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Begin your adventure in Portland, Maine. Spend your first few nights here as you visit the Portland Head Lighthouse, Old Port, and more. Continue your travels within Maine by heading next to Bar Harbor! This charming seaside town is located next to Acadia National Park, giving you the option to spend some time in nature during the day before you dig into a de...
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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 11 days!

What's this trip about?

    Begin your adventure in Portland, Maine. Spend your first few nights here as you visit the Portland Head Lighthouse, Old Port, and more. Continue your travels within Maine by heading next to Bar Harbor! This charming seaside town is located next to Acadia National Park, giving you the option to spend some time in nature during the day before you dig into a delicious lobster roll at night! Next, you'll drive back south to Boston, Massachusetts! This famed city is jam-packed with exciting historic and cultural adventures. Walk the Freedom Trail, shop at Quincy Market, stroll through beautiful parks, and more! Visit the downtown area for shops and restaurants, to catch a show, or to simply soak up the nightlife. After your last nights here, you'll return your rental car and fly home!

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityPortland, Maine
End CityMassachusetts

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Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare into Portland (PWM) out of Boston (BOS)
    • Automatic rental car for the duration of your trip Pick up PWM and drop off BOS 2 nights in Portland at the Fireside Inn & Suites, or similar
    • 2 nights in Bar Harbor at the Bluenose Inn, or similar
    • 3 nights in Boston at the Aloft Boston Seaport, or similar
    • Detailed day-by-day itinerary with trip highlights, hotel information, local guides, maps and driving directions This package is seasonal and runs April to October. Choose the 10-night option to add stays in Cape Cod and Newport!

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Portland, Maine!

Pick up your rental car at the Portland Airport and drive to your first accommodation! Spend the rest of the day exploring the area surrounding your hotel, treating yourself to dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2 Portland, Maine

Consider spending the day in downtown Portland by the waterfront! Visit the Portland Head Lighthouse, Portland Museum of Art, and more! Indulge in some delicious seafood or a lobster roll tonight at a local restaurant at the Old Port.

Day 3 Portland, Maine - Bar Harbor, Maine

Spend approximately 3 hours driving towards Bar Harbor today! Stop along the way as you wish to experience additional towns and attractions on the way. Check into your new hotel and settle in for the night.

Day 4 Bar Harbor, Maine

Spend the day at Acadia National Park! A quick drive to the Hulls Cove Visitor Center will give you all of the tools and resources you need to spend a quality day at the park.

Alternatively, you may wish to spend time strolling the streets of the harbor front area! With plenty of shops and restaurants to peruse, you'll keep busy for hours.

Day 5 Bar Harbor, Maine - Boston, Massachusetts

Today, you'll hop in your rental car and drive approximately five hours to Boston, Massachusetts! Check into your next hotel and take an evening stroll around the area.

Day 6 Boston, Massachusetts

Spend your first full day soaking up the major sights of Boston! Walk the Freedom Trail, shop at Faneuil Hall, and stroll through Boston Common. Learn as you go about the rich history of this important city.

Tonight, find a delicious restaurant and dine on local New England Clam Chowder!

Day 7 Boston, Massachusetts

Experience more of Boston today!

For the intellectual, visit the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science. Animal lovers will enjoy a visit to the New England Aquarium. Nature enthusiasts will love a stroll through the Boston Public Garden.

With so many activities and attractions to choose from, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy!

Day 8 Depart Massachusetts

Return your rental car to the airport and catch your flight home!

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Price per day$254
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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