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New England's Gem: Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

Name: New England's Gem: Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
SKU: 16429
Rating: 5 (27 reviews)

Program No. 16429RJ

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Lobster traps sit on a dock in a Maine harbor with fishing boats in the water and a town in the background.

A hiker sits atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, Maine, overlooking a colorful autumn landscape and the Atlantic Ocean.

Stacks of lobster traps sit on a wooden dock next to the water in Maine.

A fisherman in Maine holds up a large, freshly caught lobster with banded claws.

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1 hands-on experience

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6 expert-led lectures

7 expert-led field trips

1 hands-on experience

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2,299

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

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Plane

Arrival day is on Tuesday, October 12, 2027.

Meet the group at Bar Harbor Villager Motel in Bar Harbor, Maine

Start of Trip: 2:30 p.m. Program Registration; 3:15 p.m. Orientation; 3:45 p.m. Hotel Check-in; 4:00 p.m. first activity; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 16, 2027 in Bar Harbor, Maine at Bar Harbor Villager Motel

End of Trip: 12:00 Noon after graduation ceremony; 11:00 motel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Island Wonders Tour Company

Taxi

Phone: 2074607495

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

As Acadia is a destination rather than a pass-through, please note that transportation from the Bangor Airport can be difficult to find as shuttle service is limited; taxis are easier to secure than shuttles. Rates can be higher because for the drivers, it's always round-trip.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Acadian Cab Company

Taxi

Phone: 2078018253

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Coastal Compass Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 2078018470

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Y&P Taxi Services

Taxi

Phone: 2074128934

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

As Acadia is a destination rather than a pass-through, please note that transportation from the Bangor Airport can be difficult to find as shuttle service is limited and taxis are easier to secure than shuttles. Rates can be higher because for the drivers, it's always round-trip.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Green Horizon Rides

Taxi

Phone: 2072638043

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Point 2 Point Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 2076690220

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

*Sometimes not available in May. Call to check.* As Acadia is a destination rather than a pass-through, please note that transportation from the Bangor Airport can be difficult to find as shuttle service is limited; taxis are easier to secure than shuttles. Rates can be higher because for the drivers, it's always round-trip.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Fab Cab

Taxi

Phone: 2072997399

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

ABC Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 2076594455

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour, 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Amazin' Moe'z Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 2072661478

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Hancock County Bar Harbor

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles .

Step By Step Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 2079510570

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Hancock County Bar Harbor

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles .

WGR Transportation Service

Taxi

Phone: 2073709629

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Hancock County Bar Harbor

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles .

Coastal Compass Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 2078018470

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles .

Green Horizon Rides

Taxi

Phone: 2072638043

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles .

Amazin' Moe'z Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 2072661478

Cost: Please call taxi company for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Program Arrival Airport

Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 12 miles .

Point 2 Point

Taxi

Phone: 2076690220

Cost: Please call the taxi service in advance to arrange transportation. . Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Taxi service is available to and from the Bar Harbor Airport.

Program Arrival Airport

Bangor International Airport (BGR)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hr 15 min .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 42 miles .

Bar Harbor-Bangor Shuttle

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 2074795911

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Sometimes difficult to book, but still an option for getting to/from Bangor Airport.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 10/12/2027.

Meet the group at Bar Harbor Villager Motel in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Start of Trip: 2:30 p.m. Program Registration; 3:15 p.m. Orientation; 3:45 p.m. Hotel Check-in; 4:00 p.m. first activity; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 16, 2027 in Bar Harbor, Maine at Bar Harbor Villager Motel.

End of Trip: 12:00 Noon after graduation ceremony; 11:00 motel check-out..

Parking

Free parking is available at the motel.

Directions

From south:

You may take I-95 to Bangor, then Route 1A to Ellsworth, and then Route 3 to Bar Harbor; or you can take scenic Route 1 all the way up the Maine coast.

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