Biking Maine: Acadia National Park

Tour Style:

Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent tour.

Activity:

Inn to Inn Biking | A classic point to point biking tour, staying in a different location each night

Activity Level & Terrain

This tour is graded as moderate.  There are many rolling hills but no substantial climbs. You should be an experienced cyclist accustomed to sharing the road with other users. At times the route has a shoulder, but its width varies, and some of the smaller, more rural roads have no shoulder. We advise high visibility clothing to be worn while riding.

The route is almost entirely paved, with infrequent and short gravel sections connecting rural roads. Surface conditions change yearly and seasonally, so gravel, potholes, and frost heaves are a possibility. The distances and ascents/descent listed are approximations of the recommended routes. For those looking for a little extra assistance, e-bikes may be an option but are subject to availability and a supplement in cost.

Navigation

• 6 Nights in hand-picked accommodations
• 6 Breakfasts
• All lodging taxes and gratuities
• Baggage transfers
• Information Pack
• Access to the Macs Adventure Smartphone App for navigation
• Hybrid bike with panniers
• A group transfer at noon from your accommodation in Bar Harbour to Portland
• Round trip ferry Bar Harbor to Winter Harbor
• Private Transfers as listed in itinerary
• 24/7 Emergency telephone support from our US & UK offices

• Travel to / from Portland
• Optional upgrade to an e-bike
• Lunches, dinners, drinks, & snacks
• Personal equipment
• Travel insurance (required)

• Additional nights along the route
• Upgrade to an e-bike (Trek Verve 3 Plus)

When To Go

The trip is available from May to October. Please keep in mind this trip can only depart on Sundays. 

Weather and Climate

New England’s seasonal changes are one of its greatest charms, and there are advantages to riding in Maine at any time of the year. May and June will bring fewer crowds, cooler temperatures (in the 50s-60s Fahrenheit), and lush green hillsides speckled with flowers. The summer months of July and August are busy with summer tourists, but the refreshing swimming holes, late summer evenings, and clear blue skies are worth it. Temperatures rise to the 70s-low 80s Fahrenheit on average with some hotter days. The crisp weather of September and October (in the 50s-60s Fahrenheit) draw not only outdoor enthusiasts to Maine, but also the leaf-peepers and photographers, making it tough to secure reservations – but if you do, the colors of peak foliage season are pure magic.

Getting to the Start

Alternatively, you may opt to fly to Boston, and then take the Amtrak train to Portland in roughly 2 and a half hours. 

Getting from the End

Please note that your included transfer from the end of the tour to Portland, ME is at a designated time which will be at noon. This is a group transfer and you won't be able to receive the transfer at a specific time.

Luggage Transfer

Baggage transfer from Portland to Bar Harbor is included in the cost of your holiday. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20 kg per person. If you take more than 1 bag you will be charged $75 locally for one extra bag. 

Equipment

Our pre-departure information pack includes a detailed equipment list on what to take with you. This includes warm and cold weather gear, cycling clothes, rain gear, and lots of other specifics. If you have any questions about what to take, we'd be happy to share our own top tips and advice.

Bike Rental

Bike rental is included in the cost of this trip. We include a Norco VFR1 or a similar Trek bike. For a little extra assistance, e-bikes are also available (additional fee payable, subject to availability). The E-bike is a Trek Verve 3 Plus

Please supply us with your height for your bicycle rental.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance that covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.