Island Life In New Hampshire At NASWA Resort

DAY 1

Join Wolf's for a scenic getaway to New Hampshire and stay at a fabulous lakeside retreat on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee that has welcomed visitors for more than 80 years and four generations, the NASWA Resort. During your travels to Laconia, NH you will have meal stops and rest stops at your expense along the way. Early evening, you arrive at the NASWA Resort, offering a unique lakeside experience. Please note that while the NASWA Resort provides a charming and relaxed atmosphere, the accommodations may differ slightly from the typical hotel rooms we usually book featuring a more rustic Island Retreat experience. Expect cozy and inviting rooms with a focus on comfort and a connection to the beautiful surroundings of Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy a memorable four-night stay at NASWA (603-366-4341) with a private, lakeside sandy beach, daily activities (additional fees may apply for some activities, schedule TBA), two onsite restaurants, use of kayaks & paddleboards, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest rooms include a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer and cable TV. Dinner tonight is included at the resort with the remainder of the night to enjoy the amenities or relax and unwind.

DAY 2

Wake to breakfast included at the resort before you board the motorcoach for a day of exploration beginning with a narrated cruise on the M/S Mount Washington. This first-class, 230-foot excursion vessel is the flagship of the fleet, takes you for a relaxing cruise on the crystal-clear waters of New Hampshire's largest lake, Winnipesaukee, with narration provided by the ship's crew. The majestic White Mountains create a picturesque backdrop for your scenic excursion. Don't forget to have a camera in-hand to capture photographic memories of your cruise. Once back on land, you have free time for lunch on your own and shopping in the town of Wolfeboro, a charming, little waterfront town. Next, visit the Moultonborough Old Country Store and Museum, a classic New England country store. This authentic, old country store and museum is one of the oldest surviving businesses in the U.S. dating back to 1781. Visitors are invited to browse artifacts from the Lake Region's history and shop for a variety of country store items including maple syrup, cheeses, penny candy, candles, wrought iron hardware and even giant pickles. Afterwards, you return to the resort for dinner included and time to relax and unwind for the remainder of the night.

DAY 3

Your day begins with an early morning breakfast included before you set out to explore New Hampshire's spectacular Mt. Washington Valley. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the area with a Mount Washington Cog Railway excursion. Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway for the thrill of a lifetime as it carries passengers up a three-mile-long trestle and the steepest railroad tracks in North America to the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington. In 1869, Sylvester Marsh opened this, the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway. Visitors are awe-struck by the unparalleled panoramic views spanning the mountains and valleys of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, north into Canada, and east to the Atlantic Ocean. At the conclusion of your dramatic climb above the clouds, you have a lunch buffet included at the Omni Mount Washington Resort. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, you will have some time to take a self-guided tour of the hotel with a map provided to navigate your way around. Next, you take a scenic gondola ride in an enclosed 4-person car up to the summit to enjoy refreshing breezes and stunning mountain views. Following your scenic adventure, you return to the resort to freshen up and gather with your fellow passengers for an included dinner and the rest of the night to relax or enjoy the resort amenities.

DAY 4

Breakfast is once again included at the resort. Today is your day to do as little or as much as you please at the resort or take an optional excursion to Castle in the Clouds including a trolley ride to the summit and self-guided tour of the mansion known as Lucknow. (NOTE: This is an optional tour and an additional fee of $40 per person applies and must be booked and paid in full at least 30 days in advance of tour's departure.) Enjoy sweeping views of New Hampshire's largest lake, as you board the trolley and ride to the summit of a small mountaintop where you will find a 16-room Arts and Crafts mansion that was designed to harmonize with its surroundings, using natural and sometimes local materials like Maine white oak timbers or local rhyolite and Conway pink granite for the stone veneer. These natural elements created a rustic, handcrafted look that best fit into the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. The 6,300-acre property also houses a stable and six-car garage, two gatehouses, a greenhouse, a golf course and tennis court, a man-made lake, a boathouse on Lake Winnipesaukee, and miles of carriage and bridle trails. At the conclusion of your visit, you board the motorcoach and return to NASWA Resort for lunch with your included voucher at the NazBar (passengers are responsible for the balance of the meal and gratuity is not included). The remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the resort amenities. For those who remain at the resort, you have the day to do as you please. Dinner this evening includes a beachside BBQ followed by a beach campfire and S'mores (weather permitting). Enjoy time to chat with fellow passengers about your adventure while on this tour.

DAY 5

Enjoy breakfast included at the resort before you check-out and depart for home with fond memories of scenic beauty and a delightful rustic Island Retreat getaway etched in your mind. Appropriate meal and rest stops at your expense will be made along the way.

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***ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner