Cycling Maine's Coast & National Park

Cycling Maine's Coast & National Park

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Cycling Maine's Coast & National Park

8 Days Starting and ending in Portland

Visiting: Portland, Port Clyde, Rockland, Vinalhaven, Camden, Acadia National Park, Schoodic Peninsula

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

C07MN

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

12-99

Activities:

Cycling

From: $4670

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

With almost 400 miles from Kittery to the Canadian border, the coast of Maine presents incredibly diverse landscapes brimming with New England charm. This trip encompasses the very best that coastal Maine has to offer, from quaint artistic towns to the dramatic beauty of craggy shorelines that look out to historic island lighthouses.



Treat yourself to a variety of Maine delicacies like smoked salmon, fresh blueberries, the local favourite 'whoopee pie' and the world-famous Maine lobster. This distinctive trip gives you a unique insight into the creativity and beauty of the area as you ride through Acadia National Park, along the Schoodic Peninsula and through picturesque waterfront towns, all the while spoilt with unmatched ocean views.



Undoubtedly a highlight of your trip, the accommodation featured on this holiday is of great standard. You'll spend your week in charming New England Inns dotted along Maine's rugged coastline, with the exception of your first night in Portland city. Brimming with tradition and warm hospitality, a cosy room and hearty breakfast awaits you after an exhilarating day cycling.



Add extra nights in Portland or Boston should you want to explore these exciting American cities.

Highlights

  • Step back in time to a simpler way of life in the tranquil seaside retreat of Maine

  • Luminous lighthouses, luxurious lobsters, and lush scenic trails await

  • Spend your nights at quaint New England Inns with devoted hospitality

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Portland

Location: Portland

After arriving in Boston, you’ll take a local bus to Portland, Maine where your hotelier will pick you up. You’ll spend your first night in Portland to rest up before being collected the following morning for your transfer to Spruce Head.



Overnight Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, Portland.

Day 2 : Port Clyde And Clark Island

Location: Port Clyde

Meals Included: Breakfast

You’ll be met at your Portland hotel and transferred to your first traditional New England Inn located in Spruce Head. From here, you’ll embark on your first ride along coastal roads to the fishing village of Port Clyde and onto Marshall Point lighthouse, made famous by Forrest Gump. In the evening, you’ll have plenty of time to marvel at the coastal views from the lovely garden of your inn.



Overnight Craignair Inn, Spruce Head.

Day 3 : Spruce Head To Rockland

Location: Rockland

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a moment to enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the beautiful ocean before setting off to Birch Point State Park, home to the fascinating Owls Head lighthouse standing guard over Penobscot Bay. Continue to the eclectic village of Rockland, known as one of the world’s largest distributors of lobster. You have the option to visit Farnsworth Museum of Art featuring an extensive collection of art from the Wyeth family. Rockland is also home to many charming shops and galleries so there’s plenty to explore at your own pace this evening.



Overnight Berry Manor Inn, Rockland.

Day 4 : To Vinalhaven

Location: Vinalhaven

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will enjoy great views of the Camden Hills and Rockland Harbour as you take an early morning ferry to Vinalhaven. Spend the day discovering the island, browsing downtown, and cycling up the island. Enjoy a swim in an old granite quarry and get a glimpse into island life before returning on the ferry back to Rockland.



Overnight Berry Manor Inn, Rockland.

Day 5 : Rockland To Camden

Location: Camden

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you have some lovely options to consider for your ride. As the route from Rockland to Camden is 16km, we have a couple of loop rides that you can add in at Beauchamp Point (this is a beautiful 11km coastal ride through a natural reserve) and in the Camden Hills state park where sweeping views of Camden and Penobscot Bay await (24km). On your arrival in Camden, take your time wandering around this picturesque town, featuring a well-sheltered harbour surrounded by lush forests and hills.



Overnight Hartstone Inn, Camden.

Day 6 : Acadia's Carriage Roads

Location: Acadia National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your morning begins with an included transfer to Bar Harbour, the gateway to Acadia National Park. This stunning national treasure will be your home for the day as you ride through breath-taking scenery along Acadia’s famous carriage roads. Gifted by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr, he envisioned motor-free byways to visit the heart of Mount Desert Island taking advantage of the incredible scenic views; thus, the carriage ways were created. This is a fantastic ride where you become fully immersed in the best of Maine’s captivating landscapes.



Overnight Sandbar Cottage, Bar Harbour

Day 7 : The Schoodic Peninsula

Location: Schoodic Peninsula

Meals Included: Breakfast

A highlight of your week, your day begins with a unique ferry ride across Frenchman Bay to Winter Harbour and the Schoodic Peninsula. With over 27 acres of unique pink granite shores, it’s easy to see why artists are frequently inspired by this stunning peninsula. Along your ride, you’ll be rewarded with remarkable views over Mount Desert Island, Cadillac Mountain, and the historical lighthouses of Mark Island, Baker Island, and Egg Rock. Admire the dramatic waves as they crash into Schoodic’s rugged shore before continuing to a traditional lobstering community.



Please note, if you have opted for an e-bike on this trip, the ferry does not accept e-bikes therefore an alternative route is available on the quieter side of Acadia in Southwest Harbour (58km).



Overnight Sandbar Cottage, Bar Harbour.

Day 8 : Acadia National Park And Departure

Location: Acadia National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

What better way to end your New England escape than to cycle Acadia National Park’s famous Park Loop, winding along the craggy shore. You have the option to climb Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard as a spectacular finish to your week!



Transfer at noon back to Portland for your return bus to Boston Airport or for an extra night or two in this bustling American city.

What's Included

  • 7 nights in traditional New England Inn's

  • All breakfasts

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

  • Headwater navigation app

  • High quality bikes

  • Luggage transfers between hotels 

  • All lodging taxes and gratuities

  • Transfer between Portland & your first/last inns and car transfers as per itinerary

  • Round trip ferry between Bar Harbour and Winter Harbour

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single room supplement (available on request - no sole travellers)

  • Visas or vaccinations

  • Lunches & dinners

  • Arrival and departure transfers (if booking a land only package)

Food

Accommodation

Your first night is spent in Portland Harbour Hotel, an elegant and historical building in the Old Port District of Portland. With a luxury spa and creative onsite restaurant, this is the perfect place to rest up before beginning your cycling tour.



Add extra nights in Portland if you'd like to explore this bustling city. There's plenty to see from whale watching to the renowned Portland Symphony Orchestra!

Mode of Transport

The tour includes transfers between Portland and your first/last inns, car transfers as per itinerary, and a round trip ferry between Bar Harbour and Winter Harbour. Arrival and departure transfers are not included if booking a land-only package.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay in traditional New England Inns, starting with the Portland Harbour Hotel, which is an elegant and historical building in the Old Port District of Portland. The tour includes 7 nights in these inns, known for their devoted hospitality.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    All breakfasts are included in the tour package. However, lunches and dinners are not included.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes transfers between Portland and your first/last inns, car transfers as per the itinerary, and a round trip ferry between Bar Harbour and Winter Harbour. Luggage transfers between hotels are also provided.

  • What activities are included in the tour itinerary?

    The tour includes cycling along coastal roads, visiting lighthouses, exploring fishing villages, and riding through Acadia National Park's famous carriage roads. You will also have the opportunity to swim in an old granite quarry and explore the Schoodic Peninsula.

  • Is there an option for using e-bikes during the tour?

    Yes, there is an option for using e-bikes on this trip. However, please note that the ferry does not accept e-bikes, so an alternative route is available on the quieter side of Acadia in Southwest Harbour.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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Ann B (Google Reviewer)  

We had a week walking...

08-Oct-2024

We had a week walking and wine in the Duro valley with two local guides Louis and Theresa. They were both exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Our group of 11 had a great time. This was a premium tour. Our 4 star hotels were both well located clean and with great views. We had several local meals arranged by our guides with local people cooking for us. We did not meet any other walkers during our hikes only two shepherds. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local produce and wine. We both felt as we had learnt a lot about Portugal during this tour. We will use Exodus again. One of our group had done 30 tours with Exodus over the years. Quite an endorsement.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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    Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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