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4 Hour Private Tour: Explore Acadia Nat'l Park, Fjord & Mansions
4.9
203 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
- 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
4.9
(203 Ratings)
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Kennanc2024
Sep 17, 2024
My wife and I had our Tour Guide, Caleb, alone for four hours. All stops were reserved. It was awesome!!! - My wife of 26 years and I celebrated our renewal of vows and I surprised my wife with a five day stay in Bar Harbor. We started our vacation out with the 4 hour private Acadia National Park Tour. We could not have had a better start to our time in Maine. Our tour guide, Caleb, was absolutely wonderful... he was very, very knowledgeable about the local facts and history! The tour was our favorite thing of the entire five days! I would recommend this trip to anyone that reads this review! You will not be dissatisfied. Kennan and Kristi Crothers
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Cynthia_l
Sep 16, 2024
Excellent tour and guide. - Bill was a terrific guide. His local knowledge was outstanding, and he was able to answer all of our questions. We had plenty of time at each stop.
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L3991jsmarkh
Sep 16, 2024
Excellent private 4 hour tour with friendly knowledgeable driver and guide - Our tour guide Bill picked our party of 3 up at the Holiday Inn Resort. Bill's knowledge of local history and lore was amazing. On the day of our tour the fog was quite thick for about the first hour, but Bill had a digital notebook with beautiful pictures that assisted us with what the fog covered. My wife and I had been to Bar Harbor, in July of 1976 on our Honey Moon, and Bill expertly explained to us many of the changes that occurred to the Park and surrounding area since he took up residence in Bass Harbor quite some years ago. I am disabled with a Neuromuscular disease and Bill was very accommodating with my Electric Wheelchair (60LBS) which he placed in the cargo area of the van. My advice to anyone is that you should TAKE THIS EXCELLENT TOUR and if your lucky you may get Bill as your guide.
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F3897racourtneyw
Sep 12, 2024
Amazing, ask for Bill! - We had BILL, he was the absolute best tour guide and was knowledgeable, funny, personable, and let us stop and go anywhere we wanted if possible. He had a perfect answer for all our questions, it was almost hard to part ways when we were done! this tour was perfect and we saw all the highlights of the park and town! Thanks again Bill!!
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398shelleyw
Sep 12, 2024
Great guide! - Bill is an AMAZING tour guide! He's kind, prompt, funny, and very knowledgeable! We absolutely loved spending the day in Bar Harbor with Bill!
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Janiceta1725qo
Sep 11, 2024
This private tour was a highlight on our New England cruise - We were undecided if we would rent a vehicle and attempt to see Acadia Nat'l Park and area on our own or hire a driver. This was our second last cruise port and heard so much about the beauty of Acadia, so we decided to hire a private driver and see if through the eyes of a local. "Bill" was our driver and guide, a local who knew the history inside out, added humor throughout, and gave an excellent tour. Bill also had treats for us - Bar Harbor blueberry soda, bottled water and assorted crackers - which was unexpected by greatly appreciated. This was a 4 hour tour which gave us plenty of time to catch lunch and see more of Bar Harbor townsite. Bill made this tour interesting and highly recommend this tour! You won't be disappointed.
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Ellen_f
Sep 10, 2024
Pete was very... - Pete was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He was able to customize the tour to focus on the things we were most interested in. Overall, a great tour.
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Janice_t
Sep 9, 2024
Premier Private Tour of Acadia National Park! This tour is a must! - Five Star Review - which is largely contributed to our private driver, "Bill", who is a local and knows his history and events regarding Bar Harbor and the beautiful Acadia National Park. The four of us considered renting a vehicle to drive to Cadillac Mountain but glad we did not as we would have missed out on the history and background. There were plenty of stops along the way. Extra treats for our ride, compliments of Bill, included Blueberry soda (made in Maine), bottled water and a variety of cracker snacks. This was totally unexpected but much appreciated. We highly recommend this guided, private tour, and, if you have a chance, ask for Bill! You won't be disappointed!
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Jimjps
Sep 8, 2024
A great tour of Acadia - Take this tour ! Bill was an outstanding guide- so much information, accommodating every minute, and making each stop a memorable experience. The private tour of Acadia is a wonderful way to enjoy the park, as we would have never found these stops on our own. Bill’s knowledge and explanation of the history made it all the better. What a great day !
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617ruthanneb
Sep 8, 2024
Great tour - Our group of 4 had a spectacular 4 hour tour with Bill Thurstan, a lifelong resident of Maine. His humor and extensive knowledge of the area were both entertaining and enlightening. The views were amazing. We highly recommend.
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