Insight > Coastal New England and Canadas Maritimes

Coastal New England and Canadas Maritimes
12 Days starting from $3,250

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Length: 12 Days
Type: Not Classified
Category: USA and Canada
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: AMCE
   
 
About This Tour


Enjoy this well-balanced maritime journey with four comfortable two-night stays in Bar Harbor, Halifax, Ingonish Beach and Prince Edward Island, Bay of Fundy, Boston, St Andrews-by-the-Sea and Kennebunkport.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 11 Full Breakfasts, 3 Hotel Dinners plus 1 Highlight Dinner in Bar Harbor and Dine-Around at your choice of restaurants at the Fairmont Algonquin

12 DAYS ~ MASSACHUSETTS ~ MAINE ~ NOVA SCOTIA ~ NEW BRUNSWICK

Tour Pace - Enjoy this well-balanced maritime journey with four comfortable two-night stays in Bar Harbor, Halifax, Ingonish Beach and Prince Edward Island, a relaxing cruise across the Bay of Fundy, and captivating overnight visits to Boston, St Andrews-by-the-Sea and Kennebunkport.

Fellow Passengers - Admirers of scenic panoramas will revel in rugged coastlines, stunning seascapes, pristine wilderness and quaint fishing villages. History buffs will adore Boston and Charlottetown, while literary fans are in for a treat with the visit to Green Gables Historic Site.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE BOSTON.
Welcome to Boston! A complimentary transfer is provided to your hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston

DAY 2 – BOSTON – BAR HARBOR.
After a brief orientation tour of Boston, journey north through New Hampshire and enter Maine. Stop in historic Portland before heading to Mount Desert Island and the quintessential New England fishing village of Bar Harbor. This evening feast on a traditional Maine lobster dinner.
Hotel: Bar Harbor Regency (B,HD)

DAY 3 – ACADIA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION.
Take in the beauty of Acadia National Park with its dramatic rocky shoreline, beaver ponds and spectacular views from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Then explore Bar Harbor on your own, enjoying quaint shops, galleries and superb views, or perhaps take an optional nature or whale watching cruise. (B)

DAY 4 – BAR HARBOR – HALIFAX.
Board The CAT, the fastest ferry in North America. Enjoy the eateries and amenities aboard this stylish catamaran as you cross the Bay of Fundy to Nova Scotia. Then motor along the beautiful rocky coastline, dotted with picturesque fishing villages to Halifax, the province’s dynamic capital.
Hotel: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront (B)

DAY 5 – HALIFAX SIGHTSEEING.
Enjoy a city tour of Halifax including the Public Gardens, waterfront and Spring Garden Road, and learn about the Halifax Explosion and the city’s connection to the Titanic. Visit the Citadel National Historic site offering superb panoramic views. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the picture-perfect village of Peggy’s Cove. (B)

DAY 6 – HALIFAX – INGONISH BEACH.
Bid farewell to Halifax and continue north along the scenic coastline. Stop at Sherbrooke Village, a restored 1860’s settlement with more than 80 buildings depicting a typical Nova Scotian historic village. Then cross the narrow Canso Strait to scenic Cape Breton Island and continue to your hotel, superbly located on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Hotel: Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa (B,D)

DAY 7 – CABOT TRAIL & CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION.
Travel to beautiful Bras d’Or Lake and visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, where you learn about the great innovator’s life and inventions. Then journey along the Cabot Trail, one of the world’s most scenic drives offering stunning vistas of rust-coloured cliffs and deep blue ocean waters. Enter Cape Breton Highlands National Park, an exceptional wilderness area where moose are often spotted among the lakes and streams. (B)

DAY 8 – INGONISH BEACH – PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
Head for picturesque Pictou, renowned as the "Birthplace of New Scotland" as it was here that the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed in 1773. Cross the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. Enjoy the landscape of vivid colours and rolling hills, sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs as you make your way to the Maritimes’ most luxurious resort, overlooking the island’s panoramic sandy beaches. Relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities.
Hotel: Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort (B,D)

DAY 9 – PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND EXCURSION.
Visit Founders’ Hall and learn about Canada’s history, then enjoy a guided walking tour of graceful Charlottetown. Head up the north shore to the wind-sculpted sand dunes,beautiful beaches and broad inlets of Prince Edward Island National Park. Take a guided tour of Green Gables, the farm house that inspired the setting for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. This evening relax at the resort, or perhaps attend an optional performance of the popular musical Anne of Green Gables. (B)

DAY 10 – PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – ST. ANDREWS-BY-THE-SEA.
This morning drive across the modern 12.9km long Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick and stop at the Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy to view the unusual flower-pot shaped islands. In St. John, view the amazing Reversing Falls and continue to beautiful St.Andrews-by-the-Sea and your elegant Tudor-style resort. This evening select one of the resort’s excellent restaurants offering varying cuisine and ambiance for your dining pleasure.
Hotel: The Fairmont Algonquin. (B,DA)

DAY 11 – ST. ANDREWS-BY-THE-SEA – KENNEBUNKPORT.
Back in the United States, visit Bangor and admire the cityscape, much of it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On arrival at the delightful coastal resort of Kennebunkport, journey along the scenic Ocean Drive with stunning views of the coastline and great mansions, including the famous Bush Family Compound. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner at your charming inn.
Hotel: Kennebunkport Inn* (B,D)

DAY 12 – KENNEBUNKPORT – BOSTON.
Enjoy more stunning coastline and picturesque coastal villages on the way to Salem, home to the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Board a narrated trolley and discover a colourful coastal city, rich in maritime heritage, historic architecture and amazing stories. The tour ends at Boston International Airport and the Insight hotel in Boston for passengers extending their stay. Please do not schedule flights before 4 p.m. (B)

*18 September Departure - Hotel Change – Tour has been moved in Kennebunkport from Kennebunkport Inn to the Colony Hotel.


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Hotels - Experience the highest standards of comfort and service in perfect locations: city center in Boston and Kennebunkport, scenic waterfront properties in Bar Harbor, Halifax and Ingonish Beach and tranquil bucolic settings at The Fairmont Algonquin and Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort.

Highlights - Spectacular scenery, fascinating history, luscious cuisine and engaging experiences are some of the highlights of this wonderful journey. You’ll enjoy dramatic national parks at Acadia, Cape Breton Highlands and Prince Edward Island and a journey through the world of Anne of Green Gables.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • Explore Acadia National Park, the nation’s second most visited national park
  • Cross the Bay of Fundy aboard the high speed The CAT, one of the world’s super ships
  • Visit Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views
  • Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site on Cape Breton Island
  • Explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park, famous for its highlands and ocean scenery
  • Discover Prince Edward Island National Park, home to sand dunes, wetlands and forests
  • Board a private Salem Trolley for a narrated tour through historic Salem

Personal Insights

  • View demonstrations by blacksmiths and pottery makers at Sherbrooke Village
  • Learn about Canada’s history at Founders’ Hall, Canada’s Birthplace Pavilion
  • Learn more about Anne of Green Gables on a guided tour of Green Gables Heritage Site

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • Enjoy an orientation tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail in the North End
  • View Portland’s picturesque Old Port and Historic Waterfront District
  • Drive along the scenic southern coastline of Nova Scotia with superb panoramic views
  • Discover the scenic highlights of Halifax on a morning city sightseeing tour
  • Journey along the Cabot Trail, considered one of the world’s most scenic drives
  • Enjoy the scenic delights of Prince Edward Island, also known as “The Gentle Island”
  • Join a guided walking tour along the streets of historic Charlottetown
  • Explore Prince Edward Island’s South Shore and Anne’s Land areas
  • Travel on Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered waters
  • View the Hopewell Rocks, four stories high at low tide and tiny islands at high tide
  • See the St. John River’s Reversing Falls, caused by the Bay of Fundy’s tremendous tides
  • Stop in Bangor and view sites on the National Register of Historic
  • Places Drive along Kennebunkport’s scenic Ocean Drive and view the local elite’s grand estates

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 11 Full Breakfasts, 3 Hotel Dinners plus 1 Highlight Dinner in Bar Harbor and Dine-Around at your choice of restaurants at the Fairmont Algonquin

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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