Hampshire into Maine this morning as you visit the jagged coastline. This popular landmark is one of the most visited lighthouses in the country and is the oldest lighthouse in the state. Explore the historic town of Cape Elizabeth, then spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travellers.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, a mountain resort that attracted the real Von Trapp family of 'The Sound of Music'.

  • Transport

    Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (weather permitting). On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Canada.

  • Meals

    Welcome Dinner with wine on Day 1, Dinner with Wine on Days 2, 3, 5, and 7, and daily breakfast.

  • Guided Tours

    An experienced Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

What's Not Included

  • Meals

    As per detailed in itinerary

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport.

    and On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.

  • Fully Guided

    Yes.

    An experience Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local speciality representing the destination.

Mode of Transport

Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (weather permitting). On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay at various accommodations including the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, a mountain resort that attracted the real Von Trapp family of 'The Sound of Music', and the North Conway Grand Hotel in North Conway.

  • Is there a guided tour included in the package?

    Yes, the tour is fully guided. An experienced Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    Meals are included as per the detailed itinerary. For example, on Day 1, you will have a Welcome Dinner with wine, and on Day 7, a Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travelers.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, airport transfers are included. Your complimentary, private transfer takes you to your local departure airport. On arrival at your home airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your private transfer home.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes various activities such as a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort, a visit to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks to taste 'sugar on snow', a scenic hike to Diana's Baths in North Conway, and a visit to the historic town of Cape Elizabeth and its lighthouse.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to Vermont?

    In Vermont, you will visit the quintessential village of Woodstock and explore the Billings Farm and Museum. You will also travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier to taste the Vermont tradition of 'sugar on snow'.

  • What can I expect during the visit to North Conway?

    In North Conway, you will enjoy an ecological look at autumn in the North Woods, take a scenic hike to Diana's Baths featuring captivating cascading waterfalls, and have an insightful talk by a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology.

  • What is the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience included in the tour?

    The MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience includes an insightful talk by a naturalist on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Expert Chris Lewey, the Executive Director and Founder of Raven Interpretive Programs, will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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