Maine Walking & Hiking Tour

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Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (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 - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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
Couples, Friends & Solos
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR:
Women

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (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 - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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.

2025: Jun-Oct2026: May-Oct

From $3,999 - $4,449 /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. 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

  • 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
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Two guests on clifftop, red/yellow/orange trees below.

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)

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Wide shot of craggy inlet, small white lighthouse, sunset.

Days 4-5

Description

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.​

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.

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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.

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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 $3,999 /person

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The best way to see Maritime Maine

Submitted October 2024

By Ben

From Denver, CO

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!!

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Morning in Bar Harbor
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Camden Hills State Park

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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We are thrilled that we did this trip!

Submitted September 2024

By pam

From Maui

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.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Trip was outstanding

Submitted July 2024

By martha

From Pell City, Alabama

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

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Pickerel Frog
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Lunch Spread
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Cadillac Mountain View

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Fantastic!! Awesome! Delicious! Challenging!

Submitted September 2023

By julie

From Alabama

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!!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Amazing Acadia!

Submitted September 2023

By Mark

From Galveston, Texas

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.

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On the Carriage Road walk
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Stunning views of the Porcupines from Cadillac North Ridge
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Coming into Camden Harbor

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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This trip Exceeded My Expectations by Far!

Submitted September 2023

By Emmy

From Connecticut

Extremely well-organized; Very knowlegable Leaders; Luxury Accomodations; Fabulous Dining

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Gorgeous Harbor Views from West Street Hotel in Bar Harbor

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Backroads always delivers an amazing trip!

Submitted August 2023

By RyderGK

From MI

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!

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One of the many amazing views

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Beautiful Scenery, Lovely Area

Submitted July 2023

By Lynn

From Wilmette

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.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Best hassle-free guided hiking trip

Submitted October 2022

By CarolineC

From Vaughan ON Canada

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.

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Cadillac Mountain Summit Day 4
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Balance Rock & Jordan Pond Loop, Day 3
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Wolf's Neck State Park, Day 1
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Mount Battie Loop, Day 2
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Great Head Pennisula Route Day 5
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Atlantic Coast along the route Day 5

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Fantastic way to see the wilds of Maine!

Submitted August 2022

By daina

From Berrien Springs, Michigan

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!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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