Maryland - Bay to Beach

MARYLAND MARYLAND BAY TO BEACH

Enjoy premier cycling by the Chesapeake Bay and toward the beaches on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, which Adventure Cyclist magazine calls one of the 10 best places to tour in North America. Cycle gently rolling terrain, explore a National Wildlife Refuge, walk in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, enjoy fresh seafood ... and much more on this scenic shoulder-season tour.

Join this tour by car ... or shuttle from Baltimore-Washington Airport or Amtrak station. Then find yourself in the quiet tidewater paradise of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Bike by former fishing villages and peaceful towns as you cycle your way from the Chesapeake Bay toward the Atlantic coast.

On the first few days, ride historic ferries across grass-lined inlets as you explore this pleasant terrain. Roll through the former shipbuilding town of St. Michaels and visit the Maritime Museum there.

On Day 3 spin though the lovely Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and visit sites from Harriet Tubman’s life. On Day 4 cycle scenic Deal Island.

Days 5 & 6 bring you from quaint Berlin (seen in “Runaway Bride”) onward to see ponies on the beaches of Assateague Island. Then transfer back to the start to your car ... or shuttle back to the BaltimoreWashington Airport for departure.

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TOUR AT A GLANCE

Start/End: Tilghman Island, MD

6 Days

Level 1: Easier

Biking miles: 10 to 50 miles/day (Options and van support available)

DATES:

April 30-May 5 May 7-12 October 8-13 October 15-20

INCLUDES:

Oxford ferry, entry to Blackwater National Wildlife Preserve, entry to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 5 nights’ lodging, 5 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 1 brunch, 4 dinners (on your own for dinner 1 night in Berlin), bicycle and helmet. Free transfer from/to Easton, MD bus station/ airport. Airfare not included.

PRICE: $3,295

Per person double occupancy. Solo traveler: Pvt. room add $900