Included:

• • 1 to 2 experienced, local guides with extensive knowledge of the area, depending on group size
  • 8-day active adventure in Acadia National Park (7 days of hiking, biking, and kayaking)
  • Accommodation for 7 nights at a historic waterfront house in Bar Harbor (mix of single and twin rooms, some with ensuite and some with shared bathrooms, with your own bed guaranteed)
  • All meals from dinner on the first day through breakfast on the last day, with the exception of one lunch and one dinner
  • All activities on the itinerary, including guided sea kayak tours with instruction, bike rental for the carriage roads, and a farewell lobster dinner
  • All ground transportation during the trip, including round-trip transfers from Bangor International Airport

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy room

Not included:

• • Flights to Maine
  • One lunch and one dinner
  • Optional activities on the free day, such as whale watching or the ferry to the Schoodic Peninsula, which can be arranged at an additional cost
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this Acadia National Park tour for women, good fitness is required, but no previous kayaking experience is necessary. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 8.9 km (5.5 mi), and the longest day on the water covers around 16.1 km (10 mi) of kayaking.

Days are full but unhurried, with three to six hours of hiking, biking, or kayaking and plenty of downtime. You can always choose to skip an activity and relax at the house. In the weeks before the trip, aim for 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise like hill walking, jogging, or stair climbing, three to four times a week. Please note that the maximum weight limit for the kayaks is 113 kg (250 lbs).

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Gear:

• • Day pack (25-40L) big enough for lunch, water, and layers
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L)
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Dry bag for the kayaking days
  • Headlamp
  • Camera (optional, but recommended)

Clothing & footwear:

• • Hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip, since Acadia’s trails cross granite slabs, roots, and boulders
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Warm mid-layer, such as a fleece or light puffy, for cool September mornings on the water
  • Quick-drying hiking layers (avoid cotton)
  • Light hat and gloves
  • Sunhat and sunglasses
  • Swimsuit and a quick-dry towel for the optional swims
  • Sandals or water shoes you don’t mind getting wet while paddling
  • Casual clothes for dinners out in Bar Harbor

Other:

• • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Bug spray
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Personal toiletries and any medications you take
  • Padded cycling shorts or gloves, if you like them (optional)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:

• • For this Acadia National Park tour for women, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1, with two guides for full groups.
  • The maximum group size is set at 11 participants.
  • All participants are guaranteed their own bed, and a limited number of single occupancy rooms may be available.
  • Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
  • Acadia National Park tours for women can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Acadia National Park tour for women on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Every participant is guaranteed her own bed. This price for this Acadia national park tour for women is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout. Please note that single rooms are limited and subject to availability.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

The starting point of this Acadia National Park tour for women is Bar Harbor, Maine. To get there, most people fly into Bangor International Airport (BGR), arriving by 2 pm. From there, the group shuttle takes you to Bar Harbor, about an hour and a half away. If you’re driving, you can meet the group at the house in Bar Harbor by 4:30 pm.

You will meet your guide at 2 pm at the baggage claim near the information kiosk at Bangor International Airport.

At the end of the trip, you’ll be back at Bangor airport by 10:30 am, so plan flights departing after 12:30 pm.

Yes. For the paddling days, the maximum kayak weight limit is 250 lbs (113 kg).

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