Welcome to Downeaster Travel Packages
Downeaster Packages provides the most comprehensive collection of travel experiences to Maine, Boston Nova Scotia and beyond. Our travel program is truly CAR-FREE but we will customize your package if needed based on many factors including timing and budget. Car-Free means you leave the car behind and let both Amtrak and locals do the driving. Our program is available to both individuals and groups.
BOSTON, MA
Boston is a fantastic mix of hip and historic New England flare. You can easily learn about
EXETER, NH
Exeter New Hampshire is a quaint New England town that is rich in history and offers the perfect mix of shopping
WELLS, ME
Wells is widely known as having one of the finest beaches in all of Maine.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME
Old Orchard Beach is seven-miles of sand and surf located between Wells and Portland. The Old Orchard
DAY TRIPS
Daytrips are ideal for those tight on time and even tight on budget. Daytrips are perfect for seeing a Broadway show, enjoying the beach for the day or doing a craft beer tour where nobody has to drive home.
OVERNIGHT GETAWAYS
These two – four day, single destination packages combine your travel needs into a simple vacation package.
MULTI-STOP DISCOVERIES
Multi-Stop Discoveries are our signature collection of experiences that typically run from five-ten days in length exploring multiple destinations with enough time to experience more activities and feel more like a local.
Featured Tours
City Lights & Maine Coast Sites
Explore the beautiful Maine coast with this 9 day New England car-free travel package!
Boston Museum of Science and Aquarium Overnight Combo
Visit two of Boston’s most popular attractions plus an overnight stay!
Nova Scotia Wonders
Experience the wonders of Maine and Southern Nova Scotia
What Customers Say
Our clients’ testimonials are the best proof of our high level of service
A Great Trip on Amtrak
Kristen, My friend and I celebrated 66 years of friendship with an Amtrak package trip to Portland from North Station, Boston. The train ride was… Read more “A Great Trip on Amtrak”
We can not say enough
Kristen, My husband and I have just returned from the incredible two-day Downeaster Package. We can not say enough about the total experience.
Disaster into Delight
Our friends, my husband and I booked a trip to Nova Scotia starting in Portland, ME. When it came time to ferry to NS hurricane… Read more “Disaster into Delight”
Feedback
Some feedback. I’ve travelled all over, but I have to complement you on this trip has to be one of our all time favorites! Everything… Read more “Feedback”
Our Trip To Maine
Hi Steve, Just wanted to let you know that our trip was FANTASTIC! It was so nice to have everything arranged and locations were perfect.… Read more “Our Trip To Maine”
Maine Trip
We have returned from our trip and had a wonderful time. Everything was perfectly planned and worked well. Everything was on schedule. All our drivers… Read more “Maine Trip”
Trip to Nova Scotia
We vacationed to Nova Scotia for a long weekend Sept. 7 through the 10th. Our contact person was Kristen who was alway very helpful, patient… Read more “Trip to Nova Scotia”
Such an enjoyable trip
Hi Kristen, I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our Portland train trip. The Portland Harbor hotel was also very nice with… Read more “Such an enjoyable trip”
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for making our day trip to Boston a success! Though we didn’t get back until late, our day was wonderful and… Read more “Thank you!!”
Thank You!
I wanted to send a note to thank you for your coordination services for our group trip to the Hip Hop Nutcracker. Things could not… Read more “Thank You!”
Downeaster Holidays
Just wanted to say thank you for organising our holiday to Maine. The hotels were great and the people fantastic especially Norm the driver who… Read more “Downeaster Holidays”
Fantastic
on and I were so pleased with every single minute of our Downeaster package!! You and your agency did a spectacular job putting together transportation,… Read more “Fantastic”
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip
We’ve been back home a week now and just returning to normal life back here in Australia. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and found all… Read more “We thoroughly enjoyed our trip”
Loved Boothbay
We had a nice time at the gardens and the driver Phil was great. We like the Boathouse Bistro very much. The seafood was delicious… Read more “Loved Boothbay”
Travel Themes
Travel Blog
How to travel to Nova Scotia by Ferry
Nova Scotia is a beautiful and friendly province steeped with culture and history along with incredible natural landscapes. There are…
Three Great Ideas for Boston’s Holiday Season 2022
2022 is a GREAT year to travel travel to Boston during the Holiday Season.
UPDATE: Traveling the Northeast during Covid-19 in 2021
This is a follow up blog article from July 2020, with new thoughts and facts.