Vermont Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

We had a wonderful experience! Amelia and Trey were awesome.

Very informative. The guide was knowledgeable and so friendly. Would definitely tell others to do this tour

Excellent tour guide and mate. Learn a lot abt Lake Champlain. Highly recommended. Weather cooperated and just right amount of people in the cruise.

What a great time. My wife got a gift certificate last year for my birthday (5/2025) but we did not get to use it. I was happy that 16 months later (9/2026) that it was still valid. Her birthday is in the beginning of Oct so this was a combined birthday adventure. It was slightly overcast at the start but by the time we were zipping on the lines it turned into a great day. Our guides were were a lot of fun and knowledgeable...just don't be fooled my Michael's story about being able to tell a sugar maple by licking the bark. The fall foliage was just starting to turn colors (9/21/2026) and I suspect that in another 1-2 weeks it will be peak.

We had a fantastic sunset sail around the harbor while listening to Jackson Browne preform at the Grand Point North concert. Cody was an excellent captain and guide.

From her first text to the first covered bridge to dropping us at our hotel on the final day, Natalia was an enthusiastic and kind hostess for our "study of Vermont". She is a data bank of Vermont knowledge! Since it was our first time in Vermont, my adult daughter and I did not want the hassle of navigating unfamiliar routes, standing in line for tickets, etc. Natalia had our reservations and tickets pre-arranged for each tour or attraction. We showed up at the arranged time in the common area of the inn and Natalia collected us for the next day of adventure. Natalia handled all the details, leaving us free to enjoy the perfect weather, Vermont, and time with each other. Natalia longtime relationships with local businessowners ensured that her choices for our accomodations and activities, and her recommendations of restaurants were all what i would have chosen for myself. Natalia made our trip relaxing and memorable.

This was our first time in Vermont and using this and it was perfect. Loved all the history it gave us and the directions.

Tour guide was very professional and informative about the area and events of the past. Bus was clean and relaxing

What a fantastic experience! The staff were so friendly, knowledgeable, hospitable and engaging. Highly recommend this!

We did a private sailing lesson with Laz, and he was fantastic! He made sailing feel approachable and easy to learn, and he was great to talk to throughout the experience. Highly recommend!

it was the best exprience ever

Boat experience was GREAT. Dean is knowledgeable, helpful and gave us a fantastic experience. Sorry to say that we were told by Cool Destinations that the boat was full only to find out when we arrived for the cruise that we were the only people on the boat and there were 4-6 open seats available. Cool Destinations needs to be current on what is available! Next time I am going straight to the company and skipping Cool Destinations

Beautiful late summer evening on the lake with a knowledgeable captain and well appointed boat for great evening dining experience.

The staff was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and experienced. They shared the history of Lake Champlain in depth

I was really impressed with this tour, especially that I didn't know Vermont had those beautiful wineries. Each winery Natalia, our amazing guide, took us to was different and had a different vibe. All the wines we sampled were delicious and the scenery: decks overlooking a pond, blueberry fields and also a vineyard were gorgeous. What made it even more special was that Natalia had great knowledge about each place and still asked questions so we could learn even more. She also incorporated a stop at Dakin Farm where we could eat some VT made cheeses, meats and purchase some gifts to take home. I highly recommend this tour!

Relaxing two-hour boat ride with great boat captains. Friendly, informative, and accommodating. Perfect afternoon sail.