“Classic Acadia” Private Tour: Cadillac Mountain & Thunder Hole
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Avoid the crowds, the stress of planning, driving & parking and explore Acadia ( America’s first national park east of the Mississippi! ) with your own private tour. Just you, your family & friends along with our experienced local guide in our new vehicle for the season - a luxurious 2025 KIA Carnival minivan which includes all the premium features like dual sunroofs & expansive windows to take in Acadia’s breathtaking vistas, advanced climate control, an audio/video intercom system to ease communication between passengers and your guide. Relax in comfort while learning about Acadia’s fascinating history, its flora & fauna while enjoying this premium private tour. Groups of up to 7 people can be accommodated. This truly is the best way to experience Acadia National Park.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Curated snacks, lifelong memories, souvenirs
- Premium vehicle, 2025 KIA Carnival minivan, dual sunroofs, intercom system, climate control, automatic sliding doors
What's not
- Gratuity for guides
Itinerary
The four-hour Classic Adventure includes all the iconic spots along Acadia’s historic 27 mile Park Loop Road including the Cadillac Mountain Summit and Thunder Hole at a more leisurely pace plus a chance to explore the Wild Gardens of Acadia, and a few awe-inspiring hidden gems known for being very Instagram friendly. HIGHLIGHTS include: Cadillac Mountain Eagle Lake The Park Loop Road Wild Gardens of Acadia Thunder Hole Otter Cliff *Hidden Gem Jordan Pond Carriage Road Bridge
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 49 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great tour, saving us...
Great tour, saving us from trying to navigate a very busy park. Pete was knowledgeable and personable. He even took time to offer good suggestions for our next day’s excursion on our own and how to avoid the deluge of arriving cruise ship passengers. I’d recommend his tour with enthusiasm
5Pete was an extremely...
Pete was an extremely knowledgeable guide. We learned so much about the history of Maine and Acadia National Park. We got to see some all-time favorite national park landmarks as well as local viewing areas.
5Classic Acadia with Scenic Acadia Tours
My sister and I took our 85yo mom, who is hearing impaired and mobility challenged, to Maine for her birthday. We spent 3 hours with Pete touring Acadia and it was a great experience for everyone, much better than if we had tried to coordinate doing so on our own. Pete is very knowledgable and was very accommodating of all our needs. Definitely recommend!
5Wonderful
Peter was a great guide. Intelligent, knowledgeable and very personable we could not have asked for a better individual to show us Acadia National Park. My entire family enjoyed the experience. Thank you Peter for making my families trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia a memorable one. P.S. The lobster rolls you recommended were spot on. Delicious!!
5Wonderful up close views...
Wonderful up close views of all the highlights in Acadia and a few less well known. Suitable for all ages. Great tour with Pete!
5Highly recommend a tour with Pete
Pete was an excellent guide! Vehicle was comfy and he was a safe driver. Great way to visit the park and avoid tourists and hectic parking. Pete is very knowledgeable on the park and filled with great stories. I think my favorite spot to stop was "Petes Point" an away from the crowds beautiful spot. Thanks for a great tour.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Scenic Acadia Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bar Harbor
- Its from-price is 461% above the median of the 64 experiences we list in Bar Harbor.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 64.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is a coastal town on Mount Desert Island in Maine and the gateway to Acadia National Park, with granite peaks, rocky shores and lobster boats.
Bar Harbor sits on the north-east shore of Mount Desert Island on the coast of Maine, facing Frenchman Bay and a scatter of small islands. It grew as a summer retreat in the nineteenth century, when wealthy families built large seaside cottages here, and a fire in 1947 destroyed many of those houses. The Shore Path runs along the waterfront, and at low tide a sandbar leads out to Bar Island.
Top-ranked sights in Bar Harbor: Acadia National Park, Village Green, Criterion Theater.
Special offers in Bar Harbor
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