Maine Coast and Lighthouses
This tour highlights the best of what the Maine coast has to offer — quaint oceanside towns, rugged and rocky coastlines, and lighthouses galore!
Starting near Portland, known for its abundance of great restaurants in the Old Port, we’ll work our way up the jagged coastline to Camden, an area rich in nautical history. Along the way, we’ll have the chance to take in up to 10 iconic Maine lighthouses including Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in the U.S., and Marshall Point Lighthouse, made famous in the movie Forrest Gump. We’ll also have a chance to experience some off-bike activities in places like Freeport and Boothbay Harbor. Throughout the ride, we’ll get a true taste of Maine with opportunities to eat some of the freshest seafood you’ve ever had. Join us for great cycling on the coast of Maine!

“We loved the quiet rural roads, maritime and lighthouse museums, making new friends and reuniting with tour leaders from past trips.”
Know before you go
New Itinerary:
If you think you’ve seen this tour before, take another look. We’ve updated the itinerary and increased the fun.
Our leaders have worked hard to get to know some of the local fishermen in the area and, when the timing is right (and the fishermen are in), we sometimes have the good fortune to check out their fishing vessels and chat with some of the local color en route.
Van Supported Reminder
Love riding long distances while having all of your belongings (except for what you need to self-sufficiently get through the day) conveniently ferried from A to B with a vehicle assist? This van-supported tour may be for you. HEADS UP: Although these vans sometimes travel the same routes as riders, it’s important to ensure you can still carry what you need for the day as you often won’t see the van from the time you leave camp in the morning until the time you arrive at your next overnight location that afternoon.
Our Philosophy & What You Can Expect From Our Leaders
Adventure Cycling tours are not like other bike tours. We pride ourselves on being travelers not tourists. At our heart, we are a nonprofit committed to empowering and connecting people through the power of bicycle travel.
We believe that everyone joining our tours, including the leaders, are active participants who take joint ownership of group tasks like cooking, shopping, and maintaining group gear. This team mindset helps forge bonds that last for years (and tours) to come. Participants come for our routes but stay for our community.
We call the folks facilitating our tours leaders, not guides. Our leaders are not here to do everything for you; they are here to keep everyone on track and empower members of the group to step into ownership after they’ve adjusted to life on the road.
Our leaders commit to:
- Establishing a vision and setting expectations for how our tours run within our unique philosophy.
- Creating a safe, welcoming space for all walks of life
- Keeping your tour on track while remaining flexible, so group members can shape their own experience
- Pedaling alongside you — embracing the spirit and resilience of life on the bike
Your tour fees go directly towards covering the costs of your tour and supporting other programs our nonprofit puts forth into the world. The plus side to supporting us by coming on tour? You get to challenge yourself, have fun, and also do some good each and every time you ride with Adventure Cycling.