Maine Bike Tour – Acadia and Bar Harbor
Tour Overview
Maine's Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor
This bike trip in Maine reveals the best of Acadia, one of this nation’s smallest National Parks and one of its most scenic. We are in Bar Harbor, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Maine lobster bake at the historic Bar Harbor Inn, our home for the entire length of our stay. Cycle for miles along Acadia’s car-free Carriage Roads, crossing several iconic granite bridges to Northeast Harbor and Asticou Azalea Gardens. Ride on the one-way Park Loop Road, a biking favorite for its dramatic views of the outer islands, surf-sculpted coastline, and lobster boats. Cruise across Frenchman’s Bay to pedal through the small fishing villages and past the historic lighthouses of the Schoodic Peninsula. Get out on the water in a kayak, where you may encounter the local seals and seabirds. Tackle the gradual climb up Cadillac Mountain, whose summit reveals 360-degree views and is the highest point on the east coast, before biking to the Jordan Pond House for a treat of their signature popovers.

Lodging Information
Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.

Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor
Unpack your bags only once while enjoying five nights in an oceanfront room just a stone’s throw from beautiful Frenchman’s Bay. This beautiful inn features spacious rooms and modern amenities, and is a just a short walk from shops and restaurants. Watch the sunset from your own private porch overlooking the water or choose a non-oceanfront room for less. Spa, swimming pool, and dining room. (5 nights).
Date and Pricing
What's Included
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – both yours to keep
- Traditional Maine lobster bake
- Sunset sail on a Maine Windjammer
- Guided kayaking excursion
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- 5 nights at the acclaimed Bar Harbor Inn
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0
- Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- Limited E-Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
FAQs
- Start & End: We start at the Bar Harbor Inn at 2:30 PM on Day 1. The trip concludes at the same location on the last day around 2 PM (depending on how long the ride takes you).
- Meals: All Breakfasts and most dinners and lunches are covered. We leave a few evenings and afternoons open for you to explore the variety of restaurants in Bar Harbor. We strongly recommend a reservation for the restaurants you pick.
- Routes: Although most of the riding is on the carriage trails we do sometimes share the road with traffic. Park regulations limit speed and so roads are very safe. The Carriage Roads are inaccessible to motor vehicles so you will not have access to the van during these segments. Regulations in the park further restrict the van from pulling over outside of designated areas.
- Non-Biking Activities: There are many non-biking activities on this trip; a sunset sail, guided sea kayaking, hikes, and more. The hikes can at times be technical and strenuous. Proper footwear is strongly recommended.
- E-Bike: Limited number of E-bikes are offered on a first come first serve basis.
- Flexibility: Our trips are designed to be flexible, giving you the freedom to experience it the way YOU want. So if you want some downtime or to do things on your own, our leaders will work to find you the best days to do it.
- Level of Riding: This is rated as an intermediate trip with relatively short rides with a decent amount of climbing. Riding distances vary with a day off to kayak and hike. Currently, the longest distance you can ride is 34 miles in a single day but once again you can choose to opt for as little as you ride.
- Routing and Scheduling: The itinerary we provide can change on a certain day in terms of restaurant time, road closures, and weather conditions. Our leaders are fully trained at offering alternate plans and solutions. We seek your cooperation and promise to deliver the best vacation experience regardless.
Guest Reviews
“This trip exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed the non-biking activities as well. I think the whole trip was well designed to provide just the right amount of the diverse activities available in Acadia National Park and the surrounding area. “
Karen Grunawalt
“The trip was fabulous. There were different levels of rider expertise and everyone was fully supported by the leaders. Such a great Bar Harbor/Acadia experience with the scenery and food.”
Cynthia Ward
“This was my 6th Sojourn tour. I know what I’ll get, and it’ll be perfect. Terrific picnics by the leaders. Sea kayaking was a big hit. “
David O'Connor
DAY BY DAY
Maine Bike Tour – Acadia and Bar Harbor
Start your Maine bicycle tour at the historic Bar Harbor Inn and enjoy an afternoon ride to a scenic overlook where views extend to a lighthouse and beyond. This evening, enjoy a traditional Maine Lobster Bake on the terrace of the inn with stunning oceanfront vistas.
The one-way Park Loop Road is a cyclist’s dream. Spin through lush forest before emerging on the dramatic coast. This magnificent road provides expansive views of the ocean along pink granite shorelines.
Cycle for miles on Acadia’s automobile-free Carriage Roads. Cross several signature granite bridges on your way to Northeast Harbor and Asticou Azalea Gardens. Pause to watch lobstermen haul their traps from the crystal clear waters of Somes Sound. Relax during a sunset sail on a Maine Windjammer.
Cruise across Frenchman’s Bay to Schoodic Peninsula. Ride the shoreline so close to the sea that you can feel the spray from the surf. Continue through authentic fishing villages and past historic lighthouses. For a touch of nostalgia, visit the Winter Harbor 5 and 10.
Begin your day with a guided kayak excursion. While paddling these sturdy boats during the calm morning hours, you are likely to encounter seals and sea birds. Join your tour leaders for an afternoon hike featuring spectacular views of the surrounding islands.
Enjoy a spin on the carriage trails or along the coast before arriving at the Jordan Pond House to enjoy their signature popovers on the lawn. Those up for a challenge can tackle the gradual climb up Cadillac Mountain. Your reward is the 360-degree view of the surrounding islands and rugged coastline from the highest point on the east coast — a final highlight before the tour concludes.