Acadia National Park Tour: Cadillac Summit, Lobster Lunch
4.9
126 Ratings
Bar Harbor
Experience the best of Acadia National Park on this guided tour. From the summit of Cadillac Mountain to the famous Somes Sound, explore stunning landscapes and enjoy an authentic lobster lunch.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Park Loop Road - See the top highlights of Acadia National Park famous Park Loop Road, a touring road built by the Rockefeller family.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch is not included. You may order from a full menu on your own.
  • Car Seats
Additional Information

A local expert will take you on a tour of all the main attractions in Acadia National Park, which includes popular Somes Sound, Asticou Gardens and a genuine lobster pound for lunch!

Our route will commence with a scenic drive along the beautiful 27-mile long Park Loop Road leading up to the pinnacle of Cadillac Mountain. There, you’ll be treated to an expansive view of Bar Harbor and the neighboring islands.

Visit notable landmarks on the Park Loop Road such as Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges & Carriage House, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center.

Further on from the park, the trip extends to the summer retreat of Northeast Harbor where we’ll visit the renowned Asticou Gardens. After the garden tour, we’ll head to Southwest Harbor for a meal at an authentic lobster pound with views of the Great Harbor.

Feel free to spend as much time as you wish at each venue. We will identify trailheads and carriage roads for you to investigate later.

Location
Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Visitor Center Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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969evyk
Dec 4, 2023
exactly as advertised - Booking was a smooth process, and the service was great. The trip was exactly as advertised, and our guide was excellent, he provided every possible detail, I just want to say, thanks!
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Remitchell
Nov 1, 2023
A Must Do Tour and Experience - We had a great time on our tour. This was an amazing experience. Our guide was incredible and very enjoyable. A fantastic day in a beautiful setting.
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Joehl7805hn
Oct 25, 2023
A Day with Caleb - I signed up for a 6 hour solo trip and ended up being greeted by Caleb at 9 AM. The day went quickly and he wanted to make sure I experienced Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Mount Desert Island. He gave me a good amount of time to take in the views and explore areas of interest. He also would give sound advice on what trails to explore and how to prepare yourself on the more difficult ones. Caleb knows the backroads and the best places to eat. Born and raised ti net area makes him an ideal guide for exploring the island. Also, he is well versed on the island's history.
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James_w
Sep 24, 2023
Kathy, was an excellent... - Kathy, was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. This tour was our second with At Your Service Tours. Both very memorable. Thank you Claire and Kathy.
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Ty_e
Sep 22, 2023
Worth the premium. - We wanted to maximize our experience not on a cruise tour bus. So we scheduled this private tour with Paul. He did a marvelous job showing us everything on our pace and had incredible knowledge of the history and culture. Excellent experience. So much better than the traditional “bus tour”. Well worth the premium.
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Joansw2235ix
Sep 22, 2023
A fun time - We had a great time with Bill our tour guide. He was articulate and funny and his commentary was very informative. He answered all of our questions, had great local stories and stopped at several spots when we asked him to. He also took us to a great place for lunch, delicious! We would highly recommend him on a tour!
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A1453bykathyr
Aug 31, 2023
Tour Acadia park on a rainy day! - This tour was amazing! Our guide, Caleb, was knowledgeable and fun. It rained, so some of the views were obscured, but the rain also caused some fantastic views. For example. Thunder hole had huge crashing waves, and we saw waterfalls over the pink granite walls on Cadillac mountain. We also saw lots of dear, fawns frolicking with their parents in the puddles after the rain. The food was great at the lobster pound and there was a great view of the boats during lunch too. I would definitely book another tour with this company! Caleb knew just what to show us, at what time, and even knew where to park, which can be a challenge in this area.
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Saltbox513
Aug 31, 2023
Great day in Acadia National Park. - My husband and I took a 6 hour tour today with Bill Thursten through Acadia National Park and the surrounding area. We found Bill to be very informative and he was able to answer any and all questions we had. He stopped at a wonderful restaurant for lunch where we sat outside and ate enjoying the food and the sunshine. We are Maine natives and learned so much about our home state. Bill was an excellent guide and person to spend a day with. Experience always shows.
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Suzannerz6359ca
Aug 30, 2023
Outstanding Bar Harbor Tour Experience - We had a wonderful tour experience with Pete at At Your Service Tours. We originally signed up for the 3 hour tour and wound up extending to the 6 hour as we found the tour an outstanding experience. Pete provided thoughtful history of key landmarks including Arcadia and Cadillac Mountain and provided the perfect balance of touring along side us as well as providing time where we could explore on our own with some direction. We also had a fun and delicious experience at Beal’s Lobster Pier for lunch. Extending our trip was easy through Claire and we thank Pete for providing a memorable experience.
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Svwonline13
Aug 19, 2023
We couldn’t have had a better day - After dropping our daughter off at college for her freshman year we realized we’d neglected our 15 year old son in the process. With a week left before the start of his school year, I quickly planned a trip to Acadia National Forest. Luckily, I found the positive AYS reviews almost immediately and went ahead and booked the 6-hour package. Every so often the universe is kind and on the day of our tour we were picked up by Pete, our tour guide. Pete, called me 30 minutes before the scheduled pickup time to introduce himself and let us know he would be early and had drinks and snacks available. I don’t believe we could have had a better day. We have never been to Acadia and now have a place that we will forever think fondly about and spread the word. Pete gave my son and I a day to remember. For anyone wondering if they should do the 3 or 6 hour tour, if you’re lucky enough to get Pete, 6 hours will blow by and you’ll be left wondering about everything you would have missed on the 3-hour tour. Thanks AYS for running a professional operation and representing this beautiful place as it deserves to be represented.
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