Acadia National Park, Boston 3-Day Tour from New York City

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Overview

1. Two nights stay in Boston with more time to visit.

2. Travel to Acadia National Park in Maine; experience the beauty of great nature.

3. Take the nature cruise to enjoy the view of Mt Desert Island.

4. Maine delicacy: a Lobster meal in Bar Harbor, Blueberry soda, Lobster ice cream, Blueberry Muffin, Maple syrup.

5. Most famous and legendary lighthouse—Portland Head Lighthouse.

Room Details:All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what rooms are availiable at the hotel on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.

One Room Selection :If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please create separate bookings.

Avoid traveling in a different bus? :If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

Description

Day 1: New York --Boston

Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York United States
Today we will start from New York and head north to Boston, the largest city in New England. Walk into the New England Aquarium to feel the shock of the ocean again and take the Boston Harbor View Boat to admire the seaside city from a water perspective.

Itinerary:
Depart from New York → New England Aquarium (Optional, 60 mins) → Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins ) → Hotel
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Boston Harbor Cruises/Autoport, 100 Terminal St, Boston, MA 02129, USA
Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins)

See the famous Boston skyline like never before with a cruise of Boston Harbor. From the peak of the Prudential tower to the quaint North End, this beautiful and historic city is best viewed from the bay!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 United States
Considered one of the most enrapturing aquariums in the country, the New England Aquarium houses all manner of aquatic life in its Giant Ocean Tank and also features a large IMAX theater.

Duration: 1 hour

Accommodation included:
Hotel:Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville; similar

Day 2: Acadia National Park

Stop At: Mount Desert Island, Mount Desert Island, Maine United States
then we will drive up to the Acadia National Park; Maine's most northeastern region. And then around noon, we are down to the local oldest Baltic seaport: Bar Harbor. In the end, we will take the Nature Cruise, learning about the local wild marine animals.

Itinerary:

Acadia National Park In-Depth Tour (Mandatory, 120 mins, including the top of Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond ) → Bar Harbor (75 mins) → Acadia Nature Cruise (Optional, 90 mins) → Lobster Dinner (Optional, 60 mins)

Pass by: Eagle Lake
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Acadia National Park, 20 McFarland Hill Dr, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 United States
Acadia National Park In-Depth Tour (Mandatory, 120 mins, including the top of Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond )

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 3.5 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.

Jordan Pond is one of the park's most pristine lakes, with outstanding surrounding mountain scenery. Glaciers carved the landscape, leaving behind numerous geological features.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, Maine United States
Bar Harbor (75 mins)

Bar Harbor, Maine, originally incorporated as Eden on February 23, 1796, has a world renowned ambiance that blends seashore community, Down East character, and the famous Maine Lobster. Bar Harbor is a popular tourist destination in the Down East region of Maine and, until a catastrophic fire in 1947, the town was a noted summer colony for the wealthy.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Acadian Boat Tours, 119 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
Acadia Nature Cruise (Optional, 90 mins)

Take a two hour, fully narrated cruise of Frenchman Bay and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of coastal Maine, Acadia National Park, the islands of Frenchman Bay and Bar Harbor. Acadian Nature Cruise tour starts from the granite cliffs of Great Head all the way towards the rocky shore. You will have a chance to see eagles, porpoises, seals, and other interesting marine mammals and birds.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Eagle Lake, Eagle Lake, Texas United States
Pass by: Eagle Lake
Stop At: Acadia National Park, 20 McFarland Hill Dr, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 United States
Lobster Dinner at Bar Harbor area(Optional, 60 mins)
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast.
Accommodation included:
Hotel:Fireside Inn & Suites Waterville; similar

Day 3: Portland -- New York

Stop At: Portland, Portland, Maine United States
Today we will first go to the Portland Lighthouse located in Williamsburg Park to experience the beautiful scenery of Portland Harbor. Then go to Portland City free walk. After that we will return to New York.

Itinerary:

Hotel → Fort Williams Park & Portland Head Lighthouse (optional, 40 mins) → Portland City Free Walk (30 mins) → New York City
Stop At: Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA
Fort Williams Park & Portland Head Lighthouse (optional, 40 mins)

For more than 200 years, the lighthouse known as the Portland Head Light has been a beacon for ships off the coast of New England. The lighthouse was first authorized built by the first president of the United States; George Washington in 1787, which faces to the Atlantic Ocean, visitors can shoot from all angles of the lighthouse. And the lighthouse still is in use in the present.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Portland City Hall, 389 Congress St # 203, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Portland City Free Walk (30 mins)
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast.

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Schedule

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 3 days (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
  • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation
  • Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Food and beverage
  • Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
  • Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
  • Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
  • Parking is not available at pick up point.The cost of transportation to/from the place of departure.
  • Entry of New England Aquarium: Adult:$34.00;Senior(60+):$32.00;Child (3-11):$25.00.
  • Entry of Boston Harbor Cruise:Adult:$46.00; Senior (65+):$46.00; Child (3-11):$41.00;
  • Nature Cruise:Adult:$41.00; Senior:$36.00; Child (12 and under):$34.00;
  • Entry of Fort Williams Park & Portland Head Lighthouse: Everyone:$15.00;
  • Buffet/Group Meal :Adult:$16 - $25;Child(Under 12):$11- $20;Actual price is based on different area.
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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