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29 Day Autumn in New England
Start Date Sep 18, 2024
End Date Oct 16, 2024
4 Other Dates

Starts: Kennebunkport/Wells, ME Ends: Niagara Falls, ON

Discover the fall foliage in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York, culminating at Niagara Falls. Experience New England’s finest treasures, from Mt. Washington to the Finger Lakes, the Adirondacks to fresh lobster feasts.
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Pre-trip EXTENSION
Washington DC Rally
Sep 05, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024
452 Miles & 6 Days Between Tours
 
Pre-trip EXTENSION
Best of Canadian Maritime
Jul 28, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024
408 Miles & 26 Days Between Tours
  • Highlights & Map
  • Daily Itinerary
  • Tour Price
  • Activity Level
  • Trip Extensions
  • Customer Reviews
  • Travel Insurance
  • FAQs

Highlights


Niagara Falls: Hornblower Cruise & Journey Behind the Falls

Travel Scenic Kancamagus Highway

Mt. Washington Cog Railway

Scenic Lake Cruises

Finger Lakes Wine Region

Adirondacks Tour – Blue Mountain Lake

Quechee Gorge

Visit a Cider Mill and Maple Syrup Farm

Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour

National Baseball Hall of Fame

Corning Museum of Glass

Trapp Family Lodge Tour

Lobster Feast and Clam Bake

Guided Area Bus Tours




Tour Map

  • 815 Driving Miles
  • 91 Avg Miles Per Travel Day

Daily Itinerary

  • 815 Driving Miles
  • 91 Avg Miles Per Travel Day
 

  • Orientation & Get Acquainted Social – meet your Ambassadors and fellow guests
  • Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Kennebunkport Trolley Tour – a narrated sightseeing tour showcasing the area's history including President Bush’s Estate, Franciscan Monastery, Spouting Rock, Blowing Cave & more
  • Scenic Cruise in a Lobster Boat – enjoy the sights from the water and see how Maine lobsters are caught
  • Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Portsmouth Private Motorcoach Tour – see the Nubble Lighthouse and visit the Strawberry Banke Museum to see historic houses, traditional craft demonstrations & engage with costumed roleplayers

  • Scenic Kancamagus Byway Motorcoach Tour – travel through the heart of the White Mountains and see Crawford Notch, Silver Cascade, the Flume Gorge & Mt. Washington Hotel
  • Mt. Washington Cog Railway – ride the world’s first mountain climbing cog railway to the highest mountain peak in the Northeast
  • Lunch on the Cog Railway
  • Historic Albany Covered Bridge – surrounded by the scenic White Mountains, visit one of the most photographed covered bridges in New Hampshire

  • Canterbury Shaker Village Guided Tour – explore the buildings & grounds of the Shakers, while learning the history of their communities
  • Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Cruise – enjoy a buffet lunch on New Hampshire’s largest lake with magnificent mountain views

  • Quechee Gorge – visit “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon” and overlook the 165 ft.-deep river gorge from the bridge
  • OPTIONAL: King Arthur Baking Company – visit the flagship store and cafe
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation to Activities
  • Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Tour – visit the childhood home of the 30th President of the United States
  • Local Lunch
  • Simon Pearce Glassware – watch glassblowing demonstrations & shop at the flagship location

  • Private Motorcoach Transportation to Activities
  • Morse Farm Maple Sugar Works – visit Vermont’s oldest maple farm and tour the sugar house, sample fresh product & explore the farm life museum
  • Vermont State House – explore Vermont’s state capitol building in Montpelier
  • Lunch at Local Restaurant
  • Hope Cemetery Tour – known for exquisite granite craftsmanship on its memorials & tombstones in the “Granite Capital of the World”
  • Cold Hollow Cider Mill Tour – see how cider is made and sample fresh apple cider
  • Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour – overlook the production floor, sample ice cream & visit the quirky Flavor Graveyard
  • Trapp Family Lodge Tour & Lunch – learn about the von Trapp family history & explore the Austrian-inspired resort

  • Shelburne Museum – features over 150,000 works of art, design & Americana
  • Lake Champlain – a natural freshwater lake surrounded by the Green Mountains & the Adirondack Mountains

  • EN ROUTE: Fort Ticonderoga – the site of historic battles during the French and Indian War & the American Revolutionary War
  • EN ROUTE OPTIONAL: Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
  • Campground Cookout – food, fun and friends!
  • Adirondacks Guided Private Motorcoach Tour – travel through the pristine forests and see mountain summits & beautiful lakes
  • Adirondack Experience: Museum on Blue Mountain Lake – tells the story of the region’s past, present & future
  • Great Camp Sagamore Tour – a National Historic Landmark that served as a wilderness retreat for the Vanderbilts
  • Dinner Cruise on Raquette Lake – enjoy a buffet dinner on the largest natural lake in the Adirondacks

  • National Baseball Hall of Fame – a history museum and hall of fame for baseball in the United States
  • Farmers' Museum – a living history museum that re-creates 19th-century rural life
  • Fenimore Art Museum Tour – featuring collections of American fine art, James Fenimore Cooper memorabilia & historic photographs
  • Dinner at Otesaga Inn – a historic grand resort with stunning views of Otsego Lake

  • Campground Cookout – food, fun and friends!
  • Pleasant Valley Winery Tour & Tasting – tour the oldest winery in the Finger Lakes region
  • Glenn Curtiss Aviation Museum – tour a priceless collection of vintage aircraft, automobiles & motorcycles
  • Corning Museum of Glass – explore the world’s largest space dedicated to the art, history & science of glass, plus you can even sign up for a glassmaking class!
  • Lunch at Corning Museum of Glass

  • Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory – step inside a glass-enclosed conservatory with over 2,000 vibrant butterflies, lush vegetation & trickling waterfalls
  • Lunch atop Skylon Tower – a revolving restaurant that offers 360-degree sweeping views of Niagara Falls
  • Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake – a quaint town on the shores of Lake Ontario with historic sites, shops & galleries
  • Double Decker Bus Area Tour – see the highlights of the Niagara Falls area on a double decker bus
  • Niagara's Floral Clock – see the famous 40 ft. clock made of over 16,000 plants & colorful annuals
  • Whirlpool Aero Cable Car Ride – ride across the Niagara Gorge on the historic aero car over the teal waters of the Niagara Whirlpool
  • Hornblower Boat Tour of Niagara Falls – enjoy spectacular views of the Niagara Gorge, American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls, then come face-to-face with the famous Canadian Horseshoe Falls
  • Journey Behind the Falls – descend 125 ft. and explore historic tunnels before arriving at the observation deck at the base of Horseshoe Falls… the view doesn’t get better than this!
  • Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Goodbye Continental Breakfast – grab some food and coffee before we part ways



What's Included

 
  • Professionally Planned Route & Itinerary
  • Expert Guides – WagonMasters & TailGunners*
  • Trip Log with Turn-by-Turn Directions
  • Transportation to/from Included Activities
  • Gratuities for Included Meals & Excursions

Pricing & Payment Options

Pay by check and receive a deep discount, or choose our 0% interest, affordable monthly payment plan!

$9,595

2 Guests in Rig

$8,495

1 Guest in Rig

Making Tours Affordable

Pay by Check Discount
No matter which payment option, if you pay by check you'll receive a discount according to this chart.

Ways to Save

Take advantage of these special offers to maximize the value of your next RV adventure!

Payment Options
We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. Plus, we offer an interest-free, monthly payment plan to help you budget your vacation. Read More>>
Exclusive Travel Partners
We’re proud to be the official travel partner of some of the largest RV clubs and manufacturers in the world, which allow us to offer discounts to their members and customers. Read More>>
Frequent Traveler Credits
We appreciate you traveling with us, so we want to reward you with instant credit back on every tour you take. The more you travel, the greater the rewards! Read More>>
Refer & Earn
Receive future travel credits for each new customer you refer to us. Plus, learn how referrals can also increase your Lifetime Loyalty Rewards! Read More>>
Special Offers
By joining our email list, you’ll stay up to date on the latest tours and offers. Be in the know for any additional discounts to help you save even more! Read More>>
Exclusive Price Guarantee
Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you won’t be stuck with any additional costs for your trip. Read More>>

Activity Level - LOW

Group Size

  • This trip has a group size up to 23 rigs plus WagonMasters & TailGunners* exclusive to 29 Day Autumn in New England

Pacing

  • 815 Driving Miles
  • 91 Average Daily Miles
  • 29 days, with 28 camping nights including 61 events & meals

Physical Requirements

  • Short to moderate walking distances (15 to 30 minutes); likely to include ramps and/or short runs of stairs. May include extended periods of standing or sitting.



    Tours require that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation Services.



    Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices.



    If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests must travel with a companion that is responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions.



    Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

*TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

Trip Extensions

Many Guests Choose Pre- or Post-Trip Extensions

Chances are, you’re traveling quite far to join us on one of our tours. Why not make the most of it with pre- and post-trip extensions? By adding on another tour, it will give you the opportunity to extend your vacation and maximize your time in the geographical region. On this 29 Day Autumn in New England trip, you will have 3 extensions to choose from: 8 Day Washington DC Rally, 27 Day Best of Canadian Maritime, 61 Day Ultimate Eastern Provinces.

Pre-trip: Washington DC Rally Rally Point: College Park, MD
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Pre-trip: Best of Canadian Maritime Starts: Bar Harbor, ME Ends: Cavendish, PE
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Pre-trip: Ultimate Eastern Provinces Starts: Montreal, QC Ends: St. Andrews, NB
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Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. With their unmatched understanding of the area and commitment to enriching your travel experiences, your WagonMasters will be there to help you choose and schedule the best optional activities that aren’t included in the itinerary. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 29 Day Autumn in New England trip:


    • On Day 9: King Arthur Baking Company – visit the flagship store and cafe

    • On Day 16EN ROUTE : Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum




Customer Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers. Our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.

 
 

Protect Your Travel Investment with Trip Cancellation Insurance

 

RV travel is fun and exciting, but the unexpected can happen. Losing the cost of a trip due to cancellation or an unexpected medical emergency during your trip can add the expense of physicians, hospitalization, or a medical evacuation, all of which can be overwhelming.

Travelers want to move about with confidence and peace of mind that comes from protecting both their health and finances. There are NO infectious disease exclusions - meaning that COVID-19 is covered as any other illness.

TME Travel Insurance provides a suite of insurance options for all styles of travel. Additional benefits are available when you purchase COMPREHENSIVE TRIP CANCELLATION, such as optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage on the TME Elite Plan when purchased within 14 days of booking your tour. Plans cover both domestic and international travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General

Fantasy RV Tours offers two different types of RV vacations: Caravans and Rallies. An RV Caravan is a professionally-guided tour that travels from destination to destination on a pre-planned route. A Rally is also pre-planned and led by professional Travel Ambassadors, but explores one area or event, e.g. Rose Parade or Washington DC. To learn more, click here.

On each of our RV Tours, you’ll be led by professional leaders – WagonMasters and TailGunners – who are collectively known as Travel Ambassadors. To learn more and to meet our ambassadors, click here.

We often suggest scattered travel during a caravan with groups of 2 to 4 RVs traveling at a safe distance apart who may enjoy similar points of interest. Of course, you may travel independently at your own pace – enjoying sites and side trips. Your Travel Ambassadors are there to ensure safety for the entire group. It’s your vacation, so we offer options – we want you to enjoy safety, comfort and freedom. Typically, in Mexico, guests prefer to travel convoy style.

Yes. You’ll want to make reservations early to reserve your space. Reservations are prioritized in the order received. Most of our caravans are limited to 22 RVs, while rallies are determined individually.

Yes! Budget your vacation with our interest-free monthly payment program and reserve your spot with the first month’s payment. You can also secure your spot with just a 15% deposit and, no matter which payment option you choose, if you pay by check, you’ll receive a discount. For more details, click here or contact our Customer Support Team at 800-952-8496.

Yes. With every tour you take, it pays in savings! For each Rally, you’ll earn $50 in future travel credits. For each Caravan, you’ll earn $100 in future travel credits. You can also build your way up to different status levels that earn you additional benefits. For full program details, click here.

Yes. When a new customer is referred by you and completes their tour, you’ll receive $50 in future travel credits for a Rally and $100 in future travel credits for a Caravan. For full program details, click here.

Yes and no. Caravans require an RV; whether owned or rented. Some of our rallies have an option to stay in a cabin or hotel, which is indicated in the tour information. If traveling in an Overseas caravan, an RV rental will be provided.

 

Tour Reservations

Our tour prices include all RV site accommodations, meals, events and activities as listed on the itineraries. To see a full list of what’s included in all tours, click here.

No. The price listed (2 Person Price/Rig) is the total price for 2 people in 1 rig. The 1 person price/rig is the total price for 1 person in 1 rig. The Add’l Person Price/Rig is the price of each additional person beyond the 2 Person Price/Rig.

We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. For more details, click here or contact our Customer Support Team at 800-952-8496.

Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you will not be stuck with an additional cost for your trip. Beware of other tour companies that add a surcharge for tours purchased with a credit card or who reserve the right to raise their price after you make your initial reservation.

We reserve the right to substitute accommodations, transportation and/or itineraries when we deem it necessary or advisable.

If you need to switch your tour up to 150 days prior to departure, your tour monies will be transferred less a switch fee. To view the full details, click here.

If you need to cancel your reservation, please call us at 800-952-8496. To view the full details of our cancellation policy, click here.

We facilitate trip cancellation insurance on our website via TME Travel Insurance. To learn more, click here.

Our partnerships with Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), Good Sam Club, AIM Club & Winnebago allow us to offer exclusive discounts not available to the general public or any other tour company. Occasionally we offer additional discounts. Call 800-952-8496 for the latest offers.

 

Getting Ready for Your Tour

You will receive a pre-rally information packet approximately 90 days before the tour begins, which includes the detailed itinerary, a vehicle preparation checklist, travel tips, medical forms and the contact information for your WagonMasters.

Make sure your vehicle(s) is in top condition before you leave home. Have in your possession the warranty packet and information that came with your motorhome, fifth-wheel, or travel trailer. Know the name of the dealer and location of the original purchase, factory telephone numbers, warranty numbers, as well as year, make, and model in order to get parts delivered quickly, if necessary.

Use the Vehicle Preparation Checklist (provided in the pre-rally information packet) to assure your equipment is ready for the tour. Most people travel without ever having a breakdown. In fact, you will probably complete your tour and never have any kind of mechanical problem. Your Travel Ambassadors will do a basic vehicle inspection before the tour begins and advise you of any potential problems or recommended things to do to help preclude any damage to your vehicle.

On traveling caravans, we recommend a tow vehicle to maximize your freedom. Most caravans have free days to explore but ultimately, it is an individual preference to tow.

Passports are required for Canada, Mexico and Overseas tours. Please note: Some USA tours require passports if they travel into Canada.

You are required to have a Travelers Visa, but we’ll take care of obtaining and paying for the visa once we receive a copy of your passport. We’ll send this information to you a few months before the tour begins.

Yes. You must have a Mexico Liability policy for each motorized vehicle and we’ll provide you with information regarding purchasing the liability policy.

YES! We are a pet friendly company. However, it is your responsibility to care for your pet. During Polar Bear tours – you will be away from your pet 3 nights. Canadian Atlantic Province tours with an overnight ferry crossing – you will be away from your pet 1 night. There are pet accommodations available for those tours. Pet care fees are your responsibility. Canada and Mexico require proof of rabies vaccination.

On caravans with less than 25 rigs, your WagonMaster will make an introductory call to each guest on the tour after you receive your customer packet. On all other caravans and rallies, you will be contacted by email which will include direct contact information for your WagonMaster. 

No. Many of our guests enjoy arriving early or extending their trip once the Caravan is over, so we want to give you the freedom to do so. We’ve also found that guests prefer traveling on specific airlines, flying at certain times of the day or booking their flights with frequent traveler miles. We want to give you the ultimate freedom to fully maximize your vacation.

Any in-country flights that are listed on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour.

 

While on Tour

Before the tour begins, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive, up-to-date, field-researched Trip Log with turn-by-turn directions and popular landmarks.

Tips for meals, bus drivers and special guides are included in the tour price. Customers should feel free to tip any service providers they feel go ‘the extra mile’. Gratuities are certainly welcome, but not required for your WagonMaster and TailGunner – they strive to provide exemplary service, above and beyond the call of duty during your entire tour.

Typically, ferry fees are included unless stated otherwise on the itinerary.

If you have special dietary needs, notify your WagonMaster before the tour begins. Some of the vendors we use will be able to accommodate and some do not have the ability to do so. Be prepared with your own food substitution for situations in which your special food need cannot be accommodated.

To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable vacation, each tour has an Activity Rating, which is indicated in the tour information. Most tours include walking tours and guided excursions aboard buses, boats, trains, subways and planes. This scale will help you decide if you can participate in all activities included with each tour. Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices. If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests are responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions. Some of our tours prohibit the use of Scooters, which is indicated in the tour information.

Certain tours are not scooter or wheelchair accessible, which is indicated in the tour information. On tours where all mobility devices are allowed, guests relying on the aid of walkers, crutches or other mobility devices must travel with a companion capable of assisting. Guests with mobility challenges may not be able to actively participate in all activities included in the tour itinerary.

We always strive to reserve as many 50 amp spaces as possible. However, some campgrounds will not have enough 50 amp spaces for everyone. At most campgrounds, 30/50 amp power is standard. Please note that some campgrounds in Alaska, Canada and Mexico may be more primitive than in the Lower 48. Be prepared to use limited power or dry camp on a few occasions.

On most days, WagonMasters hold nightly travel meetings to brief you on the next day’s activity schedule. In addition, the WagonMasters will have a whiteboard in the front window of their RV that has the daily schedule and any changes that may have occurred.

We use family radios and cell phones. Your WagonMaster will explain the best means of communication for the next day’s travel at the nightly travel meeting.

There may be opportunities in which you may want to enjoy side trips and optional tours that are not included in the price of the Caravan. Our WagonMasters & Tailgunners are available to assist you with suggestions of popular activities in the area to make the most of your vacation.

Our Travel Ambassadors are ready to help when a mechanical problem or medical emergency arises. However, if this prevents you from continuing the tour, you may receive a credit toward a future tour less any non-refundable expenses incurred by Fantasy RV Tours on your behalf.