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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $700.00

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Thu 26 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)

Wanderer17391525010

Sep 2021

I rarely write reviews, but wanted to acknowledge what a great tour this is and what an awesome guide Grant is. The park, of course, is amazing, but there is so much to see that I highly recommend taking a guided tour at the outset of your visit to give you a good overview. Our guide, Grant, was very personable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. We’ve used several guides when traveling, and Grant is one of the best we’ve ever had. His enthusiasm for, and love of, the park is infectious. Kudos!!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you! I'm certain Grant will be pleased to read your kind review. There's so much to see and talk about here. Grant really does love showing off the Island.

Nietz21

Sep 2021

This was a great tour to see the major sights of Acadia and Bar Harbor. Bill was an amazing tour guide who showed us around, gave us such insight into the area, history, and hilarious stories. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Yep, Bill's a hoot. I've known Bill for a long time and he still has the ability to make me laugh one of his stories. Thank you for choosing AYS.

V6395PHscottd

Sep 2021

After being the skeptic, my wife and I had a spectacular experience with Bill T. The tour was energetic, informative, entertaining and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We have been to Maine before and to Bar Harbor. After we were done with the tour, we got to experience the other 90% of what the area was all about. Bill T is a guaranteed excellent experience. I started the day with a guide and truly believe we ended the day with a friend. Bill spends his off time studying the area and continues to invest in his own value as a guide. If there is any question, just do it!!!!!!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you!!! Bill is wonderful and even after a long season still has a passion for sharing the island.