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    3-Hour Guided Tour of Acadia National Park

    Step-on guide service for motorcoach tours in Acadia National Park

    4.8 stars• 529 reviews
    From$497incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    Three hour

    Includes

    Narrated guide, Photo stops

    Highlights

    Explore Acadia National Park with a fully narrated step-on guide for your motorcoach group. Choose a 3-hour, 4-hour, or full-day itinerary with photo stops and optional add-ons.

    • Ride the 27-mile Park Loop Road with a narrated guide
    • Stop for photos at Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, and Cadillac Mountain
    • Choose a 3-hour tour with three 25-minute photo stops
    • Choose a 4-hour tour with four 30-minute photo stops
    • Build a full-day custom itinerary with optional add-ons

    Things to know

    Motorcoach tours require a Commercial Use Authorization permit from Acadia National Park. Cadillac Mountain also requires a timed entry reservation; the operator can make it for an additional $26.00 fee, or your motorcoach company can arrange it.

    Additional Acadia National Park fees apply: $300.00 Commercial Use Authorization permit (calendar year) and $150.00 entrance fee per coach, paid to the park at the time of the tour.

    Cancellation Policy

    For cancellation we require a minimum of 14 days notice. Late cancellation will result in forfeiture of any payments received.

    FAQs

    Your motorcoach tour requires a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) permit from Acadia National Park. Apply at least 30 days before your tour date.

    Yes. Cadillac Mountain requires a timed entry reservation. Oli’s Trolley can make the reservation for your coach for an additional fee of $26.00, or your motorcoach company can arrange it. Reservation time depends on your itinerary.

    Expect separate Acadia National Park fees: a $300.00 Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) permit (good for the calendar year) and a $150.00 entrance fee per coach. The entrance fee is paid to the park at the time of the tour (check or credit card accepted).

    Meeting details

    Agamont Park -Parking location for visiting motorcoaches

    Experience provided by Oli's Trolley
    Experience provided by Oli's Trolley

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    Review summary

    4.8
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    Guides like Jim, Rick, Fred, Steve, and Bill have built a strong reputation for delivering genuinely engaging tours of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Reviewers consistently highlight how knowledgeable and personable the drivers are, sharing stories and historical details that even longtime Maine residents found new and surprising. The tours range from a quick 30-minute downtown overview to a full 4-hour exploration of the national park, making it easy to tailor the experience to your schedule. A practical bonus that comes up often is the parking situation. Acadia can be a nightmare to navigate on your own, and having a driver handle all of that while you sit back and take in the scenery is something guests genuinely appreciate. The trolleys are clean and comfortable, and for those who couldn't snag Cadillac Mountain passes, this is a smart alternative. One traveler even used the service for a wedding party, complete with a goodie box of souvenirs, which speaks to the flexibility on offer. The rare complaint has pointed to inconsistency in tour length, so it may be worth confirming timing details when you book. That said, the overwhelming majority of guests leave happy and many do both tours back to back. If you are visiting Acadia for the first time, this is a genuinely solid way to get the lay of the land before heading out to explore the highlights on your own.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was amazing! We took the 2.5 hour full loop road and up Cadillac Mountain tour. I've lived in Maine for my entire life and have family members all over MDI so I have frequented Acadia and Bar Harbor many, many times. Going into this tour, I came into it expecting it to just be a ride around the loop road, and it's beautiful! But it's more of a been there, done that type of situation to me. I was on it with friends who have never been there before. But our trolley driver, Rick, was an absolute treasure trove of information! The views from Acadia are beautiful as always! I always love going to Jordan Pond House. But I learned fascinating things on this tour that I don't think I ever would have learned unless reading many, many books about the area. I would recommend this to absolutely anyone who visits Acadia INCLUDING MAINERS!! Don't be stubborn just because you live here. There is SO MUCH fascinating stuff to learn about MDI.

    Photo of Joshua Harper

    Joshua Harper

    July 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was amazing! We took the 2.5 hour full loop road and up Cadillac Mountain tour. I've lived in Maine for my entire life and have family members all over MDI so I have frequented Acadia and Bar Harbor many, many times. Going into this tour, I came into it expecting it to just be a ride around the loop road, and it's beautiful! But it's more of a been there, done that type of situation to me. I was on it with friends who have never been there before. But our trolley driver, Rick, was an absolute treasure trove of information! The views from Acadia are beautiful as always! I always love going to Jordan Pond House. But I learned fascinating things on this tour that I don't think I ever would have learned unless reading many, many books about the area. I would recommend this to absolutely anyone who visits Acadia INCLUDING MAINERS!! Don't be stubborn just because you live here. There is SO MUCH fascinating stuff to learn about MDI.

    Photo of Joshua Harper

    Joshua Harper

    July 1, 2026

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