Trafalgar > Autumn Colors

Autumn Colors
8 Days starting from $1,675

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2008
Category: Discovery Tours
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: DACO
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Boston, Bar Harbor, North Conway, Killington, Springfield

 
  • What's Included
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  • Sightseeing
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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Bar Harbor Visit Acadia National Park and drive up to the top of Cadillac Mountain.
  • Pinkham Notch Enjoy a Wildcat Mountain Gondola ride.
  • North Conway Enjoy a presentation on the ecology of the North Woods.
  • Woodstock See Vermont''s great agricultural heritage at Billings Farm and Museum.
  • Lake Champlain Tour Fort Ticonderoga, restored to the original French plans containing artifacts of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods.
  • Lake Placid See the home of the 1980 Winter Olympics, site of the "Miracle on Ice".
  • Albany View the Rockefeller Empire State Plaza
  • Berkshire Mountains Visit the Norman Rockwell Studio and Museum.
  • Lexington and Concord Visit the towns where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.

Dining Highlights
  • A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director
  • 7 Full breakfasts
  • 3 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 Lobster bake dinner in Bar Harbor
11 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfer from Springfield to Boston Logan Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Boston.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers
On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.
    • Day 1 - Arrive Boston Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.

      Hotel: Omni Parker House 


    • Day 2 - Boston – Maine Coast – Bar Harbor (2 nights) Heading north, we travel through Portsmouth, New Hampshire, into the "holiday state" of Maine. We then journey along the state''s scenic shoreline, offering a glimpse into its rich past in whaling, shipbuilding and lobstering.The quaint villages along the way typify quintessential New England. We then cross a narrow spit of land to Mount Desert Island and the seaside town of Bar Harbor for our two-night stay. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a New England Lobster Bake! (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

      Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency Hotel


    • Day 3 - Acadia National Park excursion & Bar Harbor at leisure This morning we explore beautiful Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, the only national park in New England. Its wooded roads offer views of quiet ponds and rocky beaches, highlighted by the blaze of autumn colors. A stop at the top of Cadillac Mountain provides us with sweeping views of the park, Bar Harbor and the islands of Frenchman''s Bay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Bar Harbor – maybe take an optional nature cruise, go whale watching, or simply relax in this quaint village. (Full Breakfast)


    • Day 4 - Bar Harbor – Pinkham Notch – North Conway Leaving the Maine Coast we turn inland and travel through the colorful woodlands
      of maples, birch and sumac. Entering New Hampshire, we stop at Pinkham Notch for
      a gondola ride to the top of Wildcat Mountain with incredible views of the White Mountains. We spend the night in the town of North Conway, a popular year-round resort. After dinner, enjoy a presentation on the flora and fauna of the White Mountains. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

      Hotel: Fox Ridge Resort


    • Day 5 North Conway – Woodstock – Killington More beautiful vistas await us today as we travel through New Hampshire into Vermont, New England''s most rural state, where tiny villages and remote farm houses are framed by the striking autumn colors. We visit Billings Farm & Museum for an interesting look back into New England farm life, before arriving in Woodstock, often called "the prettiest small town in America." There is time to enjoy the romantic charm of this quintessential New England village with its covered bridge, quaint streets and stately homes surrounding the village green. We continue onto our overnight accommodation in Killington, located in the heart of the beautiful Green Mountains. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

      Hotel: Killington Grand Resort Hotel & Spa


    • Day 6 Woodstock – Fort Ticonderoga – Lake Placid Day 6 Killington – Fort Ticonderoga – Lake Placid
      The historic importance of the region is brought to life today as we visit Fort Ticonderoga, located at the southern tip of Lake Champlain. Built in the 1750s, the fort played a strategic role in colonial and revolutionary history. We continue into New York State and the Adirondack Mountains, the largest protected land in America. Dotted with alpine lakes and beautiful mountains, the Adirondacks are a delight to visit. We overnight in the village of Lake Placid and tour the 1980 Winter Olympic Arena. Later, there''s free time for a leisurely stroll and maybe capture a picture of autumn trees reflecting in the still waters of the lake. (Full Breakfast)

      Hotel: Lake Placid Crowne Plaza Resort


    • Day 7 - Lake Placid – Albany – Springfield More magnificent scenery today as we travel south out of the Adirondacks and jointhe wooded shores of Lake George. This area is steeped in colonial history; learn more about the epic battles between the French and British to maintain control of this strategic waterway. Our journey continues to the state capital, Albany, located at the headwaters of the Hudson River and terminus of the Erie Canal. After a visit to the impressive Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, we cross into western Massachusetts and the rolling countryside of the Berkshires. Learn more about the area''s most famous artist during our visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum. Next, we arrive in the city of Springfield for overnight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 

      Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Springfield


    • Day 8 - Springfield – Lexington & Concord – Depart Boston Our journey this morning takes us into the heart of Revolutionary War history with a visit to the towns of Lexington and Concord, made famous in Longfellow''s poem about “Paul Revere''s Ride.” It was in these two small villages that in April 1775 the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. We also see the Minuteman Statue, Concord Bridge and Lexington Green before returning to Boston. A complimentary transfer is provided to Boston International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Boston International for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast) 

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    For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
    • Bar Harbor
    • Pinkham Notch
    • North Conway
    • Woodstock
    • Lake Champlain
    • Lake Placid
    • Albany
    • Bershire Mountains
    • Lexington & Concord
    For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    CURRENT SPECIALS:

    Save $200 or $300 per couple on these select Europe tours

    Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on these Europe tours when you purchase airfare through Trafalgar OR

    Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on these Europe tours if airfare is not purchased through Trafalgar:

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    Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on the select Europe tours when airfare is purchased through Trafalgar. Offers valid on new reservations made for 2008 departures when booked and deposited April 1 – May 30, 2008. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking to qualify for savings. Offers are combinable with Trafalgar brochure discounts as per brochure conditions. Offers subject to availability, are not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Conditions and restrictions apply.


    Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

    Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

    EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

    Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

    4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

    7-9 months SAVE 5%

    10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

    1 year or more SAVE 10%

    All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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    SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

    Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

    IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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    TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

    A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

    A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

    IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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    YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

    Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

    On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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    SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

    One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

    Guaranteed Room Share

    When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

    This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

    Single Supplement Value

    If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

    TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

    Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

    Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


       
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