Tour Overview
The best of Northeastern USA & Canada can now be enjoyed year-round. Head out of New York to Ithaca and onto Toronto for amazing views of Niagara Falls. Montreal is next with its European flair followed by two nights in Boston for some great night spots. You will stay in budget hostels chosen for their city centre locations to get you to the heart of the action.
For over 35 years, TrekAmerica has been tempting travellers away from the "package" tour approach and into the world of young, fun and exciting small group adventures for 18-38 year olds. Over the years, we have brought together a hearty group of international explorers who have criss-crossed the continent over 10,000 times. This is the world of TrekAmerica - the specialists in "off the beaten path" adventures across the Americas. So why not challenge yourself...not your budget.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: - New York Area & IthacaWe depart the New York area at 7:30 AM and head to Ithaca. Situated by Cayuga Lake, largest of the Finger Lakes, this town has a young-at-heart buzz to it, thanks to its plentiful students. Taste the wine and cider samplings of this rebound region or take a short hike to one of the most popular waterfalls in New York State.
Accommodation: Hostel included (single sex multi-share dorms)
Day 2-3: - Toronto
Glimpse the crashing Niagara Falls and make the last few paces into Canada across nearby Rainbow Bridge. No freestanding structure on earth stands taller than the CN Tower, so get up and gawp down over this pretty city by Lake Ontario. Browse trendy stores and cosy cafes on College and Queens Street, and don't be too surprised to see an A-lister: TO (that's Toronto, Ontario) is Canada's answer to Hollywood.
Accommodation: Hostel included (single sex multi-share dorms)
Day 4-5: - Montreal
With more French speakers than anywhere outside of Paris, expect a little European flair. Museums, galleries, eateries and clubs mix a cocktail of the best bits from both continents. Don't miss out on the 'Underground City' including 30km devoted to all things retail.
Accommodation: Hostel included (single sex multi-share dorms)
Day 6: - Stowe
During the winter, this 'Ski Capital of the East' puts on an incredible winter spread, but remains a highlight with hiking, biking and swimming during summer months within the same mountain range. Stowe isn't complete without a stop by the Ben and Jerrry's ice cream factory! So arrange your own day's adventure or just wander the quaint clapboard town itself.
Accommodation: Hostel included (single sex multi-share dorms)
Day 7-8: - Boston
Here in 'Beantown' relive the revolution along the Freedom Trail. Later perhaps a bite to eat in an Italian North End trattoria, a seasonal brew in an authentic Irish pub and your best dance moves in a lively, late-night hangout.
Accommodation: Hostel included (single sex multi-share dorms)
Day 9: - New York Area
We head back towards the 'City that never sleeps'. Hit the city on your own for one last blast of the Big Apple. Maybe a few circuits of Central Park or one last stroll along 5th Avenue. Now, that's what you call a storybook ending.
Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in the New York area on day 9.
What type of accomodation can I expect on the Northeastern BLT? The majority of our nights will be spent in hostels. Hostels have multi-share, dormitory-style rooms with separate quarters for men and women. All hostels provide a blanket and pillow. Hostels do not allow the use of personal sleeping bags on this tour.
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