Be dazzled by Acadia’s magic with us:

• Gaze at dawn’s first light from atop the tallest, eastern-most mountain on the Atlantic Ocean

• Delight your senses! Smell the sea air … listen to waves crashing against cliffs, distant buoys clanging, and loons calling … feel the gentle sea mist and the warmth of sun-baked pink granite as you lie down and close your eyes … taste succulent fresh Maine lobster

• Trek the rugged Atlantic coastline, exploring tidal pools and gathering blue mussel shells

• Walk across the ocean floor to a secluded island when the tide is low, and look across to Bar Harbor

• Eat popovers on the lawn of famous Jordan Pond House, enjoying a spectacular view of the majestic mountains you just hiked

• Photograph Bass Harbor Lighthouse and lovely harbor-side gardens, island treasures

• Scuba dive (the virtual way) to explore the ocean floor and its critters

• Shop in charming Bar Harbor

• Choose optional trips such as kayaking the Atlantic coastline … whale watching … or a sunset ocean cruise on the Margaret Todd windjammer

• Overlook peaceful Frenchman’s Bay from your room and private balcony in the Atlantic Eyrie Lodge, located high above Bar Harbor

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Saturday

• Drive to our ocean-view lodge in Bar Harbor, Maine. Or, fly into Bangor International Airport and let us drive you to our lodge

• Settle into your room with sweeping views of Frenchman’s Bay

• Enjoy succulent Maine lobster and the sunset at a charming oceanfront restaurant

Sunday

• Watch the sun rise over the ocean from your balcony, and enjoy the Atlantic Eyrie’s hearty complimentary breakfast

• Hike 1.4 miles past Acadia’s only sand beach and see the great ocean vistas from atop a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic

• Enjoy the rugged Maine coastline as we follow an ocean path for 2 miles up towering cliffs, down to spouting blowholes, and along Acadia’s famous pink granite rocks

Monday

• View morning’s first sunrays from the peak of Cadillac mountain, the tallest mountain on the Atlantic seaboard

• Dig into Maine’s famous blueberry pancakes or muffins at a favorite local restaurant

• Hike 2.2 miles to Cadillac’s summit, relishing stunning vistas all the way

• Explore the ocean floor and its critters and have some great laughs with Diver Ed

• Enjoy an evening in Bar Harbor, exploring, shopping, and dining (or catch the sunset schooner ride)

Tuesday

• Hike 3.3 level miles around beautiful Jordan Pond, and add 2.6 more miles to visit the famous Bubbles’ spectacular views and precariously balanced rock

• Savor popovers and other goodies on the lawn of famous Jordan Pond House, while seeing the mountains you just climbed reflected in Jordan Pond

• Stroll through charming gardens high above a quiet ocean harbor

Wednesday

• Walk a ½-mile shore path to admire grand ocean-front homes

• Cross the ocean floor at low tide to explore an uninhabited island and its great views of Bar Harbor on this 1.4-mile hike

• On this free afternoon, opt for ocean kayaking we’ve already arranged for you, whale watching, Bar Harbor shopping, or savoring a book and the views from your balcony

• Grab dinner in Northeast Harbor at a favorite local restaurant

Thursday

• Stand amazed at the views from atop the island’s western mountains on this 1.9-mile hike

• Explore tidal pools, search for blue mussel shells, and take time to relax on pink granite slabs while watching the ocean’s crashing waves on this 1.3-mile hike

• Photograph the island treasure, Bass Harbor Lighthouse

Friday

• Enjoy your last morning in Bar Harbor

• Let us shuttle you to the Bangor airport

Cost includes:

• 6 nights in the Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
• 8 guided hikes
• Transportation throughout the week
• Shuttle to and from Bangor International Airport within designated time slots
• Hearty, complimentary breakfasts
• 3-hour underwater (virtual) tour of Frenchman’s Bay with Diver Ed
• Booklet packed with information to prepare you for the trip and to familiarize you with the region’s highlights and history
• Photo CD of your trip
• Reunion party following the trip

Full payment due 60 days before the trip
We will be happy to reserve your spot upon receipt of a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Links:

• Bangor International Airport: www.flybangor.com
• Margaret Todd schooner: www.downeastwindjammer.com
• Diver Ed: www.divered.com
• Bass Harbor Lighthouse: www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=512
• Atlantic Eyrie Lodge: www.atlanticeyrielodge.com
• Acadia National Park: www.nps.gov/acad/
• Acadia’s magic: www.acadiamagic.com
• Jordan Pond House: www.jordanpond.com