Craft Brews, Food and Hiking Tour of New England 

Day 1: NYC to Hudson Valley region, NY

Meet & greet in NYC in the morning with your new tour mates for an orientation about the exciting week ahead. Afterwards, we travel north to New York's beautiful Hudson Valley region, an area known for its natural beauty with mountain peaks, rolling farmlands and one of the largest apple producing regions in the USA. We will take a group hike in the stunning Mohonk Preserve with its dramatic cliffs and views of the Catskill Mountain range. After our hike, we will go to the Brooklyn Cider House to sample their crisp, dry ciders and celebrate the bounty of this famous apple growing region. 

Day 2: Hudson Valley to Burlington, VT

Today we explore the rugged beauty of Vermont; the Green Mountain State, stopping to sample the flavors of the state throughout the day. Driving along the must-see Route 100, you will feel like you've entered a Norman Rockwell painting from a by-gone era. Famous for its pastoral farmlands and agricultural bounty, we will make multiple stops along the route at various cider mills, dairy farms, breweries and maple sugar shacks, exploring the flavours that make Vermont farm products so desirable. Some highlights along the route include Long Trail Brewery, Cabot Creamery and Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. The State of Vermont also holds the distinction of having the most breweries per capita, giving us many options for exploring a variety of beer styles along our travels. After indulging in all the culinary delights, we arrive in the lively university town of Burlington for the night and explore the nightlife and award winning breweries that have earned Burlington the distinction of one of the best "beer cities" in the USA.

Day 3: Burlington, VT to Woodstock, NH

The morning will be free to further explore downtown Burlington with its car-free centre and interesting shops and cafes. In the afternoon we head towards New Hampshire, with a quick stop for retail purchases at the award winning farm based brewery of Hill Farmstead for some of their well crafted exclusive beers to take away. Arriving in Franconia Notch State Park, we will take a group hike in the park before heading to Woodstock, NH for the evening.

Day 4: Woodstock, NH to Bar Harbor, ME

We start our day traversing the White Mountains of New Hampshire along the Kancamagus Highway; known as one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. Plenty of stops along the way for photographing the landscape and taking short hikes to enjoy the remote wilderness of the area. We continue on through the State of Maine, arriving in Bar Harbor for the evening where we will have free time to explore the waterfront and downtown shops, breweries and a group dinner on the water.

Day 5: Bar Harbor, ME

We will spend the entire day exploring Acadia National Park, visiting all the highlights of the park and go on a group hike. In the evening, we return back to town where you will have the opportunity to participate in an optional Sunset Whale Watching Tour or explore the quaint shops in town.

Day 6: Bar Harbor, ME to Boston, MA

We take the scenic coastal route as we travel south today, stopping in picturesque villages and roadside clam shacks for lunch. We head to Freeport, ME; headquarters of the most known product in Maine; LL Bean. Free time to shop in the outlets in the village that LL Bean built.  We also visit the colonial city of Portsmouth, NH to explore the thriving downtown of this historic port city and its famous breweries. Arriving in Boston, we will dine in Cambridge with free time to explore the campus of Harvard University in the evening.

Day 7: Boston, MA

A free day to explore Boston today. Walk the length of the Freedom Trail, taking in the historical sites of the city. An opportunity to tour the Harpoon brewery, visit Fenway Park and the most well known bar in Boston, Cheers! You guide will make tailored suggestions according to your interests. The guide will pick up the group at the end of the Freedom Trail to go out for a final group dinner with your new tour family.

Day 8: Boston, MA departure

Check out of the hotel this morning or extend your stay to further explore all Boston has to offer. 

Pickup location will be on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Exact location will be given with your confirmation packet.

The tour ends the morning of check out from the Boston hotel.

Personal belongings and toiletries.

A valid drivers license for citizens of the US and Canada.

A passport for passengers from other countries and for any citizens of the US or Canada taking a tour that crosses international borders. ID verification for alcohol is very strict in the US and without proper documentation on your person at all times may cause you to be denied tastings during our stops and personal purchases. No refunds will be issued if you are denied tasting due to a lack of documentation.

A camera. We will be traveling to some beautiful places with awesome people.

A refillable water bottle. Though we have no choice but to use large vehicles to transport people, we still encourage sustainability and try to do our part to reduce waste.

A day pack to carry items you will need during the day. 

A growler or three. You will want to take home a jug of your new favorite beer. Growlers may also be purchased at each brewery with their own custom logos. We will provide tape and markers for labeling to avoid any confusion.

A non-judgemental easy going attitude, an open mind and a sense of adventure. This will enhance every member of the groups experience and make for some great memories.

Transport from New York to Boston by air-conditioned tour van

Professional services of a CPR certified guide/driver

Overnight accommodations for 7 nights in comfortable tourist-class hotels

All entrance fees to State and National parks

Any meals (some hotels may offer breakfast)

• Your guide will collect an optional $50 to operate a "food kitty" during the tour so the group can have picnic lunches together in beautiful spots. The food kitty helps bring down food costs while traveling as well as allow for some gourmet group meals outdoors in beautiful places.

Tips for the guide/driver

Optional whale watching tour

Tastings at brewery visits

Transfers to/from the airport

Airfare to/from New York or Boston

The minimum age to participate in our tours is 18 years of age. The legal drinking age in the US is 21 to fully enjoy the scheduled brewery stops.
For overnight trips, your luggage will be stowed in a trailer attached to the tour van. Once fully loaded, it is difficult to access the luggage during the day. We suggest any items you may need during the day (camera, bathing suit, jacket, passport, etc.) be carried in your smaller day pack which you will carry with you.

Our drivers have an obligation to fulfill every destination stop promised in the tour itinerary and therefore will communicate with the group how much time will be allotted at each stop and a meet up time to travel to the next destination. Arriving late is unfair to the rest of the group who has made the effort to show up on time to just wait for a tardy passenger as well as strains the drivers time management plans, which could ultimately result in late arrivals to the hotel or dinner reservations. In addition to enjoying the attraction during a stop, the ample specified free time should also be used for shopping, snacks and restroom use before the designated meeting time.

Per our DOT and ICC licensing all state and federal motor vehicle laws must be obeyed by participants of the tour. This includes but is not limited to the use of seatbelts by all passengers in the van and consumption of alcohol in a moving vehicle. Any alcohol purchased during the tour will be stored and transported in the trailer and not on board the vehicle. Insistent refusal to comply with motor vehicle safety laws puts everyone at risk and will result in removal from the tour without refund of any unused portions. Use of illegal drugs on tour will result in immediate expulsion from the tour.

Before your trip:

Payments: For trips under $300, full payment is due at the time of booking. Trips $301 and over require a non-refundable deposit of $300 at time of booking, with full payment due 60 days before departure date. 

Cancellations: For trips cancelled 61+ days prior to departure, a full refund will be issued minus the deposit paid. Cancellations made 60-31 days before departure will incur a forfeiture of 50% of payment. Cancellations made 30 days or less before departure will incur a full forfeiture of the payment.

Cancellations fees are to cover administrative expenses incurred by us in processing and handling your reservation.  We strongly recommend travel Trip Insurance to be covered in the event of any unforeseen circumstances that would result in a trip cancellation.

During the trip:
In the event of unforeseen events after the tour commences, our driver and guide will offer and have final say in an alternate plan to maximize passenger safety and enjoyment of the tour depending on the unique situation. We are not responsible for delays due to accidents, breakdowns, or adverse traffic and weather conditions on tours. We reserve the right to modify itineraries, visits or activities based on weather conditions, group needs or conditions out of our control.

We are not responsible for events out of our control that restrict guests' ability to join the tour on the date requested. As a courtesy to your fellow travelers, it is important to be punctual. If you are late or miss your scheduled pickup time for the tour please contact our office immediately at 914-589-9691. An alternative pick up location may be arranged at your expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. Please note that we do not make any refunds for any unused portion of your trip, not arriving, arriving late, or leaving the trip early.