Maine Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour
Dolce Tempo Journey in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor & Camden
In this far corner, a sense of pureness lingers. You can sense it in the crisp salty air and taste it in the mouthwatering seafood. From Camden to Acadia, this is quintessential New England.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $4,199 - $4,299/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Explore quiet coastal towns as you pedal your e-bike from one to the next, and discover local footpaths to sweeping vistas of bays and scenic seashores
- Walk along the pine forests and seaside cliffs of Acadia National Park and wonder at 360-degree views of mountains and islands
- Experience New England at a slow and deliberate pace—browse a neighborhood bookshop, relax at a corner café, strike up a conversation with a local—it’s Dolce Tempo travel at its finest
- Discover famous Bar Harbor, set on Mount Desert Island with its many shops and picture-perfect seascapes, and savor local seafood and fresh farm-to-table meals
- Rest your head at a coastal New England resort with expansive ocean views and enjoy fresh Maine flavors at a waterfront property overlooking Frenchman Bay
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Portland Airport & Travel Details
- Begin your adventure with a hike up Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park—behold 360-degree views of pine forests, Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay
- E-bike through coastal communities, rolling green countryside and past the state’s most picturesque harbor
- Stroll the seaside streets of Rockland
- Pay a visit to the Farnsworth Art Museum, home to an impressive collection of 18th- and 19th-century American art
- Treat yourself to a massage at our boutique hotel or visit the shops in Camden
- Cruise along the rocky shoreline in a lobster boat.
Nights 1-2
Luxury Hotel
This luxurious coastal 230-acre retreat offers numerous amenities including a pool carved into the hillside with sweeping bay vistas and a premiere golf course. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Journey to Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park
- E-bike among majestic firs, rocky coastline and dramatic surf in Acadia National Park
- Hike the idyllic shore of Jordan Pond, crossing impressive arched stone bridges and passing through pristine parkland and Acadia’s historic carriage roads
- Stop to wonder at Bubble Rock, a boulder which landed here by way of ancient glaciers and one of Maine’s best-known natural sites
- Spectacular vistas abound as you cycle past classic Acadia scenery like Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Cadillac Mountain
- Explore the famed town of Bar Harbor, perched on Mount Desert Island with its photo-worthy seascapes and numerous boutiques
- Enjoy a leisurely afternoon relaxing by the bay-view pool at our hotel
- Take a scenic stroll on Acadia’s wild Great Head Peninsula
- Before a celebratory lunch at a lobster pound, hike to Great Head for gorgeous views over the east side of Acadia and dip your toes in the chilly Atlantic Ocean.
Nights 3-4
Luxury Hotel
Overlooking Frenchman Bay, this well-appointed lodge boasts an exceptional downtown Bar Harbor location and offers wonderful amenities, including outdoor tennis courts and a relaxing waterfront atmosphere. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Portland Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
