Join us on a hotel-based exploratory journey down the dramatic coastline between the two great ports of Halifax and Boston. Travelling by road and sea, we follow a rocky shore, punctuated with innumerable coves and sandy beaches, while a short distance from the coast, we may see whales emerging from the deep, blue waters of the Atlantic.

Nova Scotia
The high stone citadel at Halifax, overlooking one of the finest harbours in the world, marks the start of our exploration of the wild, yet beautiful, North American Atlantic seaboard. On Nova Scotia we walk through the rich forests of Kejimkujik National Park, take a ferry out to the rugged outcrop, Brier Island, and there's the opportunity for whale watching from Digby in zodiac boats.

Acadia National Park
Taking the ferry from Yarmouth, we sail into Bar Harbour, one of the most attractive towns on the Maine coast. Surrounded on all sides by the stunning Acadia National Park, the variety of activities available here is almost limitless. Exploring by bike and on foot are the best ways to discover the park's easily accessible interior, on offer for the mariners; 'windjammer' trips, whale watching and sea fishing.

Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard
Continuing down the coast, we leave Maine and heading through New Hampshire in to Massachusetts take the fast ferry across to Provincetown on Cape Cod. In the footsteps of the first pilgrims to land here in 1620, we discover a long, sandy peninsula where Atlantic rollers come crashing in. From the captivating island of Martha's Vineyard we head to Boston to enjoy this most European of American cities.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Halifax. 2 Visit Halifax; drive via Lunenburg to Mahone Bay. 3 Drive Kejimkujik NP via Lunenburg. 4 In Kejimkujik NP; canoeing and walks. 5 Ferry to Brier Island; walks and optional whale watching; drive Digby. 6 Drive via Annapolis Royal and Port Royal to Yarmouth Nova Scotia. 7 Ferry to Bar Harbour; walks in Acadia NP. 8 In Acadia NP; walks and optional whale watching. 9 Drive via Wells to Ogunquit. 10 Drive Boston; ferry to Provincetown on Cape Cod; free time; drive W. Yarmouth. 11 & 12 In W. Yarmouth; ferry to Martha's Vineyard; free day for optional trip to Nantucket Island. 13 Drive Boston; free time. 14 End Boston.

Accommodation: 13nts hotels/motels.
Transport: Maxiwagon/Ferries/On Foot.
Comment: An easy-going exploration of a dramatic coastline across two countries. The walks are generally graded as easy although longer walks are available. All the walks are optional.
Group: Approx. 10 to 12.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader/driver.
Trip Reference: NE