ATLANTIC MARITIMES

Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive Boston

Arrive into Boston and transfer (not included) to our gateway hotel at your leisure. Rest of day to relax and prepare for your adventure. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 2-4, Acadia National Park

Leaving the metropolis of Boston behind, we follow the winding coast of Maine through fishing villages to Acadia, New England's only national park. The next two days are free to explore the abundant hiking, biking and kayaking opportunities, offering spectacular vantage points of the coastlines, wildlife and mountain tops. Choose to join a whale watching cruise (mid-summer only), enjoy a lobster bake, or wander through downtown Bar Harbor. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 5, Nova Scotia

The following morning we rise early to board North America's fastest car/passenger ferry "The Cat" to the Canadian shores of Nova Scotia. Disembark in the port town of Yarmouth and enjoy a taste of Nova Scotia with some fresh local lobster. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6, Halifax

Next, head back to the paved streets of civilization in the World Heritage Site of Lunenburg. Fishing and shipbuilding have been the staple economy of this small, yet bustling town. From Lunenburg, we travel east to Nova Scotia's provincial capital and largest city, Halifax. With its large natural harbor, Halifax has historically been one of the busiest ports on the eastern seaboard. Enjoy the cities museums, parks, historical buildings, art galleries, and waterfront cafes. Meals: Paid locally | Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 7-9, Cape Breton National Park

From Halifax we venture north to the highlands of Cape Breton National Park. Sheer cliffs rising out of the sea form the base of the rugged mountains that make these headlands especially impressive. Endless hiking trails offer hikes to the tops of rugged peaks with outstanding views and quiet walks to forested lakes. If you prefer to explore by water, this remote coast also offers great sea kayaking opportunities. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 10 & 11, Prince Edward Island

From the highlands of Cape Breton, it's a short ferry boat ride to Prince Edward Island. The warm currents of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the red sandy beaches make this a popular summer retreat. Choose from activities such as biking, horseback riding, beach combing, or even windsurfing. Wander the waterfront in the historic provincial capital of Charlottetown, or visit the childhood home of the author of Anne of Green Gables. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 12-14, Baxter State Park

Passing back through the farmlands and forests of New Brunswick, we head to Baxter State Park in Maine. This untouched wilderness is the largest and most remote in the Eastern United States. Mt. Katahdin is the starting point for the 2200-mile long Appalachian Trail. Spend the next two days hiking along the many trails this park has to offer, take off in a scenic flight, or enjoy time to relax in this remote wilderness. Meals: Included | Accommodation: Camping included

Day 15, Boston

Leaving Baxter State Park we head back through Maine and New Hampshire to Boston and the end of our tour. Meals: Paid locally Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Boston on day 15.