Van Tour of Mount Desert Island

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us on a fall adventure to explore the “quiet side” of MDI. This tour will take visitors to hidden small gems where connecting with the beautiful coast of Maine and seeing how locals live here. Your local guide will drive you on a 4 hour ride around Mount Desert Island stopping frequently for sweeping views and bountiful opportunities for pictures. This tour will not enter Acadia National Park, but instead focus on the less explored parts of the island.

Grab your camera to capture the beauty of Autumn in Maine and skip the stress of driving. Your guide & drive will make sure get the best lookouts of coastal and mountain views.

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Will pickup at any hotel, campground, or Airbnb within Bar Harbor, MDI, or
Trenton. Blue van will stop at main entrance for pickup. Tour guide will contact prior to departure to confirm pickup details.

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Meeting point
Acadia Gateway Center

Van will pickup at bus pickup 30 mins before tour is scheduled to start. Blue van will stop at main entrance for pickup.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Northeast Harbor

    Stop in picturesque downtown area where businesses are decorated for fall.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Seawall Picnic Area

    Man made rocky shore that protects the road that frequently washes away in the spring.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Seal Cove

    Seal Cove features a cove where visitors can explore the seashore, view seabirds, and comb the beach for treasures.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bass Harbor

    A small village on the south side of the island with an active fishing community. We will visit Back Beach.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pretty Marsh Picnic Area

    Explore the rocky coastline at this off the beaten path picnic area.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Southwest Harbor

    Stop here for sweeping view of the harbor

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Seal Harbor

    Visit the beach for sweeping view of IIsleford and Cranberry Islands.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Boundless Local Tour Company

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Seasonal
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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