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

99 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
Duration

3 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover everything from playful porpoises to life-saving lighthouses on a 3-day group tour of Maine from New York City. This comprehensive excursion is perfect for history and wildlife lovers who hate planning. You’ll see the highlights of Boston, Acadia National Park, and Portland without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. All-inclusive ground transportation enables you to comfortably visit a long list of attractions without fussing over directions or car rentals.

  • Discover the historical and natural highlights of Main
  • Spend two nights in provided accommodation in Boston
  • Enjoy free time to explore some attractions independently
  • Take a tour in Maine that the entire family can enjoy

What To Expect

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Day 1 – New York –Boston



New York City

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

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Boston Harbor Cruises/Autoport

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!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

New England Aquarium

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Day 2 – Acadia National Park



Mount Desert Island

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

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acadia National Park

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bar Harbor

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.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acadian Boat Tours

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Eagle Lake

Pass by: Eagle Lake

• Admission Ticket Free

Acadia National Park

Lobster Dinner at Bar Harbor area(Optional, 60 mins)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Day 3 – Portland — New York



Portland

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

• Admission Ticket Free

Portland Head Light

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.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

City of Portland, Maine

Portland City Free Walk (30 mins)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
  • 2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
  • 3. Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 15:00.
  • 4. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
  • 5. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
  • 6. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
  • 7. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
  • 8. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
  • 9. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
  • 10. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, JUPITER LEGEND Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
  • 11. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
  • 12. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
  • 13. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
  • For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a reachable phone number is necessary for participants.
  • Anyone can join
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
  • Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
  • 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation
  • Mandatory: Acadia National Park In-depth Tour including the top of Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond
  • Breakfast (2)
  • Gratuities.
  • 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.

Durations

3 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

99 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
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