Guided Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain Tour
See Acadia’s signature sights on a private minivan tour
Duration
3 hours
Ideal For
Up to 13 people
Includes
Guide, park pass, Cadillac access
Highlights
Get a guided introduction to Acadia National Park in a private minivan reserved for your group. Your guide shares local context and suggestions for continuing your exploration on your own.
- Discover trailheads for independent exploring after the tour
- Explore the park’s 45-mile carriage road system with guide recommendations
- Learn about Acadia’s natural and cultural history
- Begin your visit with an overview of the park
Itinerary
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The Full 27-Mile Park Loop Road: Sit back and relax as we navigate the park’s entire premier scenic drive, winding from lush forested valleys to the dramatic Atlantic coastline.
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Cadillac Mountain Summit: Ascend to the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard for unmatched 360° panoramic views of Bar Harbor and the Porcupine Islands.
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Sieur de Monts Spring & Gardens: Explore the "Heart of Acadia," featuring the tranquil Wild Gardens, the Nature Center, and the historic spring.
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Sand Beach & Thunder Hole: Feel the ocean’s power at the park’s famous pink-sand beach and witness the thunderous roar of waves crashing into a hollow granite inlet.
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Otter Cliffs & Precipice Cliffs: Marvel at the sheer scale of the 110-foot Otter Cliffs and the rugged, vertical face of the Precipice, a renowned nesting site for peregrine falcons.
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Bar Harbor Beginnings: Enjoy the convenience of starting and ending your journey in the beautiful seaside streets of downtown Bar Harbor.
What's Included
- Cadillac Mountain reservation
- Park passes
- Pickup service
Important details
- Schedule cruise ship tours to begin at least 2 hours after your ship arrives
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice; refunds apply to the entire reservation only. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are charged the full price, including airline or cruise ship cancellations.
FAQs
Yes. If you stay in downtown Bar Harbor, you can get picked up at your hotel or rental. Share the hotel name or address when you book.
If you stay outside of Bar Harbor and drive in, arrange a meeting point in Bar Harbor. You can also meet at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center parking lot in Acadia National Park; meet the guides under the covered pavilion.
If you arrive by cruise ship, book a start time at least 2 hours after your ship arrives because Bar Harbor is a tendered port.
Meeting details
We pick you up or meet you at the main entrance to the park.
Related locations
Acadia National Park
Admission includedStanding on the pink granite summit of Cadillac Mountain, the Atlantic stretches endlessly before you and the salt-tinged air carries the sound of waves breaking far below. Acadia National Park draws you into a landscape where rocky headlands meet the sea, carriage roads wind through birch and spruce, and tidal pools reveal entire hidden ecosystems. Whether you arrive in the amber light of autumn or the long days of summer, Acadia National Park holds something quietly extraordinary at every turn.
