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6-Day Prince Edward Island Bike Tour

Pedal across Prince Edward Island's rolling farmland and red-sandstone shores, where colorful villages, sweeping dunes, and famously fresh seafood make every mile a feast for the senses.

Start - End: Halifax - Halifax

Total trip: 6 days

Average group size: 12 people

from USD 4,799/pp including taxes and fees

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Explore PEI by bike on a relaxed 6-day tour. Coastal views, lighthouses, seafood stops, and charming villages with supportive daily planning.

Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) is affectionately known as The Million Acre Farm, and these routes have you cycling through a riot of color: verdant pastures that stretch out to scarlet cliffs, which drop into azure waters.

Experience one of Canada’s national treasures: its tiniest province. Known to many as the setting for Anne of Green Gables, this island is made for touring. You experience red sandstone cliffs, scenic fishing villages and towering sand dunes as you cycle the island from one side to the other.

You spend every night at a fabulous country inn and feast on Prince Edward Island’s famously fresh foods: potatoes, strawberries and — of course — lots of seafood. You taste the very best that the island has to offer, and that’s saying something.

This cycling tour starts in Mill River and winds its way through Malpeque Bay and past the Bay of St. Lawrence, to the most easterly point of the island. On the way, you pass through lovely villages, including Cavendish, North Rustico, Brackley Beach and Stanhope. The tour is designed to appeal to all levels of cyclists. P.E.I.’s highest point is only 400 feet above sea level — beginners don’t have to worry about being unprepared, but there’s still plenty to challenge more experienced cyclists.

Surfaces for this tour: 100% Paved

Trip Highlights

Day by day on your bike tour

Read about each day of the itinerary and check out the map below for the picturesque route you'll take on this tour.

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Today we'll meet and quickly head outbound from Halifax to Mill River, Prince Edward Island, with a quick stop in Charlottetown for a pick-up at Great George Hotel at 1pm. Once in Mill River we'll head to Mills River Resort around 3pm where you are fitted for your bike, and you’re soon off on a peaceful afternoon jaunt. This lovely ride is delightful and the start of a glorious week touring a gentle countryside that touches your heart often. You arrive at your inn early today, and you have ample opportunity to settle in before the welcome dinner. 
Accommodation: Mill River Resort, Woodstock
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 18 miles (29 kilometers)
Elevation Gain/Loss: 636 feet (194 meters) ascent, 636 feet (194 meters) descent
Terrain: Easy

Today’s bicycle ride flows along the rolling farmlands and picturesque fishing villages of Prince Edward Island’s North Cape Coastal drive — home to some of the island’s largest potato farms. The humble potato loves the island’s rich, red clay soil, so you see verdant potato farms everywhere. But also keep an eye out for oyster and mussel fishermen and women working in the island’s rivers and estuaries. Prince Edward Island may be the smallest province in the world’s second largest country, but its bounty from land and sea is both famous and prized throughout the culinary world, from New York to Tokyo. 
Accommodation: Kindred Spirits Inn & Cottages, Cavendish
Meals: Breakfast

Biking: 48.2 miles (77.6 kilometers)
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,258 feet (383 meters) ascent, 1,325 feet (404 meters) descent
Terrain: Flat with rolling hills 

After a wonderful breakfast, you head north out of Summerside towards Malpeque Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The blue slate of water will be punctuated with colorful fishing boats with crews busy catching your dinner for the evening. Your destination is Cavendish — a humble hamlet of less than 100 souls — that inspires pilgrimages throughout the world, especially among the Japanese, because it’s the home of Lucy Maud Montgomery and her famous red-haired heroine, Anne of Green Gables. After your ride, a swim is in order: The beaches here are washed by the Gulf Stream, and the water is refreshing. Another delicious dinner is your reward for the day’s pedal. 
Accommodation: Kindred Spirits Inn & Cottages, Cavendish
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 36.9 miles (59.4 kilometers)
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,804 feet (550 meters) ascent, 1,753 feet (534 meters) descent
Terrain: Flat with rolling hills 

Today’s gentle spin takes you into Prince Edward Island National Park, and you are soon riding along the fabulous red sand cliffs of Orby Head and Cape Turner — a lovely ride! You have time to take some photos as you move on toward North Rustico and then Dalvay Beach, your home for the night. 
Accommodation: Dalvay By the Sea, York
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 26.6 miles (42.8 kilometers)
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,056 feet (322 meters) ascent, 1,108 feet (338 meters) descent
Terrain: Flat with rolling hills 

Today’s ride is purposefully short, so you can spend the afternoon at Dalvay — just a hop, skip and jump from your inn. Locals tell you this is one of eastern Canada’s best beaches. 
Accommodation: Dalvay By the Sea, York
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Biking: 20.7 miles (33.3 kilometers)
Elevation Gain/Loss: 654 feet (199 meters) ascent, 660 feet (201 meters) descent
Climbing: 654 feet (199 meters)

Your ride today takes you to St. Peters Bay.  Part of the journey can be along the secluded Confederation Trail, where the only traffic you might encounter might be a long-legged heron or an inquisitive squirrel or otter.
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Biking: 31.3 miles (50.4 kilometers)
Elevation Gain/Loss: 845 feet (258 meters) ascent, 849 feet (259 meters) descent
Terrain: Mostly Flat 

Inns

Dalvay by the Sea

Dalvay By the Sea is a National Historic Site and one of PEI’s most iconic seaside inns. With its grand Victorian architecture, antique furnishings, and sweeping ocean views, it offers guests an unforgettable step back in time — all while being nestled within the pristine beauty of Prince Edward Island National Park.

Mill River Resort

Mill River Resort offers the perfect balance of activity and relaxation, with an 18-hole golf course, indoor pool, and access to scenic trails right outside the door. Guests love returning here after a day of exploring to enjoy the resort’s comfortable rooms, welcoming atmosphere, and a true taste of PEI’s countryside charm.

Kindred Spirits Inn & Cottages

Set beside the world-famous Green Gables, Kindred Spirits Inn & Cottages surrounds guests with storybook charm and warm Island hospitality. Whether staying in a cozy inn room or a private cottage, visitors enjoy a peaceful retreat with easy access to beaches, attractions, and the best of Prince Edward Island.

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FAQs

We know you might have a few questions before you book. Our Frequently Asked Questions cover useful information to help you feel ready for the ride.

On the first morning of the tour, our first two pick-up locations are Westin Nova Scotian Hotel at 9am or the Halifax Airport at 9:30am, in front of the Alt Hotel. We'll then drive to Charlottetown, with a pick-up at Great George Hotel at 1:00 pm, and we'll arrive at Mills River Resort at 3:00pm for those meeting us there. You are welcome to book your pre-tour stay at either hotel directly or any other hotel in Halifax or Charlottetown, though you must make your own way to the four pick-up locations at the pre-designated times.

Your tour ends with a drop-off at either the Halifax Airport at 6:30pm in time for flights below.

Arrival: We recommend arriving in Halifax before 8am. Many guests like to arrive a day or two early to accommodate potential flight delays and/or explore the city prior to your tour start.

Departure: Flying out on the last day of the tour, we recommend departing from Halifax after 9:00pm. Earlier flight times will require a separate transfer booked at your own expense.

You’ll be fully supported throughout the tour with two experienced tour leaders — one riding alongside the group and another following in a support vehicle. The support van travels with you on all riding days, stocked with snacks and tools, and ready to help with repairs or provide a lift whenever needed.

Your tour leaders are there for more than just the cycling. They’re happy to assist with logistics, help arrange transport, and share local insights and recommendations to help you make the most of each stop along the way.

You’ll need a solid level of fitness for this tour. By far the best way to get in shape for riding a bicycle is by riding a bicycle! Build up gradually by riding more each time and be regular in your schedule. Practice using the low (easiest pedalling) gears on your bicycle and keep your legs moving quickly (a pace of 70-90 rpm is recommended). This is called “spinning,” and it takes much of the pressure off your knees, while still being the best exercise for conditioning and strengthening. Stationary bikes, rowing machines, NordicTrack-type exercisers, aerobics, and jogging are all excellent ways to get in condition as well. And don’t forget to stretch before and after your workouts.

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What's included

  • 5 nights’ accommodation
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
  • You’re supported from start to finish by our highly experienced guides and leaders
  • Industry leading Guest-to-Guide ratio (averaging 6:1)
  • All activities outlined in the itinerary
  • Delicious snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to keep you fueled
  • All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities
  • Branded t-shirt and bag
  • Gravel bikes with drop handlebars, Hybrid with flat-bar handlebars, or E-Bikes - equipped with a front handlebar bag or rear carrier, branded water bottle, mirror, and flat pedals
  • Ride with GPS for navigation along with the detailed maps and itineraries
  • Transportation in our air-conditioned vans - safe, clean, modern, and comfortable! 
  • Your queries answered by our knowledgeable Customer Care Team - only a call, chat, or email away
  • You’re “trip ready” with our Customer Care Team’s calls prior to your trip
  • “My Account” - your own online space with everything required for your adventure

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