Vermont

Vermont’s tour catalogue is small but diverse, with 41 experiences ranging from $13 self-guided audio drives to $2,029 multi-day packages. About 51% of all products are priced under $100, and 27% cost less than $25, so budget-friendly options are common. The most-booked categories are self-guided driving tours, brewery and food tours, sailing trips, and small-group day tours, each representing a distinct way to see the state.

The best-reviewed tours are those that include either a knowledgeable local guide, thoughtful extras like admission or tastings, or a flexible self-guided format. No tour with 10 or more reviews is rated below 4 stars, and 78% of all products offer free cancellation. Private tours and sailing charters push the median price up, but most travelers find good value in the $13–$100 range.

With just 41 tours on offer, Vermont’s catalogue is compact but covers a wide spread of experiences. The median price is $94, but this is skewed by private and group tours priced for entire vehicles or parties, not per person. 21 tours (51%) cost less than $100, and 11 (27%) are under $25, mostly self-guided audio tours and scavenger hunts. At the top end, 18 tours (44%) are over $200, including private sailing, full-day small-group tours, and airport transfers.

Categories mix products: for example, 'Bus Tours' includes both inexpensive sightseeing and high-priced private excursions, so medians can be misleading. 'Private and Luxury' covers everything from $13 audio guides to $2,000 multi-day trips. Most tours confirm instantly (32 of 40), and free cancellation is standard for 78% of products.

Quality is consistent: only 3 tours (7%) are rated below 4 stars, and none of these have more than 10 reviews. The best-reviewed options are brewery tours, sailing trips, and full-day guided excursions, all of which average above 4.8 stars.

Travelers looking for value will find the lowest prices among self-guided audio tours, which start at $13 per package or per vehicle. These are ideal for independent travelers or families, offering flexible itineraries and commentary, but do not include admission to attractions. The two listed audio tours differ in time spent at stops: the first allows for 510 minutes at stops out of 540 total, while the second spends less than half the time off the road. Both are praised for flexibility, but some reviewers of the second tour struggled with app navigation when starting at a different location.

Public trolley and sailing tours, priced from $28 to $72 per person, include either admission (trolley) or amenities like water and glassware (sailing). Sailing cruises consistently receive perfect 5-star ratings, but note that these are non-refundable. The trolley tour includes admission but not parking, and some reviewers found the meeting point unclear.

Brewery tours ($79) and zipline adventures ($105) are well-reviewed, with the brewery tour including up to 12 tastings and snacks. However, one reviewer reported being denied a refund during the pandemic, and another felt the brewery restaurant stop was underwhelming. Adventure tours like ziplining include all safety equipment and are praised for knowledgeable guides.

Small-group day trips ($270) include hotel pickup, private transportation, and admission to major attractions (such as Ben & Jerry’s Factory or maple syrup farms). These tours spend about 60% of their time at the sites, with the rest in transit. Multi-day packages ($2,029) cover lodging, breakfast, and all admissions, and are highly rated for guide quality and itinerary variety. Private sailing charters ($414–$602 per group) are among the most expensive per hour but can be good value for groups of up to six. Across categories, tours that include admission or tastings offer better value than those where these are paid separately.

Most Vermont tours confirm instantly, with only 8 of 40 requiring manual confirmation. Sailing cruises and small-group tours are flagged as likely to sell out, especially in peak months. Since free cancellation is available on 78% of tours, booking early is low risk for most products.

No data supports specific seasonal trends, but tours that are non-refundable (notably sailing and multi-day packages) should be booked with more certainty about your plans.

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