June - Sept
Moderate
Over five days, you’ll move through Acadia in ways that feel natural and rewarding: hiking to coastal summits, cycling quiet roads and historic carriage paths, paddling sheltered waters, and ending your days in Bar Harbor with good meals and easy conversation.
Tour Price: $3895.00 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $1000.00
June 21-25
July 12-16
August 9-13
September 13-17
Day 1 First Steps into Acadia
Your week begins in Portland, Maine, where you meet your fellow travelers in the morning and travel together to Bar Harbor. The transition sets the tone — city to coast, schedules to scenery.
After introductions and a relaxed picnic lunch, you step straight into Acadia National Park on foot. The Acadia Mountain Trail climbs steadily through forest and across broad granite ledges, asking just enough effort from you that you’ll feel satisfied. At the summit, sweeping views open across the ocean, surrounding islands, and neighboring mountains — a powerful first introduction to the park.
The day concludes with dinner in lively Bar Harbor. By the end of the night you may feel tired (in the good way) and ready for the days ahead.
Day 2 Cycling the Wild Side of Acadia
The day begins with a scenic ferry ride across Frenchman Bay to the Schoodic Peninsula, the only portion of Acadia National Park located on the mainland. Along the way, enjoy views of Egg Rock Light and keep an eye out for seals surfacing nearby.
After landing in Winter Harbor, you begin cycling through a quieter, more rugged side of the park. The route climbs toward Schoodic Head, where dramatic views of pounding surf and Cadillac Mountain await. From there, you continue along coastal roads toward the small fishing village of Corea.
Lunch is enjoyed overlooking the harbor — lobster rolls straight from a working lobster boat or other fresh seafood options. After lunch, you complete the ride back to Winter Harbor and return to Bar Harbor by ferry.
Day 3 Kayaking Acadia’s Quiet Coast
Today offers a change of pace as you explore the area from the water. You travel to the quieter side of Mount Desert Island and launch kayaks into Blue Hill Bay.
Professional guides assess tides and wind conditions to create a one-way paddle that maximizes time on the water. Far from the crowds of Bar Harbor, this area provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, including Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, and occasionally Harbor Porpoise.
In the afternoon, return to Bar Harbor to explore on your own or join your leaders for an easy optional hike.
Day 4 Car-Free Cycling on Acadia’s Carriage Roads
You bike directly from your lodging into Acadia National Park to begin the day. Acadia’s historic Carriage Roads provide miles of car-free cycling through the park’s interior. Built and gifted in the early 1900s by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and family, these crushed-stone roads wind through forest, cross elegant stone bridges, and pass numerous ponds and lakes, including Eagle Lake.
Route options allow you to choose the distance that best suits your energy level, making for a day that is both flexible and scenic.
Day 5 Hiking Cadillac Mountain
The final day features a classic Acadia experience: hiking Cadillac Mountain. Climb to the highest point on the eastern seaboard and the first place in the United States to see sunlight for much of the year.
You ascend via the North Ridge Trail, a steady climb that rewards effort with expansive views of Frenchman Bay. At the summit, the landscapes explored throughout the week are spread out below you in every direction you look.
A shuttle meets you at the top and returns you to town before the afternoon transfer south to Portland.
Yes. This is a fully guided multi-sport tour with experienced leaders who manage activities, logistics, pacing, and support so you can focus on enjoying Acadia National Park and the surrounding coast.
This tour is moderately active and best suited for travelers who are comfortable being active on consecutive days. No specialized experience is required, and guides adapt pacing and instruction to the group. E-bikes are available for cycling days.
The tour combines cycling, hiking, kayaking to experience Acadia from multiple perspectives. Each activity is selected to highlight the park’s landscapes while maintaining balance and variety.
Days are designed to feel full but not rushed. Activities are balanced with breaks, scenic stops, and downtime so guests can recover and enjoy the surroundings.
Summer Feet guides provide behind-the-scenes coordination and on-tour support, paired with deep local knowledge and personal engagement. Many guests say the guides elevate the experience in ways that make the journey especially memorable.
There’s no guarantee … but you *might* see lots of species of birds and possibly Harbor Seals or Harbor Porpoise. For birds, keep your eyes in the sky or in treetops for Bald Eagles or Osprey. Watch the shallows of the shoreline or the mudflats for long-legged waders like Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, and Snowy Egrets. You’re also likely to see Double-crested Cormorants or Common Loons diving.
