HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN US & CANADA

This grand tour of the eastern US and Canada is a sensory overload of everything that makes North America great—skyscrapers, monuments, Niagara Falls, ice cream, canoeing, poutine, subways, whales, sunshine, designer boutiques and nature hikes. On this adventure, we’ll ditch the big, clunky buses and pile small groups into private vans, clocking miles of smiles all over New York, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, Vermont and all points in between. Your friends are already jealous.


ITINERARY
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Day 1 New York City
Arrive at any time.

Day 2-3 Philadelphia/Washington DC (1B,2D)
Follow the American history trail in Philadelphia. Visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. In Washington DC, visit the national monuments and free museums of the nation's capital.

Day 4-5 Allegheny National Forest/Niagara Falls (2B,2L,2D)
Relax and cool off in clear waters after hiking trails in Allegheny. Board the Maid of the Mist to get up close and personal with Niagara Falls. Try the luck at a casino.

Day 6 Toronto (1B)
Explore Canada's most diverse and thriving city on an orientation walk. Opt for an aerial view by going to the top of the CN Tower.

Day 7-8 Algonquin Provincial Park (2B,2L,2D)
Trade the city for pristine nature, hike the many trails and be on the lookout for moose, beavers and other wildlife. Opt to go canoeing on a beautiful lake.

Day 9-10 Montreal (1B)
The day's drive includes a stop for lunch in Ottawa—Canada's capital. Enjoy a brief orientation of Montreal with the CEO, then enjoy free time to explore this bilingual cosmopolitan city. Opt to climb Mont Royal or visit La Ronde amusement park.

Day 11 Boston (1L)
Cross back into the States, and travel through the beautiful state of Vermont, stopping to tour the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. In Boston, enjoy a brief orientation to help get some bearings in this city.

Day 12-13 Cape Cod (1B,1L,2D)
Free morning in Boston, then head to Cape Cod to set up camp and enjoy the beach. Hang out and relax or take an optional whale watching tour.


Day 14 New York City (1B)
Dive into the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. Opt to visit Times Square, stroll Central Park or check out Greenwich Village. Enjoy a final evening with the group.

Day 15 New York City Depart at any time.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to all national parks, provincial parks and monuments
  • Orientations to Washington DC, Toronto, Montreal and Boston
  • Maid of the Mist boat tour (Niagara Falls)
  • Tour of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory (Waterbury, Vermont)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners. (Allow USD $150-200 for meals not included)
  • Air-conditioned private touring van, hiking
  • 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEO) throughout.
  • Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.
  • Hotels/hostels (5 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (9 nts).

Adventures for 18 to thirty somethingsDesigned for young, budget-minded travellers, Yolo trips maximize time and money by squeezing the most out of a destination. This ain't your typical big-bus tour, though. Small groups, insider access and personal freedom to follow the whim of the moment are the order of the day, every day.

Service Level — Camping
  • Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences
  • Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout
  • Private transport to out-of-the-way places in order to keep your gear stowed and secure
DEPARTURE DATES
2015-  5/9,  5/23,  6/6,  6/20,  7/4,  7/18,  8/1,  8/15,  8/29,  9/12