Tip to Tip Tour - #20
Prince Edward Island
A Self-Guided - Supported Cycling Tour
8 nights, 7 days of riding inn-to-inn (337 Km) (1.6K=1.0 mile)
Average day: 54 km
Details
All of our tours include daily luggage transfer, specified shuttles, breakfast, all lodging in B&B or small inns, Emergency Pick-up and Assistance and maps, directions and other information to make your cycling vacation fun and worry free.
Bike PEI from from the west to the east on quiet country roads and stay in quaint little villages along the way. Your route will keep you close to north shore for views of sea on most days. On some days your route will include the Confederation Trail. It has a wide hard packed surface very suitable to cycling.
The tour includes a first and last night in Charlottetown. This package coordinates well with most flights or driving to and from the Island. There are 6 days of riding inn-to-inn. 5 days average 60 km. The final day is 26 km.
Take a shuttle on Day 2 to from Charlottetown to Tignish or North Cape in the west and a return shuttle on Day 8 from East Point Lighthouse back to Charlottetown. Low cost long term parking is available in Charlottetown near your lodging.
Day 1 (Travel Day - Arrive in Charlottetown, PEI)
This is a day to travel to PEI, flying or driving. An overnight stay in Charlottetown is included on Day 1.
Day 2 - Shuttle: Charlottetown to North Cape/Tignish in western PEI (Cycling 35 km or 57 km) Lodging: Mill River
9 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 an option of 35 km or 57 km from North Cape or Tignish to Rodd Mill River resort.
Cycling Difficulty on Day 2: 1 - 2 (scale = 1 is easy and 5 is difficult)
Day 3 - Mill River to Summerside (70 km)
Today the route takes you on quiet country roads with regular views of the sea off the north shore. Lodging is at a B&B in PEI's second city Summerside.
Difficulty: 1 -2 there are few hills today.
Day 4 -Summerside to Cavendish (60 km)
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. Anne of Green Gables sights are nearby.
Difficulty: Morning 1 - 2 and Afternoon 3 - 4 There are a regular hills in the second half of the day.
Day 5 - Cavendish to Stanhope/Covehead (37 km)
Today is an easy day with time to enjoy more sea view and your stay near the sea at Stanhope By the Sea (Covehead Bay). Follow the coastline through PEI National Park for a lovely ride on two 10 km sections.
Difficulty: 2 - 4 with more hills after first 20 km
Day 6 - Stanhope/Covehead Bay to St. Peter's Bay (59 km)
In the morning continue along the coastline through PEI National Park and join the Confederation Ttrail near Tracadie for the final 10 km of the day. Enjoy a beauriful ride as the trail follows the shore of St. Peter's Bay and evening at a quaint B&B or small inn near the Bay.
Difficulty: 1 - 3 with some hills ending at 18 km marker when joining the flat trail.
Day 7 - St. Peter's Bay to Souris (37 km)
A beautiful ride is ahead as the route follows the Confederation Trail along the shore of St. Peter's Bay where you will return to roads following the north shore through fir tree lined roads. Then cut down across the peninsula to the port village of Souris for your evening lodging. From your B&B you can see the ferry terminal for the boat to the Magdalene Islands. Some of today's ride reaches a 5 on our difficulty scale. There are several options to take the Confederation Trail as an option to avoid the hills. The trail is generally flat.
Difficulty: 2 - 4
Day 8 - Souris to East Point Lighthouse/ Meet the shuttle to Charlottetown (26 km)
Ride the coastal road from Souris to the East Point Lighthouse with regular views of the sea and the southern coastline of the peninsula. Optional distance of 10 km extra is available.
2:00 PM meet the shuttle at the lighthouse parking lot for return to Charlottetown and a final night on the Island.
Difficulty: 2 - 3 with some hills
Accommodations
Most lodging will be in bed and breakfast or small inns. Exceptions may be made based on availability or as requested. Rooms are ensuite or private bath and at a minimum queen sized beds (single travelers or those with separate beds may have a smaller bed). Any necessary exceptions will be shared at the time of booking.
Restaurants
Breakfast is provided by each inn. Restaurants are generally available within walking distance from your evening lodging. Our route directions provide you with suggestions and some of our favorites.
Alternative Cycling Routes
Our daily route directions will suggest the best routes for the cycling day. PEI has many other roads to choose from and you are free to explore as you wish.
Note: Your tour may vary slightly from the descriptions here based on availability of lodging when you reserve. We will tell you about any exceptions before final booking.