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Mainely Maine
Overview
Pristine coastline, lighthouses, lush forests, rugged mountains and wildlife....it’s all here!
Details
- Stay 2 nights in Portland's Old Port and Bar Harbor
- Overnights in Bethel and Bath
- Guided tours of Portland, Kennebunkport and Acadia National Park
- Take a ride on a real lobster boat plus an aquaculture/wildlife cruise
- Join a moose-viewing expedition in the western mountains
- Abbe and Maine Maritime Museums, Maine Cabin Masters Headquarters
- 13 meals: breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 5 dinners (including two lobsterbakes)
- Door-to-door airport service
- Roundtrip airfare to/from Portland, ME
- 4200/4750 Gold Passport Points
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive into Portland and head to the historic waterfront for dinner and your hotel accommodations bedecked with your very own moose and lobster hats - a style statement like none other. You're now an honorary Mainer! Hyatt Place Portland Old Port – 2 nights (D)
Day 2
Drive through Portland's historic neighborhoods with stops at the Portland Head and Nubble Lighthouses. Heading upcoast through Ogunquit make a midday stop for a real culinary treat - a lobsterbake luncheon! In the charming village of Kennebunkport you'll see the Bush Family compound at Walker's Point and visit the Franciscan Monastery. The evening is at your leisure along the waterfront in Portland's Old Port. (B, L)
Day 3
Tour the Equestrian Center at Pineland Farms before lunch on your own at their market featuring fresh local ingredients. Continue to the mountain village of Bethel for a stop at the Maine Balsam Fir Factory. The fragrant wood is used in a wide array of items. Make your own balsam souvenir bag! After checking into your mountainside resort, join a guided moose-viewing expedition in Grafton Notch State Park. Dinner is included at your resort with s'mores for dessert prepared by a crackling campfire. Sunday River Resort Hotel (B, D)
Day 4
Near the Capital City of Augusta, visit the Cabin Masters Homestead Headquarters, ground zero for the popular "Maine Cabin Masters" TV series. Now it's time to head "downeast." Upon arrival in Bar Harbor explore the Abbe Museum's extensive collection of historical and cultural artifacts of the four Native American tribes in the region. Tonight’s dinner is a traditional Maine lobsterbake (because just one lobster meal isn't enough)! Bring your appetite and camera to capture the moment the lid is raised revealing a colorful feast! Atlantic Oceanside Resort – 2 nights (B,L,D)
Day 5
Wake up beside the calm and stillness of Frenchman's Bay, then set sail aboard a lobster boat for a glimpse into the commercial lobster industry. It's not as easy as it may seem! Back in Bar Harbor enjoy some time exploring the village on your own before touring Acadia National Park with a local guide. Climb to the top of Cadillac Mountain for sweeping coastal views, hear the roar of crashing waves at Thunder Hole and revel in the quiet beauty of the inland scenery. This evening after dinner, attend “The Olympics of the Forest,” the Great Maine Lumberjack Show chunk full of skill, brawn and laughter. (B, D)
Day 6
Camden Hills State Park is nestled beside Penobscot Bay and offers breathtaking views of the rugged, lighthouse-jeweled landscape.Here on the "midcoast" explore Camden Village at midday followed by an aquaculture cruise to learn about the state's oyster industry and see the sizable local seal population. Nestling pairs of Bald Eagles also call this section of coastline home. Continue on to Bath, a charming hamlet located alongside the Kennebac River for a farewell dinner and a restful night's sleep. Hampton Inn – Bath (B,D)
Day 7
Shipbuilding is big business here and dates from the 1600s to present day. The Maine Maritime Museum’s hands-on exhibits and shipbuilding demonstrations are explained during your tour. L.L. Bean’s flagship sporting foods store is located in nearby Freeport Village. There is also an outlet store for bargain hunters! After lunch on your own make a short drive to the Portland International Jetport for your return flight, happy in knowing you have experienced the best of Maine! (B)
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |
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$4165 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$4730 | single |
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