Tours

Coach tour companies offer PEI itineraries, but since exploring quiet nooks and crannies is one of the chief delights here, traveling aboard a big bus can defeat the purpose. One popular alternative is to sign on for a bike tour of the 357-km (222-mile) Confederation Trail, which extends almost the complete length of the Island, from Tignish to Elmira. The trail’s gentle grade makes pedaling comparatively easy; moreover, outfits like Eastwind Cycle and Freewheeling Adventures help you cover it in style by providing multiday inn-to-inn trips complete with luggage transfers and van support. If you’re more interested in day tours, biking, boating, and fishing excursions are readily available, as are culture-oriented outings.

Eastwind Cycle. This company organizes bicycle tours on the Island, customized to where you want to go. 902/471–4424; 866/447–7468; www.eastwindcycle.com. From $1,500.

Freewheeling Adventures. Bicycle tours include the Confederation Trail or a side-roads route through the national park. Sea kayaking and family multisport tours are also offered. All tours last for six days. Self-guided tours include accommodations, breakfasts, luggage transfers, and maps; guided tours also include lunches and dinners. 902/857–3600; 800/672–0775; www.freewheeling.ca. From C$1,995, plus bicycle rental, from C$145.

Prince Edward Tours. This company offers various scheduled sightseeing tours by bus, including City Highlights in Charlottetown, a four-hour Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables tour, and a full day of "Island's Finest" sights. A portion of the tour fees goes to the Children's Wish Foundation. 902/566–5466; 877/286–6532; princeedwardtours.com. From $19.