Itinerary

Day 1: Boothbay Harbor to Pemaquid Point

Leaders will meet you at the visitor’s center in downtown Portland, ME on the 1st morning of the tour for the one-hour transfer to Boothbay Harbor. We begin our trip cycling stunning Ocean Point before pedaling to the charming village of Damariscotta. We end our day at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, where we enjoy a welcome wine and cheese reception before dinner at the elegant Bradley Inn.
Cycling: 48 miles. Elevation gain: 3120 ft. Meals: Dinner Lodging: The Bradley Inn.

Day 2: Pemaquid Point to Clark Island

Today we visit historic Pemaquid Harbor where the English and the French fought for control of New England during the French and Indian Wars. Later we cycle to the “off the beaten track” town of Waldoboro for a glimpse of small-town life in Maine. Enjoy an optional visit to the farm where Andrew Wyeth painted the iconic “Christinia’s World” before pedaling to Clark Island and our inn overlooking the ocean.
Cycling 54 miles. Elevation gain 3310 ft. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Lodging: The Craignair Inn

Day 3: Clark Island to Camden

We begin our ride exploring the quiet peninsula of Spruce Point before cycling to Birch Point State Park and the spectacular Owls Head Light as it stands guard over Penobscot Bay. Our ride then takes us to the eclectic village of Rockland, home to the Farnsworth Museum of Art, which features an extensive collection of the art of the Wyeth Family, The Island Institute dedicated to preserving Maine’s Island communities, and a number of charming shops and galleries. We finish our day in the picturesque town of Camden where we enjoy a sunset sail on Penobscot Bay.
Cycling options: 30 or 54 miles. Elevation gain 2797 ft meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Lodging: Hartstone

Day 4: Camden to Castine

The rolling hills of Camden offer miles of riding on quiet country roads. We follow these roads though the summer community of Bayside and into the coastal town of Belfast and enjoy a picnic lunch before a short transfer. Our ride continues along the western shore of Penobscot Bay and into the town of Castine where a lobster feast awaits.
Cycling: 53 or 63 miles. Elevation gain: 3517 ft. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Lodging: The Castine Inn

Day 5: Castine to Bar Harbor

Our adventure continues as we explore the town of Castine, a historical gem that has flown the flag of four nations during its rich history. Our morning ride through town is a journey through pre-colonial American history. After exploring Castine, our ride continues along miles of quiet coastal roads. We cycle along Eggemoggin Reach and into the town of Blue Hill before a transfer to Bar Harbor. An optional non- supported route will be offered for those who wish to cycle to Bar Harbor
Cycling Options: 40, 61, 77, 100 miles. Elevation gain: 4537 ft meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Lodging: The Inn on Mt Desert

Day 6: The Quiet side of Acadia

Today we cycle to the quiet side of Acadia National Park. The ride takes you through Northeast Harbor, along Sommes Sound and into the town of Southwest Harbor where we pause for lunch. After lunch, we cycle to the Bass Harbor Light before following country roads back to Bar Harbor.
Cycling Options: 30 or 50 miles. Elevation gain: 3538 ft meals: Breakfast, Dinner. Lodging: The Inn on Mt Desert

Day 7: Cycling Acadia National Park

We end a memorable week cycling Acadia National Park’s famous Park Loop Road. As it winds along the shore before we celebrate our week an optional climb of Cadillac Mountain.
Cycling Options: 26 or 33 miles, elevation gain: 2601 ft meals: Breakfast.

* 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.

Lodging

Boothbay to Bar Harbor Bike Tour

The Bradley Inn
The Craignair Inn
Hartstone
The Castine Inn
The Inn on Mt Desert

Included:

• Six nights’ lodging , all lodging taxes and gratuities
• Five dinners, six breakfasts, and two lunches, all taxes and gratuities for these meals
• Expenses paid for sailing on the Schooner
• Entrance fee for Acadia National Park
• Turn by turn directions using Ride with GPS
• Van support including fresh water, ample snacks, and “relief rides”
• Tour operators souvenirs – a cycling water bottle and t-shirt (available in men’s and women’s fit)
• pick up / drop of Portland

Not included:

• Airfare from and to the tour
• Rental bike
• Night before and night after the tour
• Alcoholic beverages are not included in the package price and are always at your discretion
• Gratuity guides

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024: from: $3995.- pp. Single fee $900.-
Rental: Ask for price, Extra fee  E-bike:$250.-
Pick up / Drop off: Portland, ME (PWM)
Tour dates 2024:
Available on request for groups of 4 or more in July, August and September.

Also available as an individual tour, see Pedal the Coast S.G. From $2595.00

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

We want to share the entire experience with you. Our tours are personalized and include time to explore picturesque places on your bike as well as off. We’ll show you the best spots to watch the sunset, take in an area’s unique history, or local cuisine. We arrange every detail from personally selecting the charming inns to identifying the best restaurants. Tours are available for all ages and abilities. Just pack your sense of adventure and let us take care of the rest.