Autumn Colours
Autumn Colours
Autumn Colours
9 Days Starting and ending in Boston (MA)
Visiting: Boston, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Quechee, Burlington (VT), Williamstown (MA), Ludlow, North Conway, Waterbury, Chatham (NH), Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Portsmouth (NH)
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DACOPA17
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Trafalgar with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishFrom:
$4325
$3375 (USD)
Operator discount: -$772
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$178
-22%
Tour Overview
As autumn arrives, admire the fiery red, orange and yellow flames of fall foliage on your scenic road trip from Beantown Boston to the rocky Atlantic headlands of Maine.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation: Boston Park Plaza
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
Welcome to Boston, the Cradle of Liberty and once home to such famous sons as Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Benjamin Franklin. Amble up and down the City on the Hill on your terms and immerse yourself in its revolutionary history or enjoy a stroll along the waterfront. This evening, we'll meet our Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception to kick-start our colour-filled journey through New England landscapes.
Day 2: Boston – Manchester
Location: Manchester-by-the-Sea
Accommodation: The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
March to independence, exploring Boston's historic sites. We'll spend the morning weaving along the Freedom Trail which reveals the rich history of the American revolution. Stop at Lexington and Concord, the site where "the shot heard round the world" was fired. We'll embark on an afternoon drive along the Mohawk Trail, an early Native American and colonial trade route, and the first designated scenic drive in New England.
Day 3: Manchester – Burlington
Location: Quechee, Burlington (VT), Williamstown (MA)
Accommodation: Doubletree Burlington
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we will experience the best Yankee Ingenuity has to offer with a visit to the Vermont Country Store opened In 1946 by Vrest and Ellen Orton in the quaint village of Weston, Vermont. Next we'll drive past picture-perfect farmlands and old-world towns en route to the historic wool mill in Quechee. Watch craftsmen create the delicate glassware that has made Simon Pearce glassblowing workshop famous, delving into the art and science of glassblowing. Then, savour a Regional Meal lunch featuring local ingredients arranged on Simon Pearce's beautiful stem and flatware.
Day 4: Burlington – North Conway (2 Nights)
Location: Ludlow, North Conway, Waterbury, Chatham (NH)
Accommodation: Red Jacket Mountain View Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, where you'll have an opportunity to learn about the company's history, a peek into the manufacturing process, and a Q&A in their flavor room with of course, a sample of one of their euphoric flavors. We continue today's adventure to North Conway, where you'll learn about the local flora and fauna with a Local Specialist for an ecological look at Autumn in the North Woods. The group is taken into the forest and valley below to take a closer look at some of the wildlife that calls New Hampshire home as well as an overview of the spectacular fall colors. The Mt Washington Valley provides the scenic backdrop as we take this fascinating closer look at Autumn.
Day 5: North Conway
Location: North Conway
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey along "The Kanc", an American Scenic Byway that cuts through the White Mountain National Forest, admiring the glowing fall colours. Then this afternoon you will have an optional opportunity to learn the true nature and history of Mount Washington and the historical Auto Road. Driven by accomplished and dedicated tour guides, your "stage driver" will offer stories, anecdotes, legends, history and insight into the ecological wonder of Mount Washington, as well as point out interesting features and scenic opportunities from the base to the 6,288-foot summit.
Day 6: North Conway – Bar Harbor (2 Nights)
Location: Bar Harbor
Accommodation: Bar Harbor Regency
Meals Included: Breakfast, Regional Dinner
We continue through the lush pine forests, highlands and river valleys that define the rugged Maine landscape. Descending "Downeast", the looming Atlantic swells of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island are our final destination for the day. Join a lobster fisherman and Local Specialist for insights into lobster fishing and tonight, we'll savour a traditional lobster dinner.
Day 7: Acadia National Park Excursion
Location: Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the highest point along the Atlantic Seaboard. Admire the magnificent view over the Schoodic Peninsula, pink granite cliffs and ancient maple forests - their leaves glowing fiery red, burnt orange and mustard yellow in the crisp autumn air. We'll return to Bar Harbor for an afternoon at leisure or consider joining an optional nature cruise on Frenchman Bay.
Day 8: Bar Harbor – Maine Coast – Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth (NH)
Accommodation: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
The intense hues of New England's forests and mountains linger as we journey south past the rocky beaches and cliffs of Maine's rugged coast. We journey past lighthouses, fisheries and seaside dwellings that have sheltered everyone from local lobstermen to holidaying presidents. Travel south to the mouth of the Piscataqua River and the historic seaport city of Portsmouth, one of the oldest cities in the United States. This evening, we join our fellow travellers for a memorable Farewell Dinner reminiscing over our fall foliage experience.
Day 9: Portsmouth – Depart Boston
Location: Boston
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll return to Boston and bid farewell to new friends. Transfer to Boston Logan International Airport or to the hotel in Boston if you'd like to extend your stay.
What's Included
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1 lunch
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8 breakfasts
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4 dinners
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Handcrafted Highlights
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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