New England's Fall Foliage - Small Group
New England's Fall Foliage - Small Group
$5350
New England's Fall Foliage - Small Group
8 Days Starting and ending in Boston, USA
Visiting: Boston, Stowe, North Conway, White Mountains, Portland
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Tour code:
SAENEZN20
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Experience the vibrant colors of autumn with the "New England's Fall Foliage - Small Group" tour. This journey through the USA offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration. Begin in historic Boston, where you'll walk the Freedom Trail and explore iconic sites. Travel through the stunning landscapes of Vermont and New Hampshire, including the Kancamagus Scenic Byway and Franconia Notch State Park. Delight in authentic local experiences, such as tasting maple syrup at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and enjoying a Maine lobster dinner. Visit charming towns like Stockbridge and Woodstock, and explore the Norman Rockwell Museum and Chesterwood. Stay in cozy accommodations like the Trapp Family Lodge and savor regional cuisine. This tour promises breathtaking views, rich history, and unforgettable memories.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Boston
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency, Boston
Meals Included: Dinner
Affectionately known as Beantown, this revolutionary city is one of the oldest in the United States. Â 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. Join your Travel Director for dinner and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel.
Day 2: Beantown To Saratoga Springs
Location: Boston
Accommodation: The Gideon Putnam Saratoga Springs
Accommodation Name: The Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. See Bunker Hill Monument, Boston Common, Boston Public Garden, Trinity Church and Copley Square. 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, famous for his work on the Lincoln Memorial. 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: Stowe
Accommodation: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Accommodation Name: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Take in the fall foliage from Queechee Gorge and Bridge, a 50-meter-deep gorge offering stunning views of Ottauquechee River. 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 over at Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall.
Day 4: A Taste Of Vermont Relaxed Start
Location: Stowe
Accommodation: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Accommodation Name: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy Vermont’s beautiful scenery ablaze with fall’s golden red colors. 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. Enjoy lunch at Bread & Butter Farm, hosted by Wholesome Foods Kitchen, while you learn about regenerative agriculture and organic farming. Return to the enchanting town of Stowe for an afternoon at leisure.
Day 5: North Conway And The White Mountains Relaxed Start
Location: North Conway
Accommodation: North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway
Accommodation Name: White Mountain Hotel and Resort, North Conway
Meals Included: Breakfast
Move on to Vermont’s picturesque 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 55.5 km of untouched natural beauty.
Day 6: Sightseeing In The White Mountains
Location: White Mountains
Accommodation: Hotel, North Conway Grand North Conway
Accommodation Name: White Mountain Hotel and Resort, North Conway
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning's MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with naturalist guide Chris Lewey provides an up-close and personal insight into New England's wildlife and ecology. 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 meters). 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: Portland
Accommodation: Hotel, North Conway Grand North Conway
Accommodation Name: Westin Portland Harborview, Portland
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cross from New Hampshire into Maine this morning as you travel along the jagged coastline. Head to Fort Williams Park which is home to the iconic Portland Head Lighthouse that has been in operation since 1791. Then spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travelers.
Day 8: Back To Boston
Location: Boston
Meals Included: Breakfast
Known for its sandy beaches, Kennebunkport is a year-round coastal destination that houses the rich and famous, even serving as the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Travel along Ocean Drive with more stunning views of the Maine coastline, before driving back to Boston. Guests departing Boston will arrive at Boston Logan International Airport at 12:30 pm. Those extending their stay will return to the Hyatt Regency Boston hotel.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, the North Conway Grand Hotel in North Conway, and the Westin Portland Harborview.
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Choice Highlights
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Stockbridge, including a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum or a guided tour of Chesterwood.
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Top Rated Highlights
Experience the Kancamagus Highway, Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort, and explore Boston with a Travel Director.
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Make Travel Matter
Learn about regional flora and fauna with a Local Expert during an ecological look at autumn in New England.
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Authentic Dining
Enjoy dinners in Boston, Stowe, and Portland, including an authentic Maine lobster dinner.
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Transport
Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort with panoramic views.
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Dining Summary
Includes 3 dinners with wine, 7 breakfasts, and 1 lunch.
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Additional Included Highlights
Hotel and restaurant tips, taxes, porterage charges, and personal radio headsets are included.
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Well-being
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach with enhanced hygiene protocols.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Mode of Transport
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.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
- We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experience can I expect at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge?
At the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, you can expect to see the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art, including his famous Saturday Evening Post covers, along with changing exhibitions of works by American illustrators.
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What is the 'sugar on snow' experience in Vermont?
The 'sugar on snow' experience in Vermont involves tasting maple syrup drizzled over packed snow, traditionally served with a doughnut and pickle, offering a unique Vermont tradition.
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What can I learn during the ecological experience in North Conway?
During the ecological experience in North Conway, you will learn about regional flora and fauna with a Local Expert, gaining insights into the autumn ecology of New England.
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What scenic views can I expect from the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort?
From the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort, you can expect superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Canada, especially on a clear day.
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What is special about the visit to the Vermont Country Store?
The visit to the Vermont Country Store offers a nostalgic shopping experience with a wide assortment of products ranging from local cheeses to whiskey pecan pie, allowing you to step back into history.
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What dining experience is offered in Portland?
In Portland, you can enjoy an authentic Maine lobster dinner, known for its tender and rich flavor, as part of a Celebration Dinner where you can mingle with fellow travelers.
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What historical insights can I gain from the Freedom Trail in Boston?
By following part of the red-brick Freedom Trail in Boston, you will learn about the American Revolution and visit historically significant sites such as the Boston Common, the Old Corner Bookstore, and the Bunker Hill Monument.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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