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Recreation, Tours and Excursions
Summer Experiences
Dest. North - Vermont

The options for summer adventures are endless. The guide below outlines some of the most popular group activities but are only the beginning of what’s possible. Contact us today for custom experience planning in any season

Canoe & Kayak tours


Choose your vessel for a guided paddle on a untouched Vermont river or lake. Custom experiences available including the addition of shoreline stops for local food and beverage additions.

Hiking


The experiences available here are endless.  Trails range from leisurely nature paths to challenging ascent to the top of Mount Mansfield.  Guided hikes to a variety of destinations in the region including Bingham Falls, Sterling Pond, Mount Mansfield ridgeline and much more. 

Rock Climbing


Options available for climbers of all levels.  Sloped, vertical, and overhanging routes allow different levels of difficulty that can be guided by a skilled and experienced staff of certified climbing instructors. 

Hot Air Balloon Rides


One of the most unique and memorable ways to view The Green Mountains, set out on a 1-hour flight that will leave you in awe of Vermont’s natural beauty. 

Rides subject to weather conditions.

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Zip tour Rides


Ride the zipline down Mount Mansfield or soar through the trees on a treetop canopy tour. You will take in the landscape and scenery as you fly down the mountain high and through the trees!  An experience like none other!

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Mounting Biking


Customizable experiences available for all ages and skill levels.  Instructors provide mountain biking lessons for beginners or guide experienced bikers down the best trails and routes.

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Brewery & Wine Tours


Travel the region for a guided tour of some of the very best craft breweries and wineries Vermont has to offer.  Guests can customize their experience to make sure they stop at their favorites, and guides are there to share their knowledge and provide safe transportation from each location.  

Fly & Spin Fishing


Visit one of Vermont’s best trout streams to fish alongside a skilled instructor.  All ages and skill levels welcomed, come cast your flies in hopes of catching Brown, Wily Brook, and Rainbow Trout.

Vermont Artisan tour


See first-hand Vermont’s local artisans and the beautiful creations they bring to their community.  Customizable tours available based on clients’ interests. 

Options for stops include glass blowers, local cheese-makers, maple syrup producers, jewelry makers, blacksmiths, and more.  

Taste of Vermont Tour


Tour Vermont’s own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory, visit the Cabot Cheese Annex to taste the world’s best cheddar cheese, and drop by the Cold Hollow Cider Mill to drink locally made apple cider alongside delicious cider donuts. 

Transportation provided on this guided tour through and around Stowe.

4×4 Experience


Expand your skills behind the wheel in a mountainside off-road driving course led by the experts at the 4×4 Center. These mountainside jeep tours offer incredible views and a unique experience not soon to be forgotten.

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Seasonal Experience Guide

Choose your activity. Pick your season. Tell us what you want out of your Vermont visit then sit back and let us navigate your journey. Click on the boxes below to choose from some of our teams top picks for seasonal experiences.

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