Beer Geeks New England Brewery Adventure 

The day to day itinerary lists some of the breweries to be visited, but please note there are so
many breweries to visit in the region that we just couldn't include all of them. There’ll be many
unique and diverse brewery visits each day… you won’t be disappointed!
 
Day 1:
We meet at 8am in our Boston hotel for departure towards Vermont. We stop along the way at
Long Trail Brewing, an original pioneer of the Vermont brewing scene. We drive the scenic
Vermont Route 100, passing quintessential New England landscapes of rolling farmland and
soaring peaks reminiscent of Norman Rockwell paintings.
Arriving in Burlington, we check into the hotel before heading out for free time to explore the
numerous breweries and restaurants in the lively pedestrian-only city centre.
Overnight Burlington, VT
 
Day 2: 
This morning we visit Waterbury for a taste of true Vermont. Within a couple of miles of each other,
there’s a cider mill to try cider donuts and fresh pressed cider (non-alcoholic), a Cabot Vermont
cheese store with numerous free samples, a tasting room for Smugglers Notch distillery, Lake
Champlain Chocolates, and everyone’s favourite Vermont attraction: the Ben & Jerry's ice cream
factory! We’ll take a guided tour of the factory and have some free time for an ice cream break.
After our tastings, we travel the "IPA Highway" to visit the most renowned breweries that created
the unique Vermont IPA which evolved into the New England IPA (Hill Farmstead, Lawson's Finest
and The Alchemist.)
In the evening, we return to Burlington for dinner and more downtown breweries.
Overnight Burlington, VT
 
Day 3:
We drive across Vermont today towards New Hampshire, with a stop at a maple farm along the
way… a visit to Vermont wouldn’t be complete without tasting maple syrup! In Franconia Notch
State Park, we’ll embark on a short but scenic hike up a mountain for panoramic views of the White
Mountains. A quick stop at Woodstock Station Brewery before we traverse the scenic Kangamagus
Highway (one of the most scenic drives in the USA).

Arriving in the small, outdoorsy mountain town of North Conway, we check into our hotel before
heading out to the local breweries for the evening.
Overnight North Conway, NH
 
Day 4:
We will stop at one brewery in small town Maine as we make our way across the state to our
destination of Bar Harbor.
Upon arriving in Bar Harbor, the remainder of the day is free for you to explore the quaint village,
shops, seafood, waterfront area and the Atlantic Brewing Company. 
Overnight Bar Harbor, ME
 
Day 5:
Full day in Acadia National Park.
We will spend the entire day exploring Acadia National Park, visiting all the highlights of the park
along with a group hike. In the evening, we return back to town where you’ll have the opportunity to
participate in an optional Sunset Whale Watching Tour or have free time to relax and enjoy the
nightlife in the village of Bar Harbor.
Overnight Bar Harbor, ME
 
Day 6:
Heading south today we stop in Freeport to visit the home of LL Bean: a Maine institution. Free
time will be given to shop at the outlets in the village before meeting up again to visit the Maine
Beer Company's tasting room.
Continuing south, we arrive at our Portland hotel to get ready for a fun night in the historic
downtown waterfront area. The old cobblestoned streets are filled with world class restaurants and
breweries within the walkable city centre. 
 
Day 7:
A full day to explore Portland’s thriving brewing scene: one of the most exciting "Beer Cities" in the
USA! We’ll travel as a group to visit the most buzzworthy breweries outside the city centre in the
greater Portland region. We return in the evening for more nightlife fun in the historic centre.
Overnight Portland, ME
 
Day 8:
As we drive towards Boston, we’ll stop in picturesque coastal communities along the Maine coast.
Arriving in historic Portsmouth, NH, we’ll have free time to stroll the quaint colonial downtown and
Portsmouth Brewing Company.
Once in Boston, we’ll check into the hotel before setting out for our final group dinner and having
goodbye beers with our tour family.
Overnight Boston
 
Day 9:

Departure for home or extend your stay in Boston.

The tour starts in the lobby of our Boston hotel at 8am. (hotel TBA)

Drop off at the end of tour will be same location as original pickup location.

Personal belongings and toiletries.

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

A passport for passengers from other countries. 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.

Round trip transport from Boston by air-conditioned tour van

Professional services of a CDL/CPR certified guide/driver

Overnight accommodations for 8 nights in comfortable tourist-class hotels

Breakfast daily

Tour of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory

All entrance fees to State and National parks

Lunch and dinner

• 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 Boston

The minimum age to participate in this tour is 21 years of age, the legal drinking age in the USA. You will need to have your passport available for age verification at each brewery visited.

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.

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. Whilst marijuana is legal in individual states we are traveling to, it is not recognised as a legal drug on the federal level. Our DOT and ICC licenses are issued and governed through the federal government, therefore we cannot make any exceptions for local state laws during the tour. 

Before your trip:

Payments: A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due at time of booking, with full payment due 60 days before departure date. 

Pricing is based on double occupancy. If you are booking solo, you will be matched up with a roommate of the same gender. The single supplement is only for those who request private accommodation throughout the trip.

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 1-914-589-9691. 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.