Vermont Sampler Tour
4 Hours • Big on Adventure, Small on Time!
Overview
Activity details
These privately guided 4 hour tours give you a bite-sized taste of Vermont’s scenic backroads, charming villages, and local favorites, all in a compact, easygoing experience.
It’s the perfect way to explore if you’re short on time, love a good scenic detour, or just want a more budget-friendly private tour. You’ll still get a local expert as your guide, a perfectly planned route, and plenty of time to soak in the sights!
What's included
- Private transportation in a built-for-back roads Bronco
- Designated driver/guide for the duration of the tour
- Pick-up & drop off at prearranged location
You will be responsible for purchasing snacks, beverages, and any souvenirs or other goodies you find and would like to buy along the way.
Itinerary
When checking out, please specify which tour theme you'd like for your Sample tour:
Ridges and Rivers: This tour explores Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Springfield and Rockingham, Vermont. We’ll follow winding roads along streams and rivers, explore back roads with gorgeous views, and visit the Vermont Country Store!
Antiques and Artisans: This tour explores Woodstock, Quechee, Windsor, West Windsor, Reading and South Woodstock, Vermont. We’ll explore beautiful Vermont countryside, visit an antique store or two, and stop in at Simon Pearce along the way.
Bridges and Brews: This tour is a shortened version of our Bridges and Breweries full-day tour and will include a stop at either the Long Trail Brewing Company or Harpoon Brewery. We’ll explore back roads, beautiful views and iconic covered bridges in the area before and after our stop.
Pricing
Pricing starts at $400/tour, for up to 4 people. This price includes all taxes. A small booking fee (6%) will be added at checkout.
Additional information
Check-in details
Since these tours are only 4 hours long, we want to spend as much time exploring as possible! We offer pickup in Woodstock, Ludlow, or Springfield, Vermont. If you’re staying nearby, we might be able to arrange pickup in another location — just ask, and we’ll see what we can do!
We usually get started at 10am -- if you'd like a different start time, please reach out!
What to bring
If the weather is nice (70ºF or higher and no rain), we’ll be traveling with the top down on the Bronco (unless you request otherwise). Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat and dress in layers. Bring a water bottle, too. We’ll make stops along the way for food and restroom breaks.
Cancellations
• Full Refund or Credit: Cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour’s start time to receive a full refund or a credit for future use—your choice!
• No Refunds for Late Cancellations: If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, your payment will not be refunded.
• No-Show Policy: Because all Vermont Wayfinders guided tours are private experiences, your timely readiness ensures we can deliver the best possible service. If your group is not ready to depart within 30 minutes of the scheduled start time, it will be considered a no-show, and the full price of the tour will be charged.
We understand that delays happen—please contact us as soon as possible if you’re running late so we can do our best to accommodate you. However, extended delays may result in adjustments to the tour itinerary or cancellation without refund.
Rebooking Options
• You may rebook your tour online up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time at no additional cost.
Operator Cancellations
• If Vermont Wayfinders cancels a tour due to weather, safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund or credit for future use—whichever you prefer.
Changes to Your Booking
• Changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time cannot be accommodated.
• All cancellation cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.