Taking a bite out of the Big Apple, embracing the diversity of Toronto and Montreal, hiking through paradise in Algonquin National Park, following the Freedom Trail in Boston and the path to Independence in Philadelphia, getting wet on the Maid of the Mist.
This grand tour of the eastern US and Canada is a sensory overload of everything that makes North America great—skyscrapers, monuments, Niagara Falls, ice cream, canoeing, poutine, subways, whales, sunshine, designer boutiques, nature hikes. On this adventure, we’ll ditch the big, clunky buses and pile small groups into private vans, clocking miles of smiles all over New York, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, Vermont and all points in between. Your friends are already jealous.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to all National Parks, Provincial Parks and Monuments. City tours in New York, Washington DC, Toronto, Montreal, Boston. Maid of the Mist tour in Niagara Falls, Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour in Waterbury,
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners. (Allow USD150-175 for meals not included)
- Centrally located hotels (5 nts), participation camping (9 nts)
- Air conditioned private touring van, hiking
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Canada
- United States
Day 1 New York City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Philadelphia/Washington DC (D)
Enjoy a city tour of New York City. Follow the footsteps to independence in Philadelphia and see the Liberty Bell. Carry on to Washington, DC.
Day 3 Washington DC (B,D)
It's a full day in the nation's capital. Tour the national monuments and memorials including the White House. Visit the National Mall—home to museums like the Air and Space Museum. Stroll through Georgetown or return to the Mall to see the monuments illuminated.
Day 4 Alleghany NF (B,L,D)
Visit the Allegheny National Forest in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Relax and cool off in the clear waters after hiking its trails.
Day 5 Niagara Falls (B,L,D)
Travel to Niagara Falls. Board the Maid of the Mist and get even closer. Take an optional tour of the Cave of the Winds. We'll stay until the falls are illuminated.
Day 6 Toronto (B,D)
Cross the border into Canada and head to Toronto in time for a city tour.
Day 7 Algonquin PP (B,L,D)
Trade the city for pristine nature in Algonquin Provincial Park. Hike the many trails and keep your eyes peeled for moose, beavers and other wildlife.
Day 8 Algonquin PP (B,L,D)
It's a full day in the park. Hit the hiking trails or try some optional canoeing on these spectacular lakes.
Day 9 Montreal (B)
The day's drive includes a stop for lunch in Ottawa—the nation's capital. Continue on to Montreal with time for a guided city tour.
Day 10 Montreal
Take the day to explore this bilingual city on your own. Try popular optional activities like climbing Mont Royal or visit La Ronde amusement park.
Day 11 Boston (L)
Cross back into the States and stop for some ice cream and a tour at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. In Boston, take a guided city tour, which includes the Freedom Trail. If the season is right, enjoy an optional baseball or football game.
Day 12 Cape Cod (L,D)
Tour Harvard University, then head to Cape Cod. Set up camp in time for sunset on the beach.
Day 13 Cape Cod (B,D)
Today is devoted to the beach. Hang out and relax or take an optional whale-watching tour.
Day 14 New York City (B)
Travel back to New York with a stop for lunch in charming Mystic. Enjoy one final dinner with your group and a night out on the town.
Day 15 New York City
Depart at any time.
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