Eastern USA and Canada Tours

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Share in the pioneering spirit of the early settlers as you follow Native American trade routes and discover the New World for yourself. Soak up the french heritage of Quebec and the proud history of Boston, enjoy the rugged coastline of Acadia National Park and the included Maid of the Mist Cruise at Niagara Falls. Featuring cosmopolitan cities, small country towns and picturesque landscapes, colonial New England and French Canadian culture offer a perfect mix of yesterday and today.

• Mountain biking US$45-$95
• Baseball Game (in season) US$15-$40
• Great shopping: US$your credit limit!
• Wineries US$12-$35
• Jet boat ride US$55
• CN Tower US$15
• Sea kayaking US$80-$350
• Explore Olde Town Quebec US$FREE
• Sample French Cuisine US$various
• Fishing Trip US$125-$400
• Rock climbing US$50-$75

If you want to make sure you're right in the heart of the action at the absolute best time to be there, then why not book one of our Special Departures.

Be in Boston for 4th July

With spectacular firework displays bursting over the banks of the Charles River, Boston lays on the biggest patriotic celebration in the whole of the United States.

> Book tour departing 24 June 2012

Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

As this tour departs at 0730 in the morning we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

Day 1: New York Area & Finger Lakes

Leaving the big city behind, we travel west through the Garden State of New Jersey and through the Pocono Mountains to the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. a beautiful forested region full of lakes and inland waterways. The Finger Lakes are a series of long and thin lakes that mostly run in a north-south direction. They are also some of the deepest lakes in USA. The area is also New York State's largest wine producing region with over 100 vineyards located around the lakes. We visit one of the wineries and enjoy some wine tasting. There is also a chance to take a dip in the cool waters of one of the lakes.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 2: Niagara Falls & Toronto

We reach the border with Canada and stop to feel the thunder and bask in the spray of one of North America's best known natural attractions - Niagara Falls. These famous falls are located on the Niagara River, which drains from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, and form the actual border between USA and Canada. There are two major falls - the American Falls and the iconic Horseshoe Falls, also known as the Canadian Falls. The Horseshoe Falls has a drop of 53 metres (173 feet) and the American Falls has a drop of between 21-30 metres (70-100 feet). We enjoy a cruise on the 'Maid of the Mist', which takes up right up to the base of the falls. After visiting the falls, we continue along the shores of Lake Ontario to Canada's largest city - Toronto.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 3: Toronto

We enjoy a free day to explore cosmopolitan Toronto. With a city population of 2.5 million and a metropolitan population of over 5 million, it is one of the largest cities in North America and has an exciting, multicultural buzz about it. Those with a head for heights and a passion for panoramic views can head up to the observation tower at the top of CN Tower. When completed in 1976 it was the world's tallest tower with a height of 553 metres (1815 feet) - a status it held for 34 years. From enjoying a lunch of 'dim sum' in Chinatown or dinner at Greektown to visiting the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Eaton's Shopping Complex or the comprehensive and spacious Toronto Zoo, there is a lot to choose from.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 4-5: Montreal

We travel from Ontario to the French-speaking province of Quebec and Canada's cultural capital, Montreal, well-know for its music, museums and avant-garde artistic flair. We enjoy the European-style charms with its lively summer festival season, French culture and narrow laneways that are filled with quirky cafes and great shopping opportunities. Montreal was also the site of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games and we can pay a visit to the stadium that is the largest in Canada.

Old Montreal is located between the river and downtown boasting narrow lanes and quirky cafes and shops preserving the ambience of a bygone era. Notre-Dame Basilica is an impressive Gothic Revival structure and we can also enjoy a panoramic vista of the city from the lookout point at Mount Royal Park. For the more adventurous, why not scream across the Lachine Rapids on an optional extreme jet-boat tour!
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 6-7: Quebec City

We continue our journey of historic discovery by spending a few days exploring the streets of North America's only surviving walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Quebec City. Founded in 1608 on the banks of the St Lawrence River, it is one of the oldest cities in North America and as a major French-speaking cultural centre, arguably one of its most European. We enjoy a couple of nights here to make our own discoveries in this wonderful city. Strolling round the Old Town literally takes us back in time and along the way we can check out some of the local delicacies on sale. Old Quebec has many important and iconic places including Place Royale, Plains of Abraham, Place d'Armes, the Chateau Frontenac Hotel and the old city walls. 12 kilometres from Quebec City are the mighty Montmorency Falls, which are higher than Niagara Falls.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 8-9: Acadia National Park

Leaving Canada, we cross back into the United States and head "Down East" to the State of Maine. Our destination is Acadia National Park - the only national park in New England. Situated on a series of rocky coastal islands, this reserve was originally named Lafayette National Park in 1919 and took on its present name in 1929. It's a perfect place to enjoy hiking and mountain biking, or climb into a sea kayak (optional) to gain better access to the rugged coastline and some of the scenic hidden coves.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 10-11: Boston

We stop at Freeport for a bit of retail therapy before arriving at our final city, Boston, one of America's oldest and the commercial and cultural capital of New England Founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists, it has been in the forefront of American history and in particular the country's fight for independence. Events like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party played pivotal roles in that struggle and have become part of American Folklore. Faneuil Hall has been a government centre and a market place for centuries and even today it makes the hive of activity in the city centre.

By walking on the Freedom Trail, we get to visit many of these historic sites and learn about the story of America's own road to independence. Some may wish to pay a visit to Harvard University, located in the suburbs of Boston. New England is renowned for its delicious seafood, in particular the thick seafood soup known as New England clam chowder. Sample this and dine on other delicious morsels in an included group dinner to commemorate the end of our classic journey.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Paid locally

Day 12: Boston & New York Area

Saying goodbye to 'Bean Town' and New England, we make our way back towards the 'Big Apple' for the end of the tour and our farewells.

This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

You can easily book your trip online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of Britsh Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe & protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

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