1-Day Mt Washington Foliage Tour from Boston
BO1-1060- Reward Points
incl. Tax
- Departure: Boston
- Leave: Boston
- Duration: 1 Day(s)
Dates & Prices
Highlights
- The first railroad of its kind, also the world's second steepest railway
- Arrive at the top of Washington Hill by the railway, overlooking the spectacular view of the mountains and valleys.
- Fruit picking: you may pick the strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pumpkins and more in their harvest season.
Itinerary
- Details
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Day | Itinerary | Attractions | Note |
Day 1 | The Highest Peak in Northeast U.S: 1-Day Mt Washington Tour | White Mountain National Forest / Mount Washington / New Hampshire |
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The Highest Peak in Northeast U.S: 1-Day Mt Washington Tour
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Meet Point
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Attractions
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Description
Today we will Climb to the highest peak in New England on the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway! It is combining 19th century innovation with 21st century eco-friendly biodiesel technology. It is also the only cog railway east of the White Mountains! During your trip you will travel over Jacob's Ladder, the second steepest trestle in the world with a 37.41% grade. The engines and coaches are designed and built at the Cog by its crew of talented machinists and craftsmen.
After the cog railway tour, we will go fruit picking, a fun activity for the whole family! you may pick the strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, pumpkins and more in their harvest season.
See "Departure and Return Details" for pickup and dropoff information.
White Mountain National Forest, NH
New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest is home to Polar Caves Park and the beautiful views of the Kancamagus Highway. Be sure to ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway, a train that uses special tracks to climb the mountain!
Mount Washington
The highest peak in the Northeastern U.S. at 6,288 ft or 1,917m, Mt. Washington is well-known for its dangerously unpredictable weather. The world's highest wind-speed of 231 miles per hour (372 km/h) was recorded atop the summit.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
he first railroad of its kind, the Mt Washington cog railway using a unique series of interlocking tracks. During the one-hour ride, tourists can enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains and valleys. -
Things to Know
- If the fruit picking farms not open on the travel day, we will go to Merrimack outlet instead.
- The temperature is very low at the highest peak of Washington Mountain. Please remember to bring a piece of down jacket to keep warm
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Departure & Return
Pickup Locations
Location | Time | Address | Note |
Quincy, MA | 06:00 | 219 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169 | In front of Kam Man Market |
Boston,MA | 07:00 | 77 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111 | In front of Hong Kong Eatery |
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Transportation via deluxe air conditioned, lavatory equipped motor coach; sometimes may via 7-Seat or 15-Seat minibus
- Tour guide
- All taxes
Excludes
- All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements
- A mandatory service fees: A total of $10/day per passenger. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $10 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $40
- Any private expensessuch as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified
- Mount Washington Cog Railway (Optional): Adult $72; Child(under 12 yrs) $41; Senior (over 65 yrs) $68, duration: about 1 hour
Notice
Optional activity prices in the excluded list is for reference only.
Attentions
- September - October is the maple season.
- NOT refundable or exchangeable
- All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date, seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
- 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
- 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.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice
- All passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure. All passengers must board the vehicle with a permit to board, a group ticket or a confirmation number when booking online.
- Please note that 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
- No City Passes or any other kind of outside promotional offer may be used on this tour. Guests who buy tickets to attractions from elsewhere will not be provided with transportation
- Due to weather conditions, or other irresistible factors that result in changes to the itinerary, we reserve the right to change the itinerary and stay at the hotel.
- We reserve the right to cancel the itinerary or reschedule in accordance with the execution requirements or force majeure. Once the itinerary is cancelled, we are only obligated to refund the full amount of the tour.
- Children aged under 8 yrs will have to have car seat to take our tours. Customers will need to prepare car seats themselves, tour operator is not responsible to provide car seats
Policies
No Show
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date is NO SHOW. No show is non-refundable.
Cancellation
Cancellation Period | Policy |
30 or more days prior to tour departure date | Refund 85% payment |
15 - 29 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 75% payment |
8 - 14 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 50% payment |
7 days prior to tour departure date | Non-refundable |
Guaranteed!
- Lowest online price
- 48hr price protection
- Extra award credits
- Secure transaction