6 Hour Private Ultimate Acadia & Mount Desert Island Tour

About this activity

Experience the ultimate Acadia and Mount Desert Island adventure on our most comprehensive private tour. Spend six hours discovering Acadia’s iconic landmarks, spectacular coastline, charming villages and quieter side with your own local guide.

Travel the legendary Park Loop Road to Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and dramatic coastal overlooks. See Rockefeller’s historic carriage roads and stone bridges while hearing stories of Acadia’s Gilded Age and island history.

Then venture beyond the traditional Acadia tour to discover picturesque harbors, fishing villages and Southwest Harbor, where you’ll stop at a local lobster pound for an authentic Maine lobster lunch. (On your own)

Your day can be customized to your interests, with time for photographs, exploring and spontaneous discoveries.

We handle your park entrance and Cadillac Mountain reservation so you can relax and experience the very best of Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

Itinerary

1. Park Loop Road · 120 min

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

2. Cadillac Mountain · 15 min

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

3. Eagle Lake · pass by

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

4. Sand Beach · 5 min

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

5. Thunder Hole · 15 min

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

6. Otter Cliff · 5 min

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

7. Jordan Pond · 15 min

   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

   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.

9. Asticou Azalea Garden · 15 min

   See the beautiful Asticou Azalea gardens

10. Somesville Museum and Gardens · 5 min

    Stop at the oldest town on Mount Desert Island

11. Southwest Harbor · 45 min

    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.

12. Stop 12 · 30 min

    We will stop at the famous Beal's Lobster pound for lunch (on your own). You will enjoy VIP access past the lines to order and have amazing ocean views of Great Harbor eating your lunch.

13. Seawall Pond · pass by

    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.

14. Northeast Harbor · pass by

    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.

15. Bar Harbor · pass by

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

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 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

Cancellation policy

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

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