MA Cape and The Island Tour - Extravacantza.com

Duration6 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Experience the unsurpassed beauty of Cape Cod while discovering iconic sites and hidden scenes. This is Great Freedom Adventures’ backyard and we love sharing it with our guests. Unique for tours in the region, the six-day bike tour offers a wide-ranging exploration of many of the finest of Cape towns and includes both of the area’s celebrated islands – Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Enjoy the discovery purely by bike and boat, at a pace that allows you to take it all in. All of the Cape Cod places you’ve been dreaming of visiting – or yearning to revisit – are waiting for you here, in one inspired itinerary.

What's included

Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Use of bicycle

What to expect

Day 1: Provincetown

Race Point Beach
30m

Start at the tip of Cape Cod in fascinating Province Town. Bike spectacular trails in the 4,000 acres Province Lands. Pedal through maritime forests and emerge onto an open, vast dune system with farreaching views of the ocean. These parabolic dunes, some reaching 100' in height, are unique to the Cape in this part of the world. Stop at the visitor's center offering stunning 360° views of this extraordinary landscape. See Race Point Beach and Light and pedal alongside Herring Cove Beach on returning to Provincetown.

Day 2: Provincetown to Chatham

Mayo Beach
Pass by

Bike along the coast through classic Cape towns including the seaside artist community in Wellfleet. Explore another part of the Cape Cod National Seashore while pedaling past Nauset Light, Nauset Beach and Coast Guard Beach. Visit the Salt Pond Visitor Center to learn about the seashore’s unique ecosystems and enjoy panoramic views of marsh, ocean, bogs, pond and woodlands. Finish in Chatham, among the most picturesque towns on the Cape. Enjoy dinner at Chatham’s most acclaimed restaurant.

Day 3: Chatham

Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Pass by

Cycle a short loop viewing the Chatham Fish Pier, Chatham Lighthouse, the US Coast Guard Station and beautiful Chatham Light Beach. Walk an oceanside trail in the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge to see sensational views and beaches where gray and harbor seals haul-out. Watch for seals frolicking in the shallow waters. Pedal past quaint shingled cottages and magnificent seaside estates. The afternoon in Chatham is free to enjoy as you wish. Relax at the beach or inn pool, explore the many unique boutiques and art galleries, take a seal-watching cruise or explore more of the area by bike. Enjoy dinner on your own with fine options just a walk away.

Day 4: Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket
Pass by

Pedal on bike paths and roads to Saquatucket Harbor, then board the ferry to Nantucket, once the whaling capital of the world. Discover the beautifully preserved village architecture that looks almost as it did 200 years ago and explore cobblestoned streets lined with gas lamps. Pedal bike paths to pristine beaches and stately lighthouses while enjoying breathtaking views along the way. After exploring Nantucket, ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and view the renowned Gingerbread Cottages in Oak Bluffs. Pedal a seaside bike path to the handsome colonial era village of Edgartown. Enjoy dinner on your own with many excellent options to choose from.

Day 5: Martha's Vineyard

Mytoi
Pass by

Continue the exploration of Martha’s Vineyard and discover quintessential fishing villages, island farms and miles of beaches. Visit the Mytoi Gardens on the stunning Chappaquiddick Island. Swing back to Edgartown for lunch before a quick ride to South Beach. Travel back to Oak Bluffs through Edgartown. View the meticulously preserved mansions built by whaling captains. Relax at the inn pool enjoying a drink from the poolside bar, or stroll the charming streets of town, lined with fine boutiques and art galleries. Enjoy dinner together at an excellent Oak Bluffs restaurant.

Day 6: Vineyard Haven

Vineyard Haven
Pass by

This morning, take one last ride on Martha’s Vineyard, pedaling flat bike paths through Oak Bluffs to Vineyard Haven. Bike a quiet road to West Chop embraced by soft sand dunes and framed by the sparkling Atlantic. Pedal back to the inn, then depart for the mainland where you may wish to spend a bit of time exploring Woods Hole, a charming fishing village which is home to numerous shops, cafes and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Your guides will return you to your car or to your transportation to Boston. By tour’s end, you will have experienced much of the finest of Cape Cod and the Islands and this extraordinary place will certainly have captivated your heart.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour will start in Provincetown however our recommendation is for guests to meet up in Plymouth as transportation back to Provincetown at the end of the tour will not be provided.

End point

Van service will be available back to our departure spot in Plymouth on the last day.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.