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Maine Coast and Acadia Adventure
A captivating journey from Boston through Salem, Portsmouth and coastal Maine to Acadia National Park
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Starts
Boston
Ends
Bangor
Car
Chevrolet Spark or Similar
Hotels
6 Cities
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional
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Overview
Experience one of New England’s most beautiful coastal journeys, travelling from historic Massachusetts through New Hampshire and along the rugged shoreline of Maine.
Your adventure begins at Boston Logan International Airport, where you collect your rental car and make the short drive to Salem. Known for its maritime heritage and fascinating colonial history, Salem provides an atmospheric introduction to New England.
Continue north to Portsmouth, a characterful harbour city with historic streets, waterfront restaurants and beautifully preserved homes. From here, cross into Maine and follow the coast towards Portland, stopping in attractive seaside communities along the way.
Enjoy two nights in Portland, renowned for its working waterfront, lighthouses, independent shops and exceptional seafood. The journey then continues through Midcoast Maine to Camden, where wooded hills descend towards a picturesque harbour filled with sailing boats.
Your final two nights are spent in Bar Harbor, the gateway to Acadia National Park. Explore dramatic ocean scenery, forested mountains, peaceful lakes and the spectacular Park Loop Road before departing from Bangor.
Comfortable driving stages leave plenty of time for coastal walks, lobster lunches, lighthouse visits and spontaneous discoveries along the way.
Perfect for
Self-Drive Fans
Couples
Nature Lovers
History Buffs
Food & Seafood Lovers
Scenic Road Trips
National Park Goers
Coastal Explorers
Your Itinerary Overview
8 Days · 7 Nights
BOSTON TO SALEM
SALEM TO PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH TO PORTLAND
PORTLAND AND CASCO BAY
PORTLAND TO CAMDEN
CAMDEN TO BAR HARBOR
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Why You'll Love This Trip
A to B routing — start in Boston, finish in Bangor, no doubling back
Comfortable daily drives with plenty of time to stop and explore
Drive the famous Park Loop Road through Acadia National Park
Fresh lobster, seafood shacks and acclaimed restaurants along the way
Salem's colonial history, Portsmouth's harbour and Portland's Old Port all in one trip
Lighthouses, mountain summits and wild Atlantic shoreline to discover
Relaxed pace that leaves room for spontaneous detours and hidden spots
FLEXIBILITY MESSAGE
This 8-day/7-night itinerary is our recommended route, but your journey does not have to follow a rigid schedule. Depending on hotel and rental-car availability, you may change the number of nights, select different accommodation categories or extend your stay in Salem, Portsmouth, Portland, Camden or Bar Harbor.
The journey can also be adapted into a return itinerary from Boston or extended with additional nights in Boston, the White Mountains or elsewhere in New England.
Flights can be added during the booking process.
IMPORTANT ACADIA NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION
An entrance pass is required to visit Acadia National Park.
A separate advance vehicle reservation is normally required to drive Cadillac Summit Road during its seasonal reservation period. Reservations are limited, are not sold at the park and do not include the park entrance pass.
Roads, visitor facilities and services may operate seasonally. Travellers should check current National Park Service information before departure, particularly when travelling during spring, late autumn or winter.
What's Included
One night in Salem
One night in Portsmouth
Two nights in Portland
One night in Camden
Two nights in Bar Harbor
Rental car for the complete itinerary
Unlimited mileage according to the selected rental-car conditions
Applicable rental-car taxes and mandatory charges as displayed during booking
One-way rental from Boston to Bangor when confirmed
Flexible selection of available hotels
Detailed suggested itinerary
All applicable accommodation taxes shown during booking
Financial protection according to the terms of the booking company
What's Excluded
Flights to Boston and from Bangor unless added during booking
Fuel, tolls, parking charges and optional rental-car equipment
Rental-car security deposit and locally payable optional insurance
One-way rental charges unless specifically displayed as included
Resort fees or destination charges unless specifically shown as included
Acadia National Park entrance pass
Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation
Meals and drinks unless specifically stated
Ferry tickets, entrance fees, tours and optional activities
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
From per personUS$587