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New England in a Nutshell

New England in a Nutshell, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

This fall foliage trip is New England in a nutshell, featuring six days to explore the historic and scenic sites of the East by rail, water and sky.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Boston

    Boston

    Arrive in Boston and transfer to the hotel; meet the Tour Manager in the evening.

  2. Day 2overnight: North Conway, NH

    Boston City Tour/Kancamagus Highway

    Guided tour ending at Quincy Market, then a deluxe motorcoach along the Kancamagus Highway into the White Mountains.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Burlington

    Mt. Washington Cog Railway

    Ride the Mt. Washington Cog Railway to the summit, lunch at the railway restaurant, a stop at the original Ben & Jerry's factory, then on to Burlington, VT.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4overnight: Burlington

    Riding Stowe Gondola & Lake Champlain cruise

    Stowe Gondola Skyride to the top of Mt. Mansfield, then a Lake Champlain cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  5. Day 5overnight: Boston

    Amtrak's Vermonter / Quechee Gorge

    Amtrak's Vermonter from Burlington to Lebanon, NH, then Quechee Gorge and free time in Woodstock before returning to Boston.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6

    Tour Conclusion

    Transfer to Boston Logan International Airport independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Hotel accommodations for 5 nights
  • Rail travel on Amtrak
  • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
  • Scenic rail journey
  • 8 meals
  • Boston city tour
  • Stowe Gondola Skyride
  • Lake Champlain cruise

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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