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4 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Somes Sound

4 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Cadillac Summit & Somes Sound

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.

City: Bar Harbor

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $700.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $700.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
All of our guides are vaccinated. We follow current Maine State Covid Guidelines. Tours are private to the group booking.

What To Expect

Park Loop Road

See the touring road created by the Rockefeller family to enjoy the beauty 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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (88)

cassandraw737

Jul 2022

We enjoyed the beautiful views from a comfortable van. Caleb was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. We made quite a few to stops to get out and look around. At the end we stopped for lunch at Beal's for the best lobster roll in town.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for reviewing us and Caleb! We really try to show why we love living here. Touring the park on your own you really get a stilted view by just experiencing crowds. There are so many places that don't have a big sign and 10,000 people that visitors miss.

John R

Jun 2022

This was our first trip to the Maine coast and we wanted to make sure we got the most out of it. A private tour was the way to go. Very much worth the price. Our guide, Jackie, was the best. Informed, attentive and sociable. We highly recommend AYS.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

I am so glad you enjoyed touring with Jackie! She is a lot of fun and loves living here and sharing her love of the island with visitors.

scorpionsteve

Jun 2022

Our guide Sarah was just wonderful. There is nothing like having your own private tour with a knowledgeable, fun and interesting guide. She showed us all of the best spots in and around the park, even sharing some of her favorite places to eat and visit on our own at a later time. A really fun half day with a terrific lady!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Sarah is a joy to tour with, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. If your lucky she may even break into a song! Glad you had fun