Destinations: Stowe, Shelburne, Portland, Boston, North Conway, Saratoga Springs, Kennebunkport, Fra...
Destinations: Weston, Stowe, Montpelier, Woodstock, Billings, Saratoga Springs, Portland, North Conw...
Embrace the beauty of New England during this 8-Day guided tour. Behold Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and where much of the country was formed; here, you will traverse part of the red-brick Freedom Trail, where you will see the hall that housed the country’s first-ever town meeting and many more historic sites. Admire the bronzing leaves of Vermont’s lush trees as you travel to Stowe, where the real Von Trapp family of ‘The Sound of Music’ chose to live — and where you will stay. In Montpelier, visit a maple syrup farm where you can taste the sweet golden liquid tapped straight from the trees. Ride a gondola at Loon Mountain Resort into New Hampshire’s White Mountains and see as far as Canada. See Maine’s oldest lighthouse in Portland, then celebrate your trip with a decadent fresh lobster dinner.
Destinations: Stowe, Shelburne, Portland, Boston, North Conway, Saratoga Springs, Kennebunkport, Fra...
Destinations: Weston, Stowe, Montpelier, Woodstock, Billings, Saratoga Springs, Portland, North Conw...
Today you’ll discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. See Boston Common, Boston Public Garden, Trinity Church and Copley Square. This afternoon, explore Stockbridge with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Alternatively, choose to take a guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home and studio of renowned 20th-century sculptor Daniel Chester French, famous for his work on the Lincoln Memorial. Travel on through the rolling hills of the Berkshires and onto your upstate New York hotel, situated within the Saratoga Spa State Park.
Trace the roots of Vermont’s rural traditions as you travel from Saratoga Springs into the heart of New England. In Weston, step inside the Vermont Country Store, a family-run emporium preserving generations of heritage brands and household curiosities. Browse shelves filled with locally made maple syrup, nostalgic sweets and artisanal Vermont cheeses, each reflecting the state’s rich tradition of craftsmanship. Continue to Woodstock, a village renowned for its Federal-style architecture and artisanal spirit. At Billings Farm Museum, gain insight into sustainable dairy farming practices and how 19th-century life shaped the region’s agricultural legacy. Later, at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, learn how maple sap is turned into syrup and taste the seasonal delicacy ‘sugar on snow’.Your day concludes at the Von Trapp Family Lodge, home to the famed musical family who made Vermont their refuge after fleeing Austria. Enjoy a hearty three‑course dinner featuring Alpine flavors, thoughtfully paired with German‑style lagers brewed onsite at the Von Trapp Brewery.
Enjoy a Relaxed Start at the iconic Von Trapp Family Lodge, where Austrian heritage meets Vermont’s Green Mountains. Later, connect with the land at Bread Butter Farm during a guided tour, followed by a nourishing lunch by Blossom Whole Food Kitchen. This afternoon, take time to explore the picturesque town of Stowe, filled with artisan boutiques and local charm.
Journey to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and enter striking Franconia Notch. Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (seasonal). On a clear day, you’ll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada. Later, journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. This spectacular section of Route 112 is unspoiled by industry and boasts 34.5 miles of untouched natural beauty.
This morning’s MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with naturalist guide Chris Lewey provides an up-close and personal insight into New England’s wildlife and ecology. Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet (1,917 meters). Your Travel Director will guide you on a scenic hike to Diana’s Baths, which features a series of small cascading waterfalls. Return to your hotel where you can enjoy an evening at leisure.
Cross from New Hampshire into Maine this morning and travel to Kennebunkport, a year‑round coastal destination that is home to the rich and famous, and has even served as the summer retreat of former President George H. W. Bush. Travel along Ocean Drive, enjoying more stunning views of the Maine coastline, before arriving in Portland for an afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travelers.
Head to Fort Williams Park, which is home to the iconic Portland Head Lighthouse that has been in operation since 1791 before driving along the jagged coast back to Boston. Guests departing Boston will arrive at Boston Logan International Airport. Those extending their stay will return to the Hyatt Regency Boston hotel.
The following information forms part of the Luxury Escapes booking terms for Insight Vacations tours. These terms should be read in conjunction with the Luxury Escapes Terms & Conditions and Insight Vacations’ Booking Conditions.
Please note, our 7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee and Date Change policy does not apply to Tours
All Insight Vacations bookings are subject to Insight Vacations’ Booking Conditions. Luxury Escapes facilitates your booking and provides customer support through our Tours Concierge team. Cancellation, refunds, itinerary changes and departure status for your tour are determined by Insight Vacations in accordance with its Booking Conditions, not by Luxury Escapes.
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Payments
Deposit, payment and cancellation requirements vary depending on the tour booked.
Final payment must be received by the applicable due date. Failure to make payment may result in cancellation of your booking and applicable cancellation fees.
Service Fee
The Luxury Escapes service fee included in the Payment Schedule is non-refundable. This fee is separate from, and additional to, any deposit or cancellation fee charged by Insight Vacations.
Amendments
Requests to amend your booking are subject to Insight Vacations’ Booking Conditions and availability. Additional supplier charges, third-party fees, airline fees and any fare or tour price differences may apply. Certain amendments requested after final payment may be treated as a cancellation and new booking.
Date change conditions listed above do not apply to flights or pre- and post-tour accommodation booked with us. Flight fulfilment and changes are governed by the airline(s) selected at the time of booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s). For pre- and post-tour accommodation, these reservations are not directly linked to your tour and may require a separate cost to change, as stated in your ‘My Escapes.’
Cancellations
Departure Status
Insight Vacations tours operate subject to minimum passenger numbers.
Some departures are identified as Definite Departures, meaning the minimum number of guests required for the tour to operate has been reached, and the departure is guaranteed to operate, except in extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances.
Departures not yet designated as Definite Departures remain available for booking and may become definite as additional bookings are confirmed.
If a departure does not reach the required minimum number of guests, Insight Vacations will give you at least 30 days’ notice before the scheduled departure date and reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the departure in accordance with its Booking Conditions. If you do not accept the rescheduled departure, you are entitled to a full refund of amounts paid for the tour. Where Insight Vacations cancel a departure for reasons other than minimum numbers, the outcome depends on the cause of cancellation (see Cancellation by Insight Vacations below).
Departure status is reviewed regularly and may change prior to travel.
Cancellation by Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations reserves the right to modify or cancel any trip, accommodation, in-destination activity or arrangement (whether designated definite or not) at any time, in accordance with its Booking Conditions.
If Insight Vacations cancels your tour due to a Force Majeure Event (which includes events such as natural disasters, pandemics, war, civil unrest, transport failures, and government action), you will be provided with a future travel credit valid for 24 months from the date of issue, equal to the funds you have paid less any unrecoverable third-party costs. A cash refund will not be provided in these circumstances.
If Insight Vacations cancels your tour for reasons other than a Force Majeure Event, Insight Vacations will offer you an alternative comparable tour where available. If no alternative is available, you will receive a refund. Insight Vacations is not liable for cancellation or change costs you incur on other travel arrangements, including flights booked independently of your tour, that are affected by such a cancellation.
Itinerary Changes
Accommodation, transport, sightseeing, included experiences and tour itineraries may change due to operational requirements, weather, local conditions, supplier availability, government requirements or circumstances beyond Insight Vacations’ reasonable control.
Where possible, comparable alternatives will be provided. In the event of a change in itinerary (for safety reasons or due to events outside of our control) that results in cancellation or change fees toward flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable.
You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).
Accommodation for the duration of your tour is included in the Tour package.
You can find relevant accommodation details for each day of the itinerary on the Tour offer page, or in your ‘My Escapes’.
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Pre & Post Tour Accommodation
Guests wishing to extend their stay before or after their tour can book pre- and post-tour accommodation through the Luxury Escapes Sales Team or Tours Concierge Team.
Pre- and post-tour accommodation booked through Luxury Escapes is arranged independently of your tour booking. Although Luxury Escapes will endeavor to book the same hotel used at the start or end of your tour where possible, this cannot be guaranteed. If the tour operator changes the hotel included in your itinerary, your independently booked accommodation will not automatically be amended, and any changes requested may be subject to availability and applicable change fees.
As your accommodation booking is separate from your tour reservation:
You may be required to check out of your pre-tour accommodation and check in again on the day your tour commences (or at the conclusion of your tour), even if staying at the same hotel. Any room allocation or continuity of stay is at the discretion of the hotel.
For further information or to arrange pre- or post-tour accommodation, please contact the Luxury Escapes Sales Team or Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
Unless specifically stated, package prices do not include:
Dining inclusions do not include drinks unless otherwise stated. Menus are subject to change without notice.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are only provided where specifically included in your package. Required flight details must be supplied to Insight Vacations via your My Travel Portal within the timeframe specified in your booking, which may range from 21 to 65 days prior to departure depending on your destination. Failure to provide flight details by the applicable deadline may result in included transfers being forfeited. Please refer to your final travel documents for transfer arrangements and the specific deadline applicable to your tour. If you have booked pre- or post-tour accommodation with Luxury Escapes, transfers are still only included on arrival and departure dates of the tour. Transfers are not extended to cover pre- or post-tour accommodation stays.
Flights
Where flights are not included, guests are responsible for arranging their own travel. Luxury Escapes recommends that non-refundable flights are not booked until your Insight Vacations tour has been confirmed. Flights booked independently remain subject to the airline’s own booking conditions and are the guest’s responsibility.
Baggage Restrictions
Travelling with Insight Vacations entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with dimensions not exceeding 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in). Guests may also bring one item of hand luggage that is small and light enough to be carried onto the coach and fit underneath the seat, or in the small overhead compartment above. (Luggage with adjustable handles and wheels will not fit). Find out more about your luggage allowance.
Luggage allowance Africa, Asia and Eastern Mediterranean tours from summer 2026
Each guest is permitted one bag with maximum dimensions of 58 linear inches (147 cm), the total of length, width, and height - and a weight not exceeding 44 lbs (20 kg). Guests may also bring one carry-on item, such as a purse, backpack, or similarly sized item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15 lbs (7kg).
Travel Documents
Travel documentation is generally issued 21 days prior to travel once all details have been submitted in your My Travel Portal. Guests are responsible for ensuring all traveller information is accurate and submitted before departure.
Passports, Visas & Entry Requirements
Guests are responsible for ensuring they hold:
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended and should be purchased at or shortly after booking. Guests are responsible for ensuring their policy provides adequate cover for cancellation, medical expenses, travel disruption and personal belongings.
Tipping
Tipping is an important thing to think about when preparing your travel money. Tipping etiquette varies by country, culture, and situation. It is generally a gesture that shows appreciation for the quality of service that you received.
When travelling with Insight Vacations certain tips and gratuities are pre-paid on your behalf. This covers baggage handling and included meal-time wait staff and housekeeping at hotels. Tips for your Travel Director and Motorcoach Driver (and, outside the Americas, your Local Host and Local Specialists) are not included and should be extended voluntarily and directly by you at the end of your holiday. As a guide, approximately $12 to $15 per person, per day, is the industry standard for these voluntary tips.
Guests are responsible for ensuring they satisfy all health, vaccination and entry requirements applicable to their destination. Many Insight Vacations tours require a moderate level of mobility. Guests should carefully review the itinerary before booking to ensure the tour is suitable for their individual fitness and mobility requirements.
Dietary requests and other special requirements can often be accommodated but cannot be guaranteed. Requests should be advised at the time of booking or as early as possible prior to departure.
After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges due to factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes. Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, we reserve the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges, tour costs or government changes due to health and safety restrictions. A material increase will be considered one in excess of 10% of the package price.