Style : Group tour
10 Day Classic New England Fall Foliage tour
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10 Day Classic New England Fall Foliage

Gate 1 Travel
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Travel Style: Array Mixed
Physical Level: All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level: 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
10 days
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • View Boston's Old North Church, built in 1723, the oldest church building in the city
  • View Plymouth Rock, the traditional site of disembarkation of the Mayflower Pilgrims
  • Tour the iconic Mayflower II and learn about America's first settlers
  • Stop at Quechee Gorge, Vermont's deepest gorge for breathtaking views
  • Drive on the scenic 34-mile Kancamagus Highway, with a backdrop of over 700,000 acres of protected White Mountain National Forest
  • Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England

Short Description

2 Boston, 2 Hyannis, 2 Ludlow, VT, 2 North Conway, 1 Ogunquit

Style Group tour
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Lodging Level Comfort (4*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions All internal ground transport
Start City N/A
End City N/A

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Attractions & Cities Visited

Boston Portland Washington

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Itinerary

New England is scenic year-round, however, the best time for viewing fall foliage is in late September through October. Fall colors vary as they are affected by weather, elevation, and climate, and therefore may differ by location.

DAY 1 - Arrive in Boston
Arrive in Boston and transfer independently to the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in your destination no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Boston

DAY 2 - Boston City Tour, Mayflower II
This morning, begin with a tour of historic Boston. View the Old North Church (Christ Church) built in 1723, drive by numerous government and historical buildings, including the Massachusetts State House and State Capitol near the top of Beacon Hill. On to Boston Commons, the starting point of the Freedom Trail, and the oldest park in the country. Free time for lunch in Faneuil Hall. Then, drive to Plymouth Rock at Pilgrim Memorial State Park and tour the Mayflower II. Afterward, take a scenic drive to Cape Cod and arrive at the seaside town of Hyannis for overnight. Tonight, at dinner, celebrate your arrival to New England
Overnight: Hyannis
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 - Full Day in Hyannis, Cape Cod
Today is free to explore quaint Hyannis on your own, or partake in the full day optional tour to Martha's Vineyard, the picturesque old whaling village steeped in history, now one of the most elegant and charming seaside resorts in the Northeast
Optional: Full Day Martha's Vineyard
Overnight: Hyannis
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Norman Rockwell Museum, Travel to Ludlow, VT
Today, travel to Stockbridge, Vermont to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the world's largest and most significant collection of Rockwell's works and where he lived for the last 25 years of his life. Continue today's drive, stopping at the Bennington Battle Monument and grounds commemorating this important battle of the American Revolution, before arriving in Ludlow
Overnight: Ludlow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 - Waterbury, Rockingham, Ludlow, VT
Experience several of Vermont's quaint towns and products today, including a self-guided tour and sip of apple cider at Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Have an apple cider donut. Try a maple creemee at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. End the day wandering through the Vermont Country Store
Overnight: Ludlow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 - Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Scenic Kancamagus Highway
Today, view the Quechee Gorge, Vermont's deepest gorge for breathtaking views. Later, visit the Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, a large 47-acre complex, housing indoor and outdoor exhibits. Experience the Forest Canopy Walk and admire the lush forest. Drive to Littleton for a short visit and free time for lunch on your own before traveling on the Kancamagus Highway for a scenic drive to North Conway, New Hampshire. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: North Conway
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7 - Mount Washington Cog Railway
Today, embark on the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the World's First Mountain Climbing Train to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England.* Lunch and the remainder of the day is at leisure
*Temperatures at the summit may be much colder, please dress accordingly. Train rides may be shortened due to extreme weather.
Overnight: North Conway
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 - Portland Headlight, Travel to Ogunquit
Depart the White Mountains for coastal Portland. Visit the Portland Headlight, a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth. Free time in Portland to explore and for lunch on your own. Continue your day with a scenic drive through Kennebunkport before arriving at the hotel in Ogunquit. This evening, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Ogunquit
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 - Boston
Depart Ogunquit and return to Boston for a day at leisure
Overnight: Boston
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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Price Per Day: $ 293 per day
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10 Day Classic New England Fall Foliage

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It has been about 7.5 years since I traveled with Gate 1 Travel. In the past, customer service was exceptionally great! Now I am appauded with the unprofessional and uncaring “attitude” demonstrated by Supervisors. What I surmised by the comments expressed is that it is my problem so do not bother me. Sure, I acknowledge that life is imperfect. However, where does empathy and compassion come into the professional world? When a customer states a concern and requests assistance, it soothes the complexion of the customer’s experience by possibly using statements such as “ I know you are stressed about the matter. Sorry that you are having to deal with this matter 8 days before departure. I will try to contact another person who can better help you.” These Supervisors present to be bothered by having to listen to my complaint and concern. They do not care if I am unable to go on my trip. Despite being advised that someone will call me today, I doubt that I will hear from someone. I was informed to contact them via Contact Us email. Well, I have tried that before but I only get a response 50% of the time. Then there are the representatives in the Philippines who do not know what they are doing. I end up calling back Gate 1 Travel and request to talk with a Supervisor. When I ask for the name of a person in management in order to write a letter about how Gate 1 Travel personnel has diminished the quality of service, not one Gate 1 employee will disclose the name of a professional in upper management. I find that odd.
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I already wrote a couple of bad reviews…

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I already wrote a couple of bad reviews during my last trip to Mexico with Gate 1 Discovery Tours—my aunt and her husband from Texas is currently doing the very same 13 Day Mexico Mayan and Aztec Illumination Tour two weeks after we did ours, and it was just confirmed based on the same Xochimilco tour that they took on their first day that alcoholic beverages and Mariachi Band was included in Gate 1 Budget during the boat tour but our tour manager and guide, MANUEL JURADO, decided it would be better for him to pocket the money that was supposed to be spent on our group to make our discovery tour with Gate 1 experience more enjoyable and memorable! This was based on the photographs provided by my aunt and uncle! Furthermore, I was just informed that water, coffee and tea were provided during lunch and dinner aside from one alcoholic beverages or juices.

The very bad experience we had on our most recent trip to Mexico was because of the third party tour company and tour manager that Gate 1 employed—for a big company like Gate 1, offering travels all over the world, this Mexico trip being our 9th with them, I expected more! The tour manager’s actions is a reflection of how bad Gate 1 was with regards to their travel quality control. They should check each hotels, restaurants, foods, and activities before going to any third party tour companies!
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Awesome Kenya Safari

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Christopher Musyoka was an outstanding tour guide, who went the extra mile for us. We saw all the animals we wanted to see. He was always concerned for our safety and comfort. The accommodations were outstanding! I only wish he would have been accessible during our stay the Ark! Thank you again, Gate 1, for a wonderful experience!
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Update to my earlier review - Stay away from Gate1 until they change their ways

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Our first trips with Gate 1 were great. The tour guides really took care of us and we didn't spend excessive time on the bus. Our latest tour to Greece was awful. The tour director did not communicate well. Telling us we would have a free lunch - when she meant to say we would be free for lunch on our own. We found out after we had to pay for the meal. Our hotel in Mykonos had a large pool of water in the bathroom. It was coming from the room above and there was black mold on the ceiling. It was reported (twice) and the solution was to give us more towels to place on the floor. Nobody seemed to care about the mold. One hotel didn't have hot water for the showers. This was reported to the front desk and the tour director. Writing to Gate 1 did no good. They send their generic "thank you for your input" email and nothing gets done - even when you ask them to call you. I assume they have changed management since our first trips and no longer care about the travelers as long as they get their money. Finally got a response from Gate1. The hotel with cold showers said it was never reported. The hotel with the mold and wet floor said they offered to move us to a different room. That never happened - they gave us lots of towels to soak up the water. Gate1 offered us $100 off of our next trip.

Gate 1 replied with another "customer service will contact you" message. To date that has not happened. Horrible company and horrible customer service!!
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Just finished an amazing safari in Kenya with Gate 1.This tour was so special due to our Tour Director Christopher Musyoka .He was professional, knowledgeable and very organized with a great sense of humor. He went above and beyond as a Tour guide ( Gate 1 is so lucky to have him). Diane S
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There is a huge, huge misrepresentations by Gate 1 Travel on their 13 days Mexico’s Mayan and Aztec Illumination Tour—first and foremost, there is nothing worthy, whether of our time and of our money, on discovery tours that should have been included.

Food was so mediocre that you’ll have upset stomach almost everyday that lunch was included. You will be left hungry after a very long drive because dinner was never included on most days.

Also, after 9 tours with Gate 1, mostly Discovery Tour because Gate 1 advertised “First Class Accommodations & Discovery Tours”, this is the very first Discovery Tour we had that never included water with lunch or dinner, and coffees and teas after lunch or dinner. When we asked our guide, Manuel Jurado, he said, we can have water and coffees and teas, just don’t tell the other guests because it is not on his budget.

Guide skipped the Nacional Palace so there’s no Murals by Diego Rivera. Hotel in Veracruz was so filthy that you would not be able to shower comfortably, nor sleep on the bed without getting an itch. La Venta Park was infested with mosquitoes that the short visit that they included made it very very uncomfortable. Museum in Palenque is closed for renovations—

There is nothing in the itineraries that explains all day drives to each places mentioned—arriving late that there’s really no other point in including the places because all you’ll do is have dinner and go to sleep for the next day’s long drive again.
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Optional Activities

Full Day Martha's Vineyard
Depart Hyannis to Martha’s Vineyard for your tour of the island.Take the ferry to Oak Bluffs, a summer resort town renown for its Gingerbread cottages and well preserved Victorian homes. Learn about the island’s most famous landmarks, view the beautiful landscapes and magnificent beaches. Shop in the local stores unique to the "Vineyard". Learn about the seasonal and year-round communities of bustling Vineyard Haven and quaint Edgartown. Lunch on your own before returning to the ferry, which takes you back to the Cape for the rest of your evening at leisure. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.

OnDay : 3
Price : $99

Flight & Transport Inclusions

All internal ground transport

Group Size

Small Group - 24 max

Additional Information


Additional Information:
For arrival and departure on North America packages with US gateways, transfers are not included with Air & Land packages nor available on an optional basis. See Trip Preparation -> Arrival & Departure for more information regarding options to transfer to your hotel.

Trip ID#:

gate1-US-10DCLNEFF-PKG-23

What's excluded

Not Included: Optional tours, transfers and gratuities.
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