Vermont Lakeside Escape Weekend
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Highlights
- Enjoy a cruise across Lake Champlain while learning about osprey, eagles, and local history.
- Visit charming town of Essex - one of the most intact ensembles of pre-Civil War architecture in America.
- View the impressive waterfalls above what was an important maritime site during the Revolutionary War.
- Visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to learn about watercraft and battles that shaped our history.
- Enjoy an espresso or gougère in a nearby French café, or a sublime piece of the best chocolate ever.
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- Equipment: Computer-equipped road or hybrid bike, helmet, rear light, seat bag for road bike or rack bag for hybrid, map case, water bottle, t-shirt. Bring clipless pedals, seat, or helmet for a more personalized fit.
- Van Support: Rides supported by a Sojourn van as well as a tour leader on a bicycle
- Tour Leaders: Two experienced tour leaders guide each trip from start to finish
- Ride Nourishment: A selection of snacks and refreshments are supplied throughout all rides.
- Ride Information: Detailed route directions, maps, and a daily briefing are provided.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Vermont crew was awesome
Best cycling tour of the year. Vermont crew was awesome, felt very well cared for!
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All requests for cancellation must be received in writing. Refunds will be processed 30 days following written receipt by Sojourn of notice of cancellation. Cancellation penalties will be calculated based upon the date of receipt of cancellation notification. There is a non-refundable $150 processing fee per person for each cancelled reservation to cover administration and fees incurred by Sojourn. Cancellations 90-61 days prior to tour departure will be charged 30% of the purchase price. Cancellations 60-31 days prior to tour departure will be charged 65% of the purchase price. Cancellations 30-0 days prior to tour departure will be charged 100% of the purchase price. There are no refunds for cancellation after the tour departure date or for no-shows. Sojourn will not refund for any unused portion of your tour. Sojourn will not make exception to these policies for any reason including weather or personal emergencies and as such strongly encourages travel insurance coverage for all travelers
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