Autumn Leaves Tour

Traverse the historic northeast during the peak of the fall foliage season. The vibrant oranges, yellows, and deep reds of the changing leaves are the stars of the show during this unforgettable fall foliage tour.

Start your trip with a city tour of the Big Apple’s major sights. Your scenic autumnal circuit begins when you head northward to see the colors in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Your trip includes stops at key highlights along the way including one of the famous Newport Mansions, the sandy beaches of Cape Cod and the historic landmarks of Boston.

Travel along the New England coast to Maine, full of natural splendor and charm. Enjoy a drive along Kancamagus Highway, a national scenic byway of covered bridges and waterfalls. Witness the vibrant colors within Franconia Notch State Park, Flume Gorge, and Lake Placid. Conclude your day in Vermont’s Green Mountains.

After crossing into Canada, experience the power of the breathtaking Niagara Falls. The trip ends in Toronto where you will see towering skyscrapers, a bustling harbor and more on an engaging city tour.

Add-Ons

NY Harbor Lights Cruise & Dinner

Go on a sunset dinner cruise along the harbor

Dinner at Skylon Tower

Enjoy dinner in the Revolving Dining Room

Tour Includes

2 Countries

• USA
• Canada

Sightseeing

• New York
• Bridgeport
• Newport
• Cape Cod
• Boston
• Ogunquit
• White Mountains
• Lake Placid
• Lake George
• Rutland
• Green Mountains
• Kingston
• Niagara Falls
• Toronto

Hotel Accommodations

• 11 Nights
• Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy

Meals

• 11 Breakfasts

Service

• A professionally trained tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

• To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.

Autumn Leaves Tour

Tour Starts:

New York City, New York

Tour Ends:

Toronto, Ontario

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Day 1

Arrive in New York City

Welcome to New York! Guests who have booked their flights through YMT Vacations will be greeted at the airport by a YMT representative and transferred to their hotel.

Hyatt Place Secaucus or similar

Day 2

New York City Tour

Today, you’ll see the major sights of the Big Apple on a panoramic city tour. Highlights include the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and the Chrysler Building, as well as Central Park and many more. Enjoy an optional evening experience, or spend time at your leisure.  (B)

Hyatt Place Secaucus or similar

Add-On: NY Harbor Lights Cruise & Dinner

Day 3

Bridgeport & Newport

Bridgeport is Connecticut’s largest city and birthplace of the Frisbee! We’ll stop here for a short tour before continuing on to Mystic for lunch on your own. Then, it’s on to Newport, and a visit to Newport Mansion. Rhode Island was the favorite summer playground of America’s legendary tycoons and titans during the Gilded Age of the late 19th century. The Vanderbilts and Astors were among the wealthy families who spent summers in these seaside “cottages.” (B)

Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown or similar

Day 4

Cape Cod

Lovely Cape Cod is the site of quaint villages, lighthouses, and beaches. We will visit Cape Cod National Seashore known for its pristine sandy beach, and wild cranberry bogs. At the end of our sightseeing excursion (included), make yourself at home in “The Cape.” (B)

Comfort Inn Hyannis Cape Cod or similar

Day 5

Cape Cod

Today, you may spend the day at leisure. (B)

Comfort Inn Hyannis Cape Cod or similar

 

 

 

Day 6

Boston

Spend the day enjoying Boston, the epicenter of the Revolution and one of America’s most interesting and energetic cities. Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of many of Boston’s best historic landmarks including the Paul Revere House and Boston Common. Break for a delicious lunch on your own at Quincy Market. Built in 1826, it is among the most famous places in Boston to grab a steaming bowl of chowda’ or a luscious slice of Boston Cream Pie. Spend some time strolling the Freedom Trail to appreciate Boston’s nickname, “The Walking City”.  (B)

Fairfield Inn Boston Medford or similar

Day 7

Ogunquit/Wells via White Mountains

Travel north along the New England coast Maine, stopping at a lighthouse en route. Maine is affectionately called Vacationland thanks to its exceptional natural beauty, easy-going charm, exquisite cuisine, and the warm welcome it extends to all. Maine really is “The Way Life Should Be!”. (B)

Ogunquit River Inn or similar

Day 8

Lake Placid & Lake George via Green Mountains

Today is all about the glorious fall foliage! The highways and byways are ablaze with vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges. Enjoy a scenic drive along Kancamagus Highway, a National Scenic Byway where covered bridges and waterfalls enhance the magnificent landscape. Visit Franconia Notch State Park, and stop at Flume Gorge for a walk through this beautiful scenery. Lake Placid, home to the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics is another stop, and your day will end in the Adirondack Mountains in Lake George, New York. (B)

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton or similar

Day 9

Kingston

Travel to Kingston, Canada’s first capital from 1841-1844. Kingston is home to Fort Henry and the Royal Military College of Canada, among many other historic landmarks. (B)

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston

Day 10

Niagara Falls

Spend a leisurely day admiring Niagara Falls. Take the chance to wander through the town, or participate in a few exciting optional excursions. Get as close as possible to the base of the Falls by boat, or enjoy a delicious dinner in a revolving dining room which offers 360° views of the Falls (all at additional cost).  (B)

Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview or similar

Add-On: Dinner at Skylon Tower

Day 11

Toronto City Tour

In Toronto you’ll take a fascinating city tour. See towering skyscrapers, 19th century warehouses, and a bustling harbor. Your panoramic tour includes views of the Banking District, plus City Hall, the CN Tower, and the University of Toronto. You’ll have time for lunch on your own in the downtown area after a guided tour of the Royal Ontario Museum, and the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. (B)

Holiday Inn Express Toronto or similar

Day 12

Depart for Home (B)

Note: This tour crosses into Canada and guests need to carry a passport book.

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

FAQs

Add-Ons

Make your vacation extra special by adding optional excursions to your tour. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your trip, these experiences slot seamlessly into your package, and we’ll take care of all the logistics for you. Call us for pricing, and remember that adding an optional experience might increase the overall activity level of the tour, so always keep that in mind when planning your trip.

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NY Harbor Lights Cruise & Dinner

Experience a true “only in New York” night, starting with a sunset Harbor Lights Cruise. Admire the stunning evening lights of New York’s celebrated towers, memorials, and landmarks. Narrated by informative and entertaining guides, this evening cruise promises to be an unforgettable experience. Sail down the Hudson River past the colossal Hudson Yards, impressive Chelsea Piers, and the towering One World Trade Center. After rounding the tip of Manhattan, you’ll be rewarded with the city’s best view of the magnificent Statue of Liberty. Seeing Lady Liberty up close will give you a new appreciation of her famous creed. Continue to Times Square for a delicious included dinner. Nicknamed “The Crossroads of the World,” Times Square is the heart of the bustling city. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!

Inclusions

• Harbor Lights Cruise
• Dinner at a restaurant in Times Square

Duration: Approx. 5 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $129 USD

Dinner at Skylon Tower

Enjoy dinner at the Revolving Dining Room at the Skylon Tower, an observation tower that overlooks both the American Falls and the larger Horseshoe Falls from the Canadian side of the Niagara River.

Inclusions

• Dinner at Revolving Dining Room – 775 feet above the falls. The dining room revolves 360-degrees once every hour
• Dinner includes – grilled Canadian salmon filet with soy lemon butter, breast of chicken supreme in red pepper cream sauce, or vegetarian eggplant parmesan. All choices are served with French baguettes, Chef’s salad with Italian dressing, roasted potato, mixed market fresh vegetables, and a chocolate mousse dessert. Includes coffee, tea or milk. Menu is subject to change. Taxes and gratuities are included.
   

Duration: Approx. 2.5 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $89 USD