Maine Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $3,699 - $4,249 /person

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Maine Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Jun-Oct 2025: May-Oct

From $3,699 - $4,249 /person

Charming Camden & Acadia National Park

Maine might just have it all. Historic fishing villages adorning miles of rocky coastline. Romantic schooners weaving around islands and lighthouses. Old roads that hug the coastline and connect one village to another. Winding hiking trails revealing ocean vistas, wildflowers and warblers. Festive meals and freshly plucked crustaceans. It's essential New England. And it's all here. In Maine.

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Highlights

  • Lace up your boots and hike the iconic coastal landscapes of New England amid rugged shores, verdant seaside mountains and pristine pine forests
  • Venture into Acadia National Park, a stunning national treasure set on majestic Mount Desert Island
  • Drink delicious local wine and savor a classic East Coast experience: fresh seafood melting in your mouth
  • Discover cliffs rising directly from the rocky coast and explore the captivating villages of Camden and Bar Harbor
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Maine

Start/End Portland

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Days 1-3

Description

Dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean at Sand Beach as you stroll on Acadia’s impressive Great Head Peninsula • Hike up striking rocky cliffs for a shimmering ocean view • Walk along the historic carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in the 1900s • Enjoy unparalleled views as you hike in Acadia National Park from the shore of pristine Jordan Pond to the bald peaks of Penobscot Mountain • Stroll the lively streets of Bar Harbor, perched on Mount Desert Island • Trek up mighty Cadillac Mountain and learn about its unique granite trail system • At the summit, soak in 360-degree views of the harbor, Egg Rock Lighthouse and dozens of outlying islands • Head up the narrow trail of Dorr Mountain, Acadia’s second-highest peak, for a look over the east side of the park • Savor fresh-caught lobster and farm-to-table delights.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

West Street Hotel
Bar Harbor
Premiere Hotel

Spectacular views and elegant accommodations await at this luxury boutique hotel on Frenchman Bay. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-5

Description

Ascend Camden Hills State Park's Mount Battie for panoramic views of Penobscot Bay • Spectacular vistas of cobalt-blue Lake Megunticook come into sight from a rock-ledge lookout • Find European elegance in coastal Maine at our Relais & Châteaux retreat • Camden delights with its seaside beauty, quaint boutiques and seafaring history • Take a scenic sail on a restored windjammer • Surrounded by sailboats, stroll down the historic Breakwater path to a brick-and-wood lighthouse, a local treasure that’s protected the bay from the churning ocean for more than a hundred years • Wind down with a final Backroads picnic as we make our way back to Portland.​

Accommodations

Night 4

Camden Harbour Inn
Camden
Premiere Hotel

An award-winning restaurant, exceptional hospitality and plush amenities come together to create a "refined stylishness that balances classic with contemporary," according to Andrew Harper. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-3

West Street Hotel
Bar Harbor

Premiere Hotel

Spectacular views and elegant accommodations await at this luxury boutique hotel on Frenchman Bay. (pool, spa)

Night 4

Camden Harbour Inn
Camden

Premiere Hotel

An award-winning restaurant, exceptional hospitality and plush amenities come together to create a "refined stylishness that balances classic with contemporary," according to Andrew Harper. A Relais & Châteaux member. Travel + Leisure World's Best.

From $3,699 - $4,249 /person

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