Brochures: USA Canada and Central America 2023, V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024
Visits: United States
As autumn arrives, admire fiery foliage flames on your New England fall tour from Beantown to the rocky headlands of Maine. Scenic drives along Kancamagus Highway, pausing for insights from flora and fauna specialists are the best way to experience this beautiful corner of the US.
Day 1 | Stroll Through The Red Streets Of Boston |
| 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 travelers for a Welcome Reception to kick-start our color-filled journey through New England landscapes. |
| Visits: Boston |
| Meals: Welcome Reception |
| Accommodation: Boston Park Plaza |
Day 2 | Take A Historical Drive Through New England Dive Into Culture |
| March to independence, exploring Boston's historic sites. We’ll spend the morning with our Dive Into Culture, 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. In the afternoon we make our way to New England. |
| Visits: Boston, Manchester |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont |
Day 3 | Uncover The Craftmanship Of Vermont Connect with Locals |
| 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. Get a taste of all that Burlington has to offer both in the form of nature and delectable East Coast cuisine. Enjoy a lunch and take in the serene surroundings that look out of a postcard. |
| Visits: Manchester, Burlington (VT) |
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
| Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont |
Day 4 | Discover Charming Stowe and Northern Vermont |
| Today you are in for a treat as we make our first stop at Lake Champlain Chocolates for local artisan ice-ream and chocolate. We then head to Stowe, Vermont, a popular winter ski destination, this charming New England town comes to life with the quintessential red and orange hues during the Fall months. |
| Visits: Burlington (VT), North Conway |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Red Jacket Mountain View Resort |
Day 5 | Embrace Autumn Hues In North Conway |
| Journey along "The Kanc", an American Scenic Byway that cuts through the White Mountain National Forest, admiring the glowing fall colors. Then this afternoon guests have the option to enjoy free time exploring shops and restaurants of North Conway or join a led hike to Diana's Baths -Â a series of small waterfalls located in the southeastern corner of the town of Bartlett, New Hampshire, near the village of North Conway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. |
| Visits: North Conway |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Red Jacket Mountain View Resort |
Day 6 | Savour The Flavours Of Bar Harbor |
| 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 Local Specialist for insights into lobster fishing and tonight, we’ll savour a traditional lobster dinner. |
| Visits: North Conway, Bar Harbor |
| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
| Accommodation: Bar Harbor Regency |
Day 7 | Trek Through Colourful Acadia National Park Dive Into Culture |
| Dive Into Culture during your visit to Acadia National Park, the first National Park established East of the Mississippi. Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the highest point along the Atlantic Seaboard and first spot in the United States where you’ll see the sunrise. 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. |
| Visits: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Bar Harbor Regency |
Day 8 | Take A Panoramic Drive Along the Marine Coast Dive Into Culture |
| 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. Make a stop and Dive Into Culture at the iconic Nubble Lighthouse. We also journey past 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 travelers for a memorable Farewell Dinner reminiscing over our fall foliage experience. |
| Visits: Bar Harbor, Portsmouth |
| Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner |
| Accommodation: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel |
Day 9 | Back To Boston And Beyond |
| We’ll return to Boston and transfer to Boston Logan International Airport at 11:00 AM or to the hotel in Boston if you'd like to extend your stay. |
| Visits: Portsmouth, Boston |
| Meals: Breakfast |