Compare the tours

Three Acadia National Park Tours for you to choose from:

All tours depart from downtown Bar Harbor with all fees and site reservations included in the stated price. The difference is how much of the park you want to see and at what pace.

Classic
Tried and true tour since 1955! Three stops within Acadia on a comfortable mini-bus. See as much as possible in Acadia in only 2.5 hours total.
Premium
An extended version of the Classic – adds Jordan Pond House and more time per stop. Roughly 3.5 hours total.
Private
Your group, your time, your memories — an expert guide for a half-day Acadia excursion.
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  1. You’ll start at 53 Main St · every tour See address & details
    You'll start at

    All tours depart from 53 Main Street, in downtown Bar Harbor. Please arrive to check-in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

    Testa’s Restaurant, 53 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
  2. Cadillac Mountain Classic 20 min · Premium & Private 30 min See details & photo
    A granite glacial erratic on the Cadillac Mountain summit above Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands

    The summit of Cadillac Mountain — at 1,528 feet it is highest peak on the eastern seaboard, offering unprecedented views of Mount Desert Island and coastal landscapes.

  3. Sieur de Monts Spring Classic 15 min · Premium & Private 25 min See details & photo
    The carved Sieur de Monts Spring boulder with the historic white spring house behind it

    The “Heart of Acadia”, Sieur de Monts features the spring and spring house, the Wild Gardens of Acadia, Nature Center, Great Meadow Wetland, and access to many historical paths.

  4. Thunder Hole Classic 15 min · Premium & Private 25 min See details & photo
    A wave surging into the narrow granite chasm at Thunder Hole

    A beautiful oceanside stop, Thunder Hole features a narrow granite inlet where incoming waves compress trapped air into a booming spray. Wave sprays can reach over 40 feet! Most active 1-2 hours prior to high tide with inclement weather.

  5. Jordan Pond Premium & Private only · 25 min See details & photo
    Jordan Pond's clear water with a Bubble mountain rising above the far shore

    The famed restaurant and gift shop which acts as a gateway to Jordan Pond and miles of motor-free carriage roads and numerous hiking trails.

  6. You’ll return to the starting point See details & photo
    Guests boarding an Acadia National Park Tours coach with their guide on a downtown Bar Harbor street

Side by side

Classic
★ 4.7
Premium
★ 4.9
Private
★ 5.0
Price
$65 / $35 child
$90 / person
From $1,500
Duration
2.5 hours
~3.5 hours
~3.5 hours
Stops
3 stops
4 stops (+ Jordan Pond)
4 stops (+ Jordan Pond)
Ages
All ages
13 and older
Your group
Vehicle
Climate-controlled bus
Berkshire coach
Berkshire mini-coach or Starcraft 22
Max group
25 guests
24 guests
Up to 22 guests
Best for
First-timers & families
More leisurely experience
Flexible Start Times / Non-public option
The Acadia National Park Tours mini-coach at a Cadillac Mountain pullout with visitors at the stone wall overlook
4.7 listing rating

Classic Acadia Tour

First-timers who want the three signature stops, comfortably.

$65 / $35 child
2.5 hours · 3 stops · All ages
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The Premium Tour coach parked beneath a maple in full autumn colour at Sieur de Monts
4.9 listing rating

Premium Acadia Tour

A extended version of the Classic Tour that adds Jordan Pond and more time per stop.

$90
3.5–4 hours · 4 stops · Ages 13+
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An Acadia National Park Tours mini-bus on the park loop road above the coast on a clear day
5.0 listing rating

Private Acadia Tour

Your group, your pace, your route — and a expert guide for a half-day.

From $1,500
Custom day · 4+ stops · Your group
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We never could have driven Cadillac ourselves. They handled everything and we just looked out the window.”
Classic Tour
Our guide grew up here and told stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Worth every minute.”
Premium Tour · Guide: Rick
Booked the private tour for my parents’ anniversary. The guide ran the entire day around them.”
Private Tour · Guide: Santo
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