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Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal
Scenic rail excursions, superb hotels, and vibrant autumn foliage are the hallmarks of this 10-day escorted tour through the fall colors in New England and French Canada.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Boston, MA
Boston
Arrive in Boston and transfer independently to the hotel. Meet the Tour Manager and fellow travelers for an introductory meeting; dinner on your own.
- Day 2railovernight: Stowe, VT (Burlington, VT, on the 28th September departure)
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
Motorcoach to Meredith, NH, for a fall foliage train excursion aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, then onward to Stowe, Vermont, for a group dinner.
- Day 3overnight: Stowe, VT
Morse Maple Farm Sugarworks / Stowe Gondola
Visit the 200-year-old Morse Maple Farm Sugarworks for a maple syrup tasting, then ride the Stowe Gondola SkyRide to the summit of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak.
- Day 4overnight: Montreal, QC
Montreal Sightseeing
Cross the border into Quebec and take a guided city tour of Montreal including the Notre Dame Basilica, Mont-Royal, and historic Old Montreal, with the rest of the day free.
- Day 5overnight: Montreal, QC
Montreal at Leisure
Free day in Montreal, with options including the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Biodome, the Montreal Botanical Garden, or Parc La Fontaine.
- Day 6railovernight: Quebec City, QC (Hotel Port Royal for the September 26, September 30, and October 8 departures)
VIA Rail to Quebec City / Quebec City Touring
Board a VIA Rail train to Quebec City along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor, then take a narrated city tour covering the Plains of Abraham, Place Royale, and Place d'Armes, with free time after.
- Day 7overnight: Quebec City, QC
Montmorency Falls
Free morning in Old Quebec City, with an afternoon visit to Montmorency Falls (272 feet, taller than Niagara Falls), followed by a fine dining dinner at Le Moulin de St. Laurent, a historic building dating to 1725-1730.
- Day 8overnight: Bretton Woods, NH
Scenic Drive to Bretton Woods
Travel back into the United States and New Hampshire's White Mountains on a half-day drive to Bretton Woods, with free time on arrival; the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola offers views over the changing leaves and the Presidential Range.
- Day 9railovernight: Bretton Woods, NH
Kancamagus Highway / Mount Washington Cog Railway
Drive the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountain National Forest, then ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the 6,288-foot summit of Mt. Washington, North America's steepest train. Final group dinner in the evening.
- Day 10
Tour Conclusion
Tour concludes after breakfast with a group transfer to Boston South Station or Boston Logan Airport, accommodating trains and flights departing after 1:00 p.m.
Included
- Hotel accommodations for 9 nights, including 2 nights at the Omni Mt. Washington Resort
- Rail travel on VIA Rail's Corridor Service
- Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- Scenic rail journeys
- 12 meals, including 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
- Montreal sightseeing tour
- Quebec City tour
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Flights and Airport transfers
