2-Day New England Fall Foliage Tour from New York: Vermont & Lake Champlain
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We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent service and professionalism we experienced during the 2-Day New England Fall Foliage Tour – Vermont & Lake Champlain, order number 1039211921 which we took on October 3rd and 4th, 2026, departing from Flushing, New York. Although we live in Boston, Massachusetts, we made the effort to travel to Flushing, NY, to join this tour. We are very pleased to say that the trip was extremely enjoyable and was organized and conducted in a highly professional manner. The itinerary, transportation, coordination, and overall management of the tour were very well handled. We would especially like to recognize and commend our Angie (Wen Chun Wu) for her exceptional professionalism, courtesy, patience, and kindness throughout the entire trip. Her interaction with the passengers was outstanding. She was attentive, respectful, pleasant, and always willing to assist whenever needed. Her behavior and manner of dealing with the passengers truly went above and beyond what we would normally expect. There is one particular gesture that we would like to bring to the attention of her supervisor and management. While returning to New York on October 4th, the driver was traveling through Interstate I-91 in Massachusetts. Since we live in Massachusetts, we politely asked whether it might be possible for her to drop us off somewhere along her route in Massachusetts rather than continuing all the way back to Flushing, NY. Without hesitation, she kindly agreed to accommodate our request and dropped us off safely in Massachusetts. This thoughtful gesture saved us approximately five hours of additional travel time and made a tremendous difference to us after an already long journey. We sincerely appreciate that she was willing to go out of her way to help us. Her willingness to accommodate our request, while maintaining professionalism and safety, reflects extremely well on TakeTours and its commitment to customer service. We would be grateful if you could please share our appreciation with her supervisor and recognize her for this exceptional customer service. Employees who demonstrate this level of courtesy, flexibility, and genuine concern for their passengers deserve to be acknowledged. Overall, we had a wonderful experience on the New England Fall Foliage Tour. The beautiful destinations, professional organization, and especially the outstanding service from our driver made the trip memorable. Please accept our sincere thanks to the entire Take Tours team, and especially to our driver, for making our journey so enjoyable and for helping us get home safely and much earlier than expected. With sincere appreciation,
Viraga, 2026-10-07
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Highlights
Visit Poughkeepsie, Manchester, Stratton Mountain and Fort Ticonderoga by Lake Champlain.
- Enjoy a fall foliage tour through Vermont and New York
- Walk across the Walkway Over the Hudson, one of the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridges
- Visit Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, with historic artifacts and beautiful grounds
- Take a gondola ride to the summit of Stratton Mountain for panoramic autumn views
- Explore the historic Fort Ticonderoga, an 18th-century stone fortress on Lake Champlain
- 🍁 Fall Foliage Update (Updated October 8, 2026)
Southern Vermont now has brilliant fall color. The October 7–13 I LOVE NY report lists Ticonderoga near Lake Champlain as near peak, with approximately 55% color change. Conditions vary along this route, especially between mountain summits and lower elevations. Wind, rain and temperature can change foliage quickly, so peak color is not guaranteed for your departure date.
Itinerary
Depart New York for the Hudson Valley. The Walkway Over the Hudson stretches more than a mile above the river at 212 feet — one of the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridges. We continue to Hildene in Vermont, estate of Robert Todd Lincoln (The Lincoln Family Home), where the museum holds the President's stovepipe hat and Bible, and sugar maples fill the grounds. Overnight in southern Vermont.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie, known as the "Queen City of the Hudson," is a small city along the Hudson River in New York. It is home to Vassar College, numerous art galleries, and museums.
Walkway Over the Hudson
Poughkeepsie's unused suspension bridge over the Hudson River was converted to a pedestrian walkway in 2009, becoming the world's longest footbridge, and offering exquisite views of the Hudson River and surrounding areas.
Manchester, VT
Manchester is a town in, and one of two shire towns (county seats) of, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 4,391 at the 2010 census.
The Lincoln Family Home
Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, was the summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan Lincoln. The Manchester estate preserves Lincoln family furnishings, historic artifacts and landscaped grounds.
The Stratton Gondola lifts us to southern Vermont's highest summit, where autumn color stretches across four states. Then on to Fort Ticonderoga, an 18th-century stone fortress above Lake Champlain, once fought over by the French, British, and American revolutionaries. Return to New York.
Manchester, VT
Manchester is a town in, and one of two shire towns (county seats) of, Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 4,391 at the 2010 census.
The Stratton Gondola Ride
The Stratton Gondola will take you to the top of southern Vermont's highest peak where the views stretch clear across four states. Your 360 perspective takes in the White Mountains, Adirondacks, Berkshires, and the Green Mountain range.
Ticonderoga, NY
Ticonderoga is a historic town in upstate New York, known for its iconic fort and scenic Lake Champlain, offering a blend of history and outdoor recreation.
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga is an 18th-century star fort overlooking Lake Champlain in northern New York. The historic site played an important role in conflicts involving French, British and American forces.
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing, NY | 7:00am | 9:00pm | |
| New York, NY | 7:30am | 8:30pm | |
| Jersey City, NJ | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Price Excludes
| Destination | Adult | Child | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, VT | |||
| The Lincoln Family Home (Optional) | $25 | $8 (6-16 yrs) | |
| The Stratton Gondola Ride (Optional) | $36.38 | $22.47 (5-12 yrs) | |
| Ticonderoga, NY | |||
| Fort Ticonderoga (Optional) | $30 | $14 (5-15 yrs) | $28 (65+) |
Manchester, VT
The Lincoln Family Home (Optional)
- Adult
- $25
- Child
- $8 (6-16 yrs)
The Stratton Gondola Ride (Optional)
- Adult
- $36.38
- Child
- $22.47 (5-12 yrs)
Ticonderoga, NY
Fort Ticonderoga (Optional)
- Adult
- $30
- Child
- $14 (5-15 yrs)
- Senior
- $28 (65+)
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
Additional Notes
- Hotel pricing: Prices are based on two adults sharing. Single room occupancy requires an extra fee. Double, triple & quad prices are for two, three, and four people, staying in one room, respectively (including children). Each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum of 4 guests (adults or children). Each guest room comes standard with two full-sized or one queen-sized bed.
- Travel documents: All customers will be responsible for providing their own travel documents and visa if required.
- Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour guides and/or drivers (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
Policies
Immediately after submitting your reservation, you will receive a receipt of
the booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation, you will
receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Tour requires a
minimum number of passengers to operate so
reconfirmation is required during low season (Oct to April).
You will receive a confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order is received. Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on the e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
BOOKING AND RESERVATION
The tour operator suggests each passenger book tours at least one day before the departure date. Yet, this product is available for last-minute booking as long as there is an inventory on the page. The seats will not be assigned until the reservation has been made. The passenger may be required to provide a name, phone number, and address and specify the designated tour and date of travel.
The tour operator suggests each passenger book tours at least one day before the departure date. Yet, this product is available for last-minute booking as long as there is an inventory on the page. The seats will not be assigned until the reservation has been made. The passenger may be required to provide a name, phone number, and address and specify the designated tour and date of travel.
SEAT ASSIGNMENT
All seats are pre-assigned on a first come first serve basis after the reservation. For special needs, customers could add the first rows option before check-out. The additional price might be applied.
All seats are pre-assigned on a first come first serve basis after the reservation. For special needs, customers could add the first rows option before check-out. The additional price might be applied.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
CANCELLATION OR CHANGE POLICY
(1) All cancellations or changes of date must comply 7 days before departure. The full refund will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. The refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
(1) All cancellations or changes of date must comply 7 days before departure. The full refund will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. The refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
(2) If cancel or fail to participate in any part of the itinerary for personal reasons (e.g., lack of travel documents, tardiness, illness, accidents, etc.) during the trip, the paid group fee will not be refunded, nor will any other services be provided as compensation.
(3) Cancellation of the free passengers must be made at least 7 days before departure. No-shows (or late cancellations) of the free passengers incur a $50/day penalty fee for the reserved bus seat. For example, $50 * 3 = $150 penalty per no-show person will be charged for a 3-day tour.
BOARDING TIME AND PLACE
All passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show a photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely no boarding without tickets. Departure time and boarding location will be confirmed after the reservation is made.
All passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show a photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely no boarding without tickets. Departure time and boarding location will be confirmed after the reservation is made.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
The tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional for passengers to buy travel insurance.
The tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional for passengers to buy travel insurance.
RESPONSIBILITY
(1) Tour operator reserves the right to substitute hotels and alter the itinerary, withdraw any tour, and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of the tour.
(2) The Tour operator reserves the right to alter the tour program and the itinerary order may be different than displayed online, the tour guide will arrange it accordingly depending on the traffic, hotel arrangement, attractions opening time, etc.
(3) Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. By accepting our policy, the passenger must agree that the tour operator shall hold no responsibilities for itinerary alterations, delays or cancellation strikes, sickness, theft, loss, accidents, weather, bus issues, or any other causes.
(4) Each group requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate a departure. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel a departure due to not meeting this basic requirement. Liability for such cancellation is limited to a full refund of the money received by us, and this will constitute a full settlement with the Tour Department.
(5) Tour operator reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any tour member for any reason before or during the tour.
(6) All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
(7) All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
(8) All passengers must obtain a valid passport and all entry/exit visas as required by immigration regulations.
(9) If the passenger has any special request to leave the tour in a certain place during the tour, it is their responsibility to notify the tour operator in advance to confirm upon booking the tour.
(10) Passengers must be self-reliant; those who require assistance must be accompanied by a friend or relative. Tour operators are NOT able to provide individual assistance for any passenger.
(11) Passengers should inform the escort or hotel reception if they are to use the hotel swimming pool. All children should be accompanied by their parents while using the pool. No lifeguard on premises swim at your own risk.
(12) Passenger(s) are responsible for his or her belonging(s). Tour operators will no longer provide services to track or trace any personal item(s).
(1) Tour operator reserves the right to substitute hotels and alter the itinerary, withdraw any tour, and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of the tour.
(2) The Tour operator reserves the right to alter the tour program and the itinerary order may be different than displayed online, the tour guide will arrange it accordingly depending on the traffic, hotel arrangement, attractions opening time, etc.
(3) Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. By accepting our policy, the passenger must agree that the tour operator shall hold no responsibilities for itinerary alterations, delays or cancellation strikes, sickness, theft, loss, accidents, weather, bus issues, or any other causes.
(4) Each group requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate a departure. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel a departure due to not meeting this basic requirement. Liability for such cancellation is limited to a full refund of the money received by us, and this will constitute a full settlement with the Tour Department.
(5) Tour operator reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any tour member for any reason before or during the tour.
(6) All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
(7) All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
(8) All passengers must obtain a valid passport and all entry/exit visas as required by immigration regulations.
(9) If the passenger has any special request to leave the tour in a certain place during the tour, it is their responsibility to notify the tour operator in advance to confirm upon booking the tour.
(10) Passengers must be self-reliant; those who require assistance must be accompanied by a friend or relative. Tour operators are NOT able to provide individual assistance for any passenger.
(11) Passengers should inform the escort or hotel reception if they are to use the hotel swimming pool. All children should be accompanied by their parents while using the pool. No lifeguard on premises swim at your own risk.
(12) Passenger(s) are responsible for his or her belonging(s). Tour operators will no longer provide services to track or trace any personal item(s).
Hotel Arrangements and no refund: All hotel and tour schedules are arranged in advance. No refunds will be given to any customer failing to appear on the departure day.
Q & A
Popular FAQs
This tour offers fixed pickup locations in Flushing, Manhattan and Jersey City. Select your preferred pickup point when booking.
Your tour guide will contact you one day prior to departure to reconfirm meeting details and provide important tour information. Hotel arrangements are also finalized and confirmed one day before departure.
No, meals are not included in the tour price. The tour guide will bring guests to dining locations during the tour, where you may choose and purchase meals based on your preference. Vegetarian options are available at these dining locations.
Optional tours are additional activities or attractions that are not included in the base tour price and are offered to enhance your travel experience. Participation is voluntary, and guests may choose whether or not to join.
If you decide to participate, optional tours must be paid on site directly to the tour guide. Accepted payment methods include cash, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle.
Participation in optional tours is completely optional. If you choose not to join, you will have free time during that period. The tour guide will inform you of the designated meeting point and time to rejoin the group and continue with the main itinerary.
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We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent service and professionalism we experienced during the 2-Day New England Fall Foliage Tour – Vermont & Lake Champlain, order number 1039211921 which we took on October 3rd and 4th, 2026, departing from Flushing, New York.
Although we live in Boston, Massachusetts, we made the effort to travel to Flushing, NY, to join this tour. We are very pleased to say that the trip was extremely enjoyable and was organized and conducted in a highly professional manner. The itinerary, transportation, coordination, and overall management of the tour were very well handled.
We would especially like to recognize and commend our Angie (Wen Chun Wu) for her exceptional professionalism, courtesy, patience, and kindness throughout the entire trip. Her interaction with the passengers was outstanding. She was attentive, respectful, pleasant, and always willing to assist whenever needed. Her behavior and manner of dealing with the passengers truly went above and beyond what we would normally expect.
There is one particular gesture that we would like to bring to the attention of her supervisor and management.
While returning to New York on October 4th, the driver was traveling through Interstate I-91 in Massachusetts. Since we live in Massachusetts, we politely asked whether it might be possible for her to drop us off somewhere along her route in Massachusetts rather than continuing all the way back to Flushing, NY. Without hesitation, she kindly agreed to accommodate our request and dropped us off safely in Massachusetts.
This thoughtful gesture saved us approximately five hours of additional travel time and made a tremendous difference to us after an already long journey. We sincerely appreciate that she was willing to go out of her way to help us. Her willingness to accommodate our request, while maintaining professionalism and safety, reflects extremely well on TakeTours and its commitment to customer service.
We would be grateful if you could please share our appreciation with her supervisor and recognize her for this exceptional customer service. Employees who demonstrate this level of courtesy, flexibility, and genuine concern for their passengers deserve to be acknowledged.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience on the New England Fall Foliage Tour. The beautiful destinations, professional organization, and especially the outstanding service from our driver made the trip memorable.
Please accept our sincere thanks to the entire Take Tours team, and especially to our driver, for making our journey so enjoyable and for helping us get home safely and much earlier than expected.
With sincere appreciation,
I recommend this tour!
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