Classic New England - 2022
Classic New England - 2022
Classic New England - 2022
9 Days Starting in Boston, MA, USA and ending in Boston, MA 02128, USA
Visiting: Boston, Portland, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, White Mountains, Montpelier, Stowe, Woodstock, Brattleboro, Hyannis, Provincetown
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8100-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Active pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
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Tour Overview
Known for its historic sites and stunning fall foliage, New England in the fall delights all the senses. On this fall foliage tour, experience the spectacular beauty of autumn displays in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Your colourful tour of New England begins in the historic city of Boston. You’ll head north into Maine, for a visit to the cobblestones of the maritime city of Portland—complete with lighthouses and lobster fisherman. Head to Bar Harbour on Mount Desert Island—gateway to the woodlands and rocky sea shores of Acadia National Park. Keep an eye out for local residents, including moose, beaver, whales, and seabirds on your drive through the park. Your guided tour of New England continues inland through the Longfellow Mountains to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Step back in time through classic covered bridges, quaint towns, and forests bursting with seasonal colours. Next, you’ll drive along New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Scenic Byway through the fragrant pine and colourful deciduous forests of Franconia Notch and White Mountain National Forest.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Boston Quincy (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to Boston! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2 : Boston–Portland–Bar Harbor
Location: Portland, Bar Harbor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Acadia Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head north into Maine, with a stop in the historic Maritime city of Portland. An included city sightseeing tour upon arrival shows the beautiful coastal region, including lighthouses and the local lobster fishermen. Time to stroll the cobblestone streets of Portland’s famous Old Port waterfront, lined with working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Continue northeast via Bangor, to Bar Harbor, a popular seaside resort and gateway to Acadia National Park. This evening feast on steamed mussels, Maine lobster, and delicious corn on the cob at an optional lobster bake.
Day 3 : Bar Harbor. Excursion To Acadia National Park
Location: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Acadia Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bar Harbor is situated on Mount Desert Island, one of the most beautiful Atlantic Islands and site of Acadia National Park, a landscape marked by woodland, rocky beaches, and glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain. Among the wildlife are moose, beaver, whales, and seabirds. Drive through the park, passing Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Atlantic Coast, to see some of New England’s most spectacular scenery. Your afternoon is free to explore the quaint village of Bar Harbor on your own. You may decide to go whale watching or take a nature cruise. Gift shops, galleries, and boutiques line the village of Bar Harbor, if you prefer some souvenir shopping. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for additional sightseeing and dining.
Day 4 : Bar Harbor–White Mountains–Sunday River
Location: White Mountains
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sunday River Resort (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel inland through the Longfellow Mountains and head for the fabulous White Mountains of New Hampshire. Admire the land of covered bridges, quaint towns, and forests noted for their vibrant colors during fall foliage. Overnight at the Sunday River Resort located in classic New England.
Day 5 : Sunday River–Montpelier–Stowe
Location: Sunday Mountain, Montpelier, Stowe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Commodores Inn (or simmilar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Today, you are greeted with the deep forest smells of the pines and changing leaves. A beautiful drive through Franconia Notch, along New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Scenic Byway, and the White Mountain National Forest, is renowned for its fall leaf viewing. The “Kanc,” as the locals call it, remains unspoiled by homes or service stations, allowing you to watch the maple, beech, and birch trees burst into a brilliant kaleidoscope of yellows, browns, oranges, and reds. In Montpelier, visit Vermont’s oldest sugarhouse before ending the day in Stowe, one of America’s most popular ski resorts as well as a favorite summer destination.
Day 6 : Stowe–Woodstock–Brattleboro
Location: Woodstock, Brattleboro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn & Suites Brattleboro (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning visit Woodstock, its village green reminiscent of 19th-century England. Next, visit Billings Farm & Museum, a living museum of Vermont’s rural past and working dairy farm. At Quechee Gorge State Park, Vermont’s little Grand Canyon see fabulous views of the gorge and, in Rockingham, visit the charming Vermont Country Store. This afternoon, enjoy some time in downtown Brattleboro, named one of the top-10 small art towns in the country.
Day 7 : Brattleboro–Hyannis
Location: Hyannis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Resort & Conference Centre at Hyannis (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, venture to the seaside town of Hyannis, a village on the Cape Cod peninsula. Hyannis is known internationally as the “All-American City” and where you will find the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, award-winning restaurants, quaint storefronts and beautiful beaches.
Day 8 : Hyannis. Day Excursion To Provincetown
Location: Provincetown, Hyannis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Resort & Conference Centre at Hyannis (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Today, drive the arm of the Cape, to Provincetown. This dazzling seaside town along the Atlantic is a small haven at the end of the world, with the most beautiful beaches of New England, a bountiful culture, and an innumerable number of paths. Return to Hyannis, where the remainder of your time on the Cape is free for independent activities.
Day 9 : Hyannis–Boston
Location: Boston
Meals Included: No Meals
Depart this morning for Boston. Upon arrival, your guided tour focuses on the city’s most prominent landmarks. See Boston Common; Old State House; Old North Church, from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride; historic sights of the Freedom Trail; and Faneuil Hall, with the chance to browse in Quincy Market. A stop at Boston Logan International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 3:30 pm.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Fully Guided
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Meals
5 breakfasts
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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