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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
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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Susan M - 2023 guest
★★★★★

We just had the best 3 days with Summer Feet, Norman the tour operator and a fun couple biking Acadia! We all had electric bikes and loved all the assist. We stayed in the heart of beautiful Bar Harbor. We were fortunate our guide is a foodie so we ate at an outstanding restaurant the first night, and the next day had lunch on a working lobster dock, best blueberry pie!!!! We explored places the average tourist would never see. We highly recommend this lovely trip and the owner of Summer Feet was our knowledgeable guide. The only way to travel & really see sights is cycling. We will tell all our friends about Summer Feet!

Denise J from Florida
★★★★★

This trip receives the coveted “exceeds expectations” award! We look forward to another trip.

Pamela M from Australia
★★★★★

Fabulous tour. I felt so well taken care of – every detail from beginning to end. I’m a beginner rider and nothing was too much trouble for the tour leaders. Absolutely awesome scenery, comfortable bikes, great dining, and just the best time ever. Thanks to Norman and Kim for the great service.

Mary Ann D from New Hampshire
★★★★★

Our guides were warm and welcoming, very supportive, and made it fun for me. They think about details and made me feel safe and looked after.

Kirk & Mary P from Illinois
★★★★★

The Carriage Roads are awesome! We had a great time. Enjoyed our fellow travelers and guides tremendously. Thank you and your staff for a wonderful time.

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