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Guided Walking and Sightseeing
Worldwide Holidays

 Vermont & the Adirondacks 

These outstanding holidays combine leisurely walks with sightseeing at our American centres of Killington and Lake Placid two of New England's most scenic locations.

Dates:  Sep 18 - 10 nights     Sep 25 - 10 nights  (VERMONT)                                           Sep 25 10 nights                 Oct 2  -  10 nights  (ADIRONDACKS)  

2009 Prices:     1,890.00 GBP   (High Season)  See brochure for all prices.                           Prices are per person for 10 nights based on double occupancy without airfare.            Supplement for a single room  320.00 GBP.

Guided Walks: Shorter walks are 2-5 miles with ascents of up to 700 ft. In addition a harder walk of up to 8 miles and 2,000 ft of ascent will be offered on one of the walking days at each centre.

Hotels:  At Rutland we stay at the Holiday Inn which has good leisure facilities, including a gym, pool, whirlpool, spas and sauna. The hotel is situated in extensive grounds with woods, a lake and tennis courts. At Lake Placid the
alpine-style Golden Arrow Hotel is located on the shores of Mirror Lake at the heart of the village and has an indoor pool and private beach. Comfortable city hotels are used in Boston and New York.		 Included:  
  • 10 nights' accommodation in twin-bedded en-suite rooms.
  • Half Board from breakfast on day two.
  • All transfers are included for 'with flight' holidays.
  • Services of HF Holidays' leader and local guides
 Vermont Itinerary
 

Days 1 & 2: Boston - 2 nights
Highlights of our tour of Boston include walking the Freedom Trail, exploring the legacy of America's path to independence and a visit to Quincy Market.

Days 3-9: Arrive at Rutland (7 nights) with time to relax and enjoy the hotel grounds and facilities. During our stay in the mountains of Vermont we visit quintessential New England towns such as Proctor, Brandon and Middlebury and explore the beauty of Killington Peaks for panoramic views of the Green and White Mountains. Walking sections of the beautiful Appalachian Trail takes us to Woodstock and West Hartford. We also walk the Long Trail to Deer's Leap and ascend Mt Tom. Free day options include a tour of some of the scenic
villages of Southern Vermont.

Day 10: Arrive New York (1 night).

Day 11: Enjoy a walking tour of the city, taking in many of the famous sights before the evening flight home
Adirondacks Itinerary  

Days 1 & 2: Boston - 2 nights
Highlights of our tour of Boston include walking the Freedom Trail, exploring the legacy of America's path to independence and a visit to Quincy Market.

Days 3-9: Arrive at Lake Placid (7 nights). From our base in the Adirondacks State Park, we walk the
Brewster Peninsula Trail along the shores of Lake Placid, explore the Saranac Lake region and follow
trails to Rocky Falls and Indian Pass. An ascent of one of the high peaks of the Adirondacks offers panoramic views of the park, whilst walks to Heart Lake, Floodwood Pond and Marcy Dam complete a superb programme in this beautiful area. Free day options include a visit to John Brown’s Farm, a boat trip on Lake Placid or an excursion to High Falls Gorge.

Day 10: Arrive New York (1 night).

Day 11: Enjoy a walking tour of the city, taking in many of the famous sights before the evening flight home.
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