This is the absolute prime time to journey through the New England states with R&J Tours! We’ll encounter mystical mountains, rolling hills, green valleys, picturesque farms, scenic rivers, and the entire spectrum of fall colors! We’ll experience the beauty of three mountain ranges: Adirondack, Green & White. Picture lobster “trawlers” and iconic lighthouses! We’ll end it all with the rich & unforgettable history of Boston!
Day 1 – Home to Manchester, NH
Our adventure begins with a flight into Portland, Maine, followed by a scenic drive through rolling hills, forested valleys, and small towns as we take in the glowing autumn landscapes of Maine and New Hampshire. This afternoon, we’ll arrive in Manchester, New Hampshire, where a relaxed welcome dinner allows us to get acquainted with one another.
Included Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Double Tree
Day 2 – Manchester to Lake Placid, NY
This morning the backroads take us through the picturesque countryside of New Hampshire and Vermont as we journey to Fort Ticonderoga. This living history fort is located on the shores of Lake Champlain and nestled between New York’s Adirondack and Vermont’s Green Mountains. We’ll start off with a boxed lunch from America’s Fort Café. Then it’s time to step into America’s past as costumed interpreters bring the incredible stories of the French & Indian War and the Revolutionary War to life, including the famous battles of Carillon and Ticonderoga. We’ll witness the militia firing a cannon! Next, we visit Fort Ticonderoga’s Museum and our guide will give us the scoop on the most significant, rare, and interesting pieces in their expansive and important collection of 18th-century military material culture. Lastly, free time allows us to experience this living history fort in greater depth – visiting reenactments, you may see the tailor who sews all the fort’s uniforms and the cobbler who makes all the shoes for the fort! Later, we continue on to the mountain village of Lake Placid, New York, where we’ll enjoy dinner at the High Peaks Resort and settle in for a two-night stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: High Peaks Resort (2 Nights)
Day 3 – Lake Placid
We’ll spend the day with a local guide exploring the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. Our tour includes the scenic Whiteface Mountain Highway and a visit to the breathtaking High Falls Gorge. We’ll quickly understand why this narrow, granite-walled gorge with four spectacular waterfalls has attracted visitors since 1890! Next we’ll visit the newly renovated Lake Placid Olympic Center, home to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. We’ll start off with a wonderful catered lunch. Then we’ll learn all about Lake Placid’s Olympic history, from the giant ski jumps to the legendary “Miracle on Ice” arena where America made history with a hockey gold medal! This evening, enjoy leisure time to stroll through the charming village of Lake Placid.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Lake Placid, NY to St. Johnsbury, VT
After breakfast at the resort, we will travel the backroads to Essex, NY where we will board a ferry for a scenic ride across Lake Champlain to Charlotte, VT. Take in the breathtaking view of the Adirondack and Green Mountains in all their autumn glory as the backroads lead us to an amazing Vermont experience: Shelburne Museum – one of the nation’s finest, most diverse, and unconventional museums of Americana. Feel free to hop on and off their shuttle trolley to explore the 39 exhibition buildings set in a village on 45 very relaxing acres. Degas, quilts, tools, toys, gardens, Steamship Ticonderoga, covered bridges, and so much more await! Highlighting life in the Champlain Valley, this promises to be an experience unlike you’ve ever had. While here, a tasty lunch is served at their Weathervane Café. Departing, we make our way up to the von Trapp Family Lodge. This gracious European styled mountain retreat is located at the original homestead of the von Trapp family, famously chronicled in the musical “Sound of Music.” We’re treated to a guided history tour of the famous family, followed by dinner in the elegant Mozart Room, featuring cathedral ceilings, exposed wood posts and beams, and a wood-burning fireplace. This evening, we continue our scenic drive to our overnight stay in St. Johnsburg, Vermont.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites
Day 5 – St. Johnsbury to North Conway, NH
This morning after breakfast, our breathtaking fall journey continues as we travel into New Hampshire and meet our local guide at the Mount Washington Cog Railway. We’ll board the world’s first mountain climbing cog railway to experience an iconic ride to the Summit of Mount Washington, the Northeast’s Highest Peak! Powered by either steam or diesel, our round-trip cog ride takes approximately three hours, including about an hour stop at the summit to take in the unforgettable views. (Tip: Bring a jacket or sweater but remember that some of the cog trains are fired by coal, so plan accordingly.) A box lunch is included at the Cog along with time to visit their gift shop. Then we continue by motorcoach along the scenic Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountains, with photo stops along the way. Such beauty, enhanced by fall color, we’ll find along these backroads! This evening, we arrive in North Conway for our overnight stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn
Day 6 – North Conway to Portland, ME
Today we travel back into the beautiful state of Maine. Arriving in Portland, we’re treated to a narrated cruise of Portland’s bustling inner harbor and main shipping channel, allowing us to get close-up views of civil war era forts and the iconic lighthouses that guide mariners into Portland Harbor. We’ll cruise along picturesque Diamond Pass, where we’ll witness the meeting of Casco Bay’s waters with the Atlantic Ocean. Marvel at the rugged coastline dotted with historic estates and hidden coves while enjoying the gentle sea breeze. This evening, we’ll enjoy a special dinner at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant, where Maine lobster is proudly on the menu, because a visit to the Maine coast simply isn’t complete without it!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Embassy Suites
Day 7 – Portland to Boston, MA
After breakfast this morning, a guided trolley tour will take us through the city’s historic neighborhoods and along the waterfront where we’ll learn more about the historic lighthouses. We then travel south with a stop in charming Kennebunkport, where another guided trolley tour introduces us to the town’s rich history, lovely seaside homes, and village charm. This evening, we arrive in Boston, Massachusetts, and settle in for a two-night stay at the Four Points Sheraton.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton (2 Nights)
Day 8 – Boston
Be sure to have your walking shoes on today as we’ll meet our local guide at Quincy Market for a guided tour through Boston’s remarkable history, a city rich with stories from the founding of our nation. We’ll walk to Old North Church and as we sit in its pews, we’ll hear about how Old North Church literally lit the way for the American Revolution in 1775. We will also walk to Paul Revere’s home. Then boarding our coach, our guide will take us to the USS Constitution for a photo stop as well as drive by Boston Garden and Copley Square. Then we’ll have free time to explore Faneuil Hall Marketplace on our own, which is a perfect place to choose a restaurant for lunch (or perhaps just ice cream!) and browse the shops. This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner at our hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 – Boston to Home
Today we fly home, carrying with us the vibrant colors, charming towns, and unforgettable experiences of fall in New England! It’s been a grand journey full of beauty, history, adventure, and new friendships.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Roundtrip Airfare including taxes, fuel surcharges & baggage fees. 17 Included Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated in brochure, Luxury Motorcoach
10/03/2026 10/11/2026
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Tour Highlights
* Scenic Drives through New England’s Autumn Splendor
* Historic Fort Ticonderoga Living History Experience
* Adirondack Mountains including Whiteface Mountain Highway and High Falls Gorge
* Lake Placid Olympic Center
* Lake Champlain Ferry Ride
* Shelburne Museum
* von Trapp Family Lodge History Tour & Dinner
* Mount Washington Cog Railway
* Kancamagus Highway & White Mountains
* Portland Harbor History & Lighthouse Cruise
* Dinner at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant
* Trolley Tours of both Portland and Kennebunkport
* Boston Landmarks and Colonial Streets with Local Guide
