2.5-Hour Acadia National Park Trolley Tour
See Acadia's scenery and history from a narrated trolley
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Narration, 3 photo stops
Highlights
Explore Acadia National Park and the Downeast area aboard a fully narrated trolley. Hear stories of the region's natural landscape and history as you ride.
- Discover the area's diverse geology, flora, and fauna
- Learn local history from the 1604 discovery through the 1947 fire
- View Paradise Hill and Frenchman Bay
- Enjoy a relaxed sightseeing experience for adults and children
Itinerary
- Scenic drive with narration through the Downeast area and approach to Acadia National Park.
- Stop at the Cadillac Mountain summit for a 15-minute walk and photos.
- Stop at Thunder Hole on Ocean Drive for a 15-minute visit and photos.
- Stop in the Jordan Pond area for a 15-minute walk and photos.
- Return drive viewing historic mansions and additional park scenery.
Important details
- Arrive to check in 30 minutes before departure
- Bring your booking number and a valid photo ID, which may be required at check-in
- Allow 30 minutes for ship-to-shore tender service if arriving from a cruise ship
- Expect scheduled stops to change or be unavailable due to congestion, construction, or weather
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cruise ship passengers receive a full refund if their ship does not come into port.
FAQs
Check in 30 minutes before departure. Boarding begins 15 minutes before departure.
Check in at either 1 West Street (Oli's Trolley Gift Shop) or 55 West Street (Oli's Trolley Station).
Bring your booking number. A photo ID may be required at check-in.
Meeting details
Oli's Trolley Station, 55 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
More about Thunder Hole
Thunder Hole is one of Acadia National Park's most unforgettable natural spectacles, a narrow rocky inlet along the Park Loop Road where the Atlantic Ocean crashes into a small cavern and erupts with a booming roar that gives the spot its name. When the tide and swell align just right, seawater rushes into the hollow and explodes upward in a tower of spray, soaking the granite ledges and drawing gasps from everyone gathered along the railings. The Acadia National Park trolley tour brings you right to this iconic stretch of coastline, letting you step off and feel the raw power of the Maine shore without worrying about navigating the park's busy summer roads or hunting for parking.
On the trolley tour, Thunder Hole is one of the signature stops along the scenic loop, and your guide sets the scene with stories about how the surf carved this dramatic chasm over centuries. You will walk down the paved path and stairs to the viewing platforms, where the salt air is sharp, the rocks glisten under sea spray, and the deep thump of incoming waves seems to shake the cliff itself. From the railings at Thunder Hole, the view stretches out across the open Atlantic, with pink granite ledges framing the foaming surf below and Otter Cliff rising in the distance.
This stop is perfect for families with curious kids, photographers chasing dramatic coastal shots, and first-time visitors who want to experience the soul of Acadia in a single sweeping moment. Couples enjoy the salty breeze and crashing soundtrack, while older travelers appreciate that the trolley handles the driving and drops them close to the overlook. If you want to feel the wild heartbeat of Mount Desert Island in one place, Thunder Hole on the Acadia trolley tour delivers it in full.
