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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 28 Dec

Other dates

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Starting at $700.00

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Sat 28 Dec

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)

LeslieM435

Jun 2022

Paul patiently waited for us for over an hour beyond our appointed time, as the sea was too rough for our tenders and the cruise company had to hire a local whale watching boat. We thoroughly enjoyed this leisurely tour. Paul gave us lots of opportunities to stretch our legs and explore on our own: through the nature center at Wild Gardens of Acadia, along the ocean paths at Thunder Hole and Otter Point, grabbing a quick bite at the Jordan Pond House, walking and taking photos at the beautiful Little Long Pond Preserve and Asticou Azalea Gardens in Northeast Harbor. Along the way, Paul filled us in on the history of the Park and Mount Desert Island, with colorful stories about the wealthy philanthropists – including John D Rockefeller, Jr. – who were instrumental in its creation. Thank you, Paul, for a delightful afternoon of adventures and story-telling! {Note: TA asks "who was with you?" and gives 6 choices, none of which fit! I am a 76-yr-old woman, traveling with 2 adult daughters. I answered "Friends"]

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you! Paul knows Acadia National Park like the back of his hand and can definitely show an insiders views of the area! Glad you and your daughters enjoyed yourselves.

williammG3360LM

Jun 2022

We had a fantastic experience with Caleb, our driver. He was knowledgable and adapted the tour to meet our needs. His attitude and his youthful spirit is exactly what we needed and desired. We look forward to a return visit.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you! Caleb really enjoys showing people our beautiful island. Born and raised here he is an excellent addition to our tour team.

gtvette

May 2022

Great tour of Acadia National Park! Our tour guide, Bill, provided plenty of historic & background details as well as dome fun humor. Fully recommend doing this tour.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for taking the time to write a review! Bill has really been having fun this year with his groups.