New England's Rails & Resorts

DAY 1: WELCOME TO NEW ENGLAND!

Travel to Boston, the historic capital city of Massachusetts, for dinner and an overnight stay. D

DAY 2: DOWNEASTER/LOBSTER BOAT/KENNEBUNKPORT

It’s “all aboard” today for your first rail adventure, as Amtrak’s modern Downeaster train transports you through three states from suburban Boston to Wells, Maine. There, you’ll be whisked away to lunch at Kennebunkport’s historic Nonantum Resort. Then, weather permitting, we take an informative Lobster cruise on the Kennebunk River and the beautiful Atlantic coastline. The afternoon is yours to explore Kennebunkport or relax at the Nonantum Resort. B, L

DAY 3: M/S MOUNT WASHINGTON/WOLFEBORO/FADDENS

Nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains and along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee we head over to the oldest summer resort town in America - Wolfeboro, NH. We will board the M/S Mount Washington for a narrated cruise of Lake Winnipesaukee along with a delicious buffet lunch aboard. B, L, D

DAY 4: MT WASHINGTON/MOUNTAIN COG RAIL

Today, see the grand Mt. Washington Hotel, followed by a delicious lunch. The day’s highlight is a 3.5-hour round-trip ride on the historic Mt. Washington Cog Railroad, the world’s first mountain-climbing cog train. In just three miles, you will ride the second steepest rack railway in the world up more than 3,500 vertical feet to reach the second highest point in the eastern U.S. On a clear day, those at the top can see from New York State to Maine...and even up into Quebec, Canada. B, L, D

DAY 5: “THE KANC”/CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD

This morning, explore New Hampshire’s famed White Mountains and the Kancamagus Highway, renowned among New Englanders as one of the region’s most pristine scenic drives. Witness the splendor of the National Forest as you cross the 2,800-foot Kancamagus Pass, aka “The Kanc,” before dropping into a stunning, deep valley. The rest of the day is spent aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad where we’ve upgraded your seats to the scenic panorama First Class dome car! Enjoy some of the most dramatic natural scenery in the East as you travel through spectacular Crawford Notch, over the Frankenstein Trestle, and across the Willey Brook Bridge en route to Crawford Station. B, L, D

DAY 6: FLUME GORGE/WINNIPESAUKEE RAILROAD

This morning, marvel as we walk along the Flume Gorge on wooden walkways, past waterfalls, and 90-foot-high rock walls. We will then make a visit to Fadden's General Store to learn about maple syrup from James Fadden, a seventh-generation sugar-maker. After a wonderful lunch we head to the Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad for a train ride along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy dinner on your own with amazing beach views in Hampton, NH. B, L

DAY 7: HOME

After enjoying another fall morning in New England, return home with new friends and fond memories. B

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Night 1: SpringHill Suites Boston Logan Airport, Revere Beach, MA
Night 2: Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport, ME
Nights 3-5: Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH
Night 6: Holiday Inn Concord Downtown, Concord, NH

Dates:

• Departure Date: September 21, 2024 sold out
• Return Date: September 27, 2024 sold out

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• Departure Date: October 6, 2024
• Return Date: October 12, 2024

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• Departure Date: October 12, 2024
• Return Date: October 18, 2024

Pricing:

• Double: $3,299
• Single: $3,899

*Per person rates

*Price includes roundtrip airfare from STL or MCI (call for other gateway cities)

Walking Distance
Moderate walking is required to fully enjoy this tour. Some walking will also be on uneven paths. This tour also features multiple train rides, and there are several large steps involved in getting on and off the trains. While walking canes are allowed, we are unable to accommodate travelers using other mobility devices, including walkers and wheelchairs.\

Average Temps
September – high of 70°, low of 55°
October – high of 70°, low of 55°

Time Zone
Eastern

Hotel Amenities
Each hotel has a hair dryer, iron, ironing boards, and a coffee maker.

Additional Information
A total of three mailings are sent to assist you in preparing for your tour, including information sent upon receipt of your reservation.

Dress on tour is casual.

Please note that elevations do reach up to 6,300 feet on this tour. If you are prone to altitude sickness, you may want to book a pre-night stay to fully acclimate. Cooler weather can also prevail at higher elevations (such as at Mount Washington).

We are featuring four trains on this tour. You can find the duration of those train rides below:

Amtrak’s Downeaster – 1 hour and 30 minutes

Mt. Washington Cog – 3 hours with 45 - 60 minutes at the summit

Conway Scenic Railroad – 2 hours and 30 minutes

Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad – 1 hour and 30 minutes

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.