Acadia National Park: Explore Maine's Wilderness History
4.4
35 Ratings
Bar Harbor
Experience the untouched wilderness of Acadia National Park and dive into the Gilded Age history of Bar Harbor. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of Maine's wilderness history.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center - We enter Maine’s famous Acadia National Park at the Hull’s Cove Visitor Center. As we begin to explore this beautiful natural preserve, we’ll learn about the rich forests and why the foliage here is so vibrant in the fall.
What's Included
  • GPS-triggered storytelling for hands-free experience
  • Comprehensive package with full itinerary, travel tips, narrations, videos, and hidden spots
  • Functional offline with GPS map and step-by-step directions
  • Enjoy a private tour at your own pace with breaks for photos and exploration
  • Instant tour access through the Tour Guide App on your phone
  • Tour available any day with flexible scheduling and no expiration
  • One purchase per vehicle offers great savings over bus tours
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Discover the stunning and historic state of Maine through an amalgamation of sights in Acadia and Bar Harbor. Traverse the pristine wilderness of Acadia, engross yourself in tales of the indigenous tribes who inhabited this land. In Bar Harbor, wander along the seashore while unveiling the unexpected histories of the Gilded Age. This tour delivers an optimum blend of nature’s magnificence and deep-rooted culture, ensuring you enjoy the best of this remarkable state.

Upon reservation, kindly check your inbox for instructions on downloading the ‘Action Tour Guide App’, input your exclusive passcode, and get your tour started. Please note, reliable internet or wifi connection is essential for the initial steps. Simply adhere to the audible instructions and the specified route.

Do note that this is not an entry ticket. Please verify the visiting hours before your trip.

The tour remains valid for a lifetime – no expiry!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio. • Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Summit Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(35 Ratings)
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Chilemac
Nov 11, 2023
Easy to use & Informative - This was so easy! Be sure to download while you have a signal, however. Easy to follow. Rewind to replay if needed. Great info.
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Radenes
Oct 18, 2023
Mother Nature in Fall - Take your time to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Acadia. We used the driving tour app from Action Tour Guide and felt like the guide was riding with us. Traffic flowed smoothly for the most part. We enjoyed the short walks to scenic sites and the amazing view from Cadillac mountain.
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Jennifer_m
Oct 10, 2023
Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away - Thunder hole. It was amazing. All the views were beautiful and the tour was spot on! Wish we could have got reservations to Cadillac Mountain .
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Dwight
Oct 4, 2023
Acadia National Park self tour app review. - Easy to follow, lot of interesting local and historical information. Never lost reception, better than sitting on a tour bus with strangers.
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V622qxmandyk
Sep 8, 2023
This worked very well for us to stay in the comfort of our own car and go at our own pace and schedule. We loved it! - We loved every minute of our driving and walking tours of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The informative dialogs popped up perfectly as we drove or walked along. This is a fantastically beautiful area and we were very impressed! The views were incredible and fun little experiences like trying the Jordan House popovers and walking around the summit of Cadillac Mountain made great memories for us. I kept saying, “And I’m not even in the Caribbean!” as I took in the breathtaking views. Wonderful experience!
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Bill_c
Aug 29, 2023
Acadia tour - Great guide to the park. We set it up to come over the car radio and were able to pause and see the sights. Highly recommend as a way to see the sights of Acadia.
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Escape204633
Aug 28, 2023
Great tour! - The self guided driving & walking tour of Acadia National Park was very easy to use. I downloaded it while at home on wi-fi as suggested in the email instructions and tested it out immediately afterwards. Worked like a charm even when I turned off wi-fi and data at home and in Maine. This was especially important because the park has little to no data reception. The narration went at a nice pace, the gentleman had a good voice and was easy to understand. This was our first time in Acadia and all the information on the tour was great. It was 1 of 2 tours we got from this company and would definitely use them again.
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743jamiek
Aug 21, 2023
Great way to tour ANP - The self-guided tour was a great way to tour the park on our own schedule and pace. Lots of interesting information was included.
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F9294fbsandrah
Oct 13, 2023
Good but not great - Even though we were going the speed limit the tour monologue would all of a sudden stop and jump to the next one or repeat a previous talk. Not real impressed. But there was interesting information that we would not have known being on our own.
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Ellen_c
Sep 12, 2023
Paid for nothing - I could not down load the app so I couldn’t use it. I paid viator for nothing and paid again at the entrance.
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