Best of Times - Break for Moose/Sunday River Resort 10/1 - 10/3/25

Bethel, ME, USA

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Oct 3 - 5, 2024
Group size: 1 - 40
Best of Times - Break for Moose/Sunday River Resort 10/1 - 10/3/25
Bethel, ME, USA

Best of Times Travel
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218 reviews

Oct 3 - 5, 2024
Group size: 1 - 40

About this trip

Join Best of Times Travel as we travel to the Mountains of Maine during the peak of Fall Foliage  season. Our program is packed with Tons of Fun and Tons of Value. Stay at the Grand Resort at  Sunday River and visit Maine’s oldest and largest agricultural fair the Fryeburg Fair. On our Moose  Safari learn about the official mascot of Maine, the Moose. Take in the spectacle of the Fall Foliage  from the Summit of Sunday River via our included Chondola ride. Add in 2 Nights of fantastic fun,  delicious meals, even more touring and some of the finest accommodations in the state and you are  sure to experience one of the most comprehensive fall foliage trips you could ever imagine. Oh, and  did we mention a visit to Oxford Casino for some fun and excitement? 

What's Included

• Roundtrip Deluxe Motor coach Transportation*

• 2 Nights Deluxe Accommodations at Grand Resort Hotel at Sunday River

• 4 Meals (2 Full American Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Scrumptious Plated Dinners)

• Admission to the world famous Fryeburg Fair 

• Chondola Ride Tour

• Moose Safari Tour

 •Time at Oxford Casino for some fun and excitement
• Services of a Best of Times Professional Tour Manager

• Luggage Handling & Taxes

• Best of Times Travel Tour Manager Gratuities Are Included


• Optional Travelers Insurance by Chubb is offered - Click Here for Details on Chubb Travel Insurance Program


 * Single Group Pick-Up.  Non-Group Bookings will be required to travel to the nearest Best of Times or Group Set Pick-Up Location. Best of Times Travel will notify you of the closest departure point to where you live approximately 3 weeks prior to the trip departure date. 

The Fryeburg Fair

The Fryeburg Fair - It was a chilly day in March of 1851 when a few local farmers and merchants got together and decided to show off their produce, cattle and wares to the community. Since those humble beginnings, Fryeburg Fair has grown to become Maine’s largest agricultural fair complete with harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world’s largest steer and oxen show and a reputation known throughout North America.  Enjoy lunch on your own here at the fair and take in some of the great events such as Ox Pulling, Beef & Lamb Auctions, the Flower Show, Horse Pulling, and everyone’s favorite Harness Racing.  

Here's a short video from Chronicle About the Fryeburg Fair - Click Here!

Chondola Ride at Sunday River

Chondola Ride - Included in your package is the Chondola ride that takes us to the top of North Peak at Sunday River, giving visitors spectacular views of the Mahoosuc Mountains and across the Sunday River Valley. Visible within a short walk from the top are all eight of Sunday River’s peaks, along with the entire Mahoosuc Range including Old Speck Mountain - the third highest peak in Maine with an elevation over 4,000 ft. For the ride up, guests can choose between open chairs or enclosed gondola cabins, then for the return trip can choose to ride down in a gondola cabin or hike down one of our recommended trails.  

Terms and Conditions of Sale

Here are the Specific Terms & Conditions of Sale For this program.

  

Purchasing your trip on-line incurs bank service fees when using credit card as form of payment that are charged at the time of check-out and will also be charged on any installment payments as well. 


Rates and itineraries shown here were in effect at the time of printing and no changes are anticipated; however, Best of Times Travel reserves the right to withdraw any tour or to make any rate changes, as necessary.  Prices are subject to change.  A deposit is always required to confirm a reservation. A Deposit of $200pp, plus insurance premium (if selected) is due upon registration to confirm your reservation.  Travel Insurance: We recommend your purchase of optional travel insurance.  This optional travel insurance is per person and the premium is based on the overall trip cost.  Travelers MUST purchase the plan at the time of initial deposit.  Coverage will not be in place unless your full Deposit is received.   Cancellation schedule and fees are in place regardless of cancellation reason (including, but not limited to, force majeure, health pandemics or government restrictions).  Travel Insurance Premium is also Non-Refundable regardless of cancellation reason.   Payment in full must be received by August 1st, 2025 or this may result in an automatic cancellation.   Please note:  All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to Best of Times Travel via traditional mail or emailed to [email protected].  The date of cancellation is deemed to be the date received by Best of Times Travel.  Cancellation Charges for this programs are as follows:  Cancellations from date of booking until 8/1/25 have no cancellation fee. Cancellations from 8/2/25 until 8/31/25 will be assessed a cancellation fee of 75% of the total fare.  Cancellations after 8/31/25 will receive no refund, 100% of total fare.  Best of Times Travel is not responsible for any refunds over and above said amount.  Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or in part, in the form of future travel credit.


*Pre-Existing Medical Condition Exclusion Waiver has the following stipulations: plan must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment, insured must be medically able to travel at time  of purchasing the plan, all pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs need to be insured. This information is a brief description of the features of this insurance program. Coverage & pricing may vary by state. The provision of this document is for  informational purposes only and is not an insurance contract. Coverage is being marketed by Chubb Insurance Solutions Agency, Inc. located at 202 Halls Mills Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889. Insurance benefits are underwritten  by ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Company located at 436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. 

What’s included

  • What's Included
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What’s not included

  • Driver Gratuity
    Your Bus Driver Gratuity and Step On Guide Gratuities are NOT included in your package price. Our suggested gratuity amount is $25 per person for the entire program.

Available Packages

Double Occupancy Rate

This is for 2 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with either 1 King Bed or 2 Queens.  Best of Times Travel will make every effort to have passengers sharing a room with different last names have 2 beds in the room.

$789
Deposit: $200
Single Occupancy

This is for 1 Person Occupying a room with No Roommate.  

$989
Deposit: $200
Triple Occupancy

 This is for 3 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share a bed together.  Roll-away cots are Not Available.

$759
Deposit: $200
Quad Occupancy

This is for 4 people sharing a room together.  Rooms will be configured with 2 Queens.  This will require that 2 passengers must share each bed in the room.  Roll-away cots are Not Available. 

$759
Deposit: $200

Available Add-Ons

Chubb Travelers Insurance
$52


Itinerary

Day 1
October 1st, 2025

Board your deluxe lavatory equipped motorcoach this morning to begin our journey to the heartland of Maine.  On our way north we will arrive at the famous Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine.  It was a chilly day in March of 1851 when a few local farmers and merchants got together and decided to show off their produce, cattle and wares to the community. Since those humble beginnings, Fryeburg Fair has grown to become Maine’s largest agricultural fair complete with harness racing, a farm museum second to none, the world’s largest steer and oxen show and a reputation known throughout North America.  Enjoy lunch on your own here at the fair and take in some of the great events such as Ox Pulling, Beef & Lamb Auctions, the Flower Show, Horse Pulling, and everyone’s favorite Harness Racing.  Difficulty walking? No problem! The fair offers the ability to rent wheelchairs (your own expense) for our time here.  This afternoon we arrive for our deluxe accommodations for the next two nights, the beautiful Grand Resort Hotel at Sunday River. This evening we dine  at the resort.  


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Reviews

We had WONDERFUL TIME I would like to recommend this agency to other travelers From pick to drop off first rate DEK
By Diane K for Best of Times - Boston to Bermuda Cruise NEW - 2025 on Jun 01, 2025
Unfortunately this was not one of the better concerts we have seen. They sounded like a rock band playing Doobie Bros. songs. Didn’t really sound like the Doobie Bros. Also no rapport with the audience, they just sang song after song with no real introduction. They didn’t give any history of the band or of the songs, they didn’t even introduce themselves. The lead guitar was a good guitar player but had no personality, never smiled or even looked at the crowd. Sorry, but disappointing.
By Patricia H for Travel Club at Oak Point - Doobie Brother Tribute - Wed 5/21/2025 on May 24, 2025
Overall this trip was well planned and organized. Both Fiddler and Noah shows were excellent and up to Broadway standards. Suggestions for improvement. !. Felt I would like a more immersive Amish experience, such as visiting a typical Amish homestead, even if it was done with reenactors. Maybe "Amish Village" would be a good option. 2. I found the train ride boring and could be eliminated to provide more time for Amish lifestyle. 3. Dinner after Noah Experience could be more like an Amish family style gathering at a meeting house or barn. 4. I thing earlier to Longwood Garden (10 or 11 entry) would have us back in Westwood earlier. Great trip. Matt Sears
By Matthew S for Best of Times - PA DUTCH Country w/ NOAH, Longwood, Stras 5/14-5/16/25 on May 19, 2025
My daughter had a wonderful time, and enjoyed the entire trip. She said the buses were comfy and the peope working with them were all great.
By Tarah C for Conant Middle High School - American Heritage Trip - 5/6 - 5/9/25 on May 18, 2025
I submitted a review last week but I didn’t get confirmation that it was received. I’ll try to re-create another one. For the most part it was a very good tour. Allison aka Allie was outstanding! She handled one sensitive issue with aplomb and professionalism.. There were times when room cards for the hotels weren’t ready, but she took care of that deftly. She was so well organized and also has a good sense of humor. Sometimes our turn-around time was very tight, such as checking into a hotel and leaving for an event, but that’s not unusual for a guided bus tour. All the Hilton hotels were very nice, especially the Double Tree right on Ocean City’s beach. I could have stayed there all week! The breakfast food at the hotels and our dinners were very good, with one exception: The Golden Corral in Williamsburg was AWFUL. Very disorganized when we arrived; there was a large dining area on one side and we all could have eaten there, but the hostess kept moving us around. The restaurant was a zoo with long lines to the buffets and large groups of school kids running around. This place was totally inappropriate for us. I recommend selecting another place. The places we visited were terrific : Annapolis State House, the Naval Academy, the Marines Museum, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk Naval Harbor, Assateague Island, and Berlin, a delightful little town, where we had lunch on the way back. I’ve probably left out places….. All the guides were so good, which is essential. And the red, white, and blue icing on the cake was the Virginia Military Tattoo. I know a little about the ones in Halifax and Edinburgh, but I’ve never been to one. It blew my mind! It brought forth patriotic pride, emotion, and awe. My favorite part was the bag- pipers and the Highland dancers. It was great seeing other countries represented, too. hope to go to another one. Our bus driver did a fantastic job, both keeping us on schedule as much as possible, and maneuvering in tight spaces. She and Allie were a great team of 2. My only concern was that the bus was cold. I heard other travelers complain, too, and with a group of seniors, that’s important. I had 3 layers of clothing on, and I did speak to Joanne about the temperature but it remained quite cool most of the trip. In retrospect I will remember this as a very successful trip, and I do recommend Best of Times tours for anyone. Thank you to all who participated in running this fun and informative tour, Diane Sheahan and Jerry Gove
By Diane S for Best of Times Travel - VA International Tattoo & Williamsburg 2025 on May 07, 2025
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