Central/East Coastal Tour
SELF-GUIDED - Our Signature Coastal Tour features PEI’s beautiful shorelines taking you along our stunning red cliffs and parabolic dunes that outline our island Province. This tour is the perfect combination of off-road Confederation Trail and secondary road riding, with mostly shouldered roads. Enjoy a comfortable pace between 40-60 kilometers per day, winding your way through and around inlets, bays and gulf-shore National Parks.
Start from your accommodation in Charlottetown or take a short shuttle just outside of town and we’ll get you on your way on the Confederation Trail heading west. Then we head North and follow the shore toward the East to join the Trail after a couple of days of scenic road riding. End your tour at the Eastern most point of Prince Edward Island before you are shuttled back to town for departure the following day.
*pricing may vary at the time of booking due to tour customization(s), extra nights and accommodation availability.
Please see our FAQ for inclusions.
Price
$2995.00* CAD
Surface
Duration
8 nights/7 days
Difficulty
Sample Itinerary*
Arrival Day
Arrive in Charlottetown. (If you’d like to arrive a day earlier to recoup from travel and to explore Charlottetown, we can add this to your itinerary with pricing adjustments)
Flying - arrive at Charlottetown Airport and take a quick taxi to your accommodation.
Driving - arrive at the arranged accommodation and park your car there while you tour.
Day 1
Start your tour from your Charlottetown accommodation or take a short shuttle to just outside town to get you on your way via the Confederation Trail. Heading west through pristine farmlands and quaint villages arriving in Kensington for the night.
Day 2
Head back on the Trail to Kensington and then hit the road to follow the scenic route toward Cavendish. You’ll pass by all of the Anne of Green Gables sites, plus a few side trips to discover some of our secret gems and spectacular beaches! You’ll experience some of what we call ‘rolling hills’ but nothing a novice can’t handle.
Day 3
Another day of beautiful shorelines features PEI”s Gulfshore Parkway paved bike paths taking you from one town to the next, one beach to another. A few most rollers and as you wind your way around the inlets and your back on the flats toward Dalvay for an evening at the beach!
Day 4
Join the Confederation Trail again and follow the river to the bakery in Mt. Stewart. Back on the trail where you’ll cross the river as you approach St. Peters Bay. By then you’ll be an expert in identifying mussel socks and blueberry bushes and be welcomed by the scent of roses and seaweed upon your arrival.
Day 5
Enjoy a shorter cycling day and a second night in the same spot! Head to one of our amazing National Parks for a hike into the parabolic dunes and very long walk along the beach taking in the ocean spray and warmer waters…good for a dip before you head back to St. Peters Bay for the evening.
Day 6
After breakfast, find your way, either by Trail or road and head up East. Along the way stop at the railway museum or pedal along the shoreline and rest for the evening nestled in the dunes of one of PEI’s busiest tuna harbours. Bon fire on the beach if you’re lucky!
Day 7
The big finale takes you to the very Eastern most tip of the Island, then back down to Souris. Its a nice chill day and a great way to hit the finish line. Enjoy some treats as we pack up your bikes and shuttle you back to Charlottetown (1.5 hour drive).
Departure Day
*this is only a sample of what we can offer for this tour. Some changes may occur due to availability at the time of booking. Adjustments can be made for amount of nights/days you would like to tour.
LEVELS
1 - Novice rider comfortable with 35-50km per day. 15-20km sections at a time with breaks for sight-seeing, snacks/lunch, photos etc.
2 - Novice/intermediate rider comfortable with 40-60km per day with varying terrain. 20-25km sections at a time with breaks for sight-seeing, snacks/lunch, photos etc.
3 - Intermediate rider comfortable with 40-60km per day with varying terrain including small hills on shouldered and un-shouldered secondary roads. 20-30km sections at a time with breaks for sight-seeing, snacks/lunch, photos etc.
4 - Intermediate/advanced rider comfortable with 50-70km per day with varying terrain and riding surfaces. Able to ride longer hills ascending and descending. Optional sectional riding with breaks for sight-seeing, snacks/lunch, photos etc.
SUPPORT
Inn to Inn - Self-guided, daily luggage transfers and tour shuttles to the beginning and from the end of your tour are provided. In the event of technical issues or bike repair needed, we can come to you if we are nearby. If we are not in the area an additional fee will be incurred depending on location.
Some breakfasts are included, lunch and dinners* are on your own, but we provide reservations where needed.
Fully Supported - Guided tour with transportation and cycling guiding throughout the day. Daily luggage transfers and tour shuttles to the beginning and from the end of your tour are provided. Some breakfasts are included, lunch and dinners* are on your own, but we provide reservations where needed.
Independent - Self-guided, riders carry own gear and luggage (panniers). Tour shuttles to the beginning and from the end of your tour are provided. In the event of technical issues or bike repair needed an additional fee will be incurred depending on location. Some breakfasts are included.
*some dinners may be included if signing up for special culinary events.
SURFACES
Trail - The Confederation Trail is Prince Edward Island’s rails to trails section of the Trans Canada Trail system. The surface is stone dust and loose gravel along the edges. The Trail is flat with minor inclines of 2% maximum.
Paved - PEI Cycling Tours avoids the main highways and uses secondary roads for our paved sections. About 80% of our road routes include comfortable shoulders for riding. Any hills are relatively short with maximum 4% grade.
Unpaved - Back roads and heritage roads are unpaved and can be very smooth as well as rutty. Great for gravel bikes and those looking for off route adventures.
EBIKES
Information for Ebike riders
Because every rider, road condition, and elevation profile is different from day to day, it is up to the rider to assess there range as they ride along. Our Ebikes have a range of 100-120km per day if riding at the lowest level. Using higher levels affects your range so keep an eye on your battery level and if you need to charge at your lunch break you’ll need to take your charger with you. If bringing your own Ebike, you know your bike best so we trust you’ll ride accordingly. If you run out of battery before you get to your destination and can not ride unassisted, we can help shuttle you for an additional fee.