Prince Edward Island Tip-to-Tip – 7-Day Self-Guided Bike Tour

This SCENIC ride has you on back roads, along the coast and on part of the Confederation Rail Trail from Tip to Tip

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Overview

This Tip-to-Tip 7 Days, 7 Nights, 6 Riding Days tour takes you from the North Point Lighthouse to the East Point Lighthouse spanning the entire island. In between you will visit red-sand beaches, quaint towns, historic buildings, museums of all kind (even a potato museum), lighthouses and plenty of seafood restaurants and cafes to fill your eating pleasures. You will stay in top rated hotels and Inns while on the tour. Transportation is provided by our PEI experts who will provide you with history of this lovely island as well as be available if there are any issues while on the trail. Pricing is in USD. What’s included in your tour: * 7 nights in hand-picked inns & B&Bs * Breakfast most mornings * Shuttle — to the Start of the Trail and then bringing you back at the end of your ride moved * Digital maps, voice navigation & electronic itinerary * Trail T-shirt & patch Need any extras? * Luggage shuttle — your bags moved each day * Bike Rentals – Hybrid (manual) and E-bikes available * Extra Night Accommodation before or after the tour to spend more time in Charlottetown. Trail: On Road 60%, Rail Trail crushed limestone 40% Mileage: 198 miles – 33-mile daily average Tour timing: June through October You ride — we handle the rest.

Schedule

Prince Edward Island Tip to Tip trail is a 337 km (210 mi) ride across the entire island. We utilize quiet roads along with the Confederation Trail for this beautiful tour.

Day 1

Travel Day – Arrive in Charlottetown, PEI

This is a day to travel to PEI, flying or driving. An overnight stay for you in Charlottetown at a very nice hotel within walking distance of wharf and restaurants

Day 2

Shuttle: Charlottetown to North Cape/Tignish in western PEI to Mill River

8:30 AM: Your shuttle will pick you up at your Charlottetown lodging for the ride to North Cape/Tignish in western PEI (2 hour drive). If you are renting bikes the shuttle will stop for outfitting before leaving Charlottetown. Your afternoon cycling today is 31 miles from North Cape or to Rodd Mill River resort.

Day 3

Day 3 Mill River to Summerside

Today the route takes you on Confederation Trail all the way into Summerside. Lodging is right on the water at the boardwalk in PEI’s second city Summerside. Take a stroll along the boardwalk and see the many restaurants on the water. (44 mi)

Day 4

Day 4 – Summerside to Cavendish

Ride the Confederation Trail from Summerside to Kensington to stay off busier roads. The Island is narrow here and quiet road choices are limited. Then jump back on the road for the journey to Cavendish. Pass by an historic church at Indian River and follow the coastline for most of the day. Lots of sea views in the second half of the day. Overnight in Cavendish about 500 meters from the seashore and 1 km from Cavendish Beach red sands, National Park and Anne of Green Gables sights are nearby. (31 mi)

Day 5

Day 5 – Cavendish to Brackley Beach

Today is an easy day with time to enjoy more beach and sea view in PEI's National Park. You will pass North Rustico with great lunch places near their waterfront. Spend time visiting a Farmer's Bank and Doucer House Museums for some interesting history about the start of modern banking before ending your day in Brackley Beach (18 mi)

Day 6

Day 6 – Brackley Beach to St. Peter's Bay

In the morning continue along the coastline through PEI National Park and join the Confederation Trail near Tracadie for the final 10 km of the day. Enjoy a beautiful ride as the trail follows the shore of St. Peter’s Bay to see the many mussel and clam farms in the bay water. This evening you will stay in a small inn near the Bay. (38 mi)

Day 7

Day 7 St. Peter's Bay to East Point Lighthouse

A beautiful ride is ahead as the route follows route 16 along the north side of the peninsula – a quiet road with regular glimpses of the seashore. If you would like to eliminate the hills, a Confederation Trail option is available from St. Peter’s. The trail is a little shorter (51km) and generally flat traveling more inland on this section. At the end of your cycling day meet the mid-afternoon shuttle for a return ride to Charlottetown for your last overnight on the Island. (35 mi)