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A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the sea. 1
A calm lake surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. 2
Lobster traps on Bernard Dock. 3
A harbor with boats, a bridge, and buildings surrounded by hills. 4
A rocky riverbank with a prominent rock formation and a cliff. 5

6 Hour Ultimate Private Acadia Insiders Tour with Lobster Lunch

By At Your Service Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 56,918 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

The ultimate Mount Desert Island deep-dive! This comprehensive full-day VIP experience takes you through every corner of the island. You’ll explore the dramatic granite coastline of the Park Loop Road, marvel at the rustic Western “Quiet Side” of Acadia, and stop by a working lobster pound in Southwest Harbor to enjoy a fresh, authentic Maine lobster lunch. It is the most personalized, comprehensive way to experience Downeast Maine. Leave the traffic behind as your local guide shares rich stories of Gilded Age history, the Rockefeller carriage roads, and maritime fishing traditions. We handle all park passes and vehicle reservations, including coveted vehicle permits for the Cadillac Mountain summit. Take your time at major landmarks like Thunder Hole and Sand Beach, or discover hidden scenic overlooks most tourists miss. This premium excursion is perfect for families, photographers, and first-time visitors wanting an all-inclusive, stress-free day in a coastal paradise.

Activity location

  • Asticou Azalea Garden
    • 3 Sound Drive
    • 04662, Northeast Harbor, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center
    • 25 Visitor Center Road
    • 04609, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

Check availability

The Grand Acadia Explorer

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Lobster Pound Restaurant: We will stop for a lobster lunch (full menu -non seafood available). Lunch is on your own and there is a full bar available.
Dodge Grand Caravan minivan: Capacity 5 adults

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 56,918.03 x 1 TravelerP 56,918.03
Total
Price is P 56,918.03
Until Sun, Jul 12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cadillac Summit Reservation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Acadia National Park Commercial Tour Pass which covers everyone on the booking (private passes can not be used)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch is not included. You may order from a full menu on your own.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Car Seats

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Park Loop Road

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
See the top highlights of Acadia National Park famous Park Loop Road, a touring road built by the Rockefeller family.

Cadillac Mountain

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy 360 degree views of Mount Desert Island from atop the summit of Cadillac Mountain. See your cruise ship in the harbor!

Eagle Lake (Pass by)

See deep glacial lakes formed as the glaciers tore across Mount Desert Island.

Sand Beach

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Look over vistas to beautiful Sand Beach and the granite outcropping of the surrounding Great Head.

Thunder Hole

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Stop and walk down to Thunder Hole and see the beautiful pink granite coastline

Otter Cliff

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
See both Precipice and Otter Cliffs. Look for soaring Peregrine Falcons or Bald Eagles.

Jordan Pond

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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

Somes Sound (Pass by)

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.

Asticou Azalea Garden

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
See the beautiful Asticou Azalea gardens

Somesville Historical Museum and Gardens

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Stop at the oldest town on Mount Desert Island

Southwest Harbor

  • 45m
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.

Beal's Lobster Pier

  • 30m
We will stop at the famous Beal's Lobster pound for lunch (on your own). You will enjoy VIP access past the lines to order and have amazing ocean views of Great Harbor eating your lunch.

Seawall Pond (Pass by)

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.

Northeast Harbor (Pass by)

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.

Bar Harbor (Pass by)

All of our tours start and end by going through the historic corridors of Bar Harbor.

Location

Activity location

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    Asticou Azalea Garden
    • 3 Sound Drive
    • 04662, Northeast Harbor, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hulls Cove Visitor Center
    • 25 Visitor Center Road
    • 04609, Bar Harbor, Maine, United States

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