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Colors of New England
featuring Portland, Maine
8 DAYS
$3,799
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*Rate is per person, land only, double occupancy, tour inclusions and available options may vary based on departure date.
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Be charmed by the colors of New England from the heart of historic Boston to the farms, mountains, and coast of the North. Begin your journey in historic Boston. Explore Woodstock, Vermont, a quintessential New England village. Visit Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and sample some of its delicious creations. Watch apples transform into cider before your eyes at Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Learn about the maple sugaring industry of New England on a farm tour of the Rocks Estate. Relax as you cruise along Lake Winnipesaukee and admire the splendid views. Dig in at a traditional New England lobster dinner. Travel up the winding Auto Road to see the stunning views from the summit of Mount Washington. Marvel at Maine’s dramatic coast and discover the seaside communities of Portland and Kennebunkport. This is New England at its finest.
Your Tour Includes
- 4 Handpicked Accommodations
- 12 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Included Highlights
- Boston
- Simon Pearce
- Quechee Gorge
- Stowe
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Your Tour at a Glance
Getting Prepared
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Accommodations
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Night 1
Stoweflake Mountain Resort
Nights 2-3
White Mountain Hotel & Resort
Nights 4-5
AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront
Nights 6-7
Trip Reviews
Live, Unedited, & Independent Traveler Reviews
Rating
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Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, loved they cemetery for the retired flavors.James Mccloskey
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I enjoyed tasting fresh apple cider and seeing how it was made, even though it was hard to see through the display windows. My trip was especially enjoyable because we explored and ate and relaxed with folks in our group from Hardin-Simmons University.
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The colors were wonderful.
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The Kancamagus Highway through New Hampshire was spectacular!
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I enjoyed the places we visited. Most of the time was on our own and it was easy to get around in the small towns.Barbara Carr
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We loved Boothbay, in particular and it would have been perfect except for the weather, and no hot water in our rooms because of the storm. That aside, we enjoyed it anyway. The accommodations were comfortable and the staff worked very hard during the power outage. The timing, however, after Columbus Day, was not great, as many of the shops in the town had closed after the holiday.Patricia Webb
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The tour was wonderful (ignoring the service). It isn’t receiving 5 stars because we had a couple stops that were in great areas where we had too little time - I’ve.1/2 hour to shop or sightsee (Kennebunk). On another day, we spent more than 2 hours at a single gift shop and cider mill (sans apple orchard).
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The colors. I had never seen so many beautiful colors. The colors of New England was an appropriate title.Judith Steffen
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It was not the best tour I’ve been on. The tour manager gave very little information about the states and locations that we visited.
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Beautiful foliage throughout tourBruce Herron
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This was an expensive tour - at least for us. It was a once in a lifetime vacation and the reason we invested with a travel agency is so we wouldn't have to worry. Well, our tour guide was so awful - we had numerous questions that went unanswered. Starting right off the bat - he didn't know where the bus would load the following morning when our tour was supposed to start.
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The boat tour at Boothbay was the best part.Debra Davis
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The most memorable experience was the lovely colored leaves which were at their prime during our tour.
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I especially enjoyed the times we stopped at places with natural beauty and would have liked more of these experiences.
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Loved the Kancamgus byway and walk in area among the river and beautiful trees. Loved the covered bridges, old churches and lighthouses. Would have loved to have an added day and go into Acadia National Park.Marlene Boehmer
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bus tour of Boston--the group that walked the tour also indicated they enjoyed..Viola Dorrian
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I thoroughly enjoy the architecture and scenery of the area.
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Difficult to choose a favorite. Foliage was beautiful & tour group was lots of fun. The Von Trap Lodge was wonderful and cruise in New Hampshire plus boat ride in Boothbay Maine were great.Carol Breish
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The Stowe Resort was great and the mountain area was breathtaking there.Alvin Hagseth
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We loved the boat rides and catching the lobster.Deborah Pickrell
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Tour guide was tired from previous tour. The tour did not allow enough time during stops Some of the hotels were remote and not convined to restaurants or any other activitiesConstantine Vrailas
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perfect time of year as the colors were outstanding and so was our guide
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Stopping by a serene location that had a covered bridge. It was beautiful and peaceful.Kathleen Williams Price
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Weather in Vermont did not cooperateWesley Kuenemann
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Von Trapp and Salem tour extrasKrista Chaffee
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Wonderful tour. Enjoyed fellow travelers very much. Nice sized group (24). You could teach your guides some manners. Not mention of appreciation when she was tipped money (according to guidelines) at end of tour.Walter Chaffee
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Excellent value - got to see all of the highlights of the northeast!Sally Henry
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Salem, Woodstock & Boothbay Harbor.Gladys Zitelli
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I felt that there was too much duplication in our itinerary. Would have liked a little more unusual things to do rather than two boat trips, every day shopping in small towns, etc. How about a train ride/dinner on one of the local depots?Elaine Greb
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the landscape and the different attractions along the tour route and the hotels were first rateRonald Cole
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Kangamagus Highway! Glorious fall colorsLoretta DeLange
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Enjoyed lake cruise, and might have liked more "free time" in village visits.
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We did see some wonderful colors on the hill and valleys
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If there had been a different bus, it would have been better. There other tour members were very nice. I liked the New England area, the scenery, no bill boards, quaint towns.Gloria Osborn
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the best part of the tour was the fall colors were close to peakDenise Hodges
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Too many to name. The fall colors were gorgeous. Enjoyed the New England architecture.Dena Jastroch
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The historical areas visited were excellent. The hotels great and the food (I gained 4 pounds) was deliciouslAnna Brewin
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See above. The comraderie (sp?) experienced with the fellow travelers was a true pleasure. A very good group.Christopher Jastroch
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See other comments - enjoyed Stowe lodge
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Both tour guide and bus drivers were fabulous in their friendly and knowledge about the New England Area. The covered bridges were beautiful. The scenery was breathe taking.Bobby Allen
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Outdoor heated pool at Stowe Mountain InnWilliam Cox
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Knowledgeable tour manager - Events went smoothly. Great bus driver. Details well taken care of. Got to know fellow travelers.Susan Hoblit
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Our trip was 9/30-10/8//17. Colors became prettier as we moved north. New Hampshire and Maine were very nice. Loved eating at the first restaurant in American, The Union Oyster House in Boston. The North Church in Boston was beautiful (Paul Revere saw the lantern from this Church). The small towns throughout the tour were beautiful. Stowe, Vermont and Boothbay Harbor, Maine were lovely (also the two nicest places we stayed: Stowe Mountain Lodge and Spruce Point Inn, Resort and Spa.)
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House of the Seven Cables, after reading the story and actually being able to be in the house was a great experience. The bus tour route was well planned we saw way more things and places than if we were to attempt this trip on our own.Allan Schultz
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Bit too much 'Ben and Jerrys' and not enough about the colours. Two out of four hotels were good - the other two a disappointment. Tour was too busy - not enough time to explore places ourselves.David Davison
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The visit & tour of the maple syrup farm was excellent. The other stops were also very interesting. unfortunately the colors changed for the better 2 days after the bus trip.Roger Warren
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Spruce Lodge was gorgeous.
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Too much time on the bus!
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Two nights in New Hampshire and the group we had at the lunch at the top of Ski lift. Made several new friends. Resort was great!!Edwin Smith
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Small towns and the beautiful foliage.
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The tour of Boston was very interesting but the beautiful colors was the best part of the tour for us.William Zimmer
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Maple sugar local guide was excellentMerrikay Compton
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I had so many memorable moments. Liked the bus tour through downtown Boston and getting inside the Old North Church.Larry Theel
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Maine...would have loved to spend more time there.Rosemary Beede
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The leaves were better than we expected, and the stowe lodge was a real treat for luxury.Glenn Martin
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Just an outstanding adventure! Our tour guide was VERY knowledgeable, very friendly and outgoing. Our bus driver was great - very safe. It really was an education - my first trip to the New England area. Will recommend Collette to all my friends! And will keep my eyes open for other tours!!Beverly Romph
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Everything went as planned, thanks to Stacey and to the bus driver Rafael.Dennis Kriewald
