Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine

Head north to the ocean breezes and salt air of summer in New England!  Make the most of Maine, The Vacation State, visiting Acadia National Park,  Campobello Island, plus lobster and more lobster! 

Day 1 – Kennebunkport Kick-Off (D)
Arrive in Maine to explore the famous town of Kennebunkport! This evening, toast your trip with a welcome dinner at The Lucerne, a fine dining experience with New England charm and a glass of champagne! Relax at Bangor’s Fairfield Inn by Marriott, our home for 3 nights.

Day 2 – Acadia By Sea (B, L)
With its high rocky cliffs leading to the sea, Acadia National Park is the crown jewel of the North
Atlantic Coast. Experience the grandeur of one of the Top 10 Most Visited National Parks in the USA, as you cruise the shores of Acadia aboard a jet-powered catamaran. 

Led by an expert naturalist and a park ranger, witness oceanside views of Acadia’s granite peaks, glacially carved shores, historic lighthouses and wild landscapes. The sea breezes, mountain
air and stunning scenery will take your breath away! 

After your Acadian morning, it’s lunch at the renowned Bar Harbor Lobster Bake Restaurant! The rest of the day and night is yours to explore Bar Harbor on your own. Don’t miss this striking town surrounded by Frenchman Bay, set against the backdrop of beautiful Cadillac Mountain.

Day 3 – Tea with Eleanor and Campobello Island (B, L, T)
Just over the border on the Canadian coast, Campobello Island is home to the Roosevelt Cottage, the treasured summer retreat of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. On a guided tour, see The Cottage preserved exactly as it was in 1920 and take an adventure around the island grounds, featuring behind-the-scenes access and secret stories of the world’s only international park.

Expert guides will share stories of Eleanor’s life accompanied by cookies and her favorite blend of tea. Served on linen tablecloths and fine china, it will be like having tea with Eleanor herself!

On the way home, stop for dinner on your own in Ellsworth, the fastest growing town in Maine which still maintains its small-town charm!

Day 4 – Maine Lobster Festival (B)
What do you get when you mix the world’s largest lobster cooker, a sea goddess and more
than 20,000 pounds of lobster? The Maine Lobster Festival, named one of the best food festivals in the USA!

Tonight, relax at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Freeport. Choose from many restaurants for dinner on your own and go shopping at Freeport’s famous outlets!

Day 5 – Home by Portsmouth (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll journey southbound, stopping at the famous Portsmouth Seaport in Portsmouth, NH. Known as one of the liveliest cities in New England, enjoy  Portsmouth’s cafes, restaurants and shops before heading home with new friends and new memories.

** PASSPORT REQUIRED **