Maine Walking & Hiking Tour
Maine Walking & Hiking Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Oct2026: May-Oct
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. 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.
Highlights
- 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
- Savor a classic East Coast experience: fresh seafood melting in your mouth
- Discover cliffs rising directly from the coast and the captivating villages of Camden and Bar Harbor

Start/End Portland
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Days 1-3
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.





Nights 1-3
Spectacular views and elegant accommodations await at this luxury boutique hotel on Frenchman Bay. (pool, spa)

Days 4-5
Ascend Camden Hills State Park's Mount Battie for panoramic views of Penobscot Bay • 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 • Wind down with a final hike and Backroads picnic at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park as we make our way back to Portland.

Night 4
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.
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 1-3
Premiere Hotel
Spectacular views and elegant accommodations await at this luxury boutique hotel on Frenchman Bay. (pool, spa)
Night 4
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.
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Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 21 customers
The best way to see Maritime Maine
This adventure is a well-thought out itinerary! The guides are excellent, the hotels and food are the best of coastal Maine, and the hiking is outstanding! You will be amazed, humbled and awed! It's such a great opportunity to see maritime Maine! Getting to this area can be a stretch, but's worth it!!


We are thrilled that we did this trip!
Our first BR trip in the USA...and it was wonderful. The leaders made us all feel welcome and were so knowledgeable about the trails and the area- history/flora & fauna.... even riding in the vans, we enjoyed the sharing of their comments of the scenery along the way. We were well prepped each day - and the follow through along the way made it so comfortable. The schedule was relaxing and gave us time to really enjoy each day.
Trip was outstanding
The Maine Hiking trip was fabulous! After making my reservation they took care of every detail to make the trip enjoyable and worry free! We had top notch accommodations and dinners at excellent restaurants



Fantastic!! Awesome! Delicious! Challenging!
Everything about this Backroads Vacation was outstanding!! Our leaders, Erin, Lizzie, and Emily were kind, accommodating, compassionate, patient, , and fun girls. They were great educators as well!! They never tired of working to make everything spectacular. Always smiling and had joyful, servant hearts!! So glad that we were able to experience Maine this way!!!
Amazing Acadia!
Mere words cannot describe the joy I felt on this Backroads trip. Every day was a new adventure, a new connection with the other guests, delicious cuisine and the serenity of being very well cared for by the leaders. Ruth, Kate and Ray are exemplary servant leaders.



This trip Exceeded My Expectations by Far!
Extremely well-organized; Very knowlegable Leaders; Luxury Accomodations; Fabulous Dining

Backroads always delivers an amazing trip!
Our hiking trip through Maine was amazing - challenging activities but just right for every skill level, beautiful scenery, great food and hotels. And as always the BR leaders are top notch!! They really make the trip special. And, really loved that one of our hotels also had laundry facilities!

Beautiful Scenery, Lovely Area
The overlooks on this trip are stunning, the accommodations are lovely and the food great, as usual. Our leaders Camden and Naomi were fun, warm, organized and seemed able to lift small buildings on their backs. Take seriously the notes on roots and rocks - the hiking on this trip is rugged, even for the short options. But the views were worth it.
Best hassle-free guided hiking trip
Our first trip with Backroad but certainly will not be the last. I am totally impressed with the pre-trip and during trip logistics. We just have to show up to enjoy the adventure. Our tour leaders are pleasant, kind and very supportive. The Camden Harbour Inn exceeded our expectations with their hospitality and attention to details to make us feel welcome. The snacks and picnic lunch spread on tables with table cloths are massive in terms of choices and options. Both my husband and I didn't know what to expect since we never climb granite formation and had any extensive hiking experience, we were happy we gave it a try. We learned how to use the poles, where to land our feet on descend and reached our personal heights in hiking.






Fantastic way to see the wilds of Maine!
Fabulous hiking/walking trip with a myriad of choices available for all levels of athleticism. Most of us pushed ourselves a bit and were rewarded with a sense of accomplishment (not to mention spectacular views of Maine's natural beauty). The hotels were lovely, the meals great and our fellow trip attendees so much fun. Shannon, Rachel and Lucy, our trip leaders, were fabulous. Accommodating, knowledgeable and witty. Highly recommend!
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