Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Explorer

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Experience the natural beauty of Maine during this amazing Bar Harbor getaway. Channel your inner explorer by visiting some of the town's best wonders including Cadillac Mountain, Bar Island, and Agamont Park. Alternatively, immerse yourself in the culture of Bar Harbor by mingling with locals in the Village Green, discovering the history behind the native Wa...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!

What's this trip about?

    Experience the natural beauty of Maine during this amazing Bar Harbor getaway. Channel your inner explorer by visiting some of the town's best wonders including Cadillac Mountain, Bar Island, and Agamont Park. Alternatively, immerse yourself in the culture of Bar Harbor by mingling with locals in the Village Green, discovering the history behind the native Wabanaki people at the Abbe Museum, or snapping photos of the gorgeous harbor shoreline at the Town Pier. Whether you'd like to explore Acadia National Park, enjoy the abundance of upscale restaurants and shopping venues, or embrace the sparking views of Frenchman Bay, there's no shortage of activities to do in Bar Harbor! 

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMaine
End CityMaine

Destinations

Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Bangor (BGR)
    • Automatic rental car for the duration of your trip Pick up and drop off BGR 4 nights in Bar Harbor at the Port Inn Bar Harbor, an Ascend Collection (formerly the Quality Inn), or Holiday Inn Resort Bay Harbor

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Maine!

Pick up your rental car from the airport and get settled in your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore! Head into town and grab a lobster roll or a delicious bowl of clam chowder in one of Bar Harbor’s many restaurants!

Day 2 Bar Harbor

Today is a great day to explore Village Green, the heart of Bar Harbor! A large park in the town’s center, it’s the perfect place to connect with locals and other visitors. This area is filled with tons of restaurants and shopping locations. It is also home to Bar Har...

Day 3 Bar Harbor

Check out some of the many hiking and biking trails Acadia National Park has to offer! The Gorham Mountain Loop takes you over mountain ledges along the shore of the Atlantic, or if you’re looking for something a little less challenging, the Ocean Path Trail is an eas...

Day 4 Bar Harbor

Spend your last day in Bar Harbor exploring the many shopping centers around town including bookstores and gift shops, guaranteed to have something for everyone! Take the night to relax and enjoy some more of that fresh Maine seafood and try some famous Maine blueberr...

Day 5 Depart Maine

Say goodbye to Bar Harbor as you head back to the airport and return your rental car. Enjoy a safe flight home with memories that will last you a lifetime!

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$249
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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