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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)

Extraordinary191427

Sep 2022

Jacki is a wonderful tour guide in Bar Harbor! We had such a good time that we extended from a 4 hour to 6 hour tour, to fit in more stops (doughnuts, Lobster, gardens, beaches - so good) and stories. Loved the personal touch, local knowledge, attention to our hiking ability, and recommendations for stops in future days! Thanks for a perfect first day in Maine!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Jackie had so much fun with you as well! She was really excited to be able to spend time showing you all of her favorite places.

Exploration756665

Sep 2022

We booked as a private excursion off of Norwegian Cruise line. Bill was prompt, agreeable, congenial. He was knowledgeable and shared his vast fund of facts. It was relaxing and we would highly recommend Bill Thurston as your guide!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you! Bill is a wonderful local guide and really knows a lot about the area and loves to share all his stories on his tours.

Beachbound84

Aug 2022

David was a great guide. He arrived on time and was very informative of the area. Despite a cloudy/foggy day he still made sure to get us to some beautiful areas where we were able to get breathtaking photos. We got to see many areas and he got us safely back to our hotel

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Foggy days are always a challenge but with our guides they know how to navigate the island to see the parts that aren't affected by the fog.