Itinerary

Day 1:

Start your Maine bicycle tour at 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.
Distance: 11 miles, meals: Dinner

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.
Distance: 14, 24 miles, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 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 lobster men haul their traps from the crystal clear waters of Somes Sound. Relax during a sunset sail on a Maine Windjammer.
Distance: 20, 34 miles, meals: Breakfast, 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.
Distance: 17, 28 miles, meals: Breakfast, Dinner, 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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 Acadia Bar Harbor tour concludes.
Distance: 14, 25 miles, meals: Breakfast, Lunch

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Routes: Although most of the riding is on the carriage trails we do sometimes share the road with traffic. Park regulations limit speed and so roads are very safe. The Carriage Roads are inaccessible to motor vehicles so you will not have access to the van during these segments. Regulations in the park further restrict the van from pulling over outside of designated areas.

Level of Riding: This is rated as an intermediate trip with relatively short rides with a decent amount of climbing. Riding distances vary with a day off to kayak and hike. Currently, the longest distance you can ride is 34 miles in a single day but once again you can choose to opt for as little as you ride.

Lodging

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor
Unpack your bags only once while enjoying five nights in an oceanfront room just a stone’s throw from beautiful Frenchman’s Bay. This beautiful inn features spacious rooms and modern amenities, and is a just a short walk from shops and restaurants. Watch the sunset from your own private porch overlooking the water or choose a non-oceanfront room for less. Spa, swimming pool, and dining room. (5 nights).

Included:

• Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
• Full van support for a variety of route options
• Traditional Maine lobster bake
• Sunset sail on a Maine Windjammer
• Guided kayaking excursion
• 5 nights at the acclaimed Bar Harbor Inn
• All breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
• All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
• Complimentary use of equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0, Limited E-Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis
• Baggage transfers and porterage
• Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS

Not included:

• Flights to and from the tour
• Night before and after the tour
• Gratuity guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: $ 4024.- pp. single fee $ 1150.-
You can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.
Start & End: We start at the Bar Harbor Inn at 2:30 PM on Day 1. The trip concludes at the same location on the last day around 2 PM (depending on how long the ride takes you).
Tour dates 2024:
25 Aug – 30 Aug
08 Sep – 13 Sep
Tour dates 2025:
06 Jul – 11 Jul
20 Jul – 25 Jul
27 Jul – 01 Aug
03 Aug – 08 Aug
24 Aug – 29 Aug
07 Sep – 12 Sep

Conditions

Deposit $500.- pp
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

A Typical Day
While each day of a vacation is unique, there are similar elements to every day. Your tour leaders will share the selection of options with you and guide you through the day. Choose to do it all or customize the options to your personal preference.
THE COOL OF THE MORNING Rise in time for breakfast with your fellow travelers and tour leaders who will provide an overview of the day. They will share with you the highlights and mix in a bit of local lore.After breakfast you’ll have time to return to your room before you head off on your ride or to another activity. Of course, if you choose, you can lounge by the pool, arrange for a massage, or a host of other things that suit your fancy.A morning ride might take you through a historic covered bridge, past a series of cascading waterfalls, or through a spectacular stand of cacti. Stop to snap some photos, walk along the falls, or perhaps visit an old-time general store. Everyone is encouraged to ride and explore at their own pace.

LET THE SUN SHINE Leaders will host a gourmet picnic lunch along the ride or you will have opportunity to eat at one of several venues in a small town along the way. Naturally, everyone’s favorite lunch is a spread put on by the tour leaders. It’s always fun to see what they’ve conjured up and enjoy some laughs with your fellow travelers over lunch.You might visit a local museum or winery, or crank out a few extra miles if you choose. Devouring a good book in a lounge chair overlooking the pool or the sea is also a favored afternoon activity. From a short hike to a waterfall to a visit to small family farm, our bike tours offer much more than simply riding down the road.

AS THE MOON RISES Join your fellow travelers for a delicious dinner either at the inn or a nearby restaurant. Evening meals seem to incite conversation and laughter over the day’s events. You’ll hear stories of spontaneous encounters and great feats such as milking a cow for the first time – you do what?Meals are sumptuous three to five-course affairs and include options for vegetarians. Folks often go for a little evening walk or retire to the front porch of the inn before drifting off to their rooms. Enjoyable hours in the out of doors are the perfect prescription for a good night’s sleep