New England Explorer Self Drive

Cape Cod Chappaquoit Harbor White Mountains Screw Auger Falls Plymouth Boats Stowe -Photo Credit: Vermont Convention Bureau Boston

Program

Day 1:
Boston
Arrive at Logan International Airport. Pick up your rental car and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy your evening at leisure.

Day 2:
Boston
A full day free to explore Boston, the cradle of American liberty. The Revolutionary era comes to life along the Freedom Trail walking route. Visit the haunts of the patriots who stoked the fires of democracy throughout the Colonies.

Day 3:
Boston - Coastal Maine
Along the route north of Boston lies almost four centuries of history, as well as some of the coast’s finest beaches and seascapes. First stop is Salem, the location of the infamous witch trials. Then drive along the coast to the charming harbor towns of Gloucester and Rockport. Enjoy the old-time seaport atmosphere of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and its wealth of historic buildings before crossing into Maine. Pass through Kennebunkport, summer home to Presidents, and enjoy exploring Portland, Maine’s largest city.
Driving Distance: 115 MI / 185 KM

Day 4:
Coastal Maine - White Mountains
Your drive today takes you inland towards the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains, the “rooftop of New England,” a landscape dotted with historic villages and enchanting covered bridges. En route, experience breathtaking views of mountain ranges and pristine forests.
Driving Distance: 115 mi / 185 km

Day 5:
White Mountains - Stowe
Today, traverse the White Mountains that divide the New England states of New Hampshire and Vermont. The mountains are home to bears, moose, wild turkey, and deer. This route takes you through some of New England’s most beautiful scenery. Drive by Lyndonville and see Willey’s General Store in Greensboro before continuing through Craftsbury, a Grandma Moses kind of village, to Stowe. See picture-perfect villages and some of Vermont’s famous covered bridges.
Driving Distance: 130 mi / 210 km

Day 6:
Stowe - Green Mountains - Connecticut River Valley
Your drive today takes you alongside the Green Mountains of Vermont, part of the Appalachian Mountain range that stretches from Quebec in the north to Alabama in the south, and through the Connecticut River Valley. Step into Old Sturbridge Village and find yourself transported back in time. In historic households and shops, at water-powered mills and on working farms, explore the everyday tasks and seasonal celebrations of early 19th-century New England.
Driving Distance: 180 mi / 285 km

Day 7:
Connecticut River Valley - Cape Cod
Journey south towards the Massachusetts coast. Many of America’s most prominent families - from the Astors to the Vanderbilts - have summered in Newport. Many of their homes are now preserved and open for tours. Continue along the coast on your way to the Cape. Explore magnificent Cape Cod with its high cliffs, rolling dunes, broad beaches, miles of walking trails, picturesque villages and delicious seafood. This peninsula is a beloved vacation spot for visitors and natives alike. Stop in Plymouth, a living panorama of Pilgrim and Colonial times and see the Mayflower II.
Driving Distance: 188 mi / 300 km

Day 8:
Cape Cod - Boston
This morning drive back to Boston and return your car in time for your departure flight.
Driving Distance: 75 mi / 120 km

Price includes

- Hotels as specified or similar
- E-Documentation (App/Website) in the designated language

Price does not include

- Car Rental
- Parking
- Activities
- Transfers
- Entrances
- Admission fees
- Attractions
- Meals
- Anything not indicated in the inclusions

Please Note:
Passengers should pick up car upon arrival at Boston Logan Airport and proceed to hotel.