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Portland and Central Coastal Maine Private Day Tour

Portland and Central Coastal Maine Private Day Tour

Overview

Embark on an exclusive private tour of Maine's enchanting central coast and starting in the vibrant city of Portland. In just one day, immerse yourself in the region's finest highlights. Led by knowledgeable local guides, our private tours ensure an intimate and personalized experience. Marvel at the iconic Portland Head Lighthouse located in Fort Williams State Park and indulge in some retail therapy at the renowned L.L. Bean Factory Store. Cross the unique Androscoggin Swinging Bridge and explore the breathtaking Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Discover the charm of Boothbay Harbor. Immerse yourself in Maine's fascinating past at the historic Fort Edgecombe State Historical Site. Uncover stunning lighthouses, picturesque gardens, and charming coastal villages on this unforgettable day trip along Maine's central coast.

City: Portland

Sun 11 May

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Starting at $325.00

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Sun 11 May

Starting at $325.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (14)

Zeena_H

Sep 2024

Aj was a great tour guide! Punctual and reliable! He was able to customize the tour to our interests at any time during the tour. Helped us to make the best use of our short time in Maine. Knowledgeable and engaging, he made for an enjoyable and interesting day! We were able to cover so much in such a short time! Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you so much!!! What a fun tour with great people!! Y’all are wonderful!

D4343CRsamf

Sep 2024

We really enjoyed this trip we started off going to the Portland head lighthouse and also saw the Fort Williams. We then headed up to Freeport and spent some nice time at the L.L. Bean company store there and we also got some information from our dad about the impact available being in the area. We also went to the Andros Scoggins bridge, which was built in 1892 and it was tied directly to the local textile industry. We went to the town of Bath to see the Tori gate, which was symbolic of a sister city relationship with a small town in Japan. We also drove by the sprawling Bath Iron Works plant that builds ships for the US government. In Boothbay, we had a wonderful lunch at the tugboat Inn then we we went on a walk around Boothbay tourist area to go in some of the shops and buy a few souvenirs and cards quaint beautiful little town. from there, we went to the botanical gardens and we spent over an hour walking around there. We saw two of the large wooden troll structures, which were so cute and unique. We did not find all of them as the whole complex covers 300 acres, but we did spend a couple of hours there, our last stop was fort Edgecombe, which was built in 1809. It is the oldest octagon structure still standing in the United States. It was a block house fort to protect that area of Maine during the war of 1812. Three adults in our family were in the group. This is a private tour and Dennis our guide was very accommodating, providing water soft drinks and snacks.

Elizabeth_L

Sep 2024

After speaking with the owner AJ he offered to refund the cost of the gardens we were not able to visit. Customer service was good.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

“Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad we could address the situation and provide good customer service. As mentioned, we aim to ensure every guest has a great experience and visit the sites they want to explore. In this case, it was my understanding that there was a decision made not to visit certain locations during the tour. However, I offered to refund the cost of the gardens as a gesture to make up for any disappointment. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more fulfilling experience in the future.”