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4 Hour Private Tour: Explore Acadia Nat'l Park, Fjord & Mansions

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Bar Harbor, USA

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4 hours (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Car Seats
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will pick up from any Downtown Bar Harbor lodging, no need to find parking!If you are staying outside of downtown Bar Harbor we will meet you at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center of Acadia National Park. There is a large parking lot. The Guides will meet you under the covered pavilion.If you are coming by CRUISE SHIP please book a tour start time at least 2 HOURS after arrival. Feel free to explore town before your tour, the guide can pick up from anywhere in downtown Bar Harbor.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Park Loop Road

See the touring road created by the Rockefeller family to enjoy the beauty of Acadia.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sieur de Monts Spring

See where Acadia National Park started and visit the nature center and Wild Gardens of Acadia
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sand Beach (Pass By)

See stunning views of the famous Sand Beach and Great Head granite outcropping.
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Thunder Hole

See the magnificent pink granite coastline and walk down to Thunder Hole as the water crashes in.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Otter Cliff

See Otter and Precipice Cliffs, look for the soaring Peregrine Falcons.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Northeast Harbor

See the beautiful harbor filled with yachts and lobster boats surrounded by beautiful summer homes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Somes Sound (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

All of our tours start and end by going through Bar Harbor's Historic corridors.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4 Hour Private Tour: Explore Acadia Nat’l Park, Fjord & Mansions?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Car Seats

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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