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Maine Coast: Purely Acadia 2008

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Explore Maine's wildly beautiful coast by bicycle on this easygoing vacation that includes cycling, hiking and optional kayaking. This is quintessential New England — rugged coastlines and lighthouses, seafaring culture and marine life.   Detailed Itinerary

DISCOVER Mount Desert Island by bicycle — the bustling east side and the quiet west side PLAY on Sand Beach and view the dramatic coast during an easy loop hike CYCLE along John D. Rockefeller's famed car-free carriage trails in Acadia National Park SAVOR the tastes of Maine — from the local microbrew, to the famed Jordan Pond House popovers, to lobster ice cream ENJOY pedaling along gently rolling hills along the rocky Maine coastlines EXPLORE quaint and pristine Little Cranberry Island (or Swans Island)

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Land-Only Tour 5 nights in historic inns 11 meals-5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet Service of two VBT Trip Leaders FULL VAN SUPPORT Daily route directions and maps Evening discussion on Acadia National Park and environs with local expert (Cruise from Southwest Harbor to Northeast Harbor on alternate itinerary) Ferry transfer to Little Cranberry Island and visit to the Isleford Historical Museum (Swan's Island and visit to Saturn Press on alternate itinerary) Admission to Acadia National Park 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation Special Good Buy Discount

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Rating Level: Easy/Moderate This tour offers the full range of easy terrain mixed with moderate and challenging hills. Our VBT van support shuttle is always available for those who need assistance with the hills. Ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Full Van Support: Enjoy more flexibility and choice with full van support throughout your vacation. Group Size: 14-20 Daily Mileage: 13 - 26 miles Daily Cycling Times: 2 - 4 1/2 hours Avg. Daily High Temperature: Bar Harbor: Jun 71° Jul 73° Aug 76° Sep 68° Oct 60°

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Asticou Inn This historic country inn overlooking the blue waters of Northeast Harbor offers modern-day amenities including a heated swimming pool and clay courts. website: www.asticou.com Bar Harbor Inn Built in 1887, this inn is close to all of Bar Harbor’s attractions. Take in views of Frenchman Bay through the dining room’s picture window. The Inn’s new luxury spa opened in spring 2006. website: www.barharborinn.com

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There are no extensions available for this tour

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Group Discount Program: You can earn a FREE VBT tour with our generous group discount program. Click here for details. Refer a Friend and Earn $100 Travel Credit: If you refer a Friend to VBT and they choose to travel with us, you earn $100 travel credit toward your next trip and your friend gets $50 off their first VBT trip. Click here for details. Good Buy Plan: The earlier you pay, the more you save. If you book early and pay in full by check, you can lock in your trip cost plus earn up to a 10% discount. 5% Frequent Traveler Credit: You will automatically receive a 5% travel credit good for your next VBT trip. This credit is good for one full year. Savings for Single Travelers: If you are on a bicycle tour where sharing is possible and you would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. We will charge you only 50% of the single supplement; if a match is available, we will refund you the single supplement after you return. If requested and available, single supplement is $595. Best Value Guaranteed: Click here for details. We reserve the right to correct errors. top