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attitude...they all made the whole trip so much fun.” 

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BUS DRIVER 

International tours, €2 /$3 

US and Canada, $2–$3 

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Seasonal Tour Index 

■ Eastern Caribbean Cruise ..............................3 

■ Boston Celtics Basketball ........................... 16 

■ Boston Flower Show .................................... 16 

■ Ankor Wat, Cambodia .....................................4 

■ Hawaiian Cruise.................................................5 

■ NYC Auto Show..................................................6 

■ America by Train................................................7 

■ Marsh-Billings & Saint-Gaudens .............. 17 

■ Red Sox at Fenway ........................................ 17 

■ Sugar Tour......................................................... 18 

■ Alaska Land Tour...............................................8 

■ Weston Playhouse ........................................ 18 

■ Gettysburg...........................................................9 

■ New England & Canada Cruise.................. 10 

■ Stowe Gondola .............................................. 19 

■ Cog Railway ..................................................... 19 

■ Albuquerque Balloons & Canyons........... 11 

■ Washington DC............................................... 12 

■ Atlantic City Casinos..................................... 13 

■ Christmas in NYC............................................ 14 

■ Stars on Ice ...................................................... 20 

■ Rose Bowl Parade........................................... 15 

General Information............................................ 21 

DEPARTURE POINTS 

For more departure points, please call 802-540-0055 

or visit our website at champlaintours.com. 

BERLIN: Park & Ride, I-89, exit 7 

CHAMPLAIN: McDonald’s, Rte. 11, exit 42 

COLCHESTER: Shaw’s parking lot, I-89, exit 16 

FAIR HAVEN: Shaw’s parking lot, Rte. 22 

GLENS FALLS: Warren County Municipal Bldg., 

I-87 exit 20 

HUDSON: Park & Ride, I-87, exit 21 

MIDDLEBURY: Middlebury Inn, 14 Court Square 

MILTON: Park & Ride on Rte. 7, I-89, exit 17 

PLATTSBURGH: North Mall, must provide car 

registration number 

RANDOLPH: Park & Ride, I-89, exit 4 

RICHMOND: Park & Ride, I-89, exit 11 

ROUSES POINT: Rouses Point Civic Center, 30 Lake St. 

RUTLAND: Holiday Inn, Rte. 7 

ST. ALBANS: Highgate Commons Shopping Center, 

I-89, exit 20 

ST. JOHNSBURY: Price Chopper on Rte. 5, or Park & 

Ride, Rte. 2 

SHELBURNE: Shelburne Railroad Station 

SWANTON: Village Offices Park & Ride, First Street, 

I-89, exit 21 

VERGENNES: Park & ride, Jct. of Rte. 7 & 22A 

WATERBURY: Shaw’s, Rte. 100 North 

WHITE RIVER JCT.: Upper Valley Lanes & Games, 

I-91, exit 11 

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time 

• Pardon our delay if a guest requires extra assistance 

• Expect seasonal weather delays 

• Alternate pick up points available with 10+ in your group 

2 For the most up-to-date tour information, visit: www.champlaintours.com

Eastern Caribbean Cruise 

ABOARD THE REGAL PRINCESS 

FEBRUARY 18 - 26, 2017 

Ft. Lauderdale, Dominican Republic, 

St. Thomas, & St. Maarten 

See The US Virgin Islands, which are known as America’s paradise, 

offering an easygoing blend of island ways and American 

practicality. Stunning mountain scenery, crystalline waters, and 

white-sand beaches with palms swaying in the breeze - the US 

Virgin Islands are truly a slice of paradise. 

Itinerary 

St. Maarten offers a delightful case of split personality. Legend 

has it that a Frenchman and a Dutchman divided ownership of the 

island through a walk-off: standing back to back, the two headed 

in opposite directions, walking around the island until they met. 

Perhaps the Dutchman paused for a refreshing brew. At any rate, 

the French ended up claiming 21 square miles of the island to 16 

square miles for the Dutch. 

What’s included 

Round-trip airfare from Burlington, VT 

Restaurant & Ship gratuities 

Price per Person: 

Transfers & taxes 

First night lodging in Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

All meals 

• Full-time tour manager 

What’s not 

Airport meals 

Optional excursions 

Gratuities (tour manager, local guides) 

• Optional traveler’s insurance 

Day 1 – Fly from Burlington, VT to Ft. 

Lauderdale, FL. Enjoy the afternoon and 

overnight at a ★★★+ resort 

Day 2 – Join the Regal Princess for our 

journey to the Eastern Caribbean 

Day 3 – Relax at sea 

Day 4 – Dominican Republic 

Day 5 – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 

Day 6 – St. Maarten 

Day 7 – Relax at sea 

Day 8 – Fly home to Burlington, VT 

Quad Triple Double Single 

Inside Cabin $1999 $2199 $2299 $3299 

Balcony $2199 $2399 $2599 $3799 

*20% deposit at booking 

*Balance due by December 16, 2016 

For Reservations or Information, call: 802-540-0055 or e-mail: champlaintours@outlook.com 

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MARCH 24 - 31, 2017 

Pedals and Packs 

Service Project 

Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia 

Itinerary 

Day 1 & 2 – Fly from Burlington, VT to Siem 

Reap, Cambodia 

Day 3 – Angkor National Museum, Angkor 

Wat (largest monument in the world) 

Day 4 – Visit the Angkor Thom complex, 

South Gate, Bayon Temple, Baphoun, Phimean, 

Akas, and Banteay Srei. Later, an educational 

experience at the Landmine Museum 

Day 5 – Today will be an amazing experience 

as you participate in the distribution of bikes 

and backpacks to local school children. Later, 

enjoy the Cambodian Circus and Workshop 

Day 6 – Visit the Phreah Khan temple, and the 

Ta Prohm (a Mahayana Buddihist monastery 

& university. Later, tour a Buddhist monastery 

and participate in a “Monk Chat” to learn 

more about the tenets of Buddhism 

Day 7 – Visit Beng Mealea, a sight to behold. 

Prepare for a late departure home 

Day 8 – Arrive back in Burlington, VT 


$2999 Double *20% deposit at booking 

$3499 Single *Balance due by 

January 1, 2017 

Only 15 spots available. Act Now! 

Imagine pairing your love for travel with your 

passion for making the world a better place. 

We want to help make it a reality for you. 

Join Champlain Tours and the Wassmuth Center for 

Human Rights in the “Pedals and Packs” service project 

Thirty years ago, Cambodia emerged from a brutal regime 

that resulted in complete destruction of schools. Since then, 

rebuilding the country’s educational system has been a top 

priority and considerable improvements have been made. 

However, despite these efforts, Cambodia’s education sector 

remains blemished by limited access to quality instruction, 

inadequate school facilities and high dropout rates. Access to 

and completion of primary school remain a pressing dilemma. 

Getting to a school where students can complete upper 

primary grades may mean traveling far distances from home. 

Having a bicycle is more than a child’s wish, it is a student’s 

transportation to his or her future. 



Full time tour manager & local guide 

4.5 Star hotel 

15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners 

• Gratuities 

What’s not 

Airport meals 


4 Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. 

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MARCH 30 – APRIL 9, 2017 

Back by popular demand…don’t miss your chance! 

HAWAIIAN ISLAND CRUISE 

Aloha! Board the Pride of America for the best way to island 

hop Hawaii. With this unique 7-day Hawaii cruise, you get 

overnights in both Maui and Kauai, as well as visits to Oahu 

and the Big Island of Hawaii. You’ll be on island time as you 

discover cascading waterfalls, active volcanos, black, green 

and white sand beaches, historic sites and unspoiled nature. 

Nearly all inclusive…forgot your wallet? 

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 



2 extra nights lodging at a ★★★★ beach resort & spa 

• 5 Extra Excursions included!!: Pearl Harbor/Honolulu 

Highlights, Haleakala Crater at Sunset, Volcanos & 

Tastes of Hawaii, “Secret Water Falls of Kohala”, and 

“Luau Kalamaku” 

• Ports of Call: Honolulu, Oahu (3 days) / Kahului, Maui 

(2 days) / Hilo, Hawaii (1 day) / Kona, Hawaii (1 day) / 

Nawiliwili, Kauai (2 days) 


Full time tour manager 

• On-ship gratuities 

What’s not 

Airport meals 

2 lunches during free-time 

Gratuities (tour manager) 


NaPali Coast 

Kauai 

Nawiliwili 

Oahu 

Honolulu 

Molokai 

Kahului 

Maui 

Kona 

Hawaii 

Hilo 

When conditions permit, ship will sail by Kilauea Volcano 

Itinerary 

Kilauea Volcano 

Day 1 – Fly to Honolulu 

Day 2 & 3 – Honolulu 

Day 4 & 5 – Kahului, Maui; Haleakala Crater 

at sunset 

Day 6 – Hilo, Hawaii; Volcanos & Tastes 

of Hawaii; Coffee Mill; Hawaii Volcanoes 

National Park 

Day 7 – Kona, Hawaii; Secret Water Falls of 

Kohala 

Day 8 & 9 – Nawiliwili, Kauai; Luau Kalamaku 

Day 10 – Fly home to Burlington, VT 



Obstructed $5499 $5699 $5999 $7999 

Ocean View 

Balcony $N/A $5999 $6499 $8899 


*Balance due by January 1, 2017 


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APRIL 17 -19, 2017 

NEW YORK CITY 

INTERNATIONAL 

AUTO SHOW 

© David Watts Jr. - Dreamstime.com 

Ushering in the latest automotive trends, the 2017 New 

York International Auto Show will showcase an incredible 

collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary 

innovation. More than four floors of displays from the world’s 

automakers will feature the newest vehicles and latest 

futuristic concept cars. Nearly 1,000 cars and trucks will 

be on display at North America’s first and largest-attended 

autoshow dating back to 1900. 

Itinerary 

Day 1 – Depart Vermont, arrive in New 

Jersey, 5 miles from the Empire State 

Building. Free night to explore Times Square. 

Day 2 – Full day at the International Auto 

Show, and/or catch a Broadway show. 

Day 3 – Casual morning, depart city at 

noon, arrive home in the evening. 


Quad $559 

Triple $599 

Double $699 

Single $924 

Child discount available 

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

Round-trip transportation by Premier Motor Coach Co. 

• 2 nights lodging at the Holiday Inn Express, 5 miles 

from the Empire State Building 

4 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner 

Full-time tour manager 

• Admission to the International Auto Show at THE PERFECT TRIP 

the Jacob Javits Convention Center, NYC 

*20% deposit at 

reservation 

*Balance due by 

Feb. 19, 2017 

What’s not 

Day 2 lunch and dinner 

Gratuities (tour manager, driver) 


FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! 



MAY 27 - JUNE 2, 2017 

America by Train 

SAN ANTONIO, THE ALAMO 

& New Orleans 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 

San Antonio Riverwalk 

The Alamo 

First-class French Quarter hotel 

• Guided tour, and free-time in New Orleans 


Airfare from Burlington, VT 

Transportation by Amtrak 

Reclining coach seat with leg rest on Amtrak 

First-class hotel accommodations for 6 nights 


Sightseeing tours of San Antonio, & New Orleans 

Baggage handling 

• Full time tour manager 

Itinerary 

What’s not 

Train Station & Airport meals 

2 lunches, 2 dinners (during free-time) 

Gratuities (tour manager, step-on guides) 

Optional traveler’s insurance 

• Optional transportation by train instead of flight 

Day 0 (optional) – Amtrak to NYC 

Day 1 (optional) – Overnight train to San 

Antonio, TX 

Day 1 – Fly Burlington, VT to San Antonio, TX 

Day 2 – Buckhorn Saloon and museum, 

riverboat cruise 

Day 3 – San Antonio tour, The Alamo, 

historic Market Square, explore Riverwalk 

Day 4 – Travel by train to Louisiana, lodge in 

the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA 

Day 5 – Enjoy tour of New Orleans and freetime 

on Bourbon Street 

Day 6 – Total free day in New Orleans! 

Day 7 – Fly back to Burlington early evening 

Day 8 (optional) – Train back to Burlington 

via NYC 


$2999 Double 

$3899 Single 

+$375 for All Train 

option 

* 20% deposit at 

reservation 

* Balance due by 

January 21, 2017 


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AUGUST 10 - 20, 2017 

Alaska by Land 

The way Alaska was meant to be seen! 

Itinerary 

Day 1 – Fly to Anchorage 

Day 2 – Valdez through the Matanuka 

Susitna Valley; Worthington Glacier 

Day 3 – Glacier & Wildlife Cruise through 

Prince William Sound; Columbia Glacier 

Day 4 – Fairbanks; Delta Junction 

Day 5 – the Chena River aboard the grand 

sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery; salmon 

bake dinner at Pioneer Park 

Day 6 – Denali National Park; Alaska 

Railroad; Free-time at Denali NP 

Day 7 – Tundra Wilderness Tour at Denali 

Day 8 – Big Lake, Happy Trails Kennels 

Iditarod champion; Anchorage 

Day 9 – Kenai Fjords national Park 

Day 10 – Free-time in Anchorage; Fly home 


Triple Double Single 

$5999 $6499 $7799 


*Balance due by June 3, 2016 

This Alaska tour is sure to delight! Board the Alaska Railroad in 

Deluxe Dome Service to Denali National Park, where you’ll seek 

out grizzly bears, caribou, moose, and more on a wilderness 

expedition in Denali National Park. Take a cruise on Prince 

William Sound and along Columbia Glacier, the second-largest 

tide-water glacier in North America. You’ll also take a cruise of 

Kenai Fjords National Park to see glaciers calving into the sea 

and to hear the thunderous roar. See the Trans-Alaska Pipeline 

Terminal near Valdez, take a sternwheeler cruise in Fairbanks, 

visit the home of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser, 

and enjoy all the scenery and majesty that only a vacation to 

Alaska can offer. 


Round-trip airfare 

All transportation 

9 nights lodging 

25 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners 

• Valdez, Cruise Prince William Sound, Delta Junction, 

Fairbanks, Pan for gold, sternwheeler Riverboat Discovery, 

Salmon Bake, Alaska Deluxe Dome train, Denali National 

Park, Wilderness Expedition, Dog Sled Kennels, Anchorage, 

Kenai Fjords National 


What’s not 

Airport meals 

5 lunches, 3 dinners (during free-time) 

Gratuities (tour manager) 




SEPTEMBER 10 - 13, 2017 

Vermont at Gettysburg 

with Howard Coffin 

Vermont provided over 32,000 men to the Union Army in the 

Civil War. It was represented at the Battle of Gettysburg by over 

4,400 men in nine infantry, and one cavalry regiments of whom 

415 became casualties. Vermont was unusual in having two all- 

Vermont brigades at Gettysburg, as well as a cavalry regiment 

and three companies of sharpshooters. 

Please join Champlain tours and famed Vermont Civil War 

historian Howard Coffin as we retrace Vermont’s role at this 

historic event. Howard Coffin is a sixth-generation Vermonter 

with four ancestors who served with the Vermont regiments in 

the Overland Campaign. He has long been active in battlefield 

preservation, and was a U.S. Senate appointee to the National 

Civil War Sites Advisory Commission. A writer and public 

relations consultant, Coffin is a former press secretary to U.S. 

Senator James M. Jeffords, Independent, of Vermont. The 

author of the Civil War including “Guns Over the Champlain 

Valley,” Coffin has been exploring the Civil War and Champlain 

Corridor battlefields and forts for 40 years. 


3 nights’ lodging in Gettysburg 


• Gettysburg Cemetery Ridge, Dobbin House Inn, Monocacy 

Battlefield, Harper’s Ferry, Shenandoah and Potomac 

Rivers, First Bull Run, Second Manassas, Railway Cut, 

Visitor Center Museum 

Price Commentary by Howard Coffin 

Luxurious motor coach transportation 


What’s not 

2 Lunches (Sunday & Wednesday) 

Gratuities (tour manager, Howard Coffin, driver) 


per Person: 

$799 Triple 

$899 Double 

$1149 Single 


Itinerary 

Day 1 – Travel via motor coach to 

Gettysburg; Howard Coffin commentary 

& video 

Day 2 & 3 – Gettysburg Cemetery Ridge, 

McPherson Farm, Oak Hill, Culp’s Hill, Little 

and Big Round Tops, Wheat Field, Peach 

Orchard, Cemetery Hill, Devil’s Den, East 

Calvary Battlefield, Gettysburg Museum, 

Gettysburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg 

Address 

Day 4 – Return home with additional Q&A 

with Howard 

*20% deposit at 

reservation 


March 4, 2017 

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SEPTEMBER 16 - 24, 2017 

NEW ENGLAND & CANADIAN 

Princess Cruise 


Newport, Rhode Island • Boston, Massachusetts | 

• Bar Harbor, Maine • Saint John, New Brunswick 

(for the Bay of Fundy) • Halifax, Nova Scotia 

Itinerary 

Day 1 – New York City (Manhattan or 

Brooklyn), NY 

Day 2 – Newport, RI 

(Tender required, Wheelchair Access 

Limited) 

Day 3 – Boston, MA 

Day 4 – Bar Harbor,ME (Tender required, 

Wheelchair Access Limited) 

Day 5 – Saint John, New Brunswick (Bay 

of Fundy) 

Day 6 – Halifax, Nova Scotia 

Day 7 – At Sea 

Day 8 – New York City (Manhattan or 

Brooklyn), NY 



Inside Cabin $2399 $2499 $2799 $3999 

Balcony $2999 $3099 $3499 $5499 


*Balance due by April 20, 2017 


Roundtrip train from Essex Junction, Vermont 

Restaurant & Ship gratuities 

• Extra excursions included: 

NYC Trolley Pass 

Rhode Island Grand Mansions & Ocean Scenic Drive 

Boston Trolley Pass 

Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park & Lobster Bake 

• Saint John: Reversing Rapids, Old City Market, 

Martello Tower 

• Nova Scotia: Peggy’s Cove & Coastal Scenic Drive 

Transfers & taxes 

First night lodging in New York City 

Most meals 


What’s Not 

2 meals 

Gratuities (tour manager, local guide) 




OCTOBER 6 - 15, 2017 

Albuquerque, NM 

Balloon Fiesta & Canyons 


• Balloon Fiesta • Santa Fe • Canyon De Chelly National 

Monument • Monument Valley • Moab • Arches National 

Park • Dead Horse National Park • Capital Reef National Park 

Grand Staircase • Bryce National Park • Grand Canyon 

• St. George • Zion National Park 


Round-trip airfare from Burlington, Vermont 

Full time tour manager & local guide 

All admissions 

8 days lodging (3-star, or better) 

• 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners 

Itinerary 

What’s not 

Airport meals, 3 meals during free time 

Gratuities (tour manager, local guide, driver) 



$4899 Triple 

$5099 Double 

$5799 Single 

* 20% deposit at 

reservation 

* Balance due by 

July 28, 2017 

Day 1 – Fly to Albuquerque, NM. Balloon 

Fiesta festivities 

Day 2 – Weather permitting, we will enjoy 

an early morning “Dawn Patrol” as balloons 

are launched. Turquoise Museum, Indian 

Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque Old 

Town, Balloon Fiesta Twilight Twinkle Glow, 

AfterGlow Fireworks Show 

Day 3 – Santa Fe, Madrid, Olde Santa Fe 

Trail, Loretto Chapel 

Day 4 – Route 66, Gallup, Navajo Nation, 

Hubble Trading Post, Chinle, Canyon De 

Chelly National Monument 

Day 5 – Monument Valley, Goulding’s 

Lodge, Blading, Edge of the Cedars 

Museum & Ruins, Moab 

Day 6 – Arches National Park, Dead Horse 

Point State Park, Sunset Jet Boat Ride 

Day 7 – Capital Reef National Park, Grand 

Staircase – Escalante National Monument, 

Bryce Canyon National Park 

Day 8 – Bryce National Park, North Rim 

Grand Canyon, St. George 

Day 9 – Zion National Park, Tuacahn 

Amphitheater 

Day 10 – Fly home from Las Vegas 


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OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2017 

WASHINGTON D.C. 

Did you know that October is the absolute best time of the 

year to visit the United States Capital? People travel from far 

and wide to experience the awesome beauty of the autumn 

leaves against the white marbled buildings. Our goal is to arrive 

when the leaves are at peak display. This tour is filled with the 

wonderful sites of our Capital in its entire unique splendor. 

Each day of the tour is planned very carefully to get the most 

out of every moment. 

Itinerary 

Day 1 – Travel to Washington D.C. 

Day 2 – World War II Memorial; Vietnam 

Veteran’s Memorial; National Museum of 

American History; Natural History Museum; 

Arlington National Cemetery; More 

Day 3 – Mount Vernon; FDR Memorial; 

Jefferson Memorial; US Holocaust 

Memorial; Iwo Jima; White House Tour; 

More 

Day 4 – U.S. Capital Building; National Air 

& Space Museum; National Portrait Gallery; 

Botanical Gardens; More 


Quad $799 

Triple $999 

Double $1050 

Single $1499 

*20% deposit 

at reservation 


August 15, 2017 


4 nights’ lodging at a Hampton Inn, VA 

ALL 13 meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners 

• Tours: 

Photo-op at the White House 

• Optional US Capital Tour 

• Basilica of the National Shrine of the 

Immaculate Conception 

• United States Holocaust Museum 

Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jefferson 

World War II, Vietnam, Korean War Memorials 

• Arlington Cemetery 

• Smithsonian Buildings 

• and more 

Baggage service for one suitcase per person 

Luxurious Premier Coach transportation 


What’s not 

• Gratuities (tour manager, local guide, driver) 



NOVEMBER 12 -14, 2017 

ATLANTIC CITY CASINOS 


Three nights’ lodging at Resorts Casino 

Casino bonus of $50.00 

5 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches 

Baggage handling for one suitcase per person 

Luxurious Premier Coach transportation 


What’s not 

Itinerary 

• Gratuities (tour manager, driver) 

Day 1 – Travel to Atlantic City, free-time on the 

Boardwalk 

Day 2-3 – Enjoy the casino, Outlet Mall, 

Boardwalk, or go to a show…all at your own pace 

Day 4 – Late check-out, travel home 


Quad $359 

Triple $369 

Double $389 

Single $549 

*20% deposit 



August 11, 2017 


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DECEMBER 16-18, 2017 

© Andykazie, Dreamstime.com 

CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY 

WESTIN HOTEL & TIMES SQUARE 


Quad $899 

Triple $975 

Double $1199 

Single $1599 

Itinerary 

Day 1 – Free-time at Times Square 

(guided), optional Broadway show 

Day 2 – Escorted city tour; museum; 

Radio City Music Hall Rockettes 

Day 3 – Guided or free time before 

heading home 

*20% deposit 



November 4, 2017 

Join us at the center of the world for an unforgettable 

holiday celebration in York City. We’ll enjoy strolling 

through Rockefeller Center where we’ll see the famed 

Rockefeller Christmas tree and the skaters in the park. 

We’ll witness New York City’s most famous and popular 

destination for Christmas decorations in the storefronts of 

Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and many others. 

This tour is designed for those that would like to enjoy the 

finer points of New York City, and use “free time” to shop, 

visit the 9/11 Memorial, or perhaps a Broadway show! 

We’ll book your Broadway show for you, 

first come, first serve! 


2 nights’ lodging at the Westin Hotel, Times Square 

• ALL your deluxe meals are included (Carmines, 

Sardi’s, or similar) 


• Preferred seating, Radio City Holiday Spectacular, 

The Rockettes 

New York City highlights tour with local guide 

Free time to enjoy the city 


• Luxurious motor coach transportation 

What’s not 





TOURNAMENT OF ROSES 

Pasadena & Los Angeles 

DECEMBER 30, 2017 – JANUARY 3, 2018 

Go behind the scenes in Pasadena to 

experience the Rose Parade, America’s 

most famous New Year’s celebration. 

Ring in the New Year with a festive 

dinner and dance gala complete with hats, live music, party 

favors, and champagne. The highlight of this Tournament of 

Roses tour is the Rose Parade, where you’ll enjoy specially 

selected, reserved grandstand seats. Another tour highlight 

is a visit to the post-parade viewing area, where you’ll get up 

close and personal with the parade and smell the roses and 

other flowers that adorn the floats. Enjoy a farewell dinner on 

Itinerary 

board the RMS Queen Mary, a special adventure to celebrate 

this Rose Parade tour! 


Roundtrip air from Burlington, VT 



First Class superior Los Angeles hotel 


• All admissions 


What’s not 

Triple $3799 

Double $3899 

Gratuities (tour manager, local guide) 

Single $4299 

Airport meals 

• Lunch during free-time 

Day 1 – Depart the Burlington airport, 

arrive in Los Angeles, CA 

Day 2- The Ronald Reagan Presidential 

Library, Los Angeles tour, New Year’s Eve 

dinner & dance gala 

Day 3 – Tournament of Roses Parade 

prime Grand Stand seats, New Year’s Day 

brunch, Santa Monica tour 

Day 4 – “Back Stage” post parade viewing 

of floats, Getty Museum, farewell dinner 

aboard the RMS Queen Mary 

*20% deposit 



June 30, 2017 


15

MARCH 12, 2017 

vs 

Please join Champlain Tours for this epic 

basketball game at TD Garden in Boston. Enjoy 

free-time at Quincy Market before heading to 

the Garden for our 3:30 game. 


Admission to game 

Reserved seats 

Free time at Quincy Market 


• Luxurious motor coach 

What’s not 

Meal at the stadium 


The view from our seats 

Cost per Person: $375 

*Balance due at reservation 

MARCH 24, 2017 

“Flowers...are a proud assertion that a ray of 

beauty out values all the utilities of the world.” 

—Ralph Waldo Emerson 


Luxurious motor coach transportation 

• Admissions 

Guest horticulturist to discuss gardening tips 

en route to Boston 

2 meals (Gourmet box lunch, buffet dinner) 

Guided tour 


Itinerary 

What’s not 

• Gratuities (tour manager, local guides, driver) 

• Travel by Premier Motor coach 

• Commentary by expert horticulturist 

• Gourmet box lunches provided at the gardens 

• Approximately 5 hours to enjoy the 

Botanical Gardens 

• Return home at approximately 8 pm 





JUNE 10, 2017 

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller 

National Park 

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site 



Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is a 

United States National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT. The 

park preserves the site where Frederick Billings established a 

managed forest and a progressive dairy farm, and the home 

of other famous families, such as the Rockefellers. Saint- 

Gaudens National Historic Site in Cornish, NH, preserves the 

home, gardens, and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of 

America’s foremost sculptors. If you enjoy botanical gardens, 

you will love this tour even more! 


Round-trip Premier Motor Coach from Milton, VT 

Full time Tour manager 

Admissions to all actvities 

• Lunch provided at Simon Pearce Mill in Quechee, VT 

What’s not 



JUNE 24, 2017 

BASEBALL AT FENWAY STADIUM 

Join us for a day in Boston. 

We’ll see the Boston Red Sox play the Los Angeles Angels. 


Admission to game 

Reserved seats 

Free time at Quincy Market 


• Luxurious motor coach 

Approx. seat 

location 

What’s not 

Meal at the stadium 

• Gratuities (tour manager, driver) Cost per Person: $298 



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JULY 15, 2017 

The Sugar Tour 

Join Champlain Tours for one Sweet ½ day bus 

tour. Our first stop will be Cold Hollow Cider Mill 

in Waterbury…can you resist a warm cider donut 

and cider slushy? Our next stop will be a tour of Ben 

& Jerry’s and a free sample of the best ice cream on 

earth. Our last stop will be at the Morse Sugar Farm 

in East Montpelier. Enjoy a presentation of this farm, 

owned by one of the original sugaring families who 

learned their trade from the Native Americans. Will 

you be able to leave without buying a maple creamee? 


Luxurious Premier Motor Coach 

Morse Sugar Farm visit 

Ben & Jerry’s tour 

Cold Hollow Cider Mill visit 


Departures 

What’s not 


12:00 pm – Highgate Shopping Center 

12:30 pm – Milton Park & Ride 

12:40 pm – Colchester Shaw’s, I89, Exit 16 

6:00 pm – Return home 



AUGUST 12, 2017 

What’s included What’s Orchestra seats 

Vermont Country Store 

Luxurious motor coach 


not 

• Lunch 

Gratuities (tour manager, 

driver) 

Departures Times 

Return Times 

7:45 am St. Albans shopping ctr. 4:45 pm Rutland 

8:15 am Milton Park & Ride 5:40 pm Middlebury 

8:40 am Colchester Shaws, exit 16 6:00 pm Vergennes 

9:15 am Shelburne Railroad Station 6:25 pm Shelburne 

9:45 am Vergennes (TBD) 6:50 pm Colchester 

10:10 am Middlebury, Middlebury Inn 7:10 pm Milton 

11:05 am Rutland, Holiday Inn 7:35 pm St. Albans 

81th Anniversary! 

Saturday Matinee 

Itinerary 

Mid-morning pick-up 

• 

Free time at the Vermont Country Store 

Bring a lunch or order at the Vermont 

Country Store 





SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 

Stowe Mountain 

Lodge Gondola ride 

Get on top of Fall foliage and Vermont’s greatest 

views the easy way – in the famous, and completely 

refurbished, Stowe Gondola SkyRide. From the top of 

Mt. Mansfield – Vermont’s highest mountain – you can 

access hiking trails, the Summit retail gift shop, and 

enjoy lunch on your own at the Cliff House Restaurant. 


What’s 

• Leaf peeping round-trip Premier Motor Coach 

• Roundtrip ride on the Stowe Gondola SkyRide 

• Free-time at the summit and Stowe Mountain Lodge 


not 


• Optional Zipline descent 



OCTOBER 1, 2017 


• Leaf peeping round-trip 

with Premier Motor Coach 

• Admissions to 3-hour 

adventure to the summit of 

Mount Washington 

• Gourmet box lunch 


What’s not 




ALL ABOARD! 

Ride the World’s First Mountain Climbing Train, 

the only Cog Railway East of the Rockies, to the Top of 

Mount Washington - the Highest Peak in New England! 

Passengers will experience a sense of adventure and history on the Mount 

Washington Cog Railway’s 3-hour guided Fall Foliage train tour to the 

highest peak in the Northeast. With approximately one hour to spend 

at the 6,288 foot summit, visitors can take in the spectacular panoramic 

view, spanning the mountains and valleys of New Hampshire, Maine, and 

Vermont, north into Canada, and east to the Atlantic Ocean. 

Visitors will delight in exploring the mountain-top community which 

includes the Sherman Adams Visitors Center, Mount Washington 

Observatory’s Weather Museum, and 1853 Tip Top House. Visitors can 

send a postmarked stamp from the top of Mount Washington and get their 

photo taken at the summit marker. 


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DECEMBER 29, 2017 

Stars on Ice 

Lake Placid,NY 

In 2016, Stars on Ice celebrated its 30th season of touring, 

having performed over 1500 shows around the world. 

“The greatest ice show on earth started with 

such a simple notion. Back in 1986, we wanted 

to create a show that was all about skating. We 

believed our fans would appreciate sophisticated 

skating, cutting-edge costumes. and challenging 

choreography. After 30 years, I am honored by 

the success of our simple notion. Stars on Ice 

exists to entertain you. But it has also given me the incredible 

opportunity to do the work I love and am proud of. For that, 

I humbly thank you.” – Scott Hamilton 


• 3-course dinner 

• Reserved first-level seats 

• Free-time in Lake Placid 

• Full-time Tour Manager 

• Premier Motor Coach 

What’s not 

• Gratuities (tour manager, 

driver) 



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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Your Safety and Comfort is our Priority 

RESPONSIBILITY: Champlain Tours, Inc. of 

Burlington, VT, assumes no responsibility or liability 

in connection with the services of any train, vessel, 

carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyance which may 

be used wholly or in part, in performance of their duties 

to participants of any tour described on this website, 

neither will they be responsible for any act, error, or 

omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or 

irregularity which may be occasioned by reason or 

default of any company or person engaged in conveying 

the passenger; or for any hotel proprietor, or for any 

other person engaged in carrying out the itinerary 

listed on this website. While no significant changes are 

anticipated in the published tours, the right is reserved 

to alter the schedule or substitute hotels where and 

when considered advisable for the comfort and welfare 

of the tour participants. Any additional expenses 

incurred due to changes required owing to sickness, 

weather, strikes, war, quarantine, or other causes shall 

be the responsibility of the individual tour participant. 

Any dispute or controversy that might be the subject of 

any action in court shall be governed by the laws of the 

State of Vermont and shall be resolved through binding 

arbitration in accordance with the terms and conditions 

of Title 12, Vermont Statutes Annotated, Chapter 192. 

REGISTRATION FORM: Once you have received 

your packet, please complete the Registration form and 

return to Champlain Tours. If you do not, Champlain 

Tours cannot guarantee room requests, dietary needs, 

or other special needs. 

TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations 

are subject to a $5.00 per person cancellation fee plus 

any deposits that were made for you and are nonrefundable. 

For cancellations received in our office 30 

days up to the day before departure, a charge of $15.00 

per person, per travel day, PLUS any expenses that 

cannot be recovered, will be made unless a substitute(s) 

can be found. All ticket prices are non-refundable. 

For all cancellations, if a substitute is found, a full refund 

will be made, with the exception of the $5.00 per person 

cancellation fee. No Refunds will be given to persons 

who fail to show up for the tour the day of departure. 

AIR/CRUISE TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY: 

Champlain Tours Cancellation policy is regulated by 

the Airlines, Cruise Companies, and Travel Agents with 

whom we have made travel arrangements, and we are 

bound to their cancellation policies. These conditions 

and penalties are different for each individual tour. 

All cancellations must be confirmed in written form. 

Cancellation Insurance is available through Travelex to 

cover these losses. With cruise lines, airlines and tour 

packagers, cancellation fees begin as early as 90 days 

prior to departure and increase up to the full amount of 

your trip, depending on the date of your cancellation. 

We highly recommend purchasing coverage, either 

through Travelex or another insurance source of your 

choosing. Other benefits, conditions and restrictions 

apply, so please read the Travelex Information 

thoroughly. Any questions should be made directly to, 

and policies purchased directly from, Champlain Tours. 

As a courtesy to our clients, all claims will be processed 

through our office. 

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE & LIABILITY: Baggage 

service is provided for some of our tours, but not all. 

Each person is allowed one large suitcase and one carryon 

for each flight. The carry-on is to be handled by the 

traveler, who will assume full responsibility for it. Please 

mark all baggage with your name, address and phone 

number. Champlain Tours cannot assume liability for 

damaged or lost baggage. Insurance is recommended. 

IMPAIRED PERSONS who are physically or 

mentally challenged are always welcome. We request 

the following for safe travel: The individual(s) are able to 

walk on and off of the coach on their own, and they need 

to be accompanied by a friend or a family member who 

will be responsible for them. There are a select number 

of motor coaches with a wheel chair lift. Please give 

Champlain Tours ample notice to reserve this option. 

FOOD ALLERGIES that require special menu requests 

should be mentioned at time of tour registration. 

PHOTOGRAPHY: While on tour, the Tour Director 

will be taking pictures that may be used by Champlain 

Tours for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be 

included in any pictures, please notify the tour director 

at that time. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly suggest you 

purchase cancellation insurance on the flying tours, 

cruises and overnight tours since the penalties can be high. 


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IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT TRAVELER’S 

INSURANCE: 

1. You must purchase the insurance no later 

than two days of departure. 

2. MEDICARE DOES NOT cover expenses incurred 

outside the United States. Please check 

directly with your supplemental insurance 

company to find out if that company will 

cover those expenses. Typically, a temporary 

rider is used to cover unforeseen medical 

emergencies while out of the country. 

3. Our travel insurance DOES cover medical 

costs, including pre-existing conditions. 

4. Trip cancellation/delay coverage must fall 

under the following conditions: loss of wallet, 

passport, quarantine, hijacking, civil disorder, 

natural disaster, weather (documented by 

airlines), or airline strike. 

REQUIRED TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: A photo ID is 

required when you check in at the airport for domestic 

travel. If you are a U.S. citizen and planning on traveling 

outside of the United States, after June 1, 2009, you will 

be required to carry a current passport, regardless of the 

mode of transportation. 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I understand that this 

agreement with Champlain Tours contains an agreement 

to arbitrate. After consenting hereto, I understand 

that I will not be able to bring a lawsuit concerning 

any dispute that may arise which is covered by the 

arbitration agreement, unless it involves a question of 

constitutional or civil rights. Instead, I agree to submit 

any such dispute to an impartial arbitrator. Your partial 

or full payment or signature on the Champlain Tours 

Registration Form constitutes consent to all provisions 

of the conditions and general information listed here. 

Champlain Tours cannot be held responsible 

for weather conditions which may affect the 

appearance of foliage, or the availability of 

attractions while on tour. 

Neither is Champlain Tours responsible for 

national security measures that govern access 

to some attractions or monuments. 

Champlain Tours is not responsible for 

typographical errors. 



McEnroe says.... 

Don’t worry 

we’ve got 

you covered.

Champlain Tours 

P.O. Box 8585 

Burlington, Vermont 05402 

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