
Maine Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Maine Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug2026: Jun-Aug

Coastal Towns & Acadia National Park
Escape with your family Down East to bike rocky shorelines, hike along the ocean and be immersed in the old-fashioned charms of boating and fishing villages.
Highlights
- Discover the storybook landscapes of Maine and the towering firs and crashing surf in magnificent Acadia National Park
- Ascend coastal Mount Battie on foot and drink in panoramic views of Penobscot Bay
- Kayak past oceanside summer villages in Boothbay Harbor
- Taste fresh-caught Maine lobster (a classic!) and mussels or fish-and-chips in Bar Harbor
- Bike Acadia’s oak, beech and maple woodlands on car-free carriage roads built in the early 1900s

Start/End Portland
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Days 1-2
Discover the understated beauty of Maine's coastline as you hike up Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park for 360-degree views of lakes, Penobscot Bay and dozens of outer islands • Duck into the woods for a walk through airy pine forest • Kayak in Boothbay Harbor, admiring quaint summer communities with classic New England cottages constructed in the 1800s • Paddle by working lobster boats, schooners and perhaps some resident seals along the way • Explore the charming shops and eateries of Camden's High Street Historic District • Cruise along the rocky shoreline in a lobster boat en route to the coastal resort town of Rockport • Lounge by our resort's waterfront pool or choose from one of their many family-friendly activities—perhaps tennis or croquet.





Nights 1-2
This luxurious coastal 230-acre retreat offers numerous amenities including a pool carved into the hillside with sweeping bay vistas and a premiere golf course. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Days 3-5
Head to Mount Desert Island for a bike ride among majestic firs, rocky coastline and dramatic surf in Acadia National Park • Ride past Hadlock Pond, Jordan Pond, Eagle Lake and stone arched bridges on the park's famous network of car-free carriage roads • Spectacular vistas abound as adults cycle past classic Acadia scenery like Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Cadillac Mountain • Ready for a climb? Opt to ascend the highest peak on the North Atlantic seaboard • Kids go rock climbing with an expert guide and dedicated Adventure Leader • Hike to Great Head for gorgeous views over the east side of Acadia and dip your toes in the chilly Atlantic Ocean followed by a celebratory picnic near historic Belfast • Extend your family vacation in vibrant Portland.

Nights 3-4
Overlooking Frenchman Bay, this well-appointed lodge in downtown Bar Harbor offers numerous amenities. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
This luxurious coastal 230-acre retreat offers numerous amenities including a pool carved into the hillside with sweeping bay vistas and a premiere golf course. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
Overlooking Frenchman Bay, this well-appointed lodge in downtown Bar Harbor offers numerous amenities. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only

Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only

Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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