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Portland, Maine
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Why go West, asked legendary writer Henry David Thoreau, when Maine has everything? The Pine Tree State is indeed blessed with an abundance of natural splendorsrocky coastline, lakes, mountains, rivers, islands, forests and beaches. Breathe crisp clean air and delight in weathered fishing villages where life still rings with old New England charm. Bike to hidden coves, along quiet country lanes and kayak past classic yachts and historic estates. And top off your day with succulent lobster. Come experience the same enchanting world that charmed Thoreau so long ago.
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Meet in Portland 
Shuttle to Northeast Harbor Spin past quaint seaside cottages and soak up views of Somes Sound, the only fjord on the Atlantic Coast Explore Acadia National Park by bike, discovering meadows, mountains and beaches On Mount Desert Island, pedal over arched bridges and quiet carriage roads that were a gift from philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, reputedly the first United States location to see the rising sun.
Shuttle to Castine, a historic village with beautiful architecture, a sandy tidal beach and quaint antique shops Sail on Penobscott Bay in style aboard a private charter boat Purchase local crafts or homemade blueberry jam in the shops on Camden's Main Street Accompanied by our local guides, kayak on Penobscot Bay, keeping an eye out for harbor seals, bald eagles, loons and ospreys Ride into the heart of Rockland, home of the Farnsworth Homestead and the Farnsworth Museum with its collection of Wyeth family paintings Trek up to the summits of Mounts Megunticook and Battie for vistas of the bay and the islands that inspired poet Edna St. Vincent Millay and launched her literary career.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
We had an awesome trip! It was so well organized, so much fun and really top-notch. We loved all of the special places we visited.Highland Park, IL
For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Maine tour experts. For multisport tours in USA, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our USA multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA walking and hiking tours click here.
Northeast Harbor (2 nights): A landmark along the coast of Maine since 1883, this scenic gray-shingled retreat sits on a hill with commanding views of Great Harbor.
Camden (3 nights): An elegant 1894 Queen Annestyle home and carriage house surrounded by lush lawns, trees and gardens. Alternate accomodations at Camden Windward House, an 1854 Victorian beauty with Greek Revival features.
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Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
