Fall Colours of New England USA

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Hugging the continent’s rugged, spectacular north-eastern coast, New England calls to those who want to get close to America’s natural wonders. Pack the hiking shoes and a sense of adventure for a walk through sweeping forests and up soaring peaks. From Boston, travel through the ‘The Green Mountain State’ of Vermont, stocking up on tasty local produce on the...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Get your boots on for the best way to explore one of America’s most beautiful regions. Walk the highlight hikes of New England, with the reward of a comfortable night’s sleep at the end of the day
    • Discover the varied forests and mountains of three states – Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine – in the same time it would take for a through-hike
    • Taste local cheese, see how maple syrup gets made, and of course you can't visit Vermont without dropping in to Ben & Jerry's factory
    • Get a taste of the famous Appalachian Trail in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains.
    • After mountain trails, finish the trip with a walk along Boston's historic Freedom Trail. Travel through centuries of American history on a trail that tells the story of the Revolutionary War and introduces you to the US’s ‘walking city’

What's this trip about?

    Hugging the continent’s rugged, spectacular north-eastern coast, New England calls to those who want to get close to America’s natural wonders. Pack the hiking shoes and a sense of adventure for a walk through sweeping forests and up soaring peaks. From Boston, travel through the ‘The Green Mountain State’ of Vermont, stocking up on tasty local produce on the way. Walk atop Presidents in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, then skirt the windy peninsulas and craggy shores of Maine’s Mid-Coast to unique Acadia National Park. A New England autumn offers one of the country’s most incredible natural sights: the changing colours of the trees sweeps northward, bringing blazing oranges, reds and yellow to create a awe-inspiring fiery landscape. The trails of New England await on this memorable hiking holiday.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 13 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBoston
End CityBoston

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Boston

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Boston

Boston is one of the country’s oldest cities, full of prestigious buildings and institutions, and its compact centre makes it a great place to walk around. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm in the hotel lobby. If you're going to be late, please infor...

Day 2 Stowe

Leave Boston today and exit the state of Massachusetts, heading north through New Hampshire into Vermont, which borders Canada. Your destination is the Stowe area (approximately 3.5 hours). Vermont lives up to the slogan embossed on the state’s car licence plates, “Th...

Day 3 Stowe

Get your boots on for a day of hiking. Drive the short distance to the Stowe Pinnacle Trail, passing picturesque trees and covered bridges. The trail is a popular half-day hike up through hardwood forests to a bald rock summit with views of the surrounding Green Mount...

Day 4 White Mountain National Forest

Cross state lines and leave Vermont for New Hampshire, driving to Franconia Notch in the heart of the White Mountains (approximately 1.5 hours). The region's jagged rock formations and heavy coat of evergreens have stirred the imaginations of people like Washington Ir...

Day 5 White Mountain National Forest

Hike up to one of the presidents in the Presidential Range or simply enjoy the calm of this mountain setting. The famous Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, runs through the forest for 170 miles, taking in part of the Presidential Range. ...

Day 6 Acadia National Park

Leave New Hampshire and cross the state of Maine on the drive to Acadia National Park (approximately 5 hours). Maine is where the water encroaches onto the land, with the Mid-Coast miles and miles of windy peninsulas, nooks and craggy shores. Travel through vast expan...

Day 7 Acadia National Park

Enjoy a full day to explore the rugged granite cliffs, tidal pools and wild North Atlantic islands of the Acadia National Park. This park is the first place in the continental US to see the sunrise. Maybe get up early to see it from the Cadillac North Ridge Trail or t...

Day 8 Boston

Travel down the coast of Maine and Massachusetts on the way back to Boston (approximately 5 hours). Look out the window to soak up the state’s jagged coastline, stately cliff-top New England mansions surveying the ocean, and charming little towns with boats bobbing in...

Day 9 Boston

This trip through New England comes to an end today. There are no activities planned and you are free to leave at any time.

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Last Updated: 12/3/2021

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Our group size has an average of just ten travellers, which allows us to get off the beaten track, use local accommodation and transport, and really get to know the culture. It also ensures we are contributing to the local economy; by choosing local suppliers we were able to keep AUD 60 million in local economies in 2012. We’re also working hard to reduce our carbon footprint and were the first in our sector to introduce carbon offset trips. This, along with our many corporate sustainability activities, has meant we’re one of the travel industry’s leaders in responsible travel.

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Transportation & Flights

Private vehicle,

Transportation & flights

Private vehicle
Guides
Your leader will provide basic information about the sights and cities you'll be visiting but please note that our leaders are not 'tour guides' in the traditional sense. They are adventure travel specialists and are there to organise your trip, arrange activities and help with questions or problems you may have while on your tour. Your leader will provide you with all the important information you need to embark on your own explorations. They are also responsible for driving the van and navigating across the country. The allowable driving times for drivers is strictly controlled in North America. This ensures our drivers are well rested and are not over-tired from too many hours on the roads. While your group will have a minivan for all included activities on the trip, please note that the services of the van and the driver may not be available for your use during free time, or after you have arrived for the day. If you need a special trip into town you may need to arrange transport or a taxi. We endeavour to provide the services of an experienced leader however, situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. It's strictly forbidden for non-qualified rangers to present any information about some National Parks in North America, therefore we adopt a system (as requested by the park rangers) where our leader will encourage travellers to visit the information centres in the National Parks for details about the site.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. http://www.intrepidtravel.com/insurance.php
Visa requirements
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. Entrance requirements to the USA have changed in recent years so please read the following instructions carefully, even if you have travelled to the USA before. Many countries now operate under a visa waiver program (meaning a visa isn't required) however you still need to obtain an authorisation which confirms that you have been approved to travel. This authorisation must be obtained in advance of travel. See https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html Many citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can travel to the USA without a visa for a 90 day stay, if they meet certain requirements. Travellers from all Visa Waiver Program countries must present a machine-readable, biometric passport (which meets US requirements) at the port of entry to enter without a visa, otherwise a US visa is required. You can get further information from the US Department of State website: - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit.html Also please note, all travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries must obtain an electronic travel authorization prior to their flight from the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov All ESTA registration applications or renewals require a US$14.00 fee paid by credit or debit card. You should apply for your visa waiver authorisation at least 1 week prior to travel to avoid any last minute delays. You will require your passport details and your address in the US (you can use the starting point hotel/hostel address). Please note that if there is any discrepancy between the name on your ESTA, your passport, your tickets and even your frequent flyer membership, you may be detained at Immigration and subject to a secondary inspection which could take a few hours. If you have recently changed your name, please check that your details have been updated everywhere. If you are from a country eligible for the visa waiver program but are a dual citizen of Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan, or if you have travelled to Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan since 1 March 2011, you will not longer be eligible for the visa waiver program and will instead need to apply for a non-immigrant visa. Please see the Department of State website for more information: http://travel.state.gov//content/travel/en.html
Health & Safety
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your Leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns. For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us/safety PETTY THEFT AND PERSONAL SAFETY: While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing. DRINKING SAFETY: Please note that in the US the legal drinking age is 21 and in some parts of Canada it is 19. When out drinking in bars please be responsible and take the same precautions you would at home. Don't accept drinks from strangers, and don't let your drink out of your sight. It is always a good idea to go out with a group and stick together.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point The Midtown Hotel Boston 220 Huntington Avenue Boston MA 02115 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Phone: +1 6172621000
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