3-Day Maine Beautiful Coastline Photography Tour: Lobster Fishing, Acadia National Park, Portland Tour From Boston
BO3-3793- Reward Points
incl. Tax
- Departure: Boston
- Leave: Boston
- Duration: 3 Day(s)
Dates & Prices
Highlights
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Professional photographer will lead you to photo spots and teach you techniques you need to photograph. Good for entry to advanced level amateurs.
- Spend whole day in the best national park on east coast - Acadia National Park
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Visit three most popular lighthouses in Maine
- Lobstering cruise
Itinerary
- Details
- Brief
Day | Itinerary | Attractions | Note |
Day 1 | Boston →Ogunquit → Augusta | Ogunquit / Nubble Lighthouse | |
Day 2 | Acadia National Park | Acadia National Park | |
Day 3 | Portland →Boston | Portland |
D1
Day 1
Boston →Ogunquit → Augusta
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Meet Point
Please see detailed pickup and starting point information
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Fireside inn and suites, Ramada Bangor, White Birches Motel or similar
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Description
Today, we will drive north to Ogunquit, where we will embark on a lobster cruise to enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and learn about lobster fishing. Then, we will stop by the Nubble Lighthouse. After lunch, we will head to Augusta, the capital city of Maine, where we can take photos in Capital Park.
Ogunquit, ME
This coastal town in beautiful York County, Maine is a popular summer destination for people all over New England. In fact, the name "Ogunquit" translates to "beautiful place by the sea" in the local Native American language.
Lobster Fishing Trip
On this fun fishing trip, we will feel like authentic New England lobster fishermen as we learn the ins and outs off the coast of Portland, ME. It will all culminate in us enjoying a delicious lobster meal. Yum!
Nubble Lighthouse
The perfect example of a picturesque New England lighthouse, the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, nicknamed the "Nubble" for the island on which it was built, offers beautiful seafront views and a great spot for a quaint afternoon by the sea.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun Apr - May 9:00am - 4:00pm, Mon - Sun May - Oct 9:00am - 7:00pm
Augusta, ME
Capitol Park
Created in 1827, Capitol Park is Maine’s earliest documented designed landscape. The park, set between the Maine State House and the Kennebec River, served as a parade ground and encampment site during the American Civil War.
D2
Day 2
Acadia National Park
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Meet Point
Assemble at a designated place
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Fireside inn and suites, Ramada Bangor, White Birches Motel or similar
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Description
Today, we will spend our time in Acadia National Park. After lunch in Bar Harbor, we will enjoy some leisure time to explore this seaside town and join a sightseeing cruise. Around sunset, we will go to see the Bass Harbor Head Light.
Acadia National Park, ME
Acadia National Park is located on Mount Desert Island just off the coast of Maine. This scenic park encompasses mountains, ocean shoreline, lakes, and forest. Guests can expect to see moose, black bear, whit-tailed deer, and many seabirds.
Bar Harbor, ME
Bar Harbor Cruise
Bar Harbor, Maine sits just outside of Acadia National Park. This small New England fishing town has much to offer on its own, however, not the least of which are boat tours of the impressive and breathtaking coastline.
D3
Day 3
Portland →Boston
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Meet Point
Assemble at a designated place
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Attractions
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Description
In the morning, we will have the Old Port Walking Tour in Maine and visit Portland Head Light . After that, we will stop by the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens before continuing to Boston.
Portland, ME
Portland Head Light
This historic lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in the state. Portions of the building, which is located in Fort Williams Park, serve as a maritime museum.
Boothbay Harbor, ME
The town of Boothbay Harbor was part of of the English colony of Cape Newagen in the 17th century. It is a quaint, typical New England seaside village.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in New England. The garden is 270 acres (1 km2) with more than a mile of waterfront on Barters Island Road. After 16 years of planning, building and planting, in 2007 the Gardens opened to the public. There are more than 300 native plant species on the site.
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Departure & Return
Pickup Locations
Location | Time | Address | Note |
Quincy, MA | 06:00 | 219 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169 | In front of Kam Man Market |
Boston,MA | 07:00 | 77 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111 | In front of Hong Kong Eatery |
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Transportation via deluxe air conditioned, lavatory equipped motor coach; sometimes may via 7-Seat or 15-Seat minibus
- Tour guide
- All taxes
- 2-night Hotel Accommodation
Excludes
- All meals and drinks during the trip are not included in tour price. The tour guide will make eating arrangements
- A mandatory service fees: A total of $10/day per passenger. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $10 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $40
- Any private expensessuch as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified
- Photography tutoring (Mandatory): $150/per
- Acadia National Park (Mandatory): Adult $15; Child (Under 11 yrs) $12; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $12
- Bar Harbor Cruise (Optional): Adult $35; Child (age 6-14) $21; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $35
- Lobster Fishing Trip: Adult $30; Child (Under 12 yrs) $20;
- Portland Head Light (Mandatory): Adult $3; Child (3-12 yrs) $3; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $3
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Optional): Adult $16; Child (3-17 yrs) $8; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $14
Notice
Optional activity prices in the excluded list is for reference only.
Attentions
- 6% of total fee (minimum of $25)will be charged if cancel or change more than 30 days before departure (not including departure date)
- All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date, seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
- All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour guides and/or drivers (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours
- Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice
- All passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure. All passengers must board the vehicle with a permit to board, a group ticket or a confirmation number when booking online.
- Please note that each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum of 4 guests (adults or children). Each guest room comes standard with two full-sized or one queen-sized bed
- No City Passes or any other kind of outside promotional offer may be used on this tour. Guests who buy tickets to attractions from elsewhere will not be provided with transportation
- Due to weather conditions, or other irresistible factors that result in changes to the itinerary, we reserve the right to change the itinerary and stay at the hotel.
- We reserve the right to cancel the itinerary or reschedule in accordance with the execution requirements or force majeure. Once the itinerary is cancelled, we are only obligated to refund the full amount of the tour.
- Children aged under 8 yrs will have to have car seat to take our tours. Customers will need to prepare car seats themselves, tour operator is not responsible to provide car seats
Policies
No Show
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date is NO SHOW. No show is non-refundable.
Cancellation
Cancellation Period | Policy |
30 or more days prior to tour departure date | Refund 85% payment |
15 - 29 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 75% payment |
8 - 14 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 50% payment |
7 days prior to tour departure date | Non-refundable |
Guaranteed!
- Lowest online price
- 48hr price protection
- Extra award credits
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