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Private Tour: Astonishing Acadia National Park with Cadillac Summit & Somes Sound Experience
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183 Ratings
Bar Harbor
Embark on a private tour of Acadia National Park and discover its astonishing beauty. From Cadillac Summit to Somes Sound, explore the park's highlights with a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Park Loop Road - See the touring road created by the Rockefeller family to enjoy the beauty of Acadia.
- Cadillac Mountain - 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.
- Sieur de Monts Spring - See where Acadia National Park started and visit the nature center and Wild Gardens of Acadia
- Sand Beach - See stunning views of the famous Sand Beach and Great Head granite outcropping.
- Thunder Hole - See the magnificent pink granite coastline and walk down to Thunder Hole as the water crashes in.
- Otter Cliff - See Otter and Precipice Cliffs, look for the soaring Peregrine Falcons.
- Northeast Harbor - See the beautiful harbor filled with yachts and lobster boats surrounded by beautiful summer homes.
- Somes Sound - 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.
- Bar Harbor - All of our tours start and end by going through Bar Harbor’s Historic corridors.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Car Seats
Additional Information
Explore the breathtaking Acadia National Park, the renowned Somes Sound and Asticou Gardens with a knowledgeable local guide!
We’ll fetch you and embark on a mesmerizing journey along the picturesque 27-mile Park Loop Road, culminating at the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the tallest zenith of the east coast. This vantage point offers awe-inspiring vistas of Bar Harbor and the neighboring isles.
Take in the extraordinary sites along the Park Loop Road, which includes Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s Stone Bridges & Carriage House, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center. Observe the distinctive pink granite coastline encircling the beautiful Sand Beach.
Our journey extends beyond the park boundaries to the summer haven of Northeast Harbor, accompanying you through the legendary Asticou Gardens. Behold splendid harbors, lavish yachts, and charming picnic boats.
We can accommodate extended stops as per your desire at each location. We’ll indicate trailheads and carriage roads for you to explore at leisure.
- 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.
Location
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Visitor Center Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Williamby8673ti
Jul 8, 2024
Great experience even in the fog - We took the tour with Rogier. Although it was a very foggy day, beauty was everywhere. Rogier was very pleasant to talk with and he shared his knowledge of the area. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and account for mobility limitations.
This private tour was worth every penny. The van was clean and comfortable. Having a driver made it easier to enjoy the park.
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Nasihaf2024
Jul 6, 2024
Excellent tour of Acadia National Park - Peter was an excellent guide. Glad we learnt so much about Acadia Park and Mount Desert Island. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the tour
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Wgr221
Jul 5, 2024
Fun, informative tour of the Island and park. - This tour was a lot of fun. We learned a lot about the history of the island and park, the people, the wildlife, and everything else. Caleb was our guide and did a wonderful job. Caleb not only taught us a lot of history but was also helpful in giving us a list of some great places to eat during our visit.
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Lisaof8210yj
Jul 2, 2024
Phenomenal Experience - The absolute highlight of our trip was this tour! It is not easy to please teenagers, young adults, and grumpy parents but Bill did it with ease. His knowledge was remarkable and his ability to weave a story was superb. Worried about the drive? This carsick prone mama had absolutely no issues as Bill was a smooth driver. Multiple opportunities for a bathroom stop if needed was also a logistical blessing. Bill was incredible in that he took your interests and spun the details for you. It was not only an informative experience, it was incredibly entertaining and personalized for our family. We learned more during our hours with him than we would've in days wandering on our own. I absolutely and without reservation urge you to let Bill show you the absolute wonder of Bar Harbor and Acadia!
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Mariea_t
Jul 2, 2024
Fantastic tour of Arcadia National Park! - This was a great tour of Arcadia and our guide Jeff was fantastic! All we had to do was sit back and relax and enjoy the views and stops. Jeff was so knowledgeable of the area and its history which made the trip even more interesting. There was even chilled water and snacks available for us in the air conditioned car. We enjoyed the whole trip and would highly recommend!
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Roger_r
Jun 21, 2024
Acadia: It's history and beauty - Very well informed, personable guide who was flexible during stops but kept us on pace for 4 hours. We ranged in age from 13 to 83 and all enjoyed the tour!
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96sahanar
Jun 15, 2024
Loved the tour! - Bill was the best! Funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable. I loved this tour and would definitely recommend to others.
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Johnathonf71
Jun 9, 2024
Great Family Experience - Even though the weather was rough, Bill made the trip wonderful with his vast knowledge of the local area and its history.
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Johnathon_f
Jun 9, 2024
Great Family Experience - Even though the weather was rough, Bill made the trip wonderful with his vast knowledge of the local area and its history.
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Veronica
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent Experience All Around - Our tour began and ended right on time. Our tour guide, Caleb, was very courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. The vehicle we rode in was spotless, comfortable and well stocked with snacks. We stopped at many interesting and picturesque stops and were given just the right amount of time to explore. Caleb gave great recommendations of places to eat and shop around town.
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