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Fall Colours of New England - 21 Sep 2027 to 12 Oct 2027
Operated by Trafalgar
Tripcode: 4SFALM27
Overview
Destination:
United States,
United States Of America,
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Travel Period
September 2027 - October 2027
If the idea of New England brings images of picture perfect villages, sleepy fishing towns, vast swathes of golden beaches and presidential summer homes into your mind’s eye, this trip will not disappoint. Starting in historic Boston you’ll visit lovely Cape Cod, stunning Stowe and sea swept Maine, all adorned in vibrant fall foliage.
Iconic Experience
- Plymouth: You’ll explore this replica Plymouth Colony settlement through the details of 17th-century daily life. Meet actors portraying real residents of the English village, learn from Patuxet interpreters as they share traditions of the region’s Indigenous people and see a full-scale reproduction of the Mayflower, one of many ships that brought the Pilgrims to America.
- Cape Cod: You’ll stop at Salt Pond Visitor Center, overlooking Salt Pond and the surrounding marshes of Cape Cod National Seashore. Take in the sweep of water and wetlands as you learn about the area’s maritime history and the wildlife that makes its home here.
- On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, you’ll visit family-owned Truro Vineyards, set around a historic 1830s farmhouse. Over a relaxed tasting, savour the aroma and acidity in each glass as you learn how sustainable growing methods and local ingredients influence the wines produced here.
- Cranberries grow naturally in North America’s wetlands, and here you’ll learn how they’re cultivated and harvested. You might even see wet harvesting in action, when the bogs are flooded and ripe berries rise to the surface, ready to be gathered.
- Montpelier: Just outside Montpelier, you’ll visit family-run Morse Farm, surrounded by working sugarbush forest. Taste a New England tradition as warm maple syrup meets cold, packed ice to make Maple Taffy, or Sugar on Snow, turning thick and chewy as it cools.
- North Conway: The fall colours of New England spring to life on the Kancamagus Highway, a 34.5-mile scenic drive along Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire known as one of the best fall foliage viewing areas in the country. Designated an American Scenic Byway, the Kancamagus Scenic Byway cuts through the White Mountain National Forest treating you with views of the White Mountains, the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and Rocky Gorge -- reaching an elevation of just under 3,000 feet at its highest point at Kancamagus Pass.
- You'll pause briefly on the roadside at Silver Cascade Falls, watching the water tumble down the steep, jagged edges of Mount Jackson.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 5 Breakfast (B)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- City orientation tours
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Itinerary
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The Red Sox and Celtics, the Freedom Trail and Boston Cream Pie, America’s oldest city, ‘Beantown’ extends a warm welcome. Meet your Travel Director this afternoon. Maybe you want to head down to the Seaport District to discover just how seriously Boston takes its reputation as a seafood capital. Local specialities include ‘scrod’, fresh lobster and creamy chowder, each cooked fresh, steaming and delicious.
Boston – Plymouth
Follow the cobblestones of the Freedom Trail, ticking off historical sites like Quincy Market, the State Capitol and Boston Common. Leave Boston behind on your New England tour, travelling to ‘America’s Hometown’ of Plymouth. Later, wind back the clock with a visit to the Plymouth Patuxet Museums, a meticulously recreated version of the original 17th-century Plymouth Colony. You'll even see a full-scale reproduction of the Mayflower II, one of the many hundreds of ships that made the transatlantic crossing to the Americas in the 1600s.
Cape Cod and Provincetown Excursion
Depart the hotel and head for Provincetown at the very tip of Cape Cod, rolling along the Old King’s Highway. First stop? The Salt Pond Visitor Center, where you get the lowdown on the Cape’s dunes, marshes and wildlife. Then it’s off to artsy Provincetown with its galleries, cafes and Portuguese fishing roots. This afternoon your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience takes you to Truro Vineyards to hear how they use sustainable vineyard methods, smart green design and local sourcing on a relaxed tasting. Wrap it all up with a Optional Experience cruise through Hyannis Harbour, ticking off lighthouses, Squaw Island and the Kennedy Compound.
South Yarmouth - Berkley, MA - Newport - Providence
This morning, cross the Cape Cod Canal to visit one of New England's iconic cranberry bogs before continuing to Rhode Island on your New England tour. You will get a unique glimpse into the cranberry farming business, learning all about the cultivation and harvesting of cranberries. If you are lucky, you will also witness the iconic flooded bogs and vibrant red cranberries being prepared for fall harvest. In Newport, take in the dazzling mansions dotted along the coastline dubbed Newport's 10-Mile Ocean Scenic Drive. You'll have the chance to see the collection of mansions built by New York's wealthiest families on our Optional Experience visiting the Breakers Mansion, a summer “cottage” of the Vanderbilt’s, before continuing to Providence, home of Brown University.
Providence - Killington
Kick off the day with a breakfast at Francesca’s in Rhode Island. This family-owned diner dishes up Mexican favourites alongside classic American breakfast staples — a tasty nod to the state’s underrepresented Mexican community. Then it’s on to Shelburne Falls, a little town with a big surprise — the Bridge of Flowers. This former trolley bridge now blooms with colour from end to end, and it’s as photo-worthy as it sounds. By afternoon, you’ll roll into Killington. The best part? Two nights here and the freedom to spend the afternoon however you like. Hike, relax, or simply enjoy the mountain air — it’s all on your terms.
Vermont's Green Mountains
Green peaks and green valleys, travel past the appropriately named Green Mountains to Vermont's capital, Montpelier. Meander through the charming streets and past the state’s gold-domed capital building before pulling up at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. Go local, tasting Sugar on Snow, a traditional sweet treat made by pouring hot, maple syrup over ice. Grab your camera for a quick stop in Stowe before pulling into Killington to round out the day of your New England tour.
Killington – North Conway
New Englanders know a thing or two about incredible scenery, and you’ll be right there with them today crossing from Vermont’s Green Mountains to New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Keep your camera handy as you travel along “The Kanc”, a historic National Scenic Byway, leading to your North Conway home for the next two nights.
North Conway Sightseeing and Free Time
Red, burnt orange and yellow leaves stretch out in every direction as you head into the White Mountains. Tick off the tallest peak in the Northeast, Mount Washington, on your way through Crawford Notch State Park, and pull up at Silver Cascade Falls, which twists, turns and cascades 250 feet down the side of Mount Jackson. Your time in North Conway isn’t over yet, so get local and stroll past the restored buildings, antique shops and treasure-trove bookshops of the historic downtown.
North Conway - Boston
It’s the last day on your New England tour, but the fun isn’t over yet! Vast forests, pretty seaside villages, and cliff-lined shores will dot your adventure through Maine. Make a stop in Kennebunkport, packed with boutiques and flashy art galleries and take a trip back in time with Portsmouth’s 18th-century buildings and seaside vibes. End the day back where it all began, Boston.
Depart Boston
Your adventure through New England's Fall Foliage comes to an end this morning. Make your own way to Boston Logan International Airport. Or, if Boston still has more you’d like to discover, you have the choice of extending your stay a few more days.
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