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Coastal Maine by Bike

United States
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 1 review

7 Days from

$2690 USD

Trip Code: CCM
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Essential Information

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*Prices listed are per person

Coastal Maine by Bike - Single Supplement
$820 USD
Duration
  • 7 Days
Activities
  • 7 days self-guided cycling
Accommodation
  • 6 nights hotels/inns
Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
4 / 10

Introductory to Moderate

Trip highlights

  • Sweeping vistas along Maine’s spectacular coastline
  • Explore historic towns such as Bar Harbor and the Jewel of the Coast
  • Indulge in Maine’s local specialties
  • Cycle Acadia National park on rustic carriage roads

Overview

Explore charming towns and beautiful coastal villages on this 7-day self-guided cycling adventure along the coast of Maine. Your journey features postcard scenery, from stunning bays and hidden coves to the unique Acadia National Park. The shoreline is dressed up with sixty-five lighthouses offering picturesque vistas and novel stories. Immerse yourself in the historic landmark that inspired Andrew Wyeth for its masterpiece, marvel at the exquisitely renovated Victorian opera house, spend time in the art galleries and enjoy the cultural vibe as you cycle into Belfast. A holiday on the coast wouldn’t be complete without sampling delicacies on the menu: lobster, smoked salmon, fresh blueberries and the local favourite whoopee pies, a mini chocolate cake sandwich in a cookie form.

Itinerary

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You will be picked up along the waterfront and transferred to your first accommodation, from there make your way to Port Clyde and onward to Marshall Point Light. This afternoon, enjoy the hiking trails, relax at the Inn or simply enjoy the coastal views. • Elevation 1,200ft

Meals: Nil

Following a hearty home-cooked breakfast while enjoying ocean vistas, you hop on your bike for another great cycling day. After navigating the quiet town of Port Clyde, we set out to explore Clark Island to take in the spectacular viewpoints of Owls Head Lighthouse that watches over Penobscot Bay. A site of beauty filled with mysterious haunted stories that will give you chills. You will make your way back inland to the eclectic village of Rockland, where there are opportunities for great seafood, browsing art galleries and much more. • Elevation Gain 1,095 to 2,100 ft

Meals: B

Take an early morning ferry across to Vinalhaven. Your day is spent exploring the Island by Bike with options to browse downtown or even go for a swim in the old granite quarry. • Elevation Gain 1,100 ft

Meals: B

You have three choices of rides today. A short ride to Camden will leave plenty of time to enjoy the Jewel of the Coast with its many historical and outdoor gems to discover. In the afternoon, you may choose to be active or relax and soak in the culture. From the Victorian Opera house to the seaside, options for theatre and glass blowing to kayaking and sailing are possible here. Your local inn will welcome you with a lovely “Europe meets Maine” atmosphere and the perfect place to spend the night. • Elevation Gain 572-2,324 ft

Meals: B

This morning you will be transferred to Bar Harbor, where we access Acadia National Park. Your introduction to the park is by Acadia’s famous carriage roads. With gentle grades, no cars and breathtaking scenery, this day will be one of the highlights of your week. Forty-five miles of rustic roads were built as a gift from John D Rockefeller Jr in the first half of the 20th century, resulting in roads and bridges integrated into the forest and countryside, creating a seamless experience. After this amazing day, you will return to Bar Harbor and settle in for the rest of your trip. • Elevation Gain 1,800 ft

Meals: B

This morning you will board the ferry across Frenchman Bay, passing lighthouses, lobstermen, seaside mansions and mountains to Winter Harbor, where your exploration of the Schoodic Peninsula begins. From the year-round lobstering community, your ride on dedicated cycle paths will take you past coves, where seals like to sunbathe, to Schoodic Point and panoramic views of the open ocean. This afternoon, return to Bar Harbor for your last evening “down east.” • Elevation gain 1,559

Meals: B

The week’s last cycle is back in Acadia National Park on the famous Park Loop Road that winds along the shore past the sand beach at Newport cove and Thunder Hole. The optional climb up Cadillac Mountain is a favorite in the fall when the leaves have changed for the season. Make sure you are back by noon, when you are transferred back to Portland. • Elevation Gain 2,601 ft

Meals: B

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One of our staff meets you at our waterfront pick-up location in Portland and shuttles you north along the coast to your first inn. Once settled, you roll out on quiet coastal roads toward the working fishing village of Port Clyde, where lobster boats still set the rhythm of the day. From there, you continue to Marshall Point Light, standing at the edge of the Atlantic. You might recognize it from Forrest Gump, but in person, it’s unforgettable for entirely different reasons. The riding is relaxed, the scenery is stunning, and there’s no rush to be anywhere but right where you are. The afternoon is yours. Stretch out on the inn’s lawn with the ocean in view, or head out for a walk on the nearby Clark Island trails as the light softens and evening settles over the coast. • Elevation 1,200ft • Transfer: 1 hr. and 45 min.

Meals: Nil

You start the day tracing the edges of Spruce Head before turning east along a string of quiet roads that feel made for bikes. Today’s route carries you to Birch Point State Park, then on to Owls Head Lighthouse, standing watch over Penobscot Bay. It’s one of those places where most people stop talking without realizing it. Take your time here. You’ve earned it. From there, the ride leads you into Rockland, a lively harbor town known for art, boats, and good food. Spend the afternoon exploring the Farnsworth Museum, browsing galleries and shops, or simply sitting near the water, watching the harbor come and go. • Elevation Gain 1,230 ft

Meals: B

This morning begins on the water. An early ferry carries you across Rockland Harbor with wide views of the Camden Hills and the open bay ahead. When you step onto the island of Vinalhaven, things slow in the best possible way. Spend the day riding quiet island roads, wandering the small downtown, and getting a glimpse of what year-round island life looks like. There’s time to swim in an old granite quarry, explore the island’s back roads, visit the lighthouse on the northwest tip, or simply enjoy the feeling of being someplace most visitors never reach. You return to Rockland by ferry in the afternoon, with salt on your skin and a full day behind you. • Elevation Gain 1,300 ft

Meals: B

Today is about options, and that’s the beauty of self-guided travel. The ride from Rockland to Camden is short and scenic, just thirteen easy miles along the coast. Once there, you decide how the day unfolds. Ride farther into the hills for sweeping views, or skip the bike altogether and wander Camden’s harbor, shops, and cafés. Sailing and kayaking are also options if you’re feeling adventurous. Camden has a way of pulling people in. Enjoy your time in town, on your schedule and at your pace. • Elevation Gain 770 - 2,050 ft

Meals: B

This morning, one of our staff transfers you from Camden to Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia National Park. Then comes one of the greatest rides anywhere. Car-free, gently graded, and designed to be traveled slowly, Acadia’s Carriage Roads wind through pine and birch forests, cross graceful stone bridges, and explore the interior of Acadia National Park. Built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. so people could experience the park without the noise and air pollution of the newly popularized automobile, they still deliver exactly that. It’s peaceful, immersive riding, the kind that makes you forget how far you’ve gone until you stop. • Elevation Gain 1,470 ft

Meals: B

Today’s ride traces Acadia’s dramatic coastline along Park Loop Road, where the land drops sharply into the sea and the views keep pulling you toward the water. Before reaching Jordan Pond, you leave Park Loop Road for a steady climb up Day Mountain along the only Carriage Road with a mountaintop finish. From the summit, the Cranberry Islands spread out across the bay before you descend toward the heart of the park. Lunch at Jordan Pond House is the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs, refuel, and relax off the bike. The popovers are legendary, and after this morning’s ride, you’ve earned them. Return to Bar Harbor via the Carriage Roads, savoring more car-free miles and wooded scenery. • Elevation gain 1,120

Meals: B

Your final morning offers a choice because that’s what this week has been about all along. If you want a gentle goodbye, ride more Carriage Roads on the Witch Hole Loop, passing beaver dams, quiet ponds, and stretches of road that feel tucked away from everything else. If you’re craving one last challenge, ride from town to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard, where the coast stretches out in every direction and the week comes full circle. However you choose to finish, you’ll leave knowing you didn’t rush this place. You lived it, at your pace and on your terms. • Elevation Gain 1,570 ft

Meals: B

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6 scheduled departures between 23 Aug 2026 and 27 Sep 2026.

  • Departs 23 Aug 2026 – ends 29 Aug 2026 (7 days)
  • Departs 30 Aug 2026 – ends 5 Sep 2026 (7 days)
  • Departs 6 Sep 2026 – ends 12 Sep 2026 (7 days)
  • Departs 13 Sep 2026 – ends 19 Sep 2026 (7 days)
  • Departs 20 Sep 2026 – ends 26 Sep 2026 (7 days)
  • Departs 27 Sep 2026 – ends 3 Oct 2026 (7 days)
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What's included?

Included

  • 6 nights accommodation on a twin share basis with private ensuite facilities
  • All accommodation taxes and gratuities
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • Navigation App
  • Luggage transfers (2 pieces per person, not exceeding 20kg per piece)
  • Emergency hotline
  • Performance hybrid bicycle rental including panniers
  • Round trip ferry transfer from Bar Harbour to Winter Harbour

Not included

  • Travel to and from Portland
  • Meals where not specified
  • Unscheduled transfers requested during the trip
  • Entrance fees
  • Helmet (mandatory)
  • Guide

Reviews (1)

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Bikes were excellent. All the moves came off as expected and on time.

Gary Larsen|Salt Lake City
1 Sep 2021

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