Overview
Trail: On Road 60%, Rail Trail crushed limestone 40% Mileage: 210 miles – 35-mile daily average Tour timing: June through October This Tip-to-Tip 7-night, 6-day ride 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. What’s Included: Nightly Accommodations, Breakfast, Shuttle, Digital Mapping & Voice Navigation, Electronic Itinerary, Trail Themed T-shirt and Patch. Extras: Luggage Shuttle, Bike Rentals and Extra Accommodations
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.
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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)
Dates (other dates available)
August 2024
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2 people - Queen Bed
03 - 10 August 2024
FROM$1,545.00/pp
2 people - 2 beds
03 - 10 August 2024
FROM$1,645.00/pp
1 Person - Queen Bed
03 - 10 August 2024
FROM$2,495.00/pp
2 people - Queen Bed
04 - 11 August 2024
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2 people - 2 beds
04 - 11 August 2024
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1 Person - Queen Bed
04 - 11 August 2024
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2 people - Queen Bed
11 - 18 August 2024
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2 people - 2 beds
11 - 18 August 2024
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1 Person - Queen Bed
11 - 18 August 2024
FROM$2,495.00/pp
2 people - Queen Bed
18 - 25 August 2024
FROM$1,545.00/pp
2 people - 2 beds
18 - 25 August 2024
FROM$1,645.00/pp
1 Person - Queen Bed
18 - 25 August 2024
FROM$2,495.00/pp
2 people - Queen Bed
25 August - 01 September 2024
FROM$1,545.00/pp
2 people - 2 beds
25 August - 01 September 2024
FROM$1,645.00/pp
1 Person - Queen Bed
25 August - 01 September 2024
FROM$2,495.00/pp
Add Ons
Ebike rental
FROM$500.00
Hybrid Bike Rental
FROM$300.00
Luggage Shuttle up to 2 bags
40 lbs. maximum
FROM$500.00
Extra Luggage - 3rd Bag
Each additional bag
FROM$250.00
Extra Hotel night in Charlottetown - taxes included
FROM$310.00
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