Acadia National Park:
Deluxe Camping Trip
Our deluxe camping trip is a perfect choice for families wanting an outdoors adventure. We follow the same itinerary as our 6-day Inn trip but stay in a beautiful campground in Southwest Harbor.
This is hassle-free camping. Your Trip Leaders do all the work from setting up the tents to rolling out your sleeping bag. We provide all the camping equipment including spacious tents, comfortable, cozy sleeping bags, and extra-thick sleeping pads.
During the day we'll venture off and explore Acadia National Park and then return to our campsite. You'll sit back and relax while the kids play games or take a swim, and our staff prepares a fantastic dinner. In the morning you'll wake up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and a full breakfast, and our lunch selections are sure to please everyone. For those of you new to camping, our campsite has all the amenities including hot showers and full bathrooms.
We have great memories of our childhood family camping trips. Being outdoors, sitting around a campfire and sleeping to the restful sounds of nature are a perfect experience to bring families closer together. This is family camping at its best!
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is an area rich with wildlife and scenic beauty. This national jewel is comprised of 17 mountains that rise from the sea and a glacier-carved landscape. The Acadia experience offers spectacular views of pink granite cliffs, evergreen forests that touch the sea, the only fjord in the eastern U.S. and an abundance of wildlife: peregrine falcons, bald eagles, foxes, beavers, osprey, seals, whales and more. If you are an early riser, be the first in the U.S. to see the sun rise atop Cadillac Mountain. We'll take you biking on Acadia's famous auto-free carriage roads built by the Rockefeller family. You'll swim in a pristine lake, kayak in sheltered bays, and enjoy the beauty of Acadia National Park in all its splendor.
We'll visit historic Bar Harbor, a beautiful waterfront resort town that was once the summer playground of such families as the Rockefellers, Fords, and Morgans. Walk past mansions of yesteryear, check out the shops and galleries, and then head to Ben & Bill's for some lobster ice cream!
Itinerary
Days 1, 2 & 3 Northeast Harbor, Maine
Kayak between the islands of Blue Hill Bay, keeping watch for harbor seals, osprey, and bald eagles • Walk through evergreen forests and blueberry patches to a granite summit for panoramic views of Acadia's island-studded coast • Take a dip in the cool, clear waters of Echo Lake • Watch for falcons and hawks gliding on thermal currents • Savor a traditional Maine lobster bake • Learn about the stars and enjoy a campfire, complete with story telling, songs, and plenty of roasted marshmallows
Days 4, 5 & 6 Bar Harbor, Maine
Board a boat for a close up view of whales, seals, and dolphins • Bike along Rockefeller's carriage roads open only to bikes and horses • Pass stone bridges, waterfalls and streams • Rest near the deep blue waters of Jordan Pond • Climb to the top of Great Head for breathtaking ocean views • Explore Bar Harbor's shops, walk along the shore path, or enjoy the pool with the kids.
Lodging
Smuggler's Den Campground, Southwest Harbor (5 Nights)
Beautiful campsite in the heart of Acadia National Park, complete with heated swimming pool and hot showers.
Acadia National Park Deluxe Camping: Vacation Details
2007 DATES
July 1-6
July 8-13
August 19-24
Trip Length:
6 days/ 5 nights
Eligibility:
Participants must be at least 7 years old
Meet/Depart
Portland, Maine
Airport transfers available from Portland, Boston and Manchester, NH
Prices
Adults
US $995
Children 17 and younger
US $895
10% discount for a 3rd or 4th person sharing a tent
What's Included:
- Small groups (average 12-16 people) for an intimate family travel experience.
- All camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, and extra-thick sleeping pads.
- Full breakfasts, all lunches and all dinners except one when you'll be able to experience the local cuisine on your own. Daily snacks and beverages.
- Experienced and knowledgeable Trip Leaders who look after all your needs. Our Trip Leaders are the best in the business and are trained to provide a safe enjoyable trip for your family.
- All equipment provided along with expert guides for multi-sport activities.
- Support van during activities providing refreshments, picking up your purchases or giving you a lift back to the Inn.
- Admission to all events, historic sites, parks, etc.
- All transportation from pick up to drop-off. All baggage transport
- Comprehensive pre-travel Trip Planner with detailed information about your trip, including packing lists, maps and daily itineraries.
- All gratuities for service at inns and restaurants.
- Maine Family Adventures t-shirt, water bottle and luggage tags.
- Your trip does not include: airfare, personal expenses, pre- and post-trip accommodations, alcoholic beverages, trip insurance, optional gratuities to trip leaders.
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