
A captivating journey from Boston through Salem, Portsmouth and coastal Maine to Acadia National Park
Experience one of New England’s most beautiful coastal journeys, travelling from historic Massachusetts through New Hampshire and along the rugged shoreline of Maine.
Your adventure begins at Boston Logan International Airport, where you collect your rental car and make the short drive to Salem. Known for its maritime heritage and fascinating colonial history, Salem provides an atmospheric introduction to New England.
Continue north to Portsmouth, a characterful harbour city with historic streets, waterfront restaurants and beautifully preserved homes. From here, cross into Maine and follow the coast towards Portland, stopping in attractive seaside communities along the way.
Enjoy two nights in Portland, renowned for its working waterfront, lighthouses, independent shops and exceptional seafood. The journey then continues through Midcoast Maine to Camden, where wooded hills descend towards a picturesque harbour filled with sailing boats.
Your final two nights are spent in Bar Harbor, the gateway to Acadia National Park. Explore dramatic ocean scenery, forested mountains, peaceful lakes and the spectacular Park Loop Road before departing from Bangor.
Comfortable driving stages leave plenty of time for coastal walks, lobster lunches, lighthouse visits and spontaneous discoveries along the way.
8 Days · 7 Nights
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This 8-day/7-night itinerary is our recommended route, but your journey does not have to follow a rigid schedule. Depending on hotel and rental-car availability, you may change the number of nights, select different accommodation categories or extend your stay in Salem, Portsmouth, Portland, Camden or Bar Harbor.
The journey can also be adapted into a return itinerary from Boston or extended with additional nights in Boston, the White Mountains or elsewhere in New England.
Flights can be added during the booking process.
IMPORTANT ACADIA NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION
An entrance pass is required to visit Acadia National Park.
A separate advance vehicle reservation is normally required to drive Cadillac Summit Road during its seasonal reservation period. Reservations are limited, are not sold at the park and do not include the park entrance pass.
Roads, visitor facilities and services may operate seasonally. Travellers should check current National Park Service information before departure, particularly when travelling during spring, late autumn or winter.