Maine's Acadia National Park Walking & Hiking Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Maine's Acadia National Park Walking & Hiking Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Aug-Oct 2026: May-Oct
Scenic Trails & Seaside Towns from Bar Harbor to Camden
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 and a place where land and sea meet
- Admire romantic schooners weaving around lighthouses and pass historic fishing villages on the rocky, picturesque coastline
- Savor a classic East Coast experience: savory lobster, fresh oysters and seafood that melts in your mouth
- Discover cliffs rising directly from the coast and the captivating villages of Camden and Bar Harbor, steeped in maritime charm

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 boutique 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
Relax at this stylish historic hotel, with suites featuring ornamental iron balconies, spa-inspired bathrooms, modern gas fireplaces and sophisticated décor.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While this trip’s activity level is based on mileage and elevation gain, some terrain may feel more challenging than those suggest.
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
Premiere Hotel
Spectacular views and elegant accommodations await at this luxury boutique hotel on Frenchman Bay. (pool, spa)










Night 4
Premiere Hotel
Relax at this stylish historic hotel, with suites featuring ornamental iron balconies, spa-inspired bathrooms, modern gas fireplaces and sophisticated décor.





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Dates & Prices
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