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

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Duration

6 hours

Group Size

1 to 5 people

Ages

0 - 120 yrs

Languages

English

Tour 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.

Additional information

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

Pickup

If you are coming by ship we will meet you at the tenders. If you arrive early you can explore town and we can pick you up there. - Time zone: America/New_York

We will pick you up to start the tour from any Downtown Bar Harbor location. If you are staying outside of Bar Harbor we will meet you at the main entrance to Acadia National Park, The Hulls Cove Visitor Center. You can park there all day for free. We will supply the tour pass and the Cadillac Mountain reservation you will need to enter the park. Your privately held passes, such as Senior or military passes are not accepted in commercial vehicles.

What's included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 2 hours

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

Stop 2: 0.3 hours

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

Stop 3:

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

Stop 4: 0.1 hours

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

Stop 5: 0.3 hours

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

Stop 6: 0.1 hours

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

Stop 7: 0.3 hours

See the beautiful Asticou Azalea gardens

Stop 8:

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.

Stop 9: 0.1 hours

Stop at the oldest town on Mount Desert Island

Stop 10:

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.

Stop 11: 0.8 hours

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.

Stop 12:

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.

Stop 13:

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

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (0 - 120 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 5