Travel to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee for a scenic cruise on this magnificent lake and take in amazing views of the lake as we travel up to the Castle in the Clouds. Breathtaking views are abound on this fun-filled day trip. 

Winnipesaukee (win-e-puh-saw’-kee), New Hampshire’s largest lake, is glacier formed and spring fed. Surrounded by 3 mountain ranges, the lake is 504 feet above sea level. It is approximately 25 miles long 15 miles wide, covers 72 square miles and contains more than 240 habitable islands. The lake’s wooded shoreline and crystal clear water makes it a popular summer resort, and visitors from all over the world come to rest and relax in its beautiful surroundings.  Experience the majesty of Lake Winnipesaukee during a narrated scenic tour aboard the historic M/S Mount Washington. Learn about the history of the region and local folklore, surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in New England, on this fabulous 2 1/2 Hour Tour.  Enjoy a terrific buffett lunch prepared by the cruise chef as we sail around the lake.

After earning his fortune in the shoe industry at the turn of the 20th century, Tom Plant focused his attention on the Ossipee Mountains in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. In 1913-1914, Tom and his wife Olive built a unique and stunning country estate, which they called Lucknow. The property spanned 6,300 acres and featured a 16-room Arts and Crafts mansion, stable and six-car garage, two gatehouses, a greenhouse, a golf course and tennis court, a man-made lake, a boathouse on Lake Winnipesaukee, and miles of carriage and bridle trails. For several years the Plants enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle at Lucknow, with state-of-the-art amenities, beautiful hand-made furnishings, and a large staff to run the estate.  Now is your opportunity to Experience this Castle in the Clouds.  Enjoy truly breathtaking views from this spectacular turn-of-the-century sixteen-room Arts & Crafts mansion perched high on a pristine 5500-acre mountaintop estate overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee!

*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.  At that point in time you will also be notified of the departure time for the program.  Departure times for this trip are typically before 8am EST.      

There are no refunds for cancellations received after 7/12/24, regardless of Cancellation Reason.  Best of Times Travel reserves the right to issue any refunds, in whole or part, in the form of a Future Travel Credit.