Experience the history and heart of the Northeast.
Discover New England’s scenic landscapes, quaint towns, and iconic cities as you make your way from the mountains to the coast. Taste iconic treats in Vermont, like Ben & Jerry’s ice cream before riding to the top of Mount Washington in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Then, cross in to Maine to explore its beautiful coastline. Your journey wraps up in Massachusetts, home to some of the most historic cities in the country.
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
This scenic hotel is located in downtown Burlington. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, on-site restaurant, and fitness center. Nearby you'll find several parks, the Bennington Museum, and the Church Street Marketplace.
Home2 Suites by Hilton North Conway
This convenient hotel is located on the edge of the White Mountains National Forest in North Conway. Guests enjoy the indoor saltwater pool, fitness center, and on-site mini-market. Nearby you’ll find the Settlers Green Village...
Holiday Inn by the Bay
This contemporary hotel is located downtown Portland. Guests enjoy a fitness center, pool, and on-site restaurant and bar. Nearby, you’ll find the waterfront, the Old Port neighborhood’s shops and restaurants, and the Portland...
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown-North Station
This contemporary hotel is located in the West End neighborhood. Guests enjoy a bar, gym, and café. Nearby, you’ll find Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, and Boston Public Market.
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
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U.S. citizens need valid government-issued identification for air travel within the United States. If you plan to use a state-issued ID or driver's license on or after May 7, 2025, it will need to meet Real ID requirements. Real ID compliant versions of these IDs will have either a yellow or black star, white star inside a yellow or black circle, or a white star inside a bear in the top righthand corner. Please visit dhs.gov for more information.
In order to enter the United States, Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, please be sure to have any additional required identification with you as well.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ACS.
You will walk for at least 1.5 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with few hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times and getting in and out of trains.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead arrive in Burlington and depart from Boston. A Go Ahead representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead for an additional cost.
A ride on the Mount Washington Cog Railway is included in the price of your tour.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code ACS.
In New England, try seafood specialties like lobster rolls and clam chowder, especially in Boston where fine dining and casual options abound. Vermont is famous for its sharp cheddar cheese and maple syrup.
All of North America operates on 110-120 volts and uses Type A or B plugs with two flat pins or two flat pins and one round pin, respectively.
The majority of the hotels on this tour will have air conditioning.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
New England is on Eastern Time (ET).
When it’s noon in New York City, it’s noon on tour.
You will use the U.S. dollar on tour.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
Many banks and businesses now primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in USD.
We recommend tipping $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on your tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for optional excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
Was incredible. Met fellow travelers right away, accommodation’s were top notch. Our Tour director Sarah really knows the area and was a pleasure to be with. Would definitely recommend!
New England and Boston
5 out of 5 stars
2nd-time traveler Karen, traveled in Jul 2023
Overall every positive experience. The only disappointment was 1)the evening meal at the Grand Summit Hotel however, breakfasts there were GREAT 2) and too much free time in Portland, Maine.
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for your feedback, we genuinely appreciate the input-and are always looking for ways to improve our tours. We hope to have you on...
New England
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Tiffany, traveled in Jun 2023
I had a great time visiting all the places in New England. It was a fast moving trip, but I will definitely go on another. I didn't have to worry about anything except for being at the bus on time.
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you so much for your kind review and fun picture. We are thrilled you had a wonderful time on tour and we cannot wait to travel with...
Summer New England Tour
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Aug 2021
Tour leader Lynn and bus driver John were excellent. I am not in love with the trip app as it did not work on my phone so I could not share pix with others and feel like a participant
EF Go Ahead Tours
Thank you, traveler, for this review! We’re so glad you had a good time on your tour to New England with Lynn and John. We appreciate your...