6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Fjord & Lobster Lunch in Bar Harbor booking from $900.00

6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Fjord & Lobster Lunch

Overview

A local, permitted guide will show you all of the highlights of Acadia National Park plus the famous fjord Somes Sound, the Asticou Gardens and go to an authentic lobster pound (where lobstermen bring their daily catch) for lunch!

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. From Cadillac summit you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands.

See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including summit of Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center.

We will continue on to see the summer colonies of the rich and famous. Drive along the fjord, Somes Sound. Finish in Southwest Harbor to have lunch at an authentic lobster pound while looking over Great Harbor Marina.

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 22 Apr

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What's Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Park Loop Road

See the top highlights of Acadia National Park famous Park Loop Road, a touring road built by the Rockefeller family.

Cadillac Mountain

Enjoy 360 degree views of Mount Desert Island from atop the summit of Cadillac Mountain. See your cruise ship in the harbor!

Eagle Lake

See deep glacial lakes formed as the glaciers tore across Mount Desert Island.

Sand Beach

Look over vistas to beautiful Sand Beach and the granite outcropping of the surrounding Great Head.

Thunder Hole

Stop and walk down to Thunder Hole and see the beautiful pink granite coastline

Otter Cliff

See both Precipice and Otter Cliffs. Look for soaring Peregrine Falcons or Bald Eagles.

Asticou Azalea Garden

See the beautiful Asticou Azalea gardens

Northeast Harbor

See a gorgeous harbor filled with lobster boats and yachts surrounded by glorious Summer Cottages. Drive up Sargent Drive for a full view of Somes Sound.

Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens

Stop at the oldest town on Mount Desert Island

Somes Sound

Somes Sound is a fjard, 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.

Southwest Harbor

See the fishing community of Southwest Harbor on the panoramic Great Harbor. Stop at an authentic lobster pound and see the working lobster business. **Lunch is on your own. A full menu is available.

Seawall Pond

Many of Maine's beaches are covered with cobblestones, but this coastline is unique. Powerful ocean storms created a massive seawall. As waves break, they carry rocks from the base of the beach and carry them up to shore. As the tides come in and out, heavier stones get piled at the top and smaller, lighter stones remain down the slope.

Bar Harbor

All of our tours start and end by going through the historic corridors of Bar Harbor.

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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 (179)

danielhappytraveler

Sep 2024

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Pete as our tour guide in Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Mount Desert Island! Pete was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information throughout the tour. His enthusiasm for the area was infectious, and it was clear he genuinely cared about our group. Pete was not only friendly and welcoming but also took the time to get to know us and ensure that we had the best possible experience. He even helped us plan out the rest of our stay and gave us great advice for our road trip back home. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide—highly recommend Pete for anyone visiting the area!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review!! Our locals guides really try to show the best of the area.

ronaldmF1451IA

Aug 2024

Our guide, Bill T., was very knowledgeable of the park and its history. We saw all of the key places on the island and we enjoyed learning about the history of the park from Bill. Our entire family enjoyed the tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for your 5 star review of Bill! He really gives 1000 percent on all of his tours.

832lornam

Aug 2024

Twenty years ago, my husband and I visited the Park WITHOUT a tour guide and really didn't get much of anything out of it. What a difference going on this 6-hour tour made this time around! Our guide, Bill, was fantastic. Because he is born and bred here (and his wonderful accent vouches for this), he is a fountain of information on the history of the Park and the Harbors and towns. He can tell you all about lobster fishing, scallop fishing, how the seas have changed over the last decades, all about the many towns you drive through, recent major storms and Nor' Easters, past fires (using maps and telling you stories that make you feel like you are there), and much more. He will also point out some of the summer cottages of the rich and famous while sharing some of his personal experiences that he had while working on some of these. And lastly, he will take you to see working/fishing harbors and even point out his home. :) The lunch spot that we went to with him was great by the way (lobster ceviche, lobster grilled cheese sandwich and honey butter lobster roll, all Great! Ask for Bill if you decide to go on this tour, you won't regret it.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

A private tour is the best way to explore Acadia. Often people try it on their own and don't even understand what's so great. They only see what the big signs point to and miss the best parts.

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6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia National Park, Fjord & Lobster Lunch

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