Private Day Tour: Central Coastal Maine Highlights
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7 Ratings
Cape Elizabeth
Embark on an exclusive private tour of Maine's enchanting central coast, exploring iconic lighthouses, picturesque gardens, and charming coastal villages in just one day.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Portland Head Light - The most photographed light house in The United States.
- L.L. Bean Factory Store - See The World Famous Flagship Store!
- Androscoggin Swinging Bridge - Historic beautiful bridge in Brunswick Maine.
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - The Gardens is 323 acres, 19 of which are ornamental and themed gardens featuring native plants of Maine and others suited to northern coastal conditions. Trails and points of interest extend over 150 acres of mature forest, wetlands, and a mile of tidal shoreline. The campus includes innovative landscape designs, impressive stonework, unique sculpture, and scenic views inviting visitors of all ages and abilities to explore nature’s connections at their leisure. Hailed as one of Maine’s top attractions, a visit to the Gardens is a memorable experience, no matter the season. - During December the gardens come to light during the Gardens Aglow event. This becomes the last stop so guests can enjoy the spectacular lights in the evening.
- Boothbay Harbor - See and wander this picturesque coastal Maine town. Walk the foot bridge across the bay. Enjoy lunch on the waterfront.
- Portland - Visit many historic points in downtown and on the wharf. Your guide will tell you about the fascinating history of the area on this walking portion.
- Two Lights State Park - Two Lights State Park is a public recreation area occupying 41 acres of headland on Cape Elizabeth, Maine, that offers views of Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The state park, which opened in 1961, is named after the twin Cape Elizabeth Lights, although there are no lighthouses in the park itself.
- Bath - Pass by the ship building capital of Maine. Beautiful architecture and site of the largest schooner construction in the world.
- Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site - Historical Fort built for The War of 1812.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
Additional Information
Experience an intimate tour of the charming central Maine coastline and the buzzing city of Portland on our exclusive private tour. Delve into the prime attractions of the region in a single day, guided by our expert local guides. With a one-on-one touring experience, savor the fascination of Portland Head Lighthouse and pamper yourself with some shopping at L.L. Bean’s renowned Factory Store. Traverse the extraordinary Androscoggin Swinging Bridge and soak in the ambience of the exquisite Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Admire the allure of Boothbay Harbor, and take time to delve into the colorful city-scape of Portland, Maine. Behold the scenic allure of Two Lights State Park, the quaint village of Wiscasset, and Bath, Maine’s treasured historical city. Engross yourself in Maine’s intriguing history at the noteworthy Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site. This unforgettable journey along the central coast of Maine is adorned with magnificent lighthouses, scenic gardens, and appealing coastal villages.
Location
Portland Head Light
1000 Shore Rd,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paisley_w
Mar 29, 2024
Stephanie was amazing! - Stephanie was amazing! She picked us up from the hotel, had snacks available (which she made sure were within dietary restrictions), drove us to a lot of really cool places and made sure to take pictures for us and tell the significance of each location, let us pick the restaurant to accommodate my dietary restriction, and dropped us back off at the hotel.
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H9476zurachaels
Mar 15, 2024
Amazing tour of Central Maine - Had an amazing day on this tour with Stephanie. She was super accommodating. She called the night before to double check everything including times, itinerary, what to wear, ect. She made us feel like old friends rather than a stranger taking us on a tour. Would highly recommend this tour if you are wanting to get out and see some lighthouses and other cool Maine sights.
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Daniel_g
Oct 12, 2023
Interesting and fun - This tour was one of the best I have ever been on. Our guide was very informative and took us to places that weren’t even on our tour. He went out of his way to make sure we had the best tour. He took pictures of us and things he thought we find interesting and sent them to us. Besides providing drinks and snacks, he knew we didn’t have time for lunch so when we got back to the van, he bought lunch for us and had it waiting for us. I recommend them highly if you want an interesting and a fun tour. AJ was the best tour guide who made it a tour we will never forget
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Rickkr7230ma
Sep 30, 2023
Great Tour of Central Maine! - We spent 4 days in Portland, great walkable city with awesome food! We wanted to see some of the charm and beauty of Maine outside of Portland so we booked this private day tour. AJ picked us up in the morning in a new spacious SUV, we were his only guests. We saw Freeport, a charming little town where the LL Bean factory store was, then we headed to the Portland Botanical Gardens. The gardens were beautiful and scenic with easy hikes near the shoreline, we did about 2 miles. We then visited Booth Bay, a quintessential Maine town, it’s very beautiful. We had lunch and took in the charm of this picturesque town on the water. The final stop was the Portland Head Light a must see! AJ and this tour made it so easy, he even had Mimosas for us! We totally recommended this tour.
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Seaside802871
Aug 16, 2023
Maine coast a must see! - We had private tour up and down middle coast of Maine. Arnie, our driver was a character. He picked us up promptly and made suggestions to enhance our Maine excursion. Saw lighthouses near Portland, went to L.L. Bean outlet, ate lunch at a working wharf (where we saw a tuna sold and cut up), as well other towns and unique experiences up the coast. It was a long day but well worth the time and cost.
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Mtpleasant_scraek
Jun 10, 2023
Great tour with a great tour guide!! - Great tour with a great guy. Tour guide was a Maine native that took me to lots of cool, off the beaten path coastal Maine attractions. Could not have been better!!
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Will_s
Jul 10, 2023
Great way to see the Coast of Maine - The lighthouses were are real treat. Arnie our tour guide was very accommodating and informative. A little more car time than we would have liked, but enjoyed, nonetheless.
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