- Explore the forest trails of Kejimkujik National Park
- Venture into Acadia National Park from Bar Harbour
- Sail out to Martha's Vineyard from Cape Cod

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 the tour in Halifax. Day 2 Novia Scotia We discover Halifax this morning, before driving along a coast via Lunenburg to Mahone Bay. Days 3/4 Kejimkujik National Park The forests and rivers of this spectacular wild area are best explored on foot or by canoe. Day 5 Whale watching Taking a ferry to Brier Island, there's the chance to go whale watching from Digby (optional). Day 6 Ferry to Bar Harbour We visit Annapolis Royal and Port Royal on our way to Yarmouth from where we sail to Bar Harbour. Days 7/8 Acadia National Park One of North America's prettiest parks, we have 2 full days to explore. Day 9 Eastern Seaboard Today we drive down the "granite coast", a popular retreat for America's wealthy east-coasters. Days 10/12 Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard Continuing to Boston we take a ferry to Provincetown on Cape Cod. Over the next 2 days we explore Cape Cod and take a trip out to Martha's Vineyard. Day 13 Boston Site of the infamous Boston Tea Party, take a walk along the Freedom Trail. Day 14 Tour ends in Boston.

Accommodation: 13nts hotels/motels; possibility of some bathroom sharing at our chalets in Kejimkujik NP.
Transport: Maxiwagon/Ferries.
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