Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Bar Harbor booking from $14.99

Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

Experience Maine’s most beautiful sights with this narrated driving tour! Cruise through Acadia’s pristine wilderness, hear the legends of the Native tribes who once called this place home, summit the majestic Cadillac Mountain. Plus, visit the quaint, picturesque coastal town of Bar Harbor along the way.

Due to poor signal in the park, enable OFFLINE MODE while driving.

Here's how it works: Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the first stop, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience.

No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

City: Bar Harbor

Thu 26 Dec

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What's Included

Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.

Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace

Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated hidden stories, video, text

Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.

Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.

App on your phone: A link to download the Action Guide app. Password for your tours. Preview at home

Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat or Email.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
Good value Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas

What To Expect

Cadillac Mountain

Boasting mountain views, Cadillac Mountain Overlook features accommodations with a garden and a patio, around 5.6 mi from Agamont Park.

Park Loop Road

Our self-guided driving tour enters the famous Park Loop Road of Acadia. We'll follow this loop all around the park, ending at the summit of Cadillac mountain. Admission Ticket is not included.

Sieur de Monts Spring

Our tour takes us past the Sieur de Monts Spring, which plays a significant role in the history of Acadia National Park. In a symbolic sense, it can be said that the birth of Acadia National Park took place in this very spot over a century ago. Admission Ticket is not included.

Sand Beach

Next up: Sandy Beach! At just 290 yards long, the beach is small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in fascinating natural history. You might notice a slight greenish tint to the sand. That’s because of the sea urchins! Admission Ticket is not included.

Thunder Hole

We'll also see Thunder Hole, a natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom. Admission Ticket is not included.

Monument Cove

Monument Cove is another example of the seemingly miraculous force of nature. Water and time have worn away at the granite over the centuries, leaving behind a twenty-foot tall pillar of rock that looks like a man-made sculpture. Admission Ticket is not included.

Otter Cliff

Next up as we drive as the stunning Otter Cliff and Otter Cove. At the top of Otter Cliff, it’s a steep 110-foot drop down to the chilly Atlantic. Admission Ticket is not included.

Jordan Pond

Our self-guided tour brings us to Jordan Pond next. We'd highly recommend pausing here to appreciate the views and the restaurant. Jordan Pond was carved out of the earth twenty thousand years ago by a massive glacier. Admission Ticket is not included.

Bubble Pond

Bubble Pond is another glacial remnant, hollowed out of the ground tens of thousands of years ago by a massive ice sheet descending on the island from the Arctic. Admission Ticket is not included.

Eagle Lake Acadia National Park

Our drive brings us past Eagle Lake, which serves as the water source for Bar Harbor. It’s also a food source for local birds. Admission Ticket is not included.

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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 (214)

Meryl M

Jun 2021

You can't use the tour and take pictures of the sites at the same time. It's very inconvenient. Especially with all the traffic.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

We don’t recommend simultaneously driving and handling the phone at the same time. Two alternative options are to pull aside to take photos or ask a passenger to use their phone. The tour’s audio will continue in the background while the camera is enabled. You can also pause and play the audio as needed while taking photos. Please keep in mind that we are available over call, chat, and email for immediate support. We’re available all day, every day! We also have an extensive FAQ. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

ainslee1777

Jun 2021

This virtual self-guided driving tour was AWESOME!! It kept up with me while driving & worked offline so I didn’t have to worry about cell service (which is awful in the park) or worrying with my phone while driving solo. The narrator had such a great voice & there was so much awesome information offered. I learned a lot and saw so many beautiful sites! I could go at my own pace which made this stress-free. Brilliant App / idea. This was an amazing find & was PERFECT for an Introvert that didn’t want to deal with a tour guide / large groups. Download this ASAP!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Oh my gosh, you’ve easily made our day. This is our favorite review ever!! Yay! So thrilled you enjoyed the Acadia tour. If you’re now a fan of self-guided tours, we have more all around New England and the rest of the country - including a lot more national parks. More details on ActionTourGuide.com!

CWiggins22

Jun 2021

It was pretty informative and the route was accurate. The wifi is sketchy in the park, so set it up and download prior to entering the park.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Whoo! Thrilled that you enjoyed the Acadia tour! Thanks so much for the review. A great tip to download ahead of time — Acadia has NO signal or wifi so downloading beforehand is critical. I’d love to know what we can improve so that this becomes a five-star experience in the future! I would love to hear from you - our contact info is at ActionTourGuide.com. If you’re still in New England, we have similar self-guided tours for Boston, Cape Cod, and more. They’re available on our website. Hopefully, you get the chance to use some of these in the future!

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Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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