Aug 14, 2027 to Aug 21, 2027
Essentials
- Destination: Bar Harbor, ME.
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2027-08-14 to 2027-08-21 (Coastal granite hikes, ocean carriage road walks, and fresh Maine seafood dining.).
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
- Target Budget Range: $2,463 to $2,978 per person ($4,925 to $5,955 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: Bar Harbor Inn, 1 Newport Dr, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.
- Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($910 to $1,190 total for 7 nights).
Day by Day
Day 1: Saturday, Aug 14, 2027: Arrival in Maine, Island Drive & Inn Check-In
- 11:30 AM CDT to 3:00 PM EDT Flight to Bangor & SUV Pickup
- 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM Scenic Drive to Bar Harbor Hulls Cove Visitor Center
- 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Inn Check-In & Seafood Dinner Bar Harbor Inn
Day 2: Sunday, Aug 15, 2027: Park Loop Road, Sand Beach & Ocean Path
- 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Breakfast Bar Harbor Inn dining room
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Park Loop Coastal Exploration Park Loop Road
- 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Jordan Pond Popovers Jordan Pond House
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Downtown Bar Harbor Dining Atlantic Brewing Midtown
Day 3: Monday, Aug 16, 2027: Cadillac Mountain & Carriage Roads Walk
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cadillac Mountain Summit Cadillac Mountain
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Jordan Pond & Carriage Road Stroll Jordan Pond House
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Casual Seafood Dinner Side Street Cafe
Day 4: Tuesday, Aug 17, 2027: Frenchman Bay Boat Excursion & Village Shops
- 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Harbor Boat Tour Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
- 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Village Artisan Shops
- 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Casual Pub Dinner Geddy's
Day 5: Wednesday, Aug 18, 2027: Western Quiet Side & Bass Harbor Light
- 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Southwest Harbor & Somes Sound
- 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
- 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM Seaside Lobster Bake Stewman's Lobster Pound
Day 6: Thursday, Aug 19, 2027: Echo Lake Beach & Beech Mountain Trail
- 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Beech Mountain Fire Tower Hike Beech Mountain Trail
- 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Echo Lake Beach Relaxation Echo Lake Beach
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Fine Dining in Bar Harbor Havana
Day 7: Friday, Aug 20, 2027: Precipice Trail Overlooks & Farewell Walk
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Precipice Trail Base & Gorham Mountain Hulls Cove Visitor Center
- 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Shore Path Stroll Bar Harbor Shore Path
- 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Celebration Dinner Bar Harbor Inn dining room
Day 8: Saturday, Aug 21, 2027: Checkout & Return Flight from Bangor
- 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM Inn Checkout Bar Harbor Inn
- 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Drive to Bangor Airport
- 12:30 PM EDT to 5:30 PM CDT Return Flight to Milwaukee
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging (7 Nights) | Bar Harbor Inn | $295 / night | $2,065 to $2,065 | Bar Harbor Inn Booking |
| Flights & Rental SUV | Commercial Carrier & Hertz BGR | $425 to $550 / person | $850 to $1,100 | Travel Logistics |
| Park Entrance & Timed Passes | Bar Harbor, ME Regional Highlights | $35 pass + summit fee | $140 to $200 | Cadillac Mountain & Summit Trail |
| Dining & Craft Beverages | Local Acclaimed Dining | $60 to $90 / person / day | $960 to $1,400 | Bar Harbor Shore Path & Village Core |
| Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy) | Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search | $130 to $170 / night | $910 to $1,190 | Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting |
| TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2) | Lodging + Transit + Activities + Dining + Rover Care | $2,463 to $2,978 / person | $4,925 to $5,955 total | Cadillac Mountain & Summit Trail |