Overview
A local guide will show you all of the highlights of Acadia National Park plus the famous Somes Sound and Asticou Gardens!
We will pick you up and we’ll drive along the stunning 27-mile long Park Loop Road up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the eastern seaboard. From Cadillac you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands.
See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges & Carriage House, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center. See Sand Beach surrounded by the famous pink granite coastline.
We will continue out of the park to see the summer colony of Northeast Harbor and stroll through the famous Asticou Gardens. See gorgeous harbors, yachts and picnic boats.
We can stop and stay as long as you would like at each location. We will point out trailheads and carriage roads to explore on your own.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Car Seats
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you are staying outside of downtown Bar Harbor we will meet you at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, the main entrance to the park. There is a large parking lot. We will meet you under the pavilion.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
If you are coming by CRUISE SHIP please book a tour start time at least 2 HOURS after arrival. We are a tendered port, call 207-288-9222 when you are on the tender so we can inform the guide to come meet you. We are only allowed to wait at the pier for 10 minutes.
Due to the timed entries into Acadia National Park, if you are delayed more than 30 minutes past the your tour start time the tour will be canceled with no refund.
We will pick you up to start the tour from any downtown Bar Harbor location. If you are arriving by Cruise Ship we will meet you where you disembark from the tenders. If you are staying outside of Bar Harbor we will meet you at the main entrance to Acadia National Park, The Hulls Cove Visitor Center. You can park there all day for free.
We will supply the tour pass you will need to enter the park. Your privately held passes, such as Senior or military passes are not accepted in commercial vehicles.
What to expect
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Park Loop Road
2 hours
See the touring road created by the Rockefeller family to enjoy the beauty of Acadia.
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Cadillac Mountain
15 min
Stand on the summit of Cadillac Mountain with 360 degree views of Acadia National Park while looking down on the town of Bar Harbor and the Porcupine Islands.
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Sieur de Monts Spring
15 min
See where Acadia National Park started and visit the nature center and Wild Gardens of Acadia
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Sand Beach
15 min
See stunning views of the famous Sand Beach and Great Head granite outcropping.
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Thunder Hole
15 min
See the magnificent pink granite coastline and walk down to Thunder Hole as the water crashes in.
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Otter Cliff
5 min
See Otter and Precipice Cliffs, look for the soaring Peregrine Falcons.
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Northeast Harbor
10 min
See the beautiful harbor filled with yachts and lobster boats surrounded by beautiful summer homes.
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Somes Sound
10 min
Somes Sound is a fjord, a body of water running deep into Mount Desert Island, the main site of Acadia National Park in Maine, United States. Its deepest point is approximately 175 feet, and it is over 100 feet deep in several places. The sound almost splits the island in two.
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Bar Harbor
10 min
All of our tours start and end by going through Bar Harbor's Historic corridors.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- We are a tendered port, contact us 207-288-9222 when you are on the tender so we can inform the guide to come meet you.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
FAQs about 4 Hour Private Tour: Explore Acadia Nat'l Park, Fjord & Mansions
Can I cancel 4 Hour Private Tour: Explore Acadia Nat'l Park, Fjord & Mansions for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
If you are staying outside of downtown Bar Harbor we will meet you at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, the main entrance to the park. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Car Seats
Which places does it visit?
It visits Park Loop Road, Cadillac Mountain, Sieur de Monts Spring, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Northeast Harbor, Somes Sound.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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