Kayaking and Hiking Adventures in Vermont

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all inclusive rates	US $220	US $253	rates vary on number of nights

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Active Adventure

Appalachian Trail Adventures (ATA) has a unique approach to health and fitness, with hiking as its core activity. Our guests are hikers who do not feel comfortable hitting the trails alone and those seeking a healthful living vacation. Our programs offer day hikes, kayaking, caving and excursions to the most scenic Vermont villages in small group settings.

For fitness activities other than hiking, we offer excise and yoga classes. À la carte activities include Registered Dieticians, cooking demonstration, Personnel Trainers, horseback riding, fly fishing, clay shooting, bird watching, rock climbing, cycling and mountain biking.

We provide an all inclusive vacation with affordable accommodations, spa cuisine and experienced guides that will maximize this unparalleled Vermont vacation.

ATA has a delicious spa menu and work daily with our chefs. Our meals are a healthy balance of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. We offer a vegetarian option at every meal and cater to special diets, such as vegan, wheat and dairy-free options.

HIKING PROGRAMS: The majority of our hikes are in the Green Mountain Nation Forest along the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail, the oldest long distance hiking trail in the country.

Our PEAK BAGGING PROGRAM is for those advanced hikers will have the opportunity to hike all five of Vermont’s 4,000 foot mountains. Those who summit all of Vermont’s 4,000 footers are awarded with a certificate of accomplishment. This accomplishment in the hiking community is referred to as a peak bagging.

Our VERMONT'S VISTA and VILLIAGE VACATION takes intermediate and novice hikers to Vermont’s most scenic vistas, to a waterfalls, a historical mine, or to a beautiful crystal clear lake.

Typical Day

Guests start breakfast at 7:30am and we discuss our plans for the day such as length of the hikes etc. We depart at 8:30 and drive from 5 to 40 minutes to the hiking trail head. Hikes vary from 3-6 hours and 3-8 miles depending on guests needs. Then guests have a picnic lunch along a vista or lake shore. After lunch either we go to an excursion to a local village or attraction or go kayaking on a flat-water pond or river! Returning back to the inn around 1:00-4:00 pm. , yoga class is at 5pm followed by dinner at 6:30.

Age range, type of group

Our guests run from young adults to seniors seeking health and fitness at different levels of ability and fitness.

Sleeping and meals

The Summit Lodge is nestled on 11 acres just up the street from the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail, offering all the cozy, traditional pleasures of a superb Vermont country inn. Being a true Vermont four season inn, the summit lodge in Killington Resort is the ideal location to experience Vermont at its very finest.

At the Summit Lodge, you'll find some of the finest recreation anywhere. In summer, hone your racquet skills on our tennis court, then cool off in our outdoor heated pool. Enjoy an energizing workout in our exercise room, a warm relaxing Finnish sauna, or a steaming whirlpool. In the evening, enjoy fireside dining and fine cuisine in our antique-filled dining room.

ATA has a delicious spa menu and work daily with our chefs. Our meals are a healthy balance of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. We offer a vegetarian option at every meal and cater to special diets, such as vegan, wheat and dairy-free options.

Restrictions

No pets, sorry:-(

Rates & Availability

Rates start at $220.00 per night, per person

Other Information

We are located in the heart of the Green Mountains of central Vermont, near the world-famous Killington Ski Resort. The Inn is easily accessible by car, rail or plane with its location in Killington. Most major airlines fly to Logan Airport in Boston with connecting service to Rutland, Vermont. Rental cars are available at the Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional Airport (15 miles). Amtrak offers rail service from New York City’s Penn Station to Rutland