6 Hour Private Tour: Acadia, Cadillac Summit, Somes Sound & Lobster Pound
Overview
A local guide will show you all of the highlights of Acadia National Park plus the Famous Somes Sound, the Asticou Gardens and an authentic lobster pound for lunch!
We will pick you up and we’ll drive along the stunning 27-mile long Park Loop Road up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. From Cadillac summit you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands.
See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges & Carriage House, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center.
We will continue out of the park to see the summer colony of Northeast Harbor and stroll through the famous Asticou Gardens. Afterwards we continue on to Southwest Harbor and have lunch at an authentic lobster pound while looking over Great Harbor.
We can stop and stay as long as you would like at each location. We will point out trailheads and carriage roads to explore on your own.
We will pick you up and we’ll drive along the stunning 27-mile long Park Loop Road up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. From Cadillac summit you can see spectacular views of Bar Harbor and the surrounding islands.
See all of the famous sites on the Park Loop Road, including Cadillac Mountain, Rockefeller’s stone bridges & Carriage House, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Sieur du Monts Gardens and Nature Center.
We will continue out of the park to see the summer colony of Northeast Harbor and stroll through the famous Asticou Gardens. Afterwards we continue on to Southwest Harbor and have lunch at an authentic lobster pound while looking over Great Harbor.
We can stop and stay as long as you would like at each location. We will point out trailheads and carriage roads to explore on your own.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Cadillac Mountain
- Entry/Admission - Asticou Azalea Garden
- Entry/Admission - Otter Cliff
- Entry/Admission - Sand Beach
- Entry/Admission - Park Loop Road
- Entry/Admission - Thunder Hole
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
See the top highlights of Acadia National Park famous Park Loop Road, a touring road built by the Rockefeller family.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
Enjoy 360 degree views of Mount Desert Island from atop the summit of Cadillac Mountain. See your cruise ship in the harbor!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Eagle Lake, Eagle Lake, Maine
See deep glacial lakes formed as the glaciers tore across Mount Desert Island.
Stop At: Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME 04609
Look over vistas to beautiful Sand Beach and the granite outcropping of the surrounding Great Head.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
Stop and walk down to Thunder Hole and see the beautiful pink granite coastline
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Otter Cliff, On the east side of the Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
See both Precipice and Otter Cliffs. Look for soaring Peregrine Falcons or Bald Eagles.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Asticou Azalea Garden, 3 Sound Drive, Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, Mount Desert Island, ME 04662
See the beautiful Asticou Azalea gardens
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Northeast Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, Mount Desert Island, Maine
See a gorgeous harbor filled with lobster boats and yachts surrounded by glorious Summer Cottages. Drive up Sargent Drive for a full view of Somes Sound.
Stop At: Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens, 2 Oak Hill Rd, Mount Desert Island, ME 04660-6309
Stop at the oldest town on Mount Desert Island
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Somes Sound, Follow signs from Route 3, or use your map program to find Sargeant Drive, Mount Desert, Mount Desert Island, ME
Somes Sound is a fjard, a body of water running deep into Mount Desert Island, the main site of Acadia National Park in Maine, United States. Its deepest point is approximately 175 feet, and it is over 100 feet deep in several places. The sound almost splits the island in two.
Stop At: Southwest Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine
See the fishing community of Southwest Harbor on the panoramic Great Harbor.
Stop at an authentic lobster pound and see the working lobster business. **Lunch is on your own. A full menu is available.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Seawall Pond, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME 04679
Many of Maine's beaches are covered with cobblestones, but this coastline is unique. Powerful ocean storms created a massive seawall. As waves break, they carry rocks from the base of the beach and carry them up to shore. As the tides come in and out, heavier stones get piled at the top and smaller, lighter stones remain down the slope.
Pass By: Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine
All of our tours start and end by going through the historic corridors of Bar Harbor.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
See the top highlights of Acadia National Park famous Park Loop Road, a touring road built by the Rockefeller family.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
Enjoy 360 degree views of Mount Desert Island from atop the summit of Cadillac Mountain. See your cruise ship in the harbor!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Eagle Lake, Eagle Lake, Maine
See deep glacial lakes formed as the glaciers tore across Mount Desert Island.
Stop At: Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME 04609
Look over vistas to beautiful Sand Beach and the granite outcropping of the surrounding Great Head.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
Stop and walk down to Thunder Hole and see the beautiful pink granite coastline
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Otter Cliff, On the east side of the Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME
See both Precipice and Otter Cliffs. Look for soaring Peregrine Falcons or Bald Eagles.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Asticou Azalea Garden, 3 Sound Drive, Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, Mount Desert Island, ME 04662
See the beautiful Asticou Azalea gardens
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Northeast Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, Mount Desert Island, Maine
See a gorgeous harbor filled with lobster boats and yachts surrounded by glorious Summer Cottages. Drive up Sargent Drive for a full view of Somes Sound.
Stop At: Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens, 2 Oak Hill Rd, Mount Desert Island, ME 04660-6309
Stop at the oldest town on Mount Desert Island
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Somes Sound, Follow signs from Route 3, or use your map program to find Sargeant Drive, Mount Desert, Mount Desert Island, ME
Somes Sound is a fjard, a body of water running deep into Mount Desert Island, the main site of Acadia National Park in Maine, United States. Its deepest point is approximately 175 feet, and it is over 100 feet deep in several places. The sound almost splits the island in two.
Stop At: Southwest Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine
See the fishing community of Southwest Harbor on the panoramic Great Harbor.
Stop at an authentic lobster pound and see the working lobster business. **Lunch is on your own. A full menu is available.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Seawall Pond, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, ME 04679
Many of Maine's beaches are covered with cobblestones, but this coastline is unique. Powerful ocean storms created a massive seawall. As waves break, they carry rocks from the base of the beach and carry them up to shore. As the tides come in and out, heavier stones get piled at the top and smaller, lighter stones remain down the slope.
Pass By: Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine
All of our tours start and end by going through the historic corridors of Bar Harbor.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- All of our guides are vaccinated. We follow current Maine State Covid Guidelines. Tours are private to the group booking.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
firassalem2004
October 2021
David, out driver and guide, was amazing. Despite the rain and fog, David was knowledgeable of every foot on this island and was patient to wait for the right moment to allow us to snap pictures and preserve memories. Wonderful experience and we will do it again.
David, out driver and guide, was amazing. Despite the rain and fog, David was knowledgeable of every foot on this island and was patient to wait for the right moment to allow us to snap pictures and preserve memories. Wonderful experience and we will do it again.TeamGator
October 2021
We had a great day in the Bar Harbor area with Grant, our guide. We saw some beautiful sites in Acadia, learned about the island's history, and Grant knew the perfect photo opportunities for us. He was prompt, friendly, and made sure we kept a pace to see everything we wanted to see. We were a...
We had a great day in the Bar Harbor area with Grant, our guide. We saw some beautiful sites in Acadia, learned about the island's history, and Grant knew the perfect photo opportunities for us. He was prompt, friendly, and made sure we kept a pace to see everything we wanted to see. We were awed by Acadia and lucky enough to be there on a beautiful day, if not a little chilly for us Floridians. Thank you for the hospitality!E8009KZgailp
October 2021
Our tour guide, David, was great. He knew so much about Acadia and it's history. We visited not only the main sites but also the less crowded ones, which were so beautiful. We had a delicious lobster roll lunch, and toured all over Mt Desert Island. He also was a great help with directions fo...
Our tour guide, David, was great. He knew so much about Acadia and it's history. We visited not only the main sites but also the less crowded ones, which were so beautiful. We had a delicious lobster roll lunch, and toured all over Mt Desert Island. He also was a great help with directions for our Carriage Road tour for the next day. He has been a long time resident here and his depth of knowledge made our day!kimrA8511DJ
October 2021
The tour was great and hit all the high spots of the island. We did this on our first day in Acadia and would recommend this tour as an orientation to Mt Desert Island. our guide David was very knowledgeable about local sites and history. Our only complaint was that the tour included lunch, but...
The tour was great and hit all the high spots of the island. We did this on our first day in Acadia and would recommend this tour as an orientation to Mt Desert Island. our guide David was very knowledgeable about local sites and history. Our only complaint was that the tour included lunch, but we did not get to the lunch spot until 2:30 - everyone was very HANGRY by then. I'd suggest the four-hour tour instead and bring your own lunch.Daniel W
October 2021
Three couples booked At Your Service for a Acadia National Park tour. Grant, our guide and driver, is highly recommended. We was very friendly and knowledgeable, answering all of our many questions. He picked us up on time and got us to all of the important sites in Acadia and around Mt. Deser...
Three couples booked At Your Service for a Acadia National Park tour. Grant, our guide and driver, is highly recommended. We was very friendly and knowledgeable, answering all of our many questions. He picked us up on time and got us to all of the important sites in Acadia and around Mt. Desert Island. The van was spacious and comfortable. Excellent overall experience.JKTraveler113
October 2021
Our guide David was a gem. His knowledge of local history and lore helped us appreciate the unique experience and beauty At your service and David fulfill of Acadia park and the Bar Harbor area, He communicates well and adjusted our tour to our interests. He was able through his years in the a...
Our guide David was a gem. His knowledge of local history and lore helped us appreciate the unique experience and beauty At your service and David fulfill of Acadia park and the Bar Harbor area, He communicates well and adjusted our tour to our interests. He was able through his years in the area to answer our questions about areas to visit and restaurants to try.