4 Hour Private Acadia Fjord Tour: Somes Sound & Cadillac Mountain

4.9
(251 reviews)
Bar Harbor, USA

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Combine the breathtaking alpine views of Cadillac Mountain with the aristocratic history of Acadia’s Gilded Age. This VIP private tour offers an extended look at both natural wonders and exclusive architecture. Pass over the historic hand-cut stone bridges crafted by the Rockefellers, and explore the deep waters of Somes Sound. Your guide acts as your personal concierge for an unforgettable half-day adventure. Marvel at the pristine majesty of Jordan Pond while hearing tales of how America's wealthiest families shaped Bar Harbor's legacy. Your custom itinerary takes you off the beaten path into peaceful coastal villages, luxury summer colonies, and hidden panoramic overlooks. Enjoy fully narrated historical insights, custom photo stops, and premium vehicle comfort away from the crowded tour buses. This exclusive experience handles all park entrance logistics seamlessly, making it the perfect choice for travelers wanting an authentic, deeply memorable Downeast Maine vacation experiences

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Cadillac Summit Reservation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Acadia National Park Commercial Tour Pass which covers everyone on the booking (private passes can not be used)
Car Seats

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick up from any Mount Desert Island location, no need to find parking!

If you are staying off the island, we will meet you at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center of Acadia National Park. There is a large parking lot. The Guides will meet you under the covered pavilion.

If you are coming by CRUISE SHIP please know we are a tendered port. We will meet you with a sign. Feel free to explore town before your tour, the guide can pick up from anywhere in downtown Bar Harbor.

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Meeting point
Hulls Cove Visitor Center

The guide will look for you under the covered pavilion in the large parking lot.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Park Loop Road

    See the touring road created by the Rockefeller family to enjoy the beauty of Acadia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cadillac Mountain

    Stand on the summit of Cadillac Mountain with 360 degree views of Acadia National Park while looking down on the town of Bar Harbor and the Porcupine Islands.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sieur de Monts Spring

    See where Acadia National Park started and visit the nature center and Wild Gardens of Acadia

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Sand Beach (Pass by)

    See stunning views of the famous Sand Beach and Great Head granite outcropping.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Thunder Hole

    See the magnificent pink granite coastline and walk down to Thunder Hole as the water crashes in.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Otter Cliff

    See Otter and Precipice Cliffs, look for the soaring Peregrine Falcons.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Jordan Pond

    is one of Acadia National Park’s most famous landmarks, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and the iconic twin peaks known as The Bubbles framing its northern shore. Formed by ancient glaciers, this pristine body of water covers 187 acres and plunges to depths of 150 feet, making it Acadia's deepest and clearest lake

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    A spectacular, 5-mile-long body of water that nearly bisects Mount Desert Island, celebrated as the only official glacial fjord (or fjard) on the Atlantic coast of the United States

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Northeast Harbor

    See the beautiful harbor filled with yachts and lobster boats surrounded by beautiful summer homes.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    is a scenic, 2.3-acre botanical haven managed by the Land & Garden Preserve in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Created in 1956 by lifelong resident Charles Kenneth Savage

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Bar Harbor (Pass by)

    All of our tours start and end by going through Bar Harbor's Historic corridors.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We are a tendered port, contact us 207-288-9222 when you are on the tender so we can inform the guide to come meet you.
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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