New England & Quebec Fall Colors

Level 4: Active

Expectations: The tour includes well-paced walking tours with regular breaks. Up to 2-3 hours of walking each day. To fully take advantage of all this tour has to offer, guests need to be able to walk longer distances, climb several flights of stairs and navigate steps and uneven terrain walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain (e.g. cobblestones, city hills, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators). Your itinerary can include significant changes in temperature and altitude and may require a higher number of longer travel days with morning and/or evening activities. Most trips will feature long touring days, many full-day excursions and a full and active itinerary with a faster pace and longer distances. Excursions require standing and walking to city centers where coaches are prohibited.

Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace and enjoy participating in two to three hours of physical activity per day.

For your reference, we send to you a detailed itinerary approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the scheduled tour departure. This has day-by-day times and events, hotel information where you can be reached in case of an emergency, and airline information.

The times listed on the itinerary are all approximate. We cannot be held responsible for schedule changes due to unforeseen circumstances with the weather, transportation agents, highway conditions, hotels or contracting agents.

It is always a good idea to carry on your person a list of medications that you are taking and an emergency contact phone number while you are traveling. And we suggest making a copy of the itinerary and provide it to a friend or family member.

All hotel baggage handling fees are included. We also include basic gratuities for the Tour Director, Coach Driver, Livery Drivers and local Tour Guides. If someone has truly gone above and beyond additional tipping is permitted, but never required.

For your convenience, we have a (round-tour) door-to-door pickup service with each multi-day tour. (This service is not available to all clients depending on your location.) Approximately 2 to 3 days prior to the departure date you will receive a call from our office and we will tell you your assigned pickup time. (These times can vary up to 15 minutes depending on traffic.)

With passenger health in mind, we are not currently offering daily seat rotation. You will have an assigned seat and boarding order to allow for social distancing among passengers. At booking let us know if you prefer Front, Middle or Back of motorcoach. Each section comprises 4 to 5 rows. We will try to accommodate all requests. If we are unable to honor all requests, preference will be given based on date of your tour deposit.

If you would like to request special accommodations at the hotel(s) where we are lodging, please call us as soon as possible and we will forward these requests for you. The phone numbers of the hotel(s) where we are staying are listed on the itinerary.

Many hotels around the country have instituted a "reconditioning fee" of $300 or more that is levied upon a guest that smokes in a non-smoking room. If this occurs during our tour you will be responsible for paying this fee to the hotel prior to check-out.

We pay close attention to your requests but please realize that these are merely requests and cannot be guaranteed.

Pleasurebent Tours acts solely as an agent in arranging hotels, transportation, sightseeing, baggage-handling, and other services and does not assume any liability for injury, damage, loss or delay due to any act or default of any company or person. We, along with our subcontractors, reserve the right to make changes to an itinerary if it is necessary for the proper handling of a tour.

In late September, the area fully embraces the fall season, with noticeable changes in both the weather and the environment. Here are some key characteristics of the climate during this period:

Temperatures: The average daytime temperatures typically range from the high 50s to mid-60s °F (around 15°C to 18°C). Nighttime temperatures can be cooler, often dropping into the 40s °F (around 4°C to 9°C). These temperatures can vary depending on the specific region, with cooler conditions in the higher elevations.

Precipitation: Rainfall is possible, though late September is not typically characterized by heavy precipitation. The weather can be variable, with a mix of sunny days and occasional rain showers.

Fall Foliage: Late September is often a prime time for fall foliage in Vermont, especially in the northern and higher elevation areas. The leaves on many trees begin to turn to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, making it a popular time for leaf-peeping.

Humidity: The humidity is generally lower than in the summer months, contributing to the crisp and pleasant feel of the autumn air.

Daylight: Days start to become shorter, with earlier sunsets and longer evenings, as the autumn equinox marks the transition towards shorter daylight hours.

For visitors in late September, it's advisable to pack warm layers, including sweaters, a jacket, and possibly a hat and gloves for the cooler mornings and evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are also recommended, especially for those looking to enjoy outdoor activities and the beautiful fall scenery. While the weather is generally comfortable and conducive to outdoor activities, it's wise to be prepared for a variety of conditions, including the possibility of rain.