New England Fall Foliage
New England Fall Foliage
New England Fall Foliage
11 Days Starting and ending in Boston, MA, USA
Visiting: Boston, Old North Church, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Lexington, Plymouth Rock, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Newport, Bellevue Avenue, Fort Adams State Park, Mystic, Springfield, The Berkshires, Norman Rockwell Museum, Brandon, Stowe, North Conway, Lake Winnipesaukee, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NEFF
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
9 - 18
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Coach tours (worldwide), Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
New England’s fall foliage is legendary. Across the region, leaves turn from green to gold and scarlet. The show is magnificent – and free! Leaf chasers, tea parties and European heritage make New England an essential experience if you are interested in combining history with some exceptional countryside. Traversing several different northeastern states, the New England fall colours tour includes Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut, with the city of Boston providing enough interest for cultural visitors. From the charming beach towns of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard to the hillsides of Vermont and New Hampshire, it is easy to see why this area is known as one of the best places to live in the whole of the USA.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Boston, Ma
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in Boston. There will be individual arrival transfers to hotel.
Day 2 : Boston – Cape Cod, Ma
Location: Boston, Old North Church, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Lexington, Plymouth Rock, Cape Cod
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Boston’s Old North Church, where Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride. Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace and drive by the State Capitol and the Boston Common. Continue to Lexington. Follow the route of Paul Revere from Lexington to Concord. Stop at the Old North Bridge, then head south and stop at Plymouth Rock. Next is Cape Cod’s southern shore for a two-night stay near the community of Yarmouth or Hyannis.
Day 3 : Martha’S Vineyard Day Trip
Location: Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning ferry from Woods Hole across the bay to Martha’s Vineyard, named for a European sailor’s daughter, Martha, who found wild grapes growing on the island. The island is a haven for artists, poets, singers and celebrities who are attracted to its laid-back, charming lifestyle. See Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Departing from scenic Woods Hole harbour for the “Storybook Island” of Martha’s Vineyard, the tour includes the famous Gingerbread Houses, Island Tabernacle and Antique Carousel of Oak Bluffs, stories and views of well-known residents’ homes with time to explore Edgartown, filled with many shops, eateries, attractions and extraordinary views of the Atlantic. Return by ferry to Cape Cod.
Day 4 : Cape Cod – Mystic, Ct
Location: Newport, Bellevue Avenue, Fort Adams State Park, Mystic
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to the sailing capital of the world: Newport, Rhode Island. Visit the historic Vanderbilt “summer cottage,” The Breakers. The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial pre-eminence in turn-of-the-century America. Take a self-guided audio tour through this Gilded Age home and enjoy the views from this sumptuous estate, perched high on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic. This Italian Renaissance-style palace has 70 rooms and is the grandest of all Newport estates. Then, on a sightseeing drive of Newport, see the mansions of the “400 Club” and St. Mary’s Church, where Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy. You will enter the world of the wealthiest of Gilded Age tycoons as you travel Newport's fabulous Bellevue Avenue, peppered with stunning mansions and gardens. Take in the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive, featuring magnificent ocean views and historic Fort Adams.
Day 5 : Mystic – Springfield, Ma
Location: Mystic, Springfield
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enter the "Age of Sail" at this world-renowned maritime museum featuring a true seaport village, exhibit halls and historical interpreters. This quintessential New England experience offers a wonderful link to America’s seafaring past as you experience the lifestyle and artifacts of life in a New England sailing port. You will visit the Cooperage, learn about ship building, board a New England tall ship, and discover the dangers and adventures of whaling aboard the 19th century whaleship, Charles W. Morgan. Later, ride the rails aboard a true steam train with vintage rail cars. Depart from the historic 1892 Essex Station and travel from the beautiful countryside to the riverside, journeying along the picturesque Connecticut River Valley.
Day 6 : Springfield – Brandon, Vt
Location: Springfield, The Berkshires, Norman Rockwell Museum, Brandon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive to Woodstock, described as the prettiest small town in America, with a photo stop at a covered bridge. Next, tour Plymouth Notch, birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge. Drive into the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, and visit the Norman Rockwell Museum and Rockwell’s studio, preserved exactly as it was when Rockwell painted here in Rutland.
Day 7 : Brandon, Vt
Location: Brandon, Stowe
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A full day of northern Vermont discovery begins this morning when you drive north through some spectacular scenery of the Green Mountains to picturesque Stowe, Vermont. The village of Stowe is featured on many postcards of New England. Also visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and see how these famous, quality bears are created. On the Spirit of Ethan Allen, go for a gentle cruise on scenic Lake Champlain with great views of the majestic Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont. On the Von Trapp “The Hills are Alive” one-of-a-kind guided tour, you will learn all about the “Sound of Music” family as you tour the property and grounds, with the majestic Green Mountains providing the magnificent backdrop.
Day 8 : Brandon – North Conway, Nh
Location: Brandon, North Conway
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another high point of this fabulous New England Fall Foliage tour is the trip on the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the summit of the highest mountain in the northeast U.S. A ride up Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway remains, as it has for well over a century, an exciting and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of nine unique steam locomotives in action, and some of the steepest railway tracks in existence, combine to place it among the best of the world's great railway journeys. Some days the view from the summit of Mount Washington spans four states, Québec, and the Atlantic Ocean, limited only by the curvature of the earth.
Day 9 : North Conway – Ogunquit, Me
Location: North Conway, Lake Winnipesaukee, Ogunquit
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The day begins with a Castle in the Clouds presentation, learning about the history of this magnificent and picturesque estate perched high above the lakes and surrounded by three mountains. A great photo-op for foliage vistas. Later, drive to Mill Falls Marketplace, a quaint marketplace filled with shops, unique boutiques and eateries, located on the shore of beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. On the Lakes Region tour you will see Squam Lake, the location of the “On Golden Pond” film, and hear about the history, geography, and wildlife of this area while enjoying the incredible scenery. On the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad ride discover New Hampshire's largest lake by rail while enjoying a hand-carved, roast turkey dinner (prepared by the famous Hart’s Turkey Farm) aboard vintage coaches of the Winnipesaukee Railway. Enjoy this scenic ride hugging the picturesque shoreline, surrounded by mountain outcrops, with views of "Grand Style Resorts", pristine woodlands and lake wildlife.
Day 10 : Kennebunkport Day Trip
Location: Kennebunkport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Maine’s rugged and wild coast dotted with picturesque lighthouses, quaint villages and magnificent coastal scenery, ending by the water in Kennebunkport. With your guide discover charming Kennebunkport's 300-year history, from the Native Americans and early settlers to the shipbuilding era. Enjoy views of the presidential summer home – the Bush Estate, Wedding Cake House and a visit to the Franciscan Monastery.
Day 11 : Ogunquit – Boston, Ma
Location: Ogunquit, Boston
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we make our way back to Boston. Along the way we stop to see Maine’s most photographed lighthouse at Nubble Light.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3-4 star hotels
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Arrival and Departure airport transfers are included
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Entrance Fees
Included for all listed attractions, activities and tour. Entrance fees are not included for suggested activities during free time.
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Fully Guided
Professional Tour Leader
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Local Taxes
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Tipping and Gratuities
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21 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners
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Transportation by comfortable coach and train
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Airfare – domestic and international
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Attractions not listed
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Country Entry Visas
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Gratuities to driver (Recommend $3-$4 moper person per day)
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Gratuities to Tour Lead (Recommend $5-$7 per person per day)
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Items of personal nature
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Meals not listed
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Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Check out our Q&As
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What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
The typical age of travellers on Anderson Vacations tours are between the ages of 50-75. We have many younger travellers as well as active older people who often travel with us.
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What is the tipping policy?
Gratuities for local guides and included meals are included in the tour price. For meals not included in tour package, it is customary to tip your server 15-25%. Gratuities for your Coach Driver and Tour Leader are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CAD $5 per person, per day for your Driver, and CAD $7 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Canadian Dollars
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No Visa's are included in the price of the tour. Entry Visa's are the responsibility of the individual traveller.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3.5-4 star accomodation
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Is it possible to book a triple share accomodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations. Please enquire about this option, as prices and availability varies.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our toured packages, but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access.
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What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is CAD $40-$60 per day (with tipping).
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are not prohibited, but this tour is more geared towards adults. There are many days of long driving.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there is free time included some days.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees are included for all listed attractions, activities and tours. Entrance fees are not included for suggested activities during free time.
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What is the maximum group size?
18
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Arrival and Departure airport transfers are included
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
The majority of our passengers are from Canada and the United States. We accept all nationalities.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, please see the single price.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, this will be included with your pre-departure documents.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights are included
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, there will be a full-time professional Tour Leader with the group.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel rooms with another same gender traveller. If we are able to pair you with another single traveler, no Single Supplement payment is charged to you in this case.
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Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes, but within reason. There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Anderson Vacations has over 25 years' experience in the travel industry operating small group cultural and nature tours to North America, Oceania, and the South Pacific.
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Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as prices and availability varies from tour to tour.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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