A 13-day itinerary providing all the magical ingredients for a memorable family holiday and the added bonus of minimal packing and unpacking. Leave New York City behind as you hit the open road in your luxury RV and head for The Adirondacks where Lake George is the focus of fun and days can be spent fishing, hiking, tubing or rafting down the Hudson River. After breaking the next leg of your journey with a couple of nights in the comfort of the Woodstock Inn in Vermont, head to the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Here you can camp inside the park and explore the peaks, waterfalls and backcountry surrounding Mt Washington with your guide. By Day 9 you will be on the Atlantic coast with 47,000 acres of Acadia National Park as your playground before your final stop at Kennebunkport in Maine with its long, sandy beaches and great dining scene. Finish back in New York City to fly home or extend and explore Boston, Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.
FAMILY RV ROAD TRIP - NORTH EASTERN USA
HIGHLIGHTS
- Freedom of the open roads and camping in the great outdoors.
- Exploring Lake George by private boat.
- Whitewater rafting Class III-V rapids on the Hudson River.
- Stargazing with an Astronomer in Acadia National Park.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive in New York
Land at New York and take a Yellow Cab or Uber to your Central Park hotel.
Overnight: 1 Hotel Central Park
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Day 2 New York - Lake George
You will be collected this morning and taken to pick up your RV collection point in Newburgh; a 1.5 hour drive from your hotel. Your adventure then begins with a 2.5 hour drive to Lake George in New York's Adirondacks; the birthplace of the American vacation! Take a private boat out onto the Lake with a local captain to see the entire area and get your bearings. Perhaps catch a fish or let the kids enjoy some tubing.
Overnight: Local RV Park
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Day 3 Rafting on the Hudson River
Enjoy some fun on the Hudson River today as you raft Class III-V white water rapids. For 3-4 hours you can enjoy continuous stretches of white water on a 17 mile run of untouched Adirondack wilderness where the Indian River merges with the Upper Hudson River. Buzz is your professional guide and Bone entertains you with his guitar during a hearty riverside lunch.
Overnight: Local RV Park
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Day 4 At leisure on Lake George
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the hiking and biking trails around Lake George and the surrounding forest.
Overnight: Local RV Park
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Day 5 Lake George -Woodstock
Hit the road and drive just under two hours to Woodstock in Vermont; your new home for the next two nights.
Overnight: The Woodstock Inn & Resort
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Day 6 Exploring Woodstock
Enjoy today at leisure to explore your local surroundings.
Option: You might like to fish the local rivers and streams either from a boat or from the shore with a third generation New England fly fisherman.
Overnight: The Woodstock Inn & Resort
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Day 7 Woodstock - White Mountain
Drive two hours up the road to New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest with its mix of mountainous hardwood forests and majestic Alpine peaks. Spend two nights inside the National Park.
Overnight: Local RV Park
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Day 8 Hiking around Mt Washington
Spend today with Mike, your private guide who has hiked and guided 93 summits in his career. He will show you the peaks, waterfalls and backcountry surrounding Mt Washington.
Overnight: Local RV Park
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Day 9 White Mountain - Bar Harbor
Today brings a longer journey of 4.5 hours to Bar Harbor in Maine's Acadia National Park. The National Park is a 47,000 acre Atlantic coast outdoor playground, marked by woodland, rocky beaches and glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the USA's East Coast.
Overnight: Local RV Park
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Day 10 Exploring Acadia National Park
Explore the local area independently today. Tonight, visit the Acadia National Park for stargazing with Tyler Nordgren, an Astronomer who is working with the National Park Service to turn them into the single largest source for public science.
Overnight: Local RV Park
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Day 11 Bar Harbor - Kennebunkport
Today, drive 3.5 hours northeast to the coastal town of Kennebunkport. Spend the next two nights at a charming and characterful inn on Cape Arundel.
Overnight: Coastal hotel
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Day 12 At leisure in Kennebunkport
This area is known for its beaches such as long, sandy Goose Rocks Beach and smaller Arundel Beach, as well as boutique shopping and a great restaurant scene.
Overnight: Coastal hotel
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Day 13 Depart
Drive just under 5 hours back to New York to drop off your RV and take a private transfer to the airport in time for your flight home.
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Depart
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Addition to Day 1
Consider adding in an extra night if you want to explore New York City.
GUIDELINE PRICE Per Person:
| High | $ 11,064 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Price is per person based on two adults sharing a room
- RV Camp Grounds are only open from May through to the end of October. This also applies to some of the activities in this itinerary.
- The itinerary is purely a sample and can be tailored to suit your needs.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Private transfer to and from RV collection/drop off point in Newburgh.
- RV Class C 25-27' for 12 nights including 1,200 miles package, GPS, camping chairs, SLI Insurance. Additional mileage charged at $0.40 per mile.
- Private boat trip on Lake George including snacks, water and gratuity.
- Whitewater rafting on Hudson River including gratuity and lunch.
- Private guided hike of White Mountain including gear, snacks, water and gratuity.
- Private stargazing with Astronomer in Acadia National Park including transport to/from the park and park entrance fees.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Airport transfer on arrival.
- Meals (except where mentioned as included).
- Gratuities for guides.
- Refundable security deposit of $500 due at RV pick up.
- Camp ground fees and taxes.
- Resort fees at hotels payable locally.
- Excess mileage charged at $0.40 per mile over 1,200 miles.
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