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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)

Jodene_D

Sep 2022

Very pleased with our tour through Acadia National Park! Went on the tour the first day in the Park. The Park was amazingly beautiful. Our guide, Scott, was very polite, professional, fun and informational. We were able to see everything in the Park with ease of parking because of the tour. We could take our time at the stops, never rushed. Very comfortable ride with ample snacks! Would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for reviewing Scott. I’m glad you had a great time and hope you come back again.

T314NIjoeh

Sep 2022

A very enjoyable tour, albeit a little on the pricy side given the fact that the fog totally obscured the view from Cadillac Summit. Not anyone’s fault, but nonetheless disappointing. On the plus side, Catherine, our guide was very professional, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about the national park. Her recommendations for dinners and rainy day activities were spot-on and greatly appreciated. All in all, a great experience!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for the nice review! Katherine has been a fantastic guide for years and really enjoys her time with visitors here

jss28

Sep 2022

This tour was mostly a car ride with a native of the area. He was witty and wise, and knew exactly where to stop for sights, slow down for views and what stories to tell. He really made the day interesting and fun, and we'd definitely take this tour again in the future.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Using only local guides is our specialty. Having a private tour with a local guide is absolutely the best way to really see Acadia.