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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $700.00

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Wed 25 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)

Marisa E

Sep 2021

We took the tour on a rainy day and loved every minute thanks to our guide Paul. He knew where to go, abd when to go, to get the best view, walk or drive. When we went to Cadillac mountain and the view was completely obscured by fog, he noticed the blue sky on the other side, and waited with us for the fog to pass, and we were able to enjoy the amazing views. He actually spent an extra hour with us to ensure we got to see everything. He is extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. We highly recommend!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you so much for your kind review! Paul has been with us along time. He really knows every inch the the island. I am glad you were smart and booked a local tour to really get the most out of your time here.

Jill J

Aug 2021

Just got back from a family trip to Acadia. Our first day we did a 4-hour tour with At Your Service with Dave. We are a family of 4 with two older teenagers. This was a great way to start our week in Acadia. The park is super crowded (from what we're told) and having a personal van/guide show us the "ins and outs" is a great way to start knowing the park. Dave took us to all of the highlights and gave us the history. After the tour, we knew what we wanted to do the next few days. Dave showed us Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, various hikes, Jordan pond and of course the 27-mile loop. Highly recommend the tour!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you! David is a wonderful local guide. I am so glad you enjoyed your day with him. Taking a tour on the first day is very smart as we can show you how to really get the best out of the time exploring on your own. Please come back again!

DanielZ508

Aug 2021

We toured with Grant and were amazed at his knowledge of the area!! The four hours flew by and everyone in our group commented on how much we enjoyed it.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Haha, that's Grant! I am so glad you had a good time! Please come back again.