4 Hour Private Acadia Tour Cadillac Mountain & Somes Sound Fiord

About this activity

Experience more of Acadia and Mount Desert Island on a fully private tour that combines the iconic beauty of Cadillac Mountain with Somes Sound, historic villages and the fascinating stories of Maine’s Gilded Age.

Travel to the summit of Cadillac Mountain for sweeping views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding islands. Discover Jordan Pond, Rockefeller’s historic carriage roads and stone bridges, then journey beyond the Park Loop Road to beautiful Somes Sound and the quieter side of Mount Desert Island.

Explore picturesque coastal villages, grand summer estates and scenic overlooks while hearing stories of the families who helped shape Bar Harbor and Acadia. Because the tour is exclusively for your party, your local guide can customize the experience around your interests, with time for photographs, questions and spontaneous stops.

Operating since 1999. We handle your park entrance and Cadillac Mountain reservation so you can relax and experience Acadia like a local.

Itinerary

1. Park Loop Road · 120 min

   See the touring road created by the Rockefeller family to enjoy the beauty of Acadia.

2. Stop 2 · 15 min

   Stand on the summit of Cadillac Mountain with 360 degree views of Acadia National Park while looking down on the town of Bar Harbor and the Porcupine Islands.

3. Stop 3 · 15 min

   See where Acadia National Park started and visit the nature center and Wild Gardens of Acadia

4. Sand Beach · pass by

   See stunning views of the famous Sand Beach and Great Head granite outcropping.

5. Thunder Hole · 15 min

   See the magnificent pink granite coastline and walk down to Thunder Hole as the water crashes in.

6. Otter Cliff · 5 min

   See Otter and Precipice Cliffs, look for the soaring Peregrine Falcons.

7. Jordan Pond · 15 min

   is one of Acadia National Park’s most famous landmarks, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and the iconic twin peaks known as The Bubbles framing its northern shore. Formed by ancient glaciers, this pristine body of water covers 187 acres and plunges to depths of 150 feet, making it Acadia's deepest and clearest lake

8. Somes Sound · pass by

   A spectacular, 5-mile-long body of water that nearly bisects Mount Desert Island, celebrated as the only official glacial fjord (or fjard) on the Atlantic coast of the United States

9. Northeast Harbor · 10 min

   See the beautiful harbor filled with yachts and lobster boats surrounded by beautiful summer homes.

10. Stop 10 · 15 min

    is a scenic, 2.3-acre botanical haven managed by the Land & Garden Preserve in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Created in 1956 by lifelong resident Charles Kenneth Savage

11. Bar Harbor · pass by

    All of our tours start and end by going through Bar Harbor's Historic corridors.

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered, or meet at the meeting point.

End point: The guide will look for you under the covered pavilion in the large parking lot.

Good to know

• 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
• We are a tendered port, contact us 207-288-9222 when you are on the tender so we can inform the guide to come meet you.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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