Boston to Coastal Maine Private Day Trip

Right from start we realised our driver clearly didn’t know anything about where to go or what to see ! I had to stop and ask a lady at a shop along the way where she would recommend for my family and I to visit . The driver drove extremely slowly and seemed more concerned that he would be back in good time ! We ended up getting out at Salem before our time was up . The day hadn’t been very eventful as the price for having the driver and seeing so little we needed to make up for it . We ended up travelling back from Salem by train , not a good experience . After using Viatours many times over the last couple of year I felt very let down .

At the outset I think I need to clarify that this is not a tour in the purest sense of the word. There is no guide nor is there any prefixed itinerary. You are paying for a private chauffeur and a luxurious ride to take you around wherever you want to go. With that out of the way, I must say it was enjoyable being able to direct the driver to the different areas I wanted to go- Salem, Kettenbunk and Cape Elizabeth. I was able to see the sites I wanted to, at my own timing without worrying about having to wait or inconveniencing others. Was it the worth the price tag? I leave that up to you to decide how much value you place on being to navigate your own tour at your own pace. For me it was worth it.

I want everyone to know to be careful if you ever do business with Priceline or Dollar Rental Car. My wife got sick on this trip and we had to return home 4 days early. Do you think either company refunded us for our unfortunate situation? Did they care? After hours on the phone with both and a face to face conversation at the rental car counter at Logan, no refund. Hundreds of dollars gone. So sad!! Bottom line…. Be careful. You could be next. PS. Priceline also did not reimburse us for one night in Maine for a hotel. Total monies lost- over $600!!!!!!