Overview
A local, permitted guide will show you all of the highlights of Acadia National Park plus the famous fjord Somes Sound, the Asticou Gardens and go to an authentic lobster pound (where lobstermen bring their daily catch) for lunch!
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. From Cadillac summit you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands.
See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including summit of Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center.
We will continue on to see the summer colonies of the rich and famous. Drive along the fjord, Somes Sound. Finish in Southwest Harbor to have lunch at an authentic lobster pound while looking over Great Harbor Marina.
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
Lunch is not included. You may order from a full menu on your own.
Car Seats
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We pickup at all downtown Bar Harbor locations. If not in Bar Harbor we will meet you at the Hulls Cove Visitors Center parking lot, 25 Visitor Center Way, Bar Harbor, the main entrance to Acadia. Look for us under the covered pavilion.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
We will pick you up to start the tour from any Downtown Bar Harbor location.
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 and the Cadillac Mountain reservation 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 top highlights of Acadia National Park famous Park Loop Road, a touring road built by the Rockefeller family.
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Cadillac Mountain
15 min
Enjoy 360 degree views of Mount Desert Island from atop the summit of Cadillac Mountain. See your cruise ship in the harbor!
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Eagle Lake
15 min
See deep glacial lakes formed as the glaciers tore across Mount Desert Island.
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Sand Beach
5 min
Look over vistas to beautiful Sand Beach and the granite outcropping of the surrounding Great Head.
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Thunder Hole
15 min
Stop and walk down to Thunder Hole and see the beautiful pink granite coastline
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Otter Cliff
5 min
See both Precipice and Otter Cliffs. Look for soaring Peregrine Falcons or Bald Eagles.
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Asticou Azalea Garden
15 min
See the beautiful Asticou Azalea gardens
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Northeast Harbor
15 min
See a gorgeous harbor filled with lobster boats and yachts surrounded by glorious Summer Cottages. Drive up Sargent Drive for a full view of Somes Sound.
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Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens
5 min
Stop at the oldest town on Mount Desert Island
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Somes Sound
5 min
Somes Sound is a fjard, 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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Southwest Harbor
45 min
See the fishing community of Southwest Harbor on the panoramic Great Harbor.
Stop at an authentic lobster pound and see the working lobster business. **Lunch is on your own. A full menu is available. -
Seawall Pond
45 min
Many of Maine's beaches are covered with cobblestones, but this coastline is unique. Powerful ocean storms created a massive seawall. As waves break, they carry rocks from the base of the beach and carry them up to shore. As the tides come in and out, heavier stones get piled at the top and smaller, lighter stones remain down the slope.
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Bar Harbor
45 min
All of our tours start and end by going through the historic corridors of Bar Harbor.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
FAQs about 6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Fjord & Lobster Lunch
Can I cancel 6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Fjord & Lobster Lunch for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We pickup at all downtown Bar Harbor locations. 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?
- Lunch is not included. You may order from a full menu on your own.
- Car Seats
Which places does it visit?
It visits Park Loop Road, Cadillac Mountain, Eagle Lake, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Asticou Azalea Garden, Northeast Harbor.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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