This East Coast Overland Adventure features some of the continent's most celebrated cities. Looping up into Canada and back to the US to and from New York, get a taste of US history in DC, feel the roar of Niagara Falls, hike through Algonquin National Park and become a Francophile in Quebec City. Travel south back over the border for a short stint in New England, seeing the best of Boston, feasting on seafood in Cape Cod and coming to rest in coastal Connecticut. Great parks, exciting cities, delicious regional cuisine and a whole lot of adventure - experience all this and more over 14 days of fun.
Day 1 New York
Begin with the excitement of the city of extremes.
Days 2-3 Washington DC
Take a leader-led tour around town to see everything from the White House to the Washington Monument.
Days 4-5 Niagara Falls/ Toronto
After admiring Niagara Falls, cross into Canada. Explore Toronto, including the CN tower and some of the close-knit artist communities on Ward's and Algongquin Island.
Day 6 Algonquin Provincial Park
Encompassing swamps, forests, cliffs and beaches, nature lovers will delight in the scenic charms of Algonquin.
Day 7 Ottawa
Venturing through pristine wilderness, reach Ottawa, the capital of Canada.
Day 8 Montreal
Combinining more than 80 ethnic communities, Montreal is a multicultural mix of people and cuisines.
Day 9 Quebec City
Walk the cobbled streets, duck down alleyways and visit the walled historical downtown district of Vieux Quebec.
Days 10-11 Acadia National Park
See this park's craggy mountains and wildlife-studded fields at their best with an optional sunset kayak tour.
Day 12 Boston
Find a shady spot to relax in Boston Common, or head to Fanieul Hall marketplace.
Day 13 Cape Cod
Perhaps take to the seas and watch Plymouth's whales at play before heading to Cape Cod for some saltwater taffy and a seafood lunch.
Day 14 Clinton
Call by Mystic, an old New England fishing village, that boasts the top-notch Mystic Seaport
Day 15 New York
From its Broadway shows to shady parkland, NYC's the place to be.
Important notes:
Please bring your own sleeping bag. Recommended earliest possible flight departure time is 8:00pm on day 15.
