Carriage Roads E-Bike Rental: Explore Acadia's Beauty

Explore Acadia National Park on an ebike rental. Ride the scenic carriage roads and enjoy the beauty of nature with ease and convenience.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Please keep in mind the following important details about ebike reservations:

  1. The start times for ebike reservations are precise. You must arrive at the Hull’s Cove Visitor Center, located at 25 Visitor Center Road in Bar Harbor, 15 minutes before the listed start time for an ebike lesson and review the map.

  2. If you finish your ride earlier than the full rental period, please use the bike rack provided to secure the ebikes.

  3. The mileage range for ebikes varies between 30 to 50 miles, depending on the rider’s weight and effort applied.

  4. You are allowed to ride the ebike anywhere in Acadia National Park or in the Bar Harbor area as long as a pedal bike is allowed in the area. Bicycle use is prohibited on hiking trails.

  5. If you are renting from us and arriving on a cruise ship, you are responsible for transportation from the cruise ship to the Hull’s Cove Visitor Center. The distance is approximately 2.5 miles, so please reserve your transportation in advance or use the Island Explorer bus service when available.

What's Included
  • Use of e-bike
  • Pre-tour lesson provided
  • Helmet for safety
  • Lock for security
  • Basket or Rack for personal items
  • Cell phone holder for easy navigation
Additional Information

Come and experience the thrill of riding the Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park with one of our Class 1 e-bikes. With our e-bike rentals, you can cover many miles of beautiful trails to view dramatic natural sights and man-made historic structures throughout the park. Most renters cover about 25 miles, while some people cover over 40 miles in one day of riding. Whether it’s lakes, streams, mountains, ocean, or historic bridges, you can easily discover these beautiful locations with an e-bike rental from us.

  • Pull behind attachments not allowed on the ebikes.
  • No child seat attachments allowed on the ebikes.
  • All riders must be at least 16 years of age or older
  • No animals allowed during the ebike rental
  • Start times at the Hull’s Cove Visitor Center are exact.
  • If you are coming off a cruise ship, you will need to get your own transportation from the ship to the Hull’s Cove Visitor Center.
  • Ebike battery charges last 30 to 50 miles depending on the effort and body weight of the renter.
  • All the ebikes are class 1 pedal assist due to park service rules
  • We will contact you by text 24 hours before your rental start time to confirm location and start time.
  • All ebikes come with an insulated basket, lock, phone holder, helmet and map.
  • All participants need to be experienced in riding a typical pedal bike.
Location
25 Visitor Center Rd
Visitor Center Road
We will meet you in the parking lot at the visitor center and you can hop on an ebike with direct access to the carriage roads. We will meet you back at the starting point when you are finished. If you finish before the full rental period then there is a bike rack to lock your ebikes up.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I6242ddkarenj
Aug 20, 2024
Wonderful tour of Acadia park on ebikes - Bikes were delivered as described on booking site. Got instructions, wasy to use for first time e- bikers. What a great way to see Acadia park. Drop off easy also. Would definitely use again.
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Skicu29
Aug 18, 2024
Great Fun - I expected an e-bike with a throttle but found out this type of e-bike is a pedal assist only, at first I thought I wouldn’t enjoy it but I have to say that with all the levels of modes and cadence, it was actually a lot of fun, even the steeper hills weren’t an issue. Would definitely recommend it and do it again, staff were very helpful in getting you comfortable before you head off
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S2245cvwendym
Aug 15, 2024
Perfect way to see Acadia - This was a fantastic experience. We ride e-bikes for over four hours. My husband doesn’t bike that much but was able to keep going because of the assist. The instructions were perfect and they had a small e-bike for me. I’m under 5 foot. They were waiting for us when we were done early and flagged us down as it was very busy. They provide you with a helmet, lock and a zipper bag to store items plus a spot for a water bottle.
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Stephanie_m
Aug 14, 2024
Loved It!! - This was such a fantastic way to spend the day! Island Time met us at the entrance to the Carriage Road with our bikes, and was right there at the end of our day to take them back. The e-bike made the 25 mile ride so easy and fun for each of the four of us. This was a seemless excursion from beginning to end. Thank you, Island Time!!
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Nikzleez
Aug 12, 2024
A Must! - Rented the E-bikes for the carriage roads. I tap out after 6 miles (no hills) on a regular bike so the e-bikes allowed me to do 20 miles, but it was still a work out! Staff was there when we arrived and there when we were done. Did not need the entire time...4 hours was plenty for us. E-bikes were easy to operate after the brief instruction and got better with practice.
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Leanna_k
Aug 6, 2024
So fun!! Our family had... - So fun!! Our family had a blast and would highly recommend!! What a fantastic way to see such a beautiful park.
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Divemom
Aug 6, 2024
Wish we could give MORE stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - The entire day truly exceeded our expectations! We met up with Marty (a total sweetheart) in the far back corner of the parking lot at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center near the entrance to the carriage trail. Our bikes had all been pre-fitted to our height and weight. The bikes were in great condition and included helmets and a nice zipped pouch on the back of the bikes that allowed me to bring my purse, phone and water bottle. We rode the carriage trail loop past Eagle Lake to Jordan Pond and enjoyed a fabulous lunch on the lawn at Jordan Pond House. *** TIP *** If you want to do the same, plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the restaurant opens at 11:00. We did not have a reservation, but were seated at a beautiful table on the lawn. Although a 6 hour rental initially seemed excessive, we rode the loop to Jordan House, had a leisurely lunch, popped into the gift shop, stopped to take pictures and were back at Hull’s Cove with just 15 minutes to spare. For reference: My husband and I are 65 and 62 and our son is 28. We saw many much older and much younger enjoying riding e-bikes. Do not hesitate to book this adventure!
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Terribw9218yz
Aug 3, 2024
Great experience - Great bikes and instructors very accessible. Bikes came with everything we needed (helmets and locks and bike bags and cell phone holders). park carriage trails were great to ride on. We did 26 miles and had lunch at Jordon pond. Not bad for 60+ year olds
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Mistymp7135ow
Aug 11, 2024
Good trip, unfriendly staff - The bikes were great and easy. My only complaint was some miscommunication with the agency and the fact that you can’t talk to anyone directly to ask questions. They only communicate by email. Be prepared and pack water and some snacks. Overall they made the trip happen despite a late rain start at our request. The staff is not friendly or this would have been much more pleasant experience - that is the only reason it doesn’t get five stars. Customer service needs some work but wouldn’t stop me from going again.
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Rich
Aug 2, 2024
Beat Up Bikes but Beautiful National Park - We read the mostly good reviews of Island Time and decided to book, especially since we are owners of our own E-Bikes. I called to see if I could change the time of our bike pickup by 30 minutes and by the reaction of the man who answered you’d swear I called to tell him his cat died. He hesitantly agreed to let us pick up at 9:30 vs. 9:00 and when we arrived my wife and I were given E-Bikes which had definitely seen better days. Broken straps to hold your cellphone, a seat that wouldn’t stay at the adjusted height setting, and just an overall worn look. Outside of these were issues, we did gave a great time in the park. I just may look elsewhere if we decide to rent E-Bikes again to explore the area.
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