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Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal

Ten-day escorted fall foliage tour from Boston through New England and Quebec by rail

Illustration of Fall Colors of New England, Quebec & Montreal

Vacations By Rail operates this 10-day escorted fall foliage tour from Boston through New England and Quebec, ending in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The journey combines train rides on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad along Lake Winnipesaukee, VIA Rail between Montreal and Quebec City, and the Mount Washington Cog Railway to a 6,288-foot summit. Days are structured around autumn scenery: Days 2 and 3 take you by rail and gondola through Vermont's mountains, Days 4 through 7 explore the historic cities of Montreal and Quebec City with guided tours of landmarks like Notre Dame Basilica and Old Montreal, and Days 8 and 9 return to New Hampshire for the Kancamagus Highway drive and mountain railway. Included are 9 nights in classic hotels, 12 meals, and group activities such as maple syrup tasting at Morse Maple Farm. The tour suits travelers seeking guided comfort, those interested in autumn landscapes and historic cities, and couples or small groups who prefer structure and company.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of $4,299 USD does not include flights or airport transfers; Day 1 requires independent transfer to the Boston hotel.
  • Day 5 in Montreal and Day 7 morning in Quebec City are entirely free; the rest of the tour is guided or structured activities.
  • Cancellation and travel insurance are not included and must be purchased separately.

Day by day

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Ride the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire during peak fall foliage.
  • Day 3Visit 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 6Board VIA Rail Corridor Service from Montreal to Quebec City, then take a narrated tour of the Plains of Abraham, Place Royale, and Place d'Armes.
  • Day 9Drive the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountain National Forest, then ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the 6,288-foot summit.

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

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, VIA Rail Corridor Service from Montreal to Quebec City, and the Mount Washington Cog Railway, plus motorcoach transport.
Is this tour escorted or independent?
It is fully escorted with a Tour Manager throughout, guided city tours in Montreal and Quebec City, and group dinners.
What hotels are included?
Nine nights total: Hilton Boston Park Plaza (Boston, 1 night), a hotel in Stowe (2 nights), Hotel Omni Mont-Royal (Montreal, 2 nights), Delta Hotels or Hotel Manoir Victoria (Quebec City, 2 nights), and Omni Mount Washington Resort (Bretton Woods, 2 nights).
How many meals are included?
Twelve meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners. Breakfast is included daily; most lunches and dinners are on your own or at specified group meals.
What is the activity level?
Mobility Rating 3, which includes gondola rides to mountain summits, a cog railway to 6,288 feet, scenic driving, and walking tours in cities.
When does this tour run?
The operator lists September and October departures; confirm dates directly with Vacations By Rail as the pack does not specify all departure dates.

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