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Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

Summary

Bike - Hike - Kayak - Sail Acadia, our nation’s smallest National Park, is revered as one of the most scenic and beautiful of our national treasures where our Cycling routes offer stunning views of the outer islands, surf-sculpted coastline, and lobster boats. Cruise across Frenchman’s Bay to ride through small fishing villages. Take to the waters under your own power during a guided kayak excursion. Sail on a Maine Windjammer. Hike to a granite peak with stunning 360˚ views. Experience all that this captivating region has to offer on a Maine cycling trip!

Recreational, Road bike

6 days

196 km / 122 mi

$ 3,299.-

5 nights at the acclaimed Bar Harbor Inn
All meals except 2 lunches and 1 dinner
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Complimentary use of equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0
Traditional Maine lobster bake
Sunset sail on a Maine Windjammer
Guided kayaking excursion
Full van support and support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
Baggage transfers and porterage
Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
Not included: flight from and to the tour and night before and after the tour.

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Details

Type

Recreational, Road bike

Duration

6 days

Level

Moderate

Support

Guided

Daily distance

40-60 km / 25-37 mi

Total distance

196 km / 122 mi

Lodging

Deluxe, full board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Included

Dates

11 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021
25 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
01 Aug 2021 - 06 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 - 03 Sep 2021
12 Sep 2021 - 17 Sep 2021

Price start date 12 September 2021 is $3199

Start

Bar Harbor

Finish

Bar Harbor

Airport at start

Portland Maine and than to the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)

Airport at finish

Bangor Maine

Prices

Price per person

The tour price per person

$ 3,299.-

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 995.-

Itinerary

Day 1:

Start your Maine bicycle tour the historic Bar Harbor Inn and enjoy an afternoon ride to a scenic overlook where views extend to a lighthouse and beyond. This evening, enjoy a traditional Maine Lobster Bake on the terrace of the inn with stunning oceanfront vistas.
11 miles, meals: B, D

Day 2:

The one-way Park Loop Road is a cyclist’s dream. Spin through lush forest before emerging on the dramatic coast. This magnificent road provides expansive views of the ocean along pink granite shorelines.
14, 24 miles, Meals: B, L, D Hike

Day 3:

Cycle for miles on Acadia’s automobile-free Carriage Roads. Cross several signature granite bridges on your way to Northeast Harbor and Asticou Azalea Gardens. Pause to watch lobstermen haul their traps from the crystal clear waters of Somes Sound. Relax during a sunset sail on a Maine Windjammer.
20, 34 miles, meals: B, Sailing

Day 4:

Cruise across Frenchman’s Bay to Schoodic Peninsula. Ride the shoreline so close to the sea that you can feel the spray from the surf. Continue through authentic fishing villages and past historic lighthouses. For a touch of nostalgia, visit the Winter Harbor 5 and 10.
17, 28 miles, meals: B, D Sailing

Day 5:

Begin your day with a guided kayak excursion. While paddling these sturdy boats during the calm morning hours, you are likely to encounter seals and sea birds. Join your tour leaders for an afternoon hike featuring spectacular views of the surrounding islands.
Kayaking, Hiking meals: B, L, D

Day 6:

Enjoy a spin on the carriage trails or along the coast before arriving at the Jordan Pond House to enjoy their signature popovers on the lawn. Those up for a challenge can tackle the gradual climb up Cadillac Mountain. Your reward is the 360-degree view of the surrounding islands and rugged coastline from the highest point on the east coast — a final highlight before the tour concludes.
14, 25 miles, meals: B, L

Map & Routes

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