Maine: Acadia National Park
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 13 - 26 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 4.5 hours|
Starting From
5-day Bike Tour Only
$2,995
Per person, double occupancy
Maine: Acadia National Park
With the depth of cycling, culture, and cuisine in Acadia National Park, why go anywhere else? This VBT cycling adventure gives you six days packed with Acadia discovery. VBT’s gravel bikes are perfect for exploring Mount Desert Island’s network of carriage roads—and our local trip leaders give you the inside scoop on their history. Pedal through charming seaside villages, explore local lakes, and enjoy a boat ride across Frenchman Bay to spend the day exploring the Schoodic Peninsula. With four nights at the luxurious Bar Harbor Inn, you’ll spend mornings lingering over breakfast with views of Frenchman Bay—and evenings sipping cocktails on the seaside veranda. Featuring available waterfront rooms and an on-site spa, this is the perfect vantage point to enjoy all Acadia National Park has to offer.
Tour Highlights
- Ride along Rockefeller’s historic and car-free carriage roads through Acadia National Park
- Practice your lobster-cracking skills at a traditional bake at the Bar Harbor Inn
- Pause at Jordan Pond’s pristine waters reflecting the beautiful curves of the Bubbles
- Ride through a refreshing and unspoiled landscape of rugged coastline, forested coves, and idyllic fishing harbors
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Friends of Acadia with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Working closely with the National Park Service and local communities, Friends of Acadia helps protect one of the country’s most heavily trafficked national parks so it will remain beautiful for generations to come. They work to preserve trails both inside and near the park organize volunteer projects. Through their Acadia Trails Forever program, the Island’s trail system stays protected for all generations to enjoy.
What to Expect
This tour offers a full range of easy terrain mixed with moderate hills and is ideal for both beginner and experienced cyclists. Van support will be limited in Acadia National Park because of the biking trails. The support vehicle will be available at specific locations. On days with limited vehicle support the leader will provide you with extra snacks and supplies.
- Daily Mileage: 13 - 26 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 4.5 hours|
- Group Size: 18
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
May65º/45º
Jun74º/54º
Jul79º/59º
Aug78º/59º
Sep70º/52º
Oct59º/42º
Average
Precipitation:
May4.6 in
Jun4.1 in
Jul3.5 in
Aug3.3 in
Sep4.5 in
Oct5.3 in
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4 nights in a historic inn | |
8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners |
Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Gravel Road Bicycle
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (May vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Bar Harbor
1 Night From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
1 night at the Bar Harbor Inn
Daily breakfast
City information
Make your own arrangements for travel to Bar Harbor. If you’re flying to Maine, VBT will offer a shuttle from Bangor International Airport. The shuttle works on a “show and go” basis and will make its only departure from the airport to the inn at 1:00 p.m. Shuttle reservations are not required or available. Upon arrival at the airport, please exit the doors in front of the escalators and cross the street to the Bangor Aviator Hotel to wait for the shuttle. Your shuttle bus will carry “West Bus Service” titles and the driver will be holding a VBT sign. If you arrive after this shuttle departs or your flight is delayed, you must make arrangements to reach the Bar Harbor Inn.
Guests driving to the tour may leave their car in the Bar Harbor Inn’s parking lot for the duration of the tour at no charge.
Bar Harbor Inn
I had never been to Acadia, what an introduction. This was an exceptionally well thought out adventure that gave us full exposure to Acadia and the people and culture of Maine. It was extremely well organized and first class in every way, accommodations, locations, guides, service. Safety was always paramount. Anne and Justin were a fabulous team. I will definitely be coming back to Acadia and to VBT!
Maine Coast: Purely Acadia
Our experience on the VBT Pure Acadia trip was outstanding! The trip leaders were seasoned, safety conscious, and serious about providing a great vacation for us. Very well organized and spectacular scenery. I wish I could do it again next week!
Maine Coast: Purely Acadia
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