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Nova Scotia Without Your Car

Downeaster Travel Packages

Downeaster Travel offers unique car-free ways to experience Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Some of their travel packages feature The CAT high-speed car ferry as an itinerary highlight.

From multi-day getaways to personalized bookings for individuals or groups, you can explore as little, or as much, of Nova Scotia’s stunning scenery as you like.

All bookings can be made directly through Downeaster Travel.

Popular Nova Scotia Packages

All packages are booked directly with Downeaster Travel Packages. Visit the links below to find out more on each package, and to book!

Fish and Chips in Luneburg
Credit: Tourism Nova Scotia / Photographer: Nova Social Media & Marketing

Nova Scotia Wonders

8 Days / 7 Nights

From the laid-back feel of seaside towns like Yarmouth to the buzz of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s vibrant capital, paired with the beauty of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine. This getaway is packed with east coast magic.

Package Includes:

  • Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster and transfer to Bar Harbor, ME
  • Round-Trip travel on The CAT from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
  • 7 nights accommodations
  • 4 Tours – Acadia National Park, Nova Scotia's South Shore, Downtown Halifax, featuring Peggy’s Cove and Annapolis Valley / Evangeline Trail
Yarmouth aerial

Yarmouth Nova Scotia Getaway with Acadia National Park

4 Days / 3 Nights

Love shopping AND nature? Get a little bit of both, with this getaway. Spend your days shopping seaside in Yarmouth, NS and enjoying some of our breathtaking natural wonders at Acadia National Park in Maine.

Package Includes:

  • Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster and transfer to Bar Harbor, ME
  • Round-Trip travel on The CAT  from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
  • One night in Bar Harbor, ME, and 2 nights in Yarmouth, NS
  • Acadia National Park tour and Yarmouth Area Tour
Cabot Trail

Ultimate Nova Scotia Explorer

12 Days / 11 Nights 

Dive into the best of Nova Scotia on this unforgettable adventure. Experience the stunning Cabot Trail, vibrant downtown Halifax, fresh seafood and scenic ferry rides across the Gulf. And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also explore Acadia National Park and soak in Maine’s breathtaking views. All thoughtfully curated so you can simply relax and enjoy.

Package Includes:

  • Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster and transfer to Bar Harbor, ME
  • Round-Trip travel on The CAT ferry from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
  • 11-night accomodations, including Bar Harbor, ME; Yarmouth, Halifax, and Baddeck, NS; and Portland, ME
  • Public tour of Acadia National Park
  • Lobster boat excursion
  • Guided tours of Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, the Cabot Trail, Sydney, and the Fortress of Louisbourg, plus a scenic transfer across Nova Scotia’s South Shore, North Shore and Annapolis Valley.
Hopewell Rocks

Two Nation Vacation Featuring Nova Scotia, New Brunswick And Maine

10 Days / 9 Nights

This two nation vacation takes you through some iconic east coast landscapes. Explore Maine’s Acadia National Park, the charm of Nova Scotia’s seaside towns AND the world’s highest tides at New Brunswick’s Fundy Coast. That’s two countries and three provinces in one unforgettable trip.

Package Includes:

  • Visit Acadia National Park
  • Round-Trip travel on The CAT from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
  • Tour Halifax with a stop in Peggy’s Cove
  • One-way travel on MV Fundy Rose from Digby, NS, to Saint John, NB
  • Private tour of Hopewell Rocks and Fundy National Park
  • A stop at picturesque St. Andrews by the Sea, NB
Cabot Trail Cape Breton Island
Location: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island / Credit: Destination Cape Breton Association

City Lights and Country Sites Of Nova Scotia and Maine

10 Days / 9 Nights

Get the best of both worlds with a vacation that combines Maine’s scenic coast, a ferry ride to Nova Scotia and a guided journey through Halifax and Cape Breton, including the world-famous Cabot Trail. You’ll discover history, adventure and unforgettable views.

Package Includes:

  • Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster
  • Round-Trip travel on The CAT from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
  • Private tour of Nova Scotia’s South Shore and Annapolis Valley
  • Hop on / off trolley tour of Halifax
  • Tour of Baddeck and the Cabot Trail, including the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, whale watching and the Fortress of Louisbourg
Trout Point Lodge
Location: Yarmouth and Acadian Shores / Credit: Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association

Nova Scotia Wilderness Featuring Trout Point Lodge

7 Days / 6 Nights

Unplug and unwind with this unique escape into the heart of the Nova Scotia wilderness. After sailing on The CAT, settle into the award-winning Trout Point Lodge, where forest walks, canoeing, and wood-fired hot tubs await. Wrap up your adventure with a lobster boat ride and a tour of Maine’s Acadia National Park. This getaway is the perfect mix of wild and wonderful.

Package Includes:

  • Round-Trip Amtrak Downeaster
  • Round-Trip travel on The CAT  from Bar Harbor, ME, to Yarmouth, NS
  • 2 nights' accommodations in Bar Harbor, ME
  • 2 nights' accommodations at the Trout Point Lodge
  • Acadia National Park Tour
  • Lobster Boat Ride in Bar Harbor, ME