About Program Course Testimonials FAQ Media Destinations Foodie Services Book a Trip Consulting Advertise Contact Sign Up for Uber & Lyft
TRA Certified · Background Checked · Fully Insured · Groups 3–6

Private Driver Tours
of Maine & Beyond

You handle the lodging — we handle everything on wheels.
A certified, locally-expert driver who knows every road, shack, and brewery in Maine.

✅ TRA-Certified Drivers 🔍 Triple Background Checked 🛡️ Fully Insured 👥 Groups of 3–6 🗺️ Custom Itineraries
Plan Your Trip →

Why a TRA Certified Driver Tour?

Not Uber. Not a rental car. A professional, locally-expert driver who's been trained on 398 slides of Maine market knowledge.

🔍
Triple Verified

State background check + Uber/Lyft platform check + TRA internal review. You know exactly who's driving your group.

🗺️
Deep Local Knowledge

Trained on the complete TRA course — 11 years of Maine field research. They know the timing, parking hacks, hidden gems, and best lobster shacks.

👥
Groups of 3–6

One vehicle, one driver, one price — split among the group it's often cheaper than renting cars plus parking plus navigation stress.

🛡️
Fully Insured

Commercial transportation coverage. No rideshare app gray zones — you're covered from door to door for the entire trip.

📅
Any Duration

Half day to full week. Pre-planned routes or fully custom itineraries built around your group's interests, pace, and budget.

🦞
You Choose the Stops

Lighthouses, lobster shacks, breweries, Bar Harbor, foliage routes — tell us what you want and the driver builds the day around it.

Who Books TRA Certified Tours?

✈️
Visitors & Tourists
Fly into Portland or Boston. No rental car, no parking — see Maine like a local.
🏕️
Camp Counselors & Staff
Reliable group pickup/dropoff for camp staff. Scheduled, professional, on-time.
💼
Business Travelers
Corporate groups, conference teams, executive client tours. Airport to anywhere.
🍂
Foliage & Seasonal
Fall foliage, summer coastal, winter getaways. Perfect timing on the perfect roads.
💒
Weddings & Events
Wedding party transportation, anniversary trips, rehearsal dinners. Punctual and professional.
🍺
Brewery & Food Tours
Portland's 25+ craft breweries and legendary lobster shacks. Drink and eat — driver stays sober.

🗺️ Plan Your Trip & Inquire

Tell us about your group. We respond within 24 hours with a custom quote and driver match. No obligation.

1️⃣Your Trip
2️⃣Interests
3️⃣Contact
4️⃣Review

Where & When?

👥3 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦4 people
🧑‍🤝‍🧑5 people
🎉6 people
☀️Half Day4–5 hours
🌅Full Day8–10 hours
📅WeekendSat–Sun
🗓️3-Day TourMulti-stop
🌍Full Week5–7 days
✏️CustomDescribe below

What does your group want to do?

Select all that apply — your driver builds the route around these.

🦞Lobster & Seafood
🍺Brewery Tours
Coastal Scenery
🏔️Acadia & Hiking
🍂Fall Foliage
🛍️Shopping & Freeport
🎭Arts & Culture
🏖️Beach Towns
🌊Whale Watching
✈️Airport Transfers
💼Business Travel
🎪Events & Festivals

Your Contact Information

🔒
Your information goes directly to Jim Lantos and is never shared or sold. We respond within 24 hours with a custom quote and driver match.

Review Your Inquiry

📧
What happens next: We review your inquiry and responds within 24 hours with a custom quote, driver match, and suggested itinerary. No obligation — just a conversation to see if it's the right fit.
🎉

Inquiry Sent!

We'll review your trip details and respond within 24 hours with a custom quote and driver match.

📅 Schedule a Call

✨ Sample Trip Packages

Here's what TRA Certified Driver Tours look like in practice. Your custom trip is built around your group, dates, and interests. All rates shown are sample estimates only — your actual quote comes from Jim directly.

📦 Sample Trip Packages

Every trip is custom-quoted. These examples show format, inclusions, and sample price ranges. All rates are estimates only.

Sample Package · 2 Days · Groups 3–6
🦞 Portland Seafood & Brewery Weekend
Old Port · Coastal Maine · Best Food & Craft Beer in New England
📅 Weekend (Sat–Sun) 👥 3–6 passengers 🚗 ~140 miles total 🍺 3+ brewery stops
Day 1 — Portland Deep Dive
  • Pickup from Portland Jetport (PWM) or hotel
  • Portland Head Light & Cape Elizabeth coastal drive
  • Lunch at Eventide Oyster Co. — James Beard nominated, best lobster roll in Portland
  • Old Port walking tour with driver as local guide
  • Allagash Brewing taproom tour (driver waits, you taste)
  • Bissell Brothers or Lone Pine — second brewery
  • Dinner drop-off: Fore Street or Street & Co.
  • Evening hotel return
Day 2 — Kennebunk Coast
  • Morning pickup, coffee stop at Rose Foods (best bagels in Portland)
  • Coastal route south to Kennebunkport
  • Lunch: The Clam Shack — cash only, legendary
  • Ogunquit Beach stroll and Perkins Cove
  • Barnacle Billy's harborside stop
  • Optional Freeport / LL Bean detour
  • Airport or hotel drop-off

✅ What's Included

  • ✅ TRA-certified driver — both full days
  • ✅ All ground transportation
  • ✅ Airport/hotel pickup & dropoff
  • ✅ Driver as local guide and navigator
  • ✅ Customized route based on your group
  • ✅ Water and snacks in vehicle
  • ✅ Pre-trip itinerary document
  • ✅ Restaurant/attraction recommendations
  • ✅ Wait time at each stop (up to agreed limits)
  • ✅ Full commercial insurance coverage
Not included: Lodging, meals, admission fees, alcohol, gratuity (appreciated but not required)
Sample estimate · Groups of 4
$650 – $850
Per group, not per person · Split 4 ways = ~$165–$215/person
Actual rate quoted by Jim based on your specific trip
Book This Style Trip →
Sample Package · 3 Days · Groups 3–6
🏔️ Acadia & Bar Harbor 3-Day Adventure
Mid-Coast Maine · Acadia National Park · Bar Harbor · Camden
📅 3 Days (Thu–Sat or Fri–Sun) 👥 3–6 passengers 🚗 ~380 miles total 🏕️ National Park
Day 1 — Portland to Mid-Coast
  • Pickup from Portland (PWM) or hotel
  • Scenic Route 1 north along the coast
  • Freeport stop — LL Bean flagship (open 24/7)
  • Lunch: Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster, South Freeport dock
  • Boothbay Harbor afternoon — whale watching option
  • Check-in: Camden or Rockland (group books lodging)
  • Dinner: Primo (Rockland) — one of Maine's finest
Day 2 — Acadia National Park
  • Early start — beat the crowds on Park Loop Road
  • Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, Otter Cliffs
  • Jordan Pond House — famous popovers and lawn
  • Cadillac Mountain summit (if clear)
  • Bar Harbor village — browse and lunch
  • Thurston's Lobster Pound, Bernard — dinner on the water
Day 3 — Camden & Return
  • Camden harbor morning — windjammers, shops, coffee
  • Camden Hills State Park overlook
  • Coastal Route 1 south — scenic drive
  • Five Islands Lobster Co. lunch stop (Georgetown)
  • Return to Portland airport or hotel

✅ What's Included

  • ✅ TRA-certified driver — all 3 days
  • ✅ All ground transportation
  • ✅ Acadia entrance coordination
  • ✅ Driver as park and regional guide
  • ✅ Flexible itinerary — your pace
  • ✅ Water, snacks, local tips in vehicle
  • ✅ Pre-trip itinerary and packing guide
  • ✅ All pickups and dropoffs
  • ✅ Full commercial insurance
Not included: Lodging (3 nights, group books), meals, park entry fees, whale watch tickets, gratuity
Sample estimate · Groups of 4–5
$1,100 – $1,500
Per group · Split 5 ways = ~$220–$300/person
Actual rate quoted by Jim
Book This Style Trip →
Sample Package · 2 Days · Groups 3–6
🍂 Maine Fall Foliage Weekend
Western Maine · Lakes Region · Rangeley · Covered Bridges · Peak Color Routes
📅 Late Sept – Mid Oct 👥 3–6 passengers 🍁 Peak foliage routes 📸 Photo-optimized stops
Day 1 — Western Maine Foliage Loop
  • Pickup from Portland — head northwest on Route 302
  • Sebago Lake State Park — color reflections on water
  • Bridgton and downtown North Conway NH option
  • Lunch stop — driver knows the best local diners
  • Rangeley Lakes scenic drive — peak color views
  • Farmington or Bethel overnight (group books)
  • Dinner at local inn or driver rec
Day 2 — Oxford Hills & Return
  • Morning: Sunday River area or Grafton Notch State Park
  • Covered bridge stops — Lovell, Newfield area
  • Paris Hill and Oxford Hills scenic overlooks
  • Poland Spring area — historic grounds
  • Return to Portland via Route 26
  • Optional final dinner in Portland before departure

✅ What's Included

  • ✅ TRA-certified driver — both days
  • ✅ Foliage-optimized route planning
  • ✅ All ground transportation
  • ✅ Photo stop coordination
  • ✅ Driver as local color guide
  • ✅ Flexible pace — stop when the view is right
  • ✅ Water and fall snacks in vehicle
  • ✅ Full insurance coverage
Not included: Lodging (1 night), meals, state park fees, gratuity
Sample estimate · Groups of 4
$600 – $800
Per group · Split 4 ways = ~$150–$200/person
Actual rate quoted by Jim
Book This Style Trip →
Airport Transfer Package
  • Flight tracking — driver monitors arrivals in real time
  • Meet and greet at baggage claim with name card
  • Luggage assistance
  • Direct to hotel, conference center, or meeting
  • Return transfer to airport at end of trip
Multi-Day Business Transport
  • Dedicated driver for the duration of your engagement
  • Morning hotel-to-meeting transport
  • Between-meeting transport throughout the day
  • Client entertainment coordination (dinners, tours)
  • Flexible scheduling — business runs on your clock
  • Discreet, professional, always on time
Client Entertainment Option
  • Portland restaurant tour (impress out-of-town clients)
  • Maine coast scenic drive for client hospitality
  • Brewery and seafood tours for team events
  • Conference-to-airport group coordination

✅ What's Included

  • ✅ TRA-certified professional driver
  • ✅ Flight tracking & real-time adjustments
  • ✅ Meet & greet service
  • ✅ Luggage assistance
  • ✅ Clean, professional vehicle
  • ✅ Punctuality guarantee
  • ✅ Expense documentation available
  • ✅ Full commercial insurance
  • ✅ 24/7 communication with Jim
Not included: Meals, lodging, parking/tolls (billed at cost), gratuity
Sample estimate
Inquiry Only
Corporate rates quoted based on duration, group size, and requirements.
Contact us directly for business accounts.
Sample Package · 1 Day · Groups 3–6
🎭 The Portland Day Tour — Art, Food & Waterfront
Old Port · Arts District · Breweries · Portland Head Light · Sunset
📅 Any Day 👥 3–6 passengers 🚗 ~60 miles ⏱️ 8–10 hours
Morning
  • Hotel pickup — 9:00am
  • Coffee & bagels at Rose Foods (Forest Ave)
  • Portland Museum of Art opening (10am)
  • Congress Street Arts District stroll
Midday
  • Drive to Portland Head Light — Cape Elizabeth
  • Fort Williams Park photos and walk
  • The Lobster Shack at Two Lights — lunch with ocean views
  • Scarborough Marsh quick stop
Afternoon & Evening
  • Back to Old Port — boutique shopping, waterfront walk
  • Allagash Brewing afternoon tasting
  • Sunset cruise option at Casco Bay Lines (driver drops/picks)
  • Dinner: Fore Street, Street & Co., or Scales
  • Hotel return after dinner

✅ What's Included

  • ✅ TRA-certified driver — full day
  • ✅ All transportation
  • ✅ Hotel pickup & dropoff
  • ✅ Driver as Portland local guide
  • ✅ Customized route options
  • ✅ Water and snacks
  • ✅ Restaurant reservations assistance
  • ✅ Flexible schedule — your pace
  • ✅ Full commercial insurance
Not included: Museum admission, meals, ferry tickets, alcohol, gratuity
Sample estimate · Groups of 4
$350 – Free
Per group · Split 4 ways = ~$88–$125/person
Actual rate quoted by Jim
Book This Style Trip →

Don't See Your Trip Here?

Every trip is custom. Tell Jim what you have in mind — he'll build an itinerary and quote around your group, your dates, and your interests. No two trips are the same.

Plan Your Custom Trip →
Also available for areas where TRA destinations are listed — as the site expands to new markets, certified drivers will be available in those regions too.