Please note there is a minimum of four participants required in order to guarantee each departure. Please wait until you receive confirmation from Back Country Excursions before making any travel arrangements.

Contact Back Country Excursions for specific directions when you finalize your reservation. Google directions are not reliable, but you may use a Garmin-style GPS for driving directions. The nearest international airport is Portland International Jetport (PWM).

This trip includes accommodations in either a comfortable hostel-style lodge or a yurt that's popular for group use. Lodge rooms are comfy and rustic with all bedding and towels provided. If you are staying in the yurt, mattresses are included, but sleeping bags are recommended. Camping (full facilities) is also available. Please note accommodations are first come, first serve and based on availability.

The camping facilities include a centrally located outdoor shower, sink/water in campgrounds, picnic table, tent site, and group fire pit. The campground has two comfortable private out house bathrooms as well. There is no electricity at the campsite. All camping is located 100 feet away from the lodge which has indoor and outdoor private showers available for anyone to use. The lodge has refrigeration, oven/stove, barbecue, and full kitchen. Campers have full access to the lodge (except for sleeping). Campers will need to bring all their gear including tent and sleeping bag/air mattress.

Single rooms can often be accommodated, especially with advance notice. There is no extra charge.

All prepared meals are homemade and never out of a box or can. Favorites are chili, fresh cornbread, salads, black bean and veggie burritos, muffins, granola, waffles, pancakes, and of course, maple syrup from Maine. On day 3 you'll also enjoy a seafood and lobster feast right on the water at the Lunch and Lobster in South Freeport.

Plan to budget money for meals not included in the trip (see itinerary) and for local beer or wine at the lodge.

You'll be provided a suggested packing list by Back Country Excursions upon booking. However, plan to bring a light wind breaker, layers, small backpack or fanny pack, sneakers or trail running shoes, biking shorts, fast drying tops (long sleeve and short sleeve), and tights.

No prior mountain biking experience is necessary, but you should be in fairly good physical condition, and be comfortable on a bike.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. We recommend VisitorsCoverage as a provider.

We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.

Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.

New For 2023 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.

Up to 60 days prior to departure*
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 60 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new adventure or destination, or
2) Receive 100% lifetime store credit toward a future trip.

*If you select a new adventure, you will be responsible for the difference of any additional trip costs above the value of your current trip.

Less than 60 days prior to departure
You can receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.