Hanover Adventure Tours offers many great options for exploring the vibrant wilderness of New England and its exceptional views, farmland, architecture, and thriving community throughout the year. There are a plethora of fun activities to partake in. Whether it’s biking through the beautiful farmlands or on forest trails, trying out all of the favorite local diners, or taking in the rich history that exists in Vermont and New Hampshire, Hanover Adventure Tours is here to help you explore it all. You can take small group tours, customize your own tour, and have the option of privately coached tours as well. Or you can rent some equipment and head out on your own or with friends.

Hanover Adventure Tours and the hostel is located at 713 US Route 5, Norwich, Vermont 05055. Their lovely hostel offers pick-up and drop-off options anywhere in Norwich and Hanover. They are located next to the beautiful Connecticut river with private outdoor event spaces and dock access. If you are traveling through and want to meet some great people, this could be a fun option. The hostel provides access to their e-bike rentals, watercraft rentals, and slackpacking at a discounted rate for guests. And if you live in the area or have family visiting, it is worth checking out what this Adventure Center can offer you! Go on an adventure without the hassle of needing to plan all the details in advance! They’ve done it for you already.

Hanover Adventure Tours (HAT) has an open house on September 25th, 2021, between 9 am-5 pm. See here for more information.

This is a great opportunity to meet fellow adventures and see all the great possibilities HAT can offer the Upper Valley! With the intention of building connections and partnerships with the local community and sharing their plans for the coming year, the open house will have a guided tour of their 6,000 sq ft building and an in-depth guide about their mission as well as what they provide with tours and equipment rentals. Then after some refreshments, you can hop on a complimentary e-bike to explore one of their fun routes!

HAT has a few great scenic tours options available. For a list of available tours, check out this link. They have creative tour options, including farm tours, Dartmouth tours, and a tour of the Upper Valley Breweries. They provide group guided hikes and self-guided hiking tours for those wanting to have a solo adventure, and it includes hiking gear and transportation to and from your hiking trail! For more details and to book a tour call this number (802) 359-2921. They are not taking reservations online due to Covid.

Their Woodstock Farmland Tour is about a 3.5 hours guided tour that takes you through 18 miles of backroads and three different farms. You’ll be riding your electric bike under covered bridges and past lovely views. You will get to learn about the history of the farms as you visit and even try more than 15 kinds of cheeses and 4 grades of maple syrup!

The Upper Valley-Dartmouth College Tour is a fun e-bike tour with a professional tour guide that shows you different historical sites on campus and the Upper Valley while regaling you with stories of the Dartmouth campus. Private tours are available as well and a great way to get an inside look at the area. This tour lasts about 3 hours.

The Upper Valley Brewery & Distillery Tour provides an opportunity to get to know some great breweries in the area and taste up to 12 different craft beers. Your guide will entertain you with history and ample brewing knowledge as you sip and snack your way between breweries. You have the option for round-trip transportation or to ride your e-bike to your destinations! Decide on what works best for you and easily customize your trip.

Hanover Adventure Tours not only provides tours in the Upper Valley but also specializes in community activity year-round and rents out equipment for every season. They have more than 10 different models of e-bikes for rent to explore the Upper Valley with. They also have different pricing options depending on if you want to explore for two hours or two weeks and can vary depending on group size. For those more interested in exploring the waterways, HAT carries kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and tube rentals for floating in the lake! And with the coming winter, you can also rent snowshoes.

HAT’s passion for community and providing fun and unique experiences for those looking to go on an adventure and learn something new will make your experience worthwhile. Their mission is to “make you feel at home and comfortable exploring like a local!”. Hanover Adventure Tours can help connect visitors and locals alike to a more intimate view of the Upper Valley, and their knowledgeable staff makes it easy to have fun on your trip!