Vermont Bike Tour: Lake Champlain Valley Fall Foliage
- Tour Overview
- Lodging
- What's Included
- Gallery
- Reviews
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| Sep 20, 2020 - Sep 25, 2020 |
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| Sep 27, 2020 - Oct 02, 2020 |
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| Oct 04, 2020 - Oct 09, 2020 |
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| Oct 11, 2020 - Oct 16, 2020 |
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Tour start | end:
Burlington, Vermont
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
Tour Overview
Vermont's Lake Champlain Valley Fall Foliage
Fall Foliage | Red Barns | Covered Bridges
This acclaimed Vermont fall foliage bicycle tour has been recognized by Frommer’s as one of the “World’s 10 Best Bike Tours” and Forbes Travel Guide as a “Top 5 US Bike Tours.” Stunning foliage lines the route at every turn. Pass under stretches of covered bridges. Traverse Lake Champlain by boat. Sample delicious cider and donuts.
The striking red, glowing orange, and vibrant yellow fall foliage colors lining our routes are among the most spectacular in Vermont and all of New England. Enjoy lightly traveled country roads that wind through classic Vermont landscapes. Spectacular Lake Champlain is nestled between Vermont’s ancient Green Mountains and the imposing high peaks of the Adirondacks. Follow routes through centuries-old farmland sprinkled with classic barns and Vermont’s signature Holstein cows.
One of the top locations in the world for bicycling and foliage is in Vermont – right outside the door of Sojourn’s headquarters in the Lake Champlain Valley. This is a true inn-to-inn Vermont cycling trip as there are no vehicle transfers during the trip. Fly into Burlington, frequently listed as one of the top places to live in the US, and we’ll transport you the short distance to the start of the tour and return you to the airport at the conclusion of this Vermont foliage cycling trip.
Tour Itinerary
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1Begin the day with a cruise across Lake Champlain to Westport, NY. Disembark for a beautiful ride through the Adirondack Park to Essex, NY, the entire town of which is listed on the National Historic Register. The dockside arrival at the Basin Harbor Club is an impressive beginning to your stay at this classic style lakeside resort ( We cross over on a private ferry to stay at the historical Essex Inn by the lake on Sep 29, 2019 and Oct 4, 2020 departures). Enjoy a festive first-night gathering at one of the resort’s established restaurants.
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2Explore the limestone barracks of Crown Point Historic Site. Relax at the hotel, play tennis or golf, or paddle a boat on the lake. The remains of this 18th century French, and then British, fortress sit along a narrow section of Lake Champlain that was critical to control of this important waterway during the War of 1812. Later, visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
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3Leave the lakeshore behind and wind your way east through rolling farmland, to the edge of the Green Mountains. Stop to view the waterfalls in the small village of Vergennes before choosing an optional loop out past Kingsland Bay State Park and over Little Otter Creek.
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4This morning’s ride leads through rural valley farmland to Station Covered Bridge, built in 1865 to provide a vital east-west link to a nearby railroad shipping station. Continue to the town of Brandon along country roads offering stunning views of the Green Mountains. Following a picnic lunch, join your leaders for the short hike to the Falls of Lana.
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5Wind your way north through open farmland to Bristol and its classic town green. Follow the New Haven River toward its headwaters near the tiny hamlet of Lincoln, nestled along the river, beneath imposing Mount Abraham. Visit Danforth Pewter for beautiful pewter crafts that Fred Danforth and his family have been creating since 1755.
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6Leave the Green Mountains behind this morning as you venture back towards the lake on your final day’s ride. Pass through one of the country’s only two-lane covered bridges en route to the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm. Continue through Charlotte to Shelburne for a festive seasonal farewell picnic at Shelburne Orchards.
Lodging Information
Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
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Waybury Inn, East Middlebury
This quintessential Vermont country inn sits at the base of the Green Mountains across from a beautiful stream. For years, the Bob Newhart show featured the inn. Restaurant and cozy pub on site. (2 nights)
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Swift House Inn, Middlebury
This former governor’s mansion is now a lovely country inn just steps from shops and restaurants in town. (1 night)
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Basin Harbor Resort and Boat Club, Vergennes
Historic hotel and small, classic lakeside resort in a stunning setting. Restaurant, pub, watersports, golf, and tennis. (2 nights)
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| Dates & Prices | ||||
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| Sep 20, 2020 - Sep 25, 2020 |
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| Sep 27, 2020 - Oct 02, 2020 |
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| Oct 04, 2020 - Oct 09, 2020 |
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| Oct 11, 2020 - Oct 16, 2020 |
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Tour start | end:
Burlington, Vermont
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
What's Included
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish.
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – yours to keep
- Tour museums and famous historical sites
- Welcome reception
- 5 nights at luxurious and quintessentially Vermont inns and resorts
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0
- Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300
- Limited number of Electric Assist or E-bikes are also available (Learn More)
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
| Dates & Prices | ||||
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| Sep 20, 2020 - Sep 25, 2020 |
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| Sep 27, 2020 - Oct 02, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Oct 04, 2020 - Oct 09, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Oct 11, 2020 - Oct 16, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
Tour start | end:
Burlington, Vermont
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
| Dates & Prices | ||||
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| Sep 20, 2020 - Sep 25, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Sep 27, 2020 - Oct 02, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Oct 04, 2020 - Oct 09, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Oct 11, 2020 - Oct 16, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
Tour start | end:
Burlington, Vermont
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
Private Trips
Reserve one of our regularly scheduled trip dates for your private group and qualify for reduced pricing. The larger your group, the lower the per person price. Gather your friends and we’ll do the rest to provide your group with a truly personalized and memorable vacation. Smaller groups can join published trips and receive reduced pricing on trips that aren’t reserved as private trip dates.
For groups of 16-18 people traveling together on a published tour date, a 10% discount on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 12-15 people traveling together on a published tour date, a discount of 8% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
For groups of 8-11 people traveling together on a published date, a discount of 6% on the double occupancy trip price will apply.
Group discounts may not be combined with other offers.
| Dates & Prices | ||||
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| Sep 20, 2020 - Sep 25, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Sep 27, 2020 - Oct 02, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Oct 04, 2020 - Oct 09, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Oct 11, 2020 - Oct 16, 2020 |
|
Book Now | ||
Tour start | end:
Burlington, Vermont
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
| Dates & Prices | ||||
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| Sep 20, 2020 - Sep 25, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Sep 27, 2020 - Oct 02, 2020 |
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Book Now | ||
| Oct 04, 2020 - Oct 09, 2020 |
|
Book Now | ||
| Oct 11, 2020 - Oct 16, 2020 |
|
Book Now | ||
Tour start | end:
Burlington, Vermont
Length: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Rating:
Intermediate
- E-Bikes Available
