Maine’s Gold Coast Tour

A Guided Acadia Bike Tour Through Maine’s Most Beautiful Coast

A six-day guided cycling and multi-sport tour featuring Acadia National Park, island ferries, kayaking, sailing, and the quiet roads of coastal Maine—designed for travelers who want to ride comfortably and experience more.

Over six carefully paced days, you’ll explore the coast by land and sea. Ride car-free roads in Acadia National Park and cycle quiet island lanes where the ocean is never far from view. Cross open water by ferry, paddle along the edges of Penobscot Bay, sail aboard a classic wooden schooner. Finish rewarding days with fresh Maine lobster and relaxed evenings in welcoming coastal inns.

This is an active vacation built for curious travelers—not hardcore cyclists. The riding is engaging and approachable, with thoughtful support, flexible options, and local guides who set a comfortable rhythm. We handle the logistics so you can slow down, breathe deep, and experience Maine the way it’s meant to be experienced: unhurried, immersive, and deeply satisfying.

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Highlights

Experience Penobscot Bay from the deck of a classic wooden schooner
Cycle Acadia National Park
Savor a wonderful mix of fresh seafood and fine dining
Kayak along the Maine coast with seals and dolphins

Pricing

Tour Price: $3,895 per person double occupancy

Single Supplement: $900

2026

May: 24-29
June: 21-26
July: 12-17 | 19-24 | 26-31
August: 2-7 | 9-14 | 16-21 | 23-28
September: 6-11 | 13-18 | 20-25 | 27-Oct 2
October: 4-9 | 11-16

Pickup/Drop Off

Portland, ME (PWM)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 A Gentle Beginning on Acadia’s Carriage Roads

We begin by meeting in Portland, where your guides take care of the details before we head north toward Acadia National Park. The transition from city to coast is gentle, setting the tone for the week ahead.

Acadia’s Carriage Roads were built for exactly this kind of experience: wide, car-free gravel paths that wind through pine and birch forests, cross graceful stone bridges, and explore the interior of Mt Desert Island. The riding is steady and forgiving, allowing you to settle into the rhythm of the trip without pressure.

It’s a first day designed to ease you in—enough movement to feel accomplished, enough beauty to remind you why you came.

Cycling: 15-27 miles | elevation gain 1,706 ft
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Lodging: first of 2 nights: The Harborside Hotel

DAY 2 Where Maine’s Coast gets Wilder – the Schoodic Peninsula

This morning begins with a ferry crossing of Frenchman Bay, delivering us to the quieter, less-visited side of Acadia National Park. Almost immediately, the landscape feels more open—and more wild.

We cycle through Winter Harbor and along Grindstone Neck, where classic summer cottages overlook the sea. The road hugs the shoreline as waves crash against the rocks, reminding you just how powerful this coast can be. In the small fishing village of Corea, we stop for a walk on a little-known beach—one of those places you’d never find without local knowledge.

The day ends back at the inn,fresh Maine lobster, and the satisfying tiredness that comes from a full day spent outdoors.

Cycling Options: 30 miles | elevation gain 1,559 ft
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Lodging: second of 2 nights: The Harborside Hotel

DAY 3 Quiet Roads and Big Views in the Heart of Acadia

An early start rewards us with quiet roads and space to breathe as we ride Acadia’s iconic Park Loop Road. The route traces the coastline and passes some of the park’s most memorable landmarks, including Thunder Hole and Sand Beach.

For those who want an added challenge, the climb up Cadillac Mountain offers a steady ascent and wide-open views. Others may choose to enjoy a shorter option—the day works well either way.

After lunch, we transfer south to Camden, where the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace before regrouping for dinner.

Cycling Options: 21 or 27 miles | elevation gain 2,624 ft
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Lodging: The Blue Harbor House Inn

DAY 4 A Change of Pace: Kayaking and Sailing on Penobscot Bay

Today offers a change of perspective as we experience the coast from the water.

In the morning, we explore Penobscot Bay by kayak, paddling along rocky shorelines and weaving between islands. Wildlife sightings are common, and the pace is calm and unhurried.

Later in the day, we step onto the decks of a traditional wooden schooner and set sail. With the wind doing the work, there’s time to relax, take in the scenery, and simply enjoy being on the water.

Dinner is on your own this evening.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Lodging: The Blue Harbor House Inn

DAY 5 Island Time on Islesboro

An early ferry carries us to Islesboro, a long narrow island where quiet roads and ocean views define the day. Tall pines and historic summer homes line the route as we cycle at an easy, conversational pace.

We pause for a short walk at Pendleton Point and visit Grindle Point Lighthouse, one of the island’s defining landmarks. With water often visible on both sides of the road, Islesboro feels removed from the outside world—which is exactly the point.

We return to Camden for our final evening together.

Cycling: 28 miles | elevation gain 1,267 ft
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Lodging: final night at The Blue Harbor House Inn

DAY 6 A Quiet Finish along Maine’s Coast

Our final ride is short and memorable, carrying us toward the coastal village of Rockport. Rolling farmland meets the sea, and the quiet nature of the route invites reflection on the week behind you.

We finish around noon, then transfer back to Portland, arriving mid-afternoon for airport or hotel drop-offs.

It’s an unhurried ending to a week designed for lingering.

Cycling Options: 6 miles | elevation gain 343 ft
Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Five nights’ lodging
All lodging taxes and gratuities
Most meals – including four dinners, five breakfasts, and four lunches
All taxes and gratuities for these meals
Hybrid, E-Bike, or All Road Bike Rental
Expenses paid for ferry transits, kayaking, and sailing aboard the schooner

Entrance fee for Acadia National Park
Experienced Summer Feet Guides
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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“Thanks Norman for one of my best vacations ever!”

“Loved the Gold Coast tour!! An active vacation with lots of variety, challenges and awesome guides that left one feeling a wonderful sense of accomplishment at the end of the day–it doesn’t get much better than this!!!

It was truly the experience of a lifetime and and it ranks up there in the top 2-3 trips of my life.

Thank you so much for creating a business that brings true joy I would definitely recommend Summer Feet and particularly the Maine’s Gold Coast trip.

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2026 dates

6 Days

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