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Autumn Colours

9 Days

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Tour Description

As autumn arrives, admire the fiery foliage flames of New England on your tour from Beantown to the rocky headlands of Maine. Scenic drives along Kancamagus Highway, visits to picturesque coastal towns, and insight into the nature of this beautiful corner of the U.S. is the best way to spend this season.

Priced From:

$ 8295pp *

From: 2026-09-13

To: 2026-10-17

Start Location: Boston (MA), United States Of America

End Location: Boston (MA), United States Of America

Trip Type: Regional Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Boston
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Westin Copley Place
Known as the 'Cradle of Liberty', Boston was once home to famous sons such as Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and Benjamin Franklin. Immerse yourself in its revolutionary history or stroll along the waterfront. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner to kick-start your New England tour.
Take a Historical Drive Through New England Dive Into Culture
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington
Unlock the best of Boston walking along parts of the Freedom Trail. Stroll through Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Granary Burying Ground established in 1660 by some of America’s most notable citizens, Old State House -- the site of the Boston Massacre and the oldest surviving public house in Boston and Faneuil Hall -- America's first Town Meeting and vital location in revolutionary politics. You'll love following the red-brick path that winds to historic sites that reveal the history of the American Revolution. Stop in historic Lexington and Concord, the site where "the shot heard round the world" was fired, marking the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. In the afternoon make your way to Vermont, driving past picturesque New England farmlands and old-world towns.
Uncover the best of Vermont Connect with Locals
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington
Get a taste of East Coast cuisine among some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes on your New England tour. In Northfield, Vermont, enjoy a Be My Guest experience with a farmhouse lunch at Green Mountain Girls Farm. Learn how they practise regenerative and sustainable farming while raising free-range animals and growing produce in Central Vermont. After lunch, there’s the chance to join an Optional Experience cruise on Lake Champlain, where you’ll take in the region’s mountain views and shoreline history from the water. Back on land, explore the Burlington waterfront and downtown area, filled with boutique shops, cafes and breweries. Wander the cobblestoned streets of Church Street Marketplace and enjoy one of the many local eateries before settling into your hotel.
Discover Charming Stowe and Northern Vermont
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Cambria
Head to Stowe, Vermont, a quintessential fall foliage destination known for red and orange hues. Learn from your Travel Director how the von Trapp family, made famous in “The Sound of Music” settled here after fleeing Austria. This afternoon, see how the foliage of New England is in a league of its own as you journey along "The Kanc", an American Scenic Byway that cuts through the White Mountain National Forest. Admire the glowing fall colours on this untouched stretch of road and snap postcard-worthy pics at the many overlooks to remember your New England tour.
Embrace Autumn Hues in North Conway
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Cambria
This morning, join a Local Specialist with Raven Wildlife Programs who gives you all the fascinating intel into the local ecology, wildlife, and even the science behind the famous colours of the fall foliage found here. This afternoon, join a gentle guided hike to Diana's Baths, a series of small waterfalls within the White Mountain National Forest. It’s the perfect escape to nature, finding peace in many picturesque spots along the rocks, ledges, falls and pools in the brook.
Savour the Flavours of Bar Harbor
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Bar Harbor Regency
From the mountains of New Hampshire to the pine forests, highlands and river valleys of Maine, New England is a classic. Descending "Downeast," the looming Atlantic swells of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island are your destination for the day. Join a Local Specialist and naturalist for insights into the lobster fishing industry, marine ecology and local ecosystems. Further your lobster “education” with a classic lobster dinner complete with traditional sides.
Trek Through Colourful Acadia National Park Dive Into Culture
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Bar Harbor Regency
Acadia National Park promises sweeping coastal vistas. Visit the park's Cadillac Mountain, the highest point along the Atlantic Seaboard and the first spot in the United States where the sun rises. Take in a 360-degree panoramic view of the park and the surrounding coastal landscapes. Admire the magnificent pink granite cliffs and ancient maple forests – their leaves glowing fiery red, burnt orange and mustard yellow in the crisp autumn air. Return to Bar Harbor for free time to explore or consider joining an optional nature cruise on Frenchman Bay. This afternoon, visit the Bar Harbor Historical Society’s charming waterfront building to meet a local Wabanaki storyteller for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience of Indigenous oral traditional music.
Take a Panoramic Drive Along the Marine Coast Dive Into Culture
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Rockport Inn & Suites
Maine, a state where rocky beaches and cliffs make up a coastline like nowhere else. The intense hues of New England’s forests and mountains linger as you journey south to make a stop at the iconic Nubble Lighthouse. Snap a photo of this classic lighthouse built in 1879 before journeying past fisheries and seaside dwellings that have sheltered everyone from local lobstermen to holidaying presidents. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a memorable dinner, reminiscing over your fall foliage experience.
Back to Boston and Beyond
Day 9
Duration: 1
Transfer to Boston Logan International Airport or to the hotel in Boston if you'd like to extend your stay.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-09-13
End Date: 2026-09-21
twin
Child Price: 8235
Adult Price: 9150
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9150
triple
Child Price: 7518
Adult Price: 8433
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11599
Start Date: 2026-09-17
End Date: 2026-09-25
twin
Child Price: 8257
Adult Price: 9175
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9175
triple
Child Price: 7528
Adult Price: 8446
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11658
Start Date: 2026-09-18
End Date: 2026-09-26
twin
Child Price: 8077
Adult Price: 8975
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8975
triple
Child Price: 7397
Adult Price: 8295
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11313
Start Date: 2026-09-19
End Date: 2026-09-27
twin
Child Price: 8235
Adult Price: 9150
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9150
triple
Child Price: 7518
Adult Price: 8433
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11599
Start Date: 2026-09-20
End Date: 2026-09-28
twin
Child Price: 8235
Adult Price: 9150
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9150
triple
Child Price: 7518
Adult Price: 8433
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11599
Start Date: 2026-09-23
End Date: 2026-10-01
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Adult Price: 9075
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9075
triple
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Adult Price: 8372
single
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Adult Price: 11482
Start Date: 2026-09-24
End Date: 2026-10-02
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Child Price: 8257
Adult Price: 9175
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9175
triple
Child Price: 7528
Adult Price: 8446
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11658
Start Date: 2026-09-25
End Date: 2026-10-03
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Adult Price: 9350
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Adult Price: 9350
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Adult Price: 8585
single
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Adult Price: 11944
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End Date: 2026-10-04
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Adult Price: 9225
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9225
triple
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Adult Price: 8485
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11743
Start Date: 2026-09-27
End Date: 2026-10-05
twin
Child Price: 8235
Adult Price: 9150
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9150
triple
Child Price: 7518
Adult Price: 8433
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11599
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End Date: 2026-10-08
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Adult Price: 9095
twinShare
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Adult Price: 9095
triple
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Adult Price: 8388
single
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Adult Price: 11514
Start Date: 2026-10-01
End Date: 2026-10-09
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Adult Price: 9195
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9195
triple
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Adult Price: 8463
single
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Adult Price: 11690
Start Date: 2026-10-02
End Date: 2026-10-10
twin
Child Price: 8185
Adult Price: 9095
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9095
triple
Child Price: 7478
Adult Price: 8388
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11514
Start Date: 2026-10-03
End Date: 2026-10-11
twin
Child Price: 8235
Adult Price: 9150
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9150
triple
Child Price: 7514
Adult Price: 8429
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11610
Start Date: 2026-10-04
End Date: 2026-10-12
twin
Child Price: 8235
Adult Price: 9150
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9150
triple
Child Price: 7514
Adult Price: 8429
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11610
Start Date: 2026-10-09
End Date: 2026-10-17
twin
Child Price: 8185
Adult Price: 9095
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9095
triple
Child Price: 7478
Adult Price: 8388
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11514
Start Date: 2026-10-10
End Date: 2026-10-18
twin
Child Price: 8095
Adult Price: 8995
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8995
triple
Child Price: 7413
Adult Price: 8313
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11338
Start Date: 2026-10-11
End Date: 2026-10-19
twin
Child Price: 8095
Adult Price: 8995
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8995
triple
Child Price: 7413
Adult Price: 8313
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11338
Start Date: 2026-10-14
End Date: 2026-10-22
twin
Child Price: 8185
Adult Price: 9095
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9095
triple
Child Price: 7478
Adult Price: 8388
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11514
Start Date: 2026-10-15
End Date: 2026-10-23
twin
Child Price: 8275
Adult Price: 9195
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9195
triple
Child Price: 7543
Adult Price: 8463
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11690
Start Date: 2026-10-16
End Date: 2026-10-24
twin
Child Price: 8185
Adult Price: 9095
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9095
triple
Child Price: 7478
Adult Price: 8388
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11514
Start Date: 2026-10-17
End Date: 2026-10-25
twin
Child Price: 8095
Adult Price: 8995
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8995
triple
Child Price: 7413
Adult Price: 8313
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11338
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