If you dream of a perfect holiday with your children, this trip just might be your dream comes true! By day, you will explore fascinating new places by bicycle and on foot. You'll enjoy boat trips, island visits, tall ships, sea caves, buried treasure, and osprey nests, making frequent stops for swimming at beaches, in pools, and in natural river whirlpools. You'll visit a park where footpaths connect with tunnels to sea caves. By night, you will lodge at places chosen for their high level of service, their beautiful and spacious grounds, and their abundance of distractions for people of all ages.
You'll spend two nights near the seaport of Lunenburg to enjoy the timeless charm of this well preserved historic town, declared a UNESCO world heritage site, and two nights at a lodge on the beach. For the cycling sections of this tour, options for children not yet riding independently include the rental of Burley trailers, tag-along bikes, and tandems. The roads we follow are far quieter than most, and the support van is always nearby in case anyone loses their inclination to pedal.
Designed by owners Cathy and Philip, who have children of their own, this tour comes from a combined background of adventure touring, parenting, and an intimate knowledge of the area. If children are part of your traveling plans, this is a logical winner!
2008 Guided Dates: Jul 7-11; Jul 21-25; Aug 11-15; Aug 25-29. Groups are also available on demand. We work to co-ordinate several families, once you have chosen your dates. Please give us as much notice as you can to enhance our chances of success. Tour starts: Mahone Bay, NS (Complimentary transport from/to Halifax if needed) and finish: Mahone Bay, NS. (Complimentary transport from/to Halifax if needed). Route Notes: Family-oriented pace. There are optional longer riding routes each day.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: 14-32 km (8-20mi.) flexible. Van pickup in Halifax at approximately 9am. Transfer to Mahone Bay, an hour's drive. After a snack/early lunch and an exploration of this pretty town, cycle to Lunenburg along quiet roads, stopping at a beach, if you wish. In Lunenburg, visit the Fisheries Museum, the Bluenose II (it is often in port), and many craft shops and historic sites. Lodging: 1826 Maplebird House, Artisan’s B&B, Ashlea House B&B, or Kaulbach House, Lunenburg.
Day 2: 20-50 km (12-30mi.) flexible. Cycle to the Ovens Natural Park - the Ovens are subterranean sea-caves. Then ride to Kingsburg and Hirtle’s Beach before afternoon transfer back to Lunenburg. Lodging: same as previous night.
Day 3: 30-75km (18-45mi.) flexible. Short transfer to LaHave ferry, to commence exploration of LaHave Islands, Crescent Beach, Broad Cove, Vogler's Cove, Little Harbour, and Cherry Hill Beach before lunch in Port Medway with supplies from the delicious LaHave Bakery. Afternoon cycle through fishing town of Liverpool to White Point Beach Lodge. Lodging: White Point Beach Lodge and Resort.
Day 4: Choose from several options, including off-road riding, on-road riding, visiting beaches, golfing, boat trips, etc. Babysitting can sometimes be provided for parents who would like an independent day! You can choose from several options for lunch, including a place nearby that advertise the best clams in the world! Lodging: same as previous night.
Day 5: Relaxed morning at White Point Beach before a 10 a.m. departure for Halifax (you can expect to be in Halifax by noon).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Guided Cost: $1795 (per person, includes 5 days, 4 nights, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, admission fees to Fisheries Museum, the Ovens Natural Park, and Kejimkujik National Park, luggage handling, van support, guides). Children sharing with 2 adults 20% discount. If children are under 3 years old, this becomes 50%
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