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The 8 Best Tours in Acadia National Park, DownEast and Acadia Maine
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1. 3 Hour: ACADIA NATIONAL PARK TOUR Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach & Thunder Hole
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 26 reviews
Amazing Local Guides, Amazing Tours Welcome to Bar Harbor, Maine, home of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. Operating since 1999, we are Bar Harbor’s and Mount Desert Island’s largest car service and private van touring company. Our goal is to provide you with the best tour experience available by providing distinct and personalized services targeted to your specific needs. Our tours are private. We do not put groups together. Our minivans seat 5 comfortably. We can book to 6 but know that 3 will be sharing the back seat. We will customize the tour to your time and tastes. *Note: All tour descriptions are what can be typically completed in the stated time frame. Because we allow clients to spend the time they want at each location some stops listed may be excluded if extra time is taken by the client at a site of interest. We do not take clients onto Sand Beach or into Jordan Pond House because of crowds but show overviews of both.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Snacks
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Reviewed By christophert2015
My sister and I booked The Ultimate Island Tour and could not have been happier with our experience!!! Our tour guide Bill T was amazing and being a native of Mt Desert Island offers a wonderful insight and commentary to the tour...such a great guide and so much fun to spend the day with him. We will definitely be recommending to friends and family...great way to start our weekend get away!!!
2. Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (Classic - 2.5 Hours)
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 466 reviews
Our fully narrated bus tour will satisfy even the most info-hungry tour-goer! Featuring three stops within Acadia National Park, guests will learn about the history of Bar Harbor and Acadia, the geology, the wildlife, and much more, all while taking in the stunning ocean and mountain views. Tour stops include the summit of Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the eastern seaboard), Thunder Hole (an oceanside stop), and Sieur De Monts Spring (Wild Gardens of Acadia). Nature lovers, history buffs, photographers, or anyone wanting to get oriented with Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park will appreciate the knowledge and experience of our tour guides. Just sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the human and natural history of this exceptional locale. Whether you are here for the day, or an extended period, there is no better way to start your visit! Experience the wonder and beauty of Acadia National Park from mid-May through October. Book your tour today!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By alfredp997
Excellent tour. They give you enough time at each stop, provide interesting history and details along the way and at each stop. Couldn't ask for more.
3. 2-Hour Tall Ship Cruise from Bar Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
If visiting on a cruise or staying in a hotel, this 2-hour cruise of Frenchman Bay with its stunning views of Acadia National Park is a tall ship cruise that will live long in your memory.
Inclusions: 2 Hour round trip cruise
Exclusions: Food and Drinks
Reviewed By M9915XAjessicas
If you want a general harbor cruise, this is good, but if you're looking for a romantic quiet evening watching the sunset from a sailboat that is not what you will get. The crew was pleasant and the live music was nice when the musician played nearby. Unfortunately was not as advertised as a romantic sunset sail with maximum 15 people on board. There were closer to 50 people, so there was no room to move around or even spread out in your seat, and it was very loud. Also, boarding for this is 30 minutes prior to the departure time, with no mention of that on this site, the confirmation emails, or the tickets. We were set to arrive 15 minutes prior for a 5pm departure, and at 4:40pm they were calling us asking where we were and saying we would forfeit our tickets and miss the cruise if we didn't arrive shortly. Disappointed with this for the price. Trip Advisor needs to update the description to match the experience, and should update the time to 4:30pm since they expect you there to board at that time.
4. Acadia National Park Self-Driving Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
3.4 based on 23 reviews
Explore Acadia National Park's beautiful foliage and stunning vistas with a self-guided audio tour! Nestled away in the remote, unspoiled nature of Bar Harbor, Maine, Acadia is best known for its vibrant fall colors, which span the color spectrum from radiant yellows to deep reds. This self-guided driving allows you to explore Acadia’s wonders with maximum flexibility and value. You can also use the tour for most of the park shuttle’s Loop #4. Due to poor signal in the park, be sure to enable OFFLINE MODE while driving. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a password & an app. Download the app, enter password & download tour. When you arrive, go to the Hulls Cove Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This is not an entrance ticket. Check COVID rules & opening hours before your visit.
Inclusions: Online Map, Online Support, Use Airplane mode if you have bad cellular connectivty
Exclusions: Admission tickets
Reviewed By JANICE T
This is a great way to see Arches and a pretty amazing concept. The app follows you on GPS, knows when you stop, tells you where to turn and then then describes what you are seeing. The speaker provides interesting narration and photographs. I hooked the phone up to apple car play and the narration came through the speakers loud and clear. Loved it!
5. Tall Ship Romantic Sunset Sail with Beer, Wine and Music
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 7 reviews
This 2 hour sunset cruise of Frenchman Bay offers a romantic setting to enjoy the most amazing views with a glass of wine or a cold beer. Quite often we have live music this cruise that will live long in your memory.
Inclusions: 2 Hour round trip cruise
Exclusions: Food and Drinks. Beer and Wine can be purchased onboard.
Reviewed By 102warrens
This was uneventful! Trip lacked interest and very little personality. Weather was poor and trip should have been cancelled.
6. Sunset Cruise
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
The Sea Princess offers a variety of professionally narrated trips daily out of Northeast Harbor. We cruise in calm and protected waters to ensure a comfortable trip for everyone. Cruise the Acadia area and discover the natural beauty of the National Park, with views of lighthouses, Somes Sound Fjord, mountains, cliffs, and more!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Restroom on board
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Reviewed By temco
Great. Narrations , very informative . Comfortable seating, nicely spaced due to current coved concerns
7. Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park (3.5 Hours)
Our Premium Narrated Bus Tour of Acadia National Park is an extended and enhanced version (3.5 hours) of our very popular Classic Tour. The Premium Tour takes place on a luxury Berkshire Coach with air conditioning, improved view-ability from the bus, as well as a smaller group setting (22 people or less). The additional tour time allows more flexibility, extra time a stops, and the possibility of additional stops within the park.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By GeorgeyPorgeyPandP
Slightly worried when we saw the bus. She is an old lady. However, the bus is probably more comfortable than modern ones and very easy trying to negoitaiate getting on. Tour was great, helped by having a very good guide who doubled as the driver.
8. Architectural Walk of Ljubljana with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover the most impressive buildings in Ljubljana and learn about the history behind each of these historical buildings and structures in this invigorating architectural walk. Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and history of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Ljubljana from my perspective. During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique Baroque character.
Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!
Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks
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