Maine Family Multi-Adventure Tour
From $3,599 - $4,049 /person
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Maine Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Jun-Aug 2025: Jun-Aug
Coastal Towns & Acadia National Park
Down East Maine is calling. The raw adventure of biking rocky shorelines, the exhilaration of hiking to spectacular ocean vistas and the old-fashioned charm of boating and fishing villages beckon. Fresh seafood dinners and pampering spa treatments tempt. Say yes to it all and escape with your family to Maine!
Highlights
- Discover the storybook landscapes of Maine, including towering firs and crashing surf in magnificent Acadia National Park
- Ascend Mount Battie on foot for panoramic views of Penobscot Bay and ride through oceanside summer villages
- Relish the mouthwatering experience of fresh Maine lobster and other local specialties
- Bike through Acadia National Park's woodland on the famous and serene car-free carriage roads, built in the early 1900s
Start/End Portland
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Discover the understated beauty of Maine's coastline as you hike up Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park for 360-degree views of lakes, Penobscot Bay and dozens of outer islands • Duck into the woods for a walk through airy pine forest • Kayak in Rockland Harbor, admiring quaint summer communities with classic New England cottages constructed in the 1800s • Paddle by working lobster boats, schooners and perhaps some resident seals along the way • Explore the charming shops and eateries of Camden's High Street Historic District • Cruise along the rocky shoreline in a lobster boat en route to the coastal resort town of Rockport • Lounge by our resort's waterfront pool or choose from one of their many family-friendly activities—perhaps tennis or croquet.
Nights 1-2
This luxurious coastal 230-acre retreat offers numerous amenities including a pool carved into the hillside with sweeping bay vistas and a premiere golf course. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Days 3-5
Head to Mount Desert Island for a bike ride among majestic firs, rocky coastline and dramatic surf in Acadia National Park • Ride past Hadlock Pond, Jordan Pond, Eagle Lake and stone arched bridges on the park's famous network of car-free carriage roads • Spectacular vistas abound as adults cycle past classic Acadia scenery like Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Cadillac Mountain • Ready for a climb? Opt to ascend the highest peak on the North Atlantic seaboard • Kids go rock climbing with an expert guide and dedicated Adventure Leader • Before a celebratory picnic at a scenic spot in historic Belfast, hike to Great Head for gorgeous views over the east side of Acadia and dip your toes in the chilly Atlantic Ocean • Extend your family vacation in vibrant Portland.
Nights 3-4
Overlooking Frenchman Bay, this well-appointed lodge in downtown Bar Harbor offers numerous amenities. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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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 1-2
Premiere Hotel
This luxurious coastal 230-acre retreat offers numerous amenities including a pool carved into the hillside with sweeping bay vistas and a premiere golf course. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
Overlooking Frenchman Bay, this well-appointed lodge in downtown Bar Harbor offers numerous amenities. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
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- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
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- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
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- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
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