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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

Tue 24 Dec

Other dates

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Starting at $700.00

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Tue 24 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)

stevehC2554NY

Jul 2021

I couldn't deal with carpooling 13 members of my family from site to site in Acadia National Park so we booked a private tour. Our driver Paul was a great source of knowledge about Acadia (and much more.) Despite dreary weather, he kept us upbeat with his colorful stories and good nature. My Mom was especially happy to have a fellow ex-New Yorker to banter with. Great trip. Thanks, Paul and At Your Service Tours. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you! Paul has been with us for a long time and raised his family here on the island so knows every inch of Acadia National Park! I'm glad you had a great time.

Trip21134606082

Jun 2021

This is a very easy and educational way to see Acadia. I liked that is was personalized to us and that we learned more than we ever have about the park. Was disappointed that we weren’t able to stop at Sand Beach as that is a new park rule. Plan on doing that separately. We wished we had chosen the 3 hour tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

I am glad you like the tour! Stopping at sand beach is impossible because of the crowds and not being able to find a place to park. I hope you enjoyed the beautiful views of Sand Beach and the visit to Seal Harbor Beach which is not as crowded. You can walk from Sand Beach to Thunder Hole which is very nice along Ocean Path. Please come back again!

Tony B

May 2021

Great tour Paul our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. If you want to get the most out of the area book a tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you! Reviews are so appreciated! Paul is a local Islander who know every inch of the area. I’m glad you enjoyed your tour. Please come back and visit again!