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Autumn Colours
Vibrant fall foliage abounds on a gorgeous 9 Day Autumn Colours tour. This northeastern U.S. adventure through Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire features some of the most colorful threads in our nation’s history. Music, history, lighthouses, wildlife and natural wonders provide a glimpse of life both past and present. The rich hues of this trip will illustrate your stories for a lifetime.
Lighthouses and breathtaking fall foliage are among many highlights on this thrilling journey. Dine on fresh lobster and delicious ice cream. Stop at the home of the most famous 3-day music festival in history at Woodstock. Follow the Freedom Trail and stop where the “shot heard round the world’ was fired in Lexington Green and Concord. Take the path of traders and Native Americans along the scenic Mohawk Trail. Learn about the fine art of glassblowing. Witness Cadillac Mountain and other spectacular natural wonders. Seek out the local wildlife who call this region home. Incredible flora and fauna envelopes you in Acadia National Park. Wherever your interests lie, you’re going to indulge them and add new ones to your list of favorites on this exciting vacation.
9 Days • fr. $3,691
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- CITY TOUR in Boston, Massachusetts
- VIEW Mount Washington
- SCENIC DRIVE along the Mohawk Trail
- TRAVEL on Kancamagus Highway
- VISIT Woodstock
- TASTING at Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory
- EXPLORE Acadia National Park
- HISTORIC Lexington Green
- LEARN about Concord Minute Man National Historical Park and North Bridge
- LOCAL SPECIALIST enlightens guests on North Conway flora and fauna
- SPEND TIME with a lobster fisherman in Bar Harbor
- Handcrafted Highlights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
- All porterage and local charges included
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- VIP entry to many sights
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your tour director, local hosts, guides, and drivers are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Boston Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts (1 night)
- The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in Manchester, Vermont (1 night)
- Doubletree Burlington in Burlington, Vermont (1 night)
- Red Jacket Mountain View Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire (2 nights)
- Bar Harbor Regency in Bar Harbor, Maine (2 nights)
- Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside in Portside, New Hampshire (1 night)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Trafalgar Tours reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE BOSTON Location Information Description
Boston, United States
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, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception to kick-start a color-filled journey through New England landscapes.
Dinner
Boston Park Plaza
Day 2
BOSTON - MANCHESTER Location Information Description
Boston, United States
March to independence, exploring Boston's historic sites. 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.
Location Information Description
Manchester, United States
In the afternoon we make our way to New England.
Breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester
Day 3
MANCHESTER - BURLINGTON Location Information Description
Manchester, United States
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.
Location Information Description
Burlington, United States
Dine on favorites and Connect With Locals in a special Be My Guest experience and take in the serene surroundings that look out of a postcard.
Breakfast, Lunch
Doubletree Burlington
Day 4
STOWE - NORTH CONWAY Location Information Description
Stowe, United States
Today you are in for a treat at the first stop at Lake Champlain Chocolates for local artisan ice-ream and chocolate. 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.
Location Information Description
North Conway, United States
Explore the town and enjoy lunch before heading to North Conway for an experience with The Raven Wildlife Program, where a Local Specialist will give fascinating insight into the local ecology, wildlife, and even the science behind the famous colors of the fall foliage found here.
Breakfast, Dinner
Red Jacket Mountain View Resort
Day 5
NORTH CONWAY Location Information Description
North Conway, United States
Journey along "The Kanc", an American Scenic Byway that cuts through the White Mountain National Forest, admiring the glowing fall colors.
In the 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 - 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.
Breakfast
Red Jacket Mountain View Resort
Day 6
NORTH CONWAY - BAR HARBOR Location Information Description
Bar Harbor, United States
The journey continues 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 your final destination for the day. Join a lobster fisherman and Local Specialist for insights into lobster fishing and tonight, you'll savour a traditional lobster dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
Bar Harbor Regency
Day 7
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION Location Information Description
Acadia National Park, United States
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.
Location Information Description
Bar Harbor, United States
Return to Bar Harbor for an afternoon at leisure.
Breakfast
Bar Harbor Regency
Day 8
BAR HARBOR – MAINE COAST – PORTSMOUTH Location Information Description
Bar Harbor, United States
The intense hues of New England's forests and mountains linger as you journey south past the rocky beaches and cliffs of Maine's rugged coast. Travel past lighthouses, fisheries and seaside dwellings that have sheltered everyone from local lobster fishermen to vacationing presidents.
Location Information Description
Portsmouth/New Hampshire, United States
Head 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, join your fellow travellers for a memorable Farewell Dinner reminiscing over the spectacular fall foliage experience.
Breakfast, Dinner
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside
Day 9
PORTSMOUTH - DEPART BOSTON Location Information Description
Boston, United States
Return to Boston and bid farewell to new friends. Transfer to Boston Logan International Airport at 11:00AM.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
- 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Trafalgar Terms & Conditions for more information.
