Summer and Fall Group Tours
At the Horizon Inn we offer turnkey packages for senior group tours, retreats, reunions, and the like. This includes three full meals a day, all attractions, and a step on tour guide. Senior groups and trend clubs have been regular visitors since the mid-seventies. The proximity to over 85 area attractions, (boat and train rides, tours of estates such as Hildene, Calvin Coolidge, and the Von Trapp Family Lodge, Adams Farm, horses, musical and magical venues and more) combined with gracious hospitality and outstanding meals, truly will add your group to the many who return to our home – The Horizon Inn - year after year!
Winter Group Activities
The Horizon Inn provides a unique winter experience offering a multitude of activities including: Skiing, Boarding at Mount Snow; Snowmobiling on the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) trail system; Learn to Snowmobile at the Horizon Inn; Cross Country Skiing; Snow Shoeing; Ice Fishing; and more. The facility practically guarantees snow from November to April. Please review the following winter brochures for more information.
Winter Activities Brochure 1
Winter Activities Brochure 2
Motor Coach/Bus Tours
All itineraries are customized and designed specifically to fit your group’s desires and interests from a large selection of over 36 major attractions.
- Over 60% of the Horizon Inn guests travel with an organized group tour program. In order to experience the complete offerings of the Horizon Inn experience, touring Vermont and the surrounding New England states, it is best to travel in an organized group.
- The Horizon Inn will only handle one group at a time. This means your group received all the personal attention it deserves – the entire facility is dedicated to your group. Our entire dining room is yours for all in house meals. You will become part of the Horizon Inn family!
- Arrive to a red-carpet welcome experience only offered at the Horizon Inn including a wine and cheese orientation.
- Full breakfast, complete lunch while touring (no brown bag lunches here), and full 4-course dinners served each day.
- Step on tour guide who will travel with your group to all attractions, serve you lunch prepared by our chef, and entertain you with the rich history and uniqueness that Vermont and New England offers.
- Over 85 day and night attractions to select from.
- One turn-key price includes all your lodging, entertainment, attractions, 3 meals per day, taxes and gratuities.
- Special giveaways and gifts for the entire group.
The Horizon Inn has developed a unique Tour Book that is available to assist your group in developing the best vacation you have ever had. Please call us to find out how to get your own copy to develop your groups’ “Cruise Vacation on Land”!
Sample Itinerary
The Horizon Inn customizes each and every Itinerary to highlight those attractions that best suite your group’s interests and desires. We have over 85 total attractions and entertainment options to select from, and if there is a special interest for your group, we will research and secure dates for that item/interest. We work closely with you, the tour leader, to develop the best possible attraction combination for a truly exciting and most memorable vacation for you and your group.
The following are 4 sample itineraries our current customers have secured for the next year covering all 4 seasons. Yes, our groups travel to the Horizon Inn all year round! We can customize your Vermont itinerary for a 2 nights- 3 days up to 7 nights – 8 days trip or more.
- Sample Spring Itinerary (PDF)
- Sample Summer Itinerary (PDF)
- Sample Fall/Autumn Itinerary (PDF)
- Sample Winter Itinerary (PDF)
Retreats and Reunions
Whether you are coming to Southern Vermont for a youth retreat, marriage retreat, wedding or family reunion, The Horizon Inn has the facilities for you. We have an indoor pool, game room, full lounge with 60” big screen TV, and a 55 seat restaurant that is perfect for groups. We also provide ground tents for all your outdoor activities. Check out our Vermont attractions to see the abundance of things to do in the area and why The Horizon Inn is a perfect choice for your reunion or retreat.
Chinese Tours
The Horizon Inn has Chinese culture. We offer tour packages for those visiting from the East. For more information, visit www.HorizonEastTour.com.