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  • $2,298 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$670 for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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CLASSIC TRIPS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Burlington, Vermont

Special Interest

Culture & History, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife

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Among Fall Colors in New England's Autumn Jewel

In Vermont, country lanes lend themselves brilliantly to easygoing ambles and charming inns extend warm welcomes. With its classic villages, unspoiled landscapes and enduring hospitality, Vermont in the fall lives up to its star billing. Visit early, when the palette is glorious emerald with a splatter of bronze and gold. Or wait until the canopy glows like a sunburst. Either way, a ramble through this landscape of tree-lined roads, babbling brooks and endless stretches of untouched evergreen forests is an experience not to be missed.

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Day 1 Montpelier

Meet in Burlington Shuttle to Montpelier, stopping en route for a short climb to a breathtaking view of the nation's smallest state capital Take in vistas of the outlying landscape with orchards and stands of birch, maple and pine.

Days 2-3 Stowe

Meander through picturesque Stowe, with its charming steepled churches and covered bridges  Hike to the summit of Mount Mansfield for spectacular views from the highest point in Vermont Visit a local glassblowing studio Traverse open meadows and woodland trails near the Trapp Family Lodge - the family settled here after fleeing Austria because it reminded them of their beloved homeland Stop in at Stowe's most renowned and tasty landmark, Ben & Jerry's ice creamery.

Days 4-6 East Burke

Shuttle to Craftsbury Common, a storybook New England village Join historian David Linck to explore old carriage roads surrounding the town, passing old farmhouses, wooded mountains and pastures Visit Willey's, the largest general store in Vermont Follow country roads and forested pathways along the Kingdom Trails, a network of more than 100 miles of trails throughout the area Ascend to Pulpit Rock on Mount Pisgah for views of the surrounding hills and sparkling Lake Willoughby.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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One of the greatest experiences of our lives. It took the beauty of Vermont coupled with the sensitivity, experience and the loving hearts of our leaders to make it happen. The group had great chemistry. We will cherish every memory.
Don A. - San Jose, CA

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NEW ENGLAND CHARM: Casual Inns

Inn at Montpelier

Montpelier (1 night): Set in the heart of the historic district, this 19th-century manor features antique-filled guest rooms and a grand wraparound porch complete with inviting Adirondack chairs.

Green Mountain Inn

Stowe (2 nights): Built as a private residence in 1833 and now beautifully restored, this historic inn was once a stagecoach stop; amenities include a Jacuzzi and sauna.

Inn at Mountain View Farm

East Burke (2 nights): This landmark farm estate - the finest example of classic barn architecture in Vermont - offers guest rooms adorned with country antiques, four-poster beds and handmade quilts.

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Inn at Mountain View Farm

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1 2 Route Options Available
  • 3, 3.5 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • 5, 5.5 miles
  • 0 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • 3, 6 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 2  1 Route Option Available
  • 5.5 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
  • 3, 4.5, 6 miles 
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • 2 miles 
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles