Amtrak Vacations

Portland and Acadia National Park Getaway

Portland, Maine to Acadia National Park getaway with a rental car

Portland and Acadia National Park Getaway, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations offers this 5-day, 4-night Portland and Acadia National Park Getaway, pairing a guided harbor cruise in Portland, Maine, with a self-driven trip up the coast to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Two nights in Portland include the cruise past some of the city's lighthouses, and a 4-day mid-size rental car then covers the two nights in Bar Harbor, where the package points you toward Acadia's rocky beaches, granite peaks, and Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast. Rail travel to and from Portland is not included in the $1,039 from-price and is priced separately, in a choice of Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom class. This getaway suits travelers who want a mix of guided sightseeing and independent coastal driving.

What to know before you look closer

  • The $1,039 from-price excludes rail; Amtrak fare to and from Portland is booked separately, with a choice of Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom class from any of the 500+ Amtrak stations.
  • Once in Portland, the touring itself is done by the included rental car rather than by train, covering the drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm exact timing for the harbor cruise and the drive to Acadia with them before booking.

Included

  • Sightseeing harbor cruise in Portland
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations in Portland
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations in Bar Harbor
  • 4 day mid-size car rental

Not included

  • Rail, listed pricing does not include rail; Rail Experts price rail separately from 500+ Amtrak stations at choice of Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
No. Rail is priced separately, with a choice of Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom class from any of Amtrak's 500+ stations.
What is included?
A sightseeing harbor cruise in Portland, 2 nights' hotel accommodations in Portland, 2 nights' hotel accommodations in Bar Harbor, and a 4-day mid-size car rental.
Is this trip guided or independent?
The harbor cruise in Portland is a guided tour; the drive up the coast to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park is self-driven in the included rental car.
What will I see in Acadia National Park?
The trip highlights Acadia's rocky beaches, granite peaks, and Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast.
Do I need to drive myself?
Yes, a 4-day mid-size rental car is included for the drive from Portland up the coast of Maine to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

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