Jun 19-23 Acadia & Bar Harbor $399 (4 Nights + Transport) Depart QNS NYC

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

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 4 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. More on https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm

BAR HARBOR

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island along Maine’s Frenchman Bay. It serves as a gateway to the mountains and cliffs of neighboring Acadia National Park. Towering over the park, Cadillac Mountain has trails and views of the town, the bay and the Cranberry Islands. Sand Beach is ringed by mountains. From the town pier, the Shore Path winds along the bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Porcupine Islands. More on https://www.visitbarharbor.com/

PORTLAND, ME

With its heady mixture of artistic and outdoor adventure, our region is stylish and sophisticated, genuine and welcoming—a place where grey flannel and plaid flannel can coexist. Modern marvels mingling with maritime history. And underlying the latest art, fashion, music, and culinary scene is a deep sense of continuity. More on https://www.visitportland.com/

LODGING

We will be staying in a nice house at Ellsworth, ME, 4 bedrooms, 6 beds (2 queen beds, 2 full beds, 1 single bed, 1 queen sofabed), 2 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, & a living room. We will max out at 11 people. The house is 20 minutes drive to Acadia National Park, 28 minutes to Bar Harbor, and 3 minutes to 20+ restaurants & supermarket.

Features: Large deck, outdoor furniture, oversize lawn in backyard, firepit, BBQ grill, free internet, TV, washer, dryer, microwave, coffee machine, hair dryer.

Essential Provided: Towels, bed sheets, shampoo, conditioner, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE

Depart Date: Jun 19th, 2024 Wednesday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.

Depart 7:00 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.

Depart 7:45 AM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.

Return Date/Time: Depart from Acadia on Sunday Jun 23rd, and expect to arrive at NYC at 8:15 PM & Queens at 9:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

6/19 Wednesday:

• Arrive at Portland Head Light around 2:30 PM after lunch. Portland Head Light is a historic lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Completed in 1791, it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. We will visit the place for about 1 hour .

• Before checking in the house, we will go grocery shopping for breakfasts, snacks & drinks.

6/20 Thursday:

• Drive the Park Loop Road inside Acadia. The 27-mile Park Loop Road connects the mountains, forest, lakes, and coastline of Acadia National Park. It provides visitors with a beautiful and convenient way to experience the Park.

• Explore Sand Beach, listen to the powerful waves at Thunder Hole, and visit the Jordan Pond House (can get lunch here). Optionally, hike around Bubble Rock.

• Stroll along the Ocean Path for sunning coastal view

6/21 Friday:

• Rise early to catch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain. It’s a breathtaking experience! Currently it is closed due to road repaving. Hope it will open when we visit. In case it is still closed, we can replace it with a moderate hike.

• Hike the Beehive Loop Trail for stunning views(Hard/4.9 Stars). Be prepared for some rock scrambling—it’s worth it! Good foot wear is recommended.

• Head to Bass Harbor Lighthouse, an iconic spot for photos and coastal views.

6/22 Satuday:

• Rent bikes and explore the Carriage Road System (extra cost on bike rental) or we can have another 2-3 hours hike.

• Wander around downtown Bar Harbor, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, and a relaxed coastal vibe.

• Enjoy a leisurely dinner at one of Bar Harbor’s local eateries.

6/23 Sunday:

• Check out the house, and head back to NYC

• On the way back, we can visit Boston for 2 hours.

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)

Early Birds: $399 per person for first 5 spots or 3 weeks in advance whichever comes first. Regular: $439 per person afterward. Upgrading from shared queen bed to own single bed is $30 extra.

Cost Included in the Trip: 4 nights shared accommodation (sharing a queen bed) in a house at Ellsworth ME. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.

Cost Not Included in the Trip: * Bike rental; * Meals, snacks & drinks; * Gratitude for the trip leader/driver

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REFUND POLICY

* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 3 weeks in advance

* 50% refund if cancelled 10 days in advance

* No refund for cancellation or no show within 10 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $30 processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

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