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Cycle the Maine Coast

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2026 Dates

May - Sept

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16 Days
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Difficulty Level

Moderate - I Own Bike Shorts

The Ultimate Maine Coast Cycling Journey

Inn-to-inn cycling along Maine’s most breathtaking coastline — charming harbors, iconic lighthouses, and lobster boats rocking with the waves.

There’s a certain stretch of coastline where the air smells of salt and pine, lobster boats hum in the harbor, and every turn of the pedals reveals another postcard view. This is Maine — not seen from a car window, but experienced the way it was meant to be: slowly, intentionally, mile by beautiful mile.

On this inn-to-inn adventure, you’ll cycle past weathered lighthouses, quiet fishing villages, and long stretches of rocky shoreline where waves crash against granite ledges. Your luggage moves ahead. Your next charming inn is waiting. And at the end of the day? A hot shower, a memorable meal, and the deep satisfaction of having truly earned your view.

If you’re still weighing up the possibilities for your Maine vacation, browse our full selection of Multi-Day Bike Tours in Maine.

Highlights

  • Enjoy 13 days of Inn to Inn cycling along the Maine Coast
  • Explore charming towns and coastal villages
  • Discover the variety of the Maine Coast
  • Enjoy a variety of Maine delicacies, from lobster and smoked salmon to fresh blueberries and the local favorite “whoopie pies”
Pricing

Tour Price: $5975 per person double occupancy

E-Bike: $500

2026 Dates

The Cycle the Maine Coast Self-Guided Tour can start on any Sunday from mid-May through September
Pickup/Drop Off
Portsmouth, NH

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrival in Portsmouth

Individual arrival in Portsmouth, NH.

DAY 2 Portsmouth to Kennebunkport

With the first few pedal strokes, you will cross the Piscataqua River and into Maine. Today’s ride features country roads and some of Maine’s oldest towns. Your destination is Kennebunkport – the summer home of the Bush Family and famous for its charming downtown and shipbuilding history.

  • Cycling: 37 miles | elevation gain 1,279 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Lodging: The Colony Hotel

DAY 3 Kennebunkport to Scarborough

Leaving Kennebunkport, you will pedal past charming houses on your way to the East Coast Greenway, an epic multi-use trail running from Maine to Florida. Your ride will take you along the coast to the towns of Biddeford and Saco. After cycling through these historic mill towns, you will continue to Old Orchard Beach. OOB, as the locals call it, is an unpretentious beach town with an amusement park and pier. After a casual cruise across the Scarborough Marsh, you’ll have a few more miles on paved roads to land at your home for the night on Higgins Beach.

  • Cycling: 34 miles | elevation gain 895 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Lodging: Higgins Beach Inn

DAY 4 Scarborough to Portland

After sunrise over the water and breakfast, you’ll pack up from your inn and pedal to Two Lights and then onto the famous Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in America. Your next stop is the Spring Point Ledge Light before rounding out your lighthouse tour with a visit to Bug Light and finally heading “across the bridge” into Portland.

DAY 5 Portland to Freeport

Your morning begins with a scenic ferry ride among the “Calendar Islands” of Casco Bay. Today’s first destination is Chebeague, the largest of the bay’s islands. Enjoy a leisurely ride around the island before lunch at the award-winning Chebeague Island Inn. After lunch, hop on the Cousin’s Island ferry and cycle across the causeway and on to Freeport.

DAY 6 Freeport to Newcastle

Leaving the bustle of Freeport, you will head towards Brunswick, a charming college town, before cycling to Bath, a century-old shipbuilding hub. From Bath, you will follow country roads to Newcastle and Damariscotta, funky communities at the center of mid-coast Maine.

  • Cycling: 42 miles | elevation gain 2,187ft
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Lodging: The Tipsy Butler

DAY 7 Rest Day

Take a day off the bike to enjoy the midcoast. Tasting the local oysters and going on a sea kayak tour are fun options.

DAY 8 Newcastle to Rockland

Today’s ride features some of the best country roads found along the Maine coast. Cycle past saltwater farms and wild blueberry fields to the town of Rockland, a vibrant community filled with art galleries and charming shops.

  • Cycling Options: 38 miles | elevation gain 2,442 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Lodging: The Berry Manor Inn

DAY 9 Rockland to Camden

You have a lot of choices today. The ride from Rockland to Camden is only 10 miles.  Camden is one of the most picturesque towns on the Maine coast, featuring a well-sheltered harbor surrounded by hills lush with forests. Once you’ve arrived in Camden, you can opt for one or both of the optional routes and cycle in the hills or through an oceanfront preserve.  Other options include non-cycling adventures like sailing, kayaking, or relaxing.

DAY 10 Camden to Belfast

The rolling hills of Camden offer miles of riding on quiet country roads. Follow these roads through the summer community of Bayside and into the coastal town of Belfast. A little artsier than Camden, Belfast is a great place to enjoy the waterfront and get to know some local artists.

DAY 11 Belfast to Bucksport

You will begin by cycling the old railroad bridge across Belfast Harbor, before heading inland to avoid the traffic on Route One. Tonight, you will stay in Bucksport at the mouth of the Penobscot River. Take time to visit the original Fort Knox built in the 19th century to protect the river and ride the elevator to the top of the bridge for a visit to the Penobscot River Observatory, the only bridge top observatory in North America.

DAY 12 Bucksport to Surry

Tonight, you are in for a treat as you will spend the night in a new Glamping resort on the Maine Coast.  Make today’s miles count and then relax in comfort, surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

  • Cycling: 40 miles | elevation gain 2,699 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Lodging:  Under Canvas Maine

DAY 13 Surry to Bar Harbor

Today it is onto Mt Desert Island, the gateway to Acadia National Park. Your ride takes you through the town of Ellsworth, then follows backroads onto the island and into the town of Bar Harbor.

DAY 14 Acadia’s Carriage Roads

Picture breathtaking scenery, gentle grades, and car-free cycling, and you have Acadia’s famous Carriage Roads. A gift of John D. Rockefeller to help the people of America enjoy Acadia’s beauty, the Carriage Roads offer the opportunity to cycle through stately forests of pine and birch and to enjoy panoramic views of Mount Desert Island.

DAY 15 The Schoodic Peninsula

Following breakfast, pack up your day bag and your bike and enjoy a unique ferry ride across Frenchman Bay to Winter Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula. Experience the dramatic power of the open ocean as it crashes along the Schoodic’s rugged shore before cycling to a real lobstering community.

DAY 16 Cycling Acadia National Park

Cap off a memorable week cycling Acadia National Park’s famous Park Loop Road as it winds along the shore and ends with an optional climb up Cadillac Mountain.  Your transfer to Portsmouth begins at 11:30am, so get an early start!

  • Cycling Options: 21 or 27 miles | elevation gain 2,473 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Transfer: approximately 3.5 hours

What's Included

  • 15 nights’ lodging
  • All lodging taxes and gratuities
  • 15 breakfasts
  • Detailed route notes and maps plus turn by turn navigation using the Ride with GPS app (no cellular data needed)
  • Daily Luggage Transfers
  • Emergency Support
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  • Hybrid bike with panniers
  • Round trip ferry - Bar Harbor to Winter Harbor
  • Summer Feet Souvenirs – cycling water bottle and t-shirt (available in men’s & women’s fit)
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Sarah & Jaime F from United Kingdom
★★★★★

It’s been just right. Wonderful scenery and very manageable. The tour’s been so well organised and the the accommodations have been interesting and comfortable. Well done to you (Norman) and Kim.

Jackie T from Michigan
★★★★★

I can’t thank you enough for the fantastic trip. I’ll be telling all of my friends about my “wicked good trip to Maine” for years.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this tour best suited for?

Our Cycle the Maine Coast tour is ideal for travelers seeking a complete, immersive cycling experience along Maine’s coastline. It appeals to riders who value personal accomplishment and the satisfaction of completing a true coastal journey.

You and your travel companion(s) will ride independently using detailed routes and daily plans provided in advance. We arrange lodging, luggage transfers, and logistics, and support is available throughout the trip if needed.

Your luggage is transferred each moving day and will be waiting for you at the next inn. You ride with only what you need for the day, keeping the experience focused and enjoyable.

Great question. Interesting weather can really add to the adventuresome feel of a self-guided tour. You know how the weather can be … keep in mind that the morning’s weather might not be the same as the afternoon’s weather. Consider getting an extra early start, or delaying your ride start, depending on what’s being predicted. If the entire day seems like a washout, then you can explore the “alternate transportation” options listed in your Ride with GPS guide.

One! There is one rest day built into the Cycle the Maine Coast itinerary. Day Seven. Enjoy exploring on your own and the change of pace for your body and mind.

Once you’re on tour, you’ll want to be thinking ahead a few days at a time regarding your dinners. Depending on what time of year your tour is, and if you have specific needs or desires for your evening meals, you’ll want to make a reservation ahead of time. That, and this itinerary truly is an epic adventure!

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