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Timing, meeting points, kids, weather, and booking. If your question is not here, call us at (207) 288-0300.
Booking and departure
All tours leave from Testa’s Restaurant, 53 Main Street in downtown Bar Harbor.
The Classic Tour departs daily at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The Premium Tour departs daily at 11:00 AM. Additional tour times may be available. Please select “Book a Tour” to see real-time availability of all tour options.
We operate seasonally, mid-May through late October.
Book right here on our site. Booking direct guarantees you the lowest price. Also, any post-booking amendments, re-scheduling, or cancellation of a booking is quick and easy when dealing with us directly.
Yes, and advance reservations are highly recommended. Should your plans change, we offer a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation (prior to tour date/time).
Pricing and park pass
Classic Tour (2.5 hours): $65 per adult, $35 per child ages 12 and under. Premium Tour (3.5 to 4 hours): $90 per person, ages 13 and older.
Yes. We pay a park entry fee for the bus, so no park pass is necessary to take our tour. However, if you return to the park after the tour, you would need to acquire your own park pass.
No. We pay an entrance fee for everyone on board, pass holder or not, so the tour price stays the same.
Cancellations are fully refundable with at least 24 hours’ notice. You will receive a full refund in the rare case a tour does not operate as scheduled. No-shows are charged the full booking amount. To cancel, email acadiatours@hotmail.com or call (207) 288-0300.
On the tour
The Classic covers the three signature stops in about two and a half hours and suits first-timers, families, and cruise guests. The Premium Tour is a longer, more leisurely paced tour that adds Jordan Pond and more time at each stop, for ages 13 and older. A Private tour gives your group its own vehicle, guide, and flexible departure times.
Yes, at our ticket office and at each stop in the park. It is usually no more than about 30 to 40 minutes between stops.
Complimentary bottled water is provided on all tours. Guests are welcome to bring food/snacks along.
Yes, you can get it stamped at each of the stops we make in the park.
We handle it. The summit reservation is part of the tour, so there is nothing for you to arrange.
Getting here and parking
There are paid parking options available throughout downtown Bar Harbor. We recommend downloading the ParkMobile app on your phone to facilitate parking. Parking can be a real challenge during the busy season, particularly in the afternoon, so please allow extra time and plan ahead. Avoid parking altogether by utilizing the Island Explorer free shuttle service. The shuttle drops off at the Village Green in downtown Bar Harbor, which is about a 5 minute walk to/from our location at 53 Main Street.
Yes — that is our specialty. All of our morning departures are timed so cruise guests are back in downtown Bar Harbor with a comfortable margin before all-aboard.
Accessibility and pets
On the Classic Tour, if you have a folding wheelchair or walker and can manage a few steps, we are glad to bring it along. If you need a wheelchair lift to board, contact us and we will make arrangements. The Premium Tour is not wheelchair accessible. See our Accessibility policy for details.
Licensed service animals are always welcome. Other pets are not permitted on the tour.
Still have a question?
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