Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Experience Maine’s most beautiful sights with this narrated driving tour! Cruise through Acadia’s pristine wilderness, hear the legends of the Native tribes who once called this place home, summit the majestic Cadillac Mountain. Plus, visit the quaint, picturesque coastal town of Bar Harbor along the way. Due to poor signal in the park, enable OFFLINE MODE while driving. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Inclusions
What's included
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
What's not
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Itinerary
Acadia National Park blends rugged Atlantic coastline, rocky beaches, and mountain views into one unforgettable drive. Catch sunrise from Cadillac Mountain and you’ll see why people fall in love with this place. Admission Ticket is not included. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
We enter Maine's famous Acadia National Park at the Hull's Cove Visitor Center. As we begin to explore this beautiful natural preserve, we'll learn about the rich forests and why the foliage here is so vibrant in the fall.
Hike Cadillac Mountain, the tallest on the East Coast, for epic Acadia views, then explore Rockefeller Jr.'s carriage roads or bike scenic ocean cliffs. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. The tour is over 22 miles long, with more than 36+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.
Our self-guided driving tour enters the famous Park Loop Road of Acadia. We'll follow this loop all around the park, ending at the summit of Cadillac mountain. Admission Ticket is not included.
Our tour takes us past the Sieur de Monts Spring, which plays a significant role in the history of Acadia National Park. In a symbolic sense, it can be said that the birth of Acadia National Park took place in this very spot over a century ago. Admission Ticket is not included.
Boasting mountain views, Cadillac Mountain Overlook features accommodations with a garden and a patio, around 5.6 mi from Agamont Park.
This spot looks out over Bar Harbor’s Frenchman Bay. You might be able to spot a little island in the bay. This is the home of Egg Rock Lighthouse. Admission Ticket is not included.
The Precipice is part of the east face of Champlain Mountain. The Precipice Trail is the most challenging and well-known hiking trail in Acadia National.
Schooner Head Overlook is located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, just outside Acadia National Park. It can be reached from Bar Harbor without entering the national park via Schooner Head Road or via the Park Loop Road, just prior to the entrance gate to Sand Beach.
Here we've got a second option for a detour: Ocean Path Trail. If the steep inclines of Precipice Trail weren't your style, the gentle, winding path here is a great alternative. Admission Ticket is not included.
Next up: Sandy Beach! At just 290 yards long, the beach is small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in fascinating natural history. You might notice a slight greenish tint to the sand. That’s because of the sea urchins! Admission Ticket is not included.
As we continue driving through Acadia, we'll pass Old Soaker. The waves crash against the vertical face of the rock, shooting water up into the air. Admission Ticket is not included.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 574 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Start at the Cadillac Mountain Summit parking lot, 707 Cadillac Summit Rd. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for details.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel with Action
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Prepare for your visit using the Acadia Trip Planner.
- Acadia National Park has seasonal closures. Most of Park Loop Road, including Cadillac Summit Road, is closed to vehicles from December 1 through April 14. Some facilities also close or operate with limited hours during winter.
- A park entrance pass is required year-round and is not included with the audio tour.
- A separate vehicle reservation is required to drive Cadillac Summit Road from May 20 through October 25, 2026. This reservation is not included with the audio tour or park entrance pass.
- International Visitors: Additional entrance fees apply to eligible non-U.S. residents. Check current admission requirements before your visit.
- Jordan Pond House offers limited dining reservations, while many tables are reserved for walk-in guests. Plan additional time during busy periods.
How it compares in Bar Harbor
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 64 experiences we list in Bar Harbor.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 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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