Vermont: Trip Preparation & Destination Information

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Vermont: Trip Preparation & Destination Information

About Vermont

Overview

Vermont, in the northeastern United States, is famous for its maple syrup, quintessential New England countryside, pastoral views and picturesque towns. Explore the downtown paths or villages by bicycle and experience a few of Vermont’s more than 100 iconic covered bridges, dating back to the early 1800s. Ski the famous slopes or hike the Long Trail, the nation’s oldest long-distance hiking trail, which meanders through the predominantly forested landscape over thousands of acres of the richly colored mountainside.   



Capital City: Montpelier

Population: 647,378 (2022 est.)

Currency: US Dollar

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (UTC/GMT -5)

Language: English

Emergency Number: 911

Outlet: Type A

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Fun Facts

  • Archaeologists think people have lived in the land we now call Vermont for about 13,000 years.
  • Native American tribes including the Abenaki, the Mohican, the Pennacook, the Pocomtuc, and the Massachusett, have lived on the land; and members of the Abenaki tribe still live in Vermont today.
  • Vermont’s name comes from two French words: vert, which means “green,” and mont, which means “mountain.”
  • Vermont’s famous maple syrup is made from sap from the sugar maple, the state tree. Other common trees include yellow birch, pine, spruce, and cedar. The Green Mountain State is also known for its wildflowers, including wild bleeding heart, bulbous buttercup, pink fairies, and sweet white violet.
  • Legend has it a lake monster named Champ lives in Lake Champlain, which sits on the border of Vermont and New York.

Tipping

Tipping Suggestions: Tips for Guides, drivers and restaurants are not included. Tips provide supplemental income, and, while not mandatory, are greatly appreciated. If the local teams have added to the experience, please reward them.

Guides USD $3-4 per person/per day
Drivers USD $1 per person/per day

Restaurants(full service) 

 $1 to 20% of total bill

 

FAQ

Where can I find information on travel safety? Click here for the most up-to-date information on safety while traveling.

 

Do I need a Visa? For US travelers, no. International visitors should check with their consulates to see if they need a visa, e-visa, or waiver.

 

What about vaccines? For vaccination information, click here.

 

How much should I pack? As we will be using shared transfers and spaces throughout our tour we recommend all travelers pack as lightly as possible. Please review our luggage restrictions below.

 

Do you recommend travel insurance? While not required, we highly recommend all travelers get travel insurance for their trip to protect themselves from the unknown! Check out travel insurance options from our partner, worldnomads.com or from a provider of your choice.

 

What does public transportation look like? Vermont has buses and taxis.

 

Is Uber or Lyft available? Yes!

Luggage Restrictions

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