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Exploring Acadia National Park

Itinerary

What’s Included

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2026 Dates

Jun-Sept

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3 Days
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Difficulty Level

Easy/Moderate - I Own Bike Shorts

See Acadia the Way It Was Meant to Be Seen

A guided ride through Acadia’s famed carriage roads and coastal views, paced for enjoyment, not exhaustion

This three-day guided journey offers a thoughtfully paced introduction to Acadia National Park, blending car-free Carriage Roads, riding along the rugged coast, and time to truly take in the landscape. From the quiet elegance of Rockefeller’s Carriage Roads to the wild beauty of the Schoodic Peninsula to the dramatic sweep of the Park Loop Road, each day reveals a different side of Acadia. With caring local guides, carefully chosen routes, and evenings spent sharing good food and conversation, the experience feels immersive, rewarding, and unhurried — exactly the way Acadia deserves to be explored.

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Highlights

  • Discover Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor
  • Enjoy Lobster Fresh from the Ocean
  • Cycle Acadia’s Famous Carriage Roads
Pricing

Tour Price: $1895 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $600
E-Bike: $150

2026 Dates

July 17-19
August 14-16
September 18-20
October 2-4

Pickup/Drop Off
Summer Feet guides will meet you at your inn in Bar Harbor.

Our Acadia National Park Bike Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Carriage Roads: Where the Journey Begins

Meet us in Bar Harbor in the early afternoon, right at the gateway to Acadia National Park, where the pace begins to shift.

The ride starts on John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s legendary Carriage Roads — smooth gravel paths designed for slow travel and quiet discovery. You’ll roll beneath stands of pine and birch, pass still ponds that mirror the sky, and cross elegant stone bridges built to be noticed, not rushed over. With no cars and forgiving grades, the riding feels immersive and free, the kind that encourages conversations to fade naturally when the views open up.

By late afternoon, you return to Bar Harbor feeling like you’ve already settled into the rhythm of the place. As evening arrives, the group gathers for dinner at a favorite local restaurant — good food, easy conversation, and the beginning of shared stories and connections that tend to last beyond the trip.

  • Cycling: 27 miles | elevation gain 1,706 ft
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Lodging: First of 2 nights at The Pathmaker Hotel

DAY 2 The Schoodic Peninsula: Maine’s Rugged Soul

This morning begins on the water.

A ferry ride across Frenchman Bay carries you toward the Schoodic Peninsula, where Acadia reveals a quieter, wilder side. Here, the coastline feels less polished and more elemental — granite ledges meet open ocean, lobster boats work the horizon, and long stretches of road where the sound of the surf sets the tone.

You’ll pedal quiet coastal roads through Winter Harbor and along Grindstone Neck, passing summer cottages and working wharves that hint at generations shaped by the sea. A short walk along a tucked-away beach in Corea offers a glimpse of a Maine coastline many visitors never reach.

By day’s end, fresh lobster by the water feels less like a meal and more like a well-earned reward — the kind that tastes better after a day spent exploring places that don’t rush to reveal themselves.

  • Cycling: 30 miles | elevation gain 1,559 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
  • Lodging: Second of 2 nights at The Pathmaker Hotel

DAY 3 Park Loop Road: The Grand Finale

Your final ride follows Acadia’s famed Park Loop Road, where sea and stone come together in long, dramatic stretches.

You’ll pause at places that beg your attention — Thunder Hole and Sand Beach — and for those who want one last challenge, there’s the option to climb Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Atlantic coast of the United States. From the summit, the view stretches wide in every direction, a reminder of how much ground you’ve covered in just a few days.

It’s a fitting finish: equal parts exhilaration and reflection, capped by the quiet satisfaction that comes from earning these moments rather than passing them by.

  • Cycling Options: 21 or 27 miles | elevation gain 2,624 ft or less
  • Meals: Breakfast

Note: the tour generally concludes between 1:00 and  3:00 pm.

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What's Included

  • Two nights’ lodging
  • All lodging taxes and gratuities
  • Most meals – including two dinners, two breakfasts at the hotel, and lunch on Saturday
  • All taxes and gratuities for these meals
  • Hybrid or All-Road Bike Rental & Helmet
  • Expenses paid for ferry transits, and entrance into the National Park
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  • Experienced Summer Feet Guide(s)
  • Detailed route notes and maps
  • Van support including fresh water, ample snacks, and “relief rides”
  • Summer Feet Souvenirs – a cycling water bottle and t-shirt (available in men’s and women’s fit)
  • Alcoholic beverages are not included in the package price and are always at your discretion
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Lynne Voncanon
★★★★★

Views were amazing. Guides were friendly and personable. Lobster roll was delicious. I upgraded to the ebike (first time riding one) and 10/10 recommend it. I wasn’t looking for a workout. Just wanted to see the sights and enjoy myself. Portland was my favorite stop from a New England cruise.

Michael Brown
★★★★★

Five Stars to Rick (our guide) and the folks at Summer Feet Cycling. The ride was perfectly tailored to our group of nine middle aged individuals. The sights were terrific and the lobster role for lunch was the best I have ever eaten. Thanks for making our time in Maine a memorable experience.

Marsha Walton
★★★★★

Our Summer Feet cycle along the Maine coast was glorious. In early September, we had perfect weather. We cycled along breathtaking views. Then we caught our breath in quaint Maine towns and fishing villages. Each evening our luggage was waiting for us at a charming inn, where we were served breakfast before heading out the next morning. The Summer Feet staff were friendly and efficient. We will hope to plan another Summer Feet trip soon! Pedal The Coast

Lynne Voncanon
★★★★★

Views were amazing. Guides were friendly and personable. Lobster roll was delicious. I upgraded to the ebike (first time riding one) and 10/10 recommend it. I wasn’t looking for a workout. Just wanted to see the sights and enjoy myself. Portland was my favorite stop from a New England cruise.

Michael Brown
★★★★★

Five Stars to Rick (our guide) and the folks at Summer Feet Cycling. The ride was perfectly tailored to our group of nine middle aged individuals. The sights were terrific and the lobster role for lunch was the best I have ever eaten. Thanks for making our time in Maine a memorable experience.

Marsha Walton
★★★★★

Our Summer Feet cycle along the Maine coast was glorious. In early September, we had perfect weather. We cycled along breathtaking views. Then we caught our breath in quaint Maine towns and fishing villages. Each evening our luggage was waiting for us at a charming inn, where we were served breakfast before heading out the next morning. The Summer Feet staff were friendly and efficient. We will hope to plan another Summer Feet trip soon! Pedal The Coast

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