Quick Details
Tour Length: 3 hours
Tour Start Times: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m.
Vehicle Options: minivan or 14 passenger van.
Tour Attractions & Sites: Park Loop Road, Granite Coastline, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Somes Sound, Somesville.
6 Passenger Minivan
Private Tour - Price for whole vehicle
$ 525
14 Passenger Van
Private Tour - Price for whole vehicle
$ 1025
The Granite Coast
Begin your journey along the iconic Park Loop Road, tracing the dramatic shoreline between Sand Beach and Otter Cliffs. Here, the Atlantic’s crystal blue waters crash against the park’s signature pink granite, offering some of the most rugged and photographed vistas in New England.
Begin your journey along the iconic Park Loop Road, tracing the dramatic shoreline between Sand Beach and Otter Cliffs. Here, the Atlantic’s crystal blue waters crash against the park’s signature pink granite, offering some of the most rugged and photographed vistas in New England.
The Gilded Age & Great Harbors
Leaving the park, we transition from wild nature to the refined history of Mount Desert Island’s coastal communities. We’ll cruise along Peabody Drive, catching glimpses of the sprawling “summer cottages” belonging to the Gilded Age elite. A stop at Seal Harbor reveals a picturesque scene of elegant yachts and classic Maine “picnic boats” bobbing in the protected cove.
Leaving the park, we transition from wild nature to the refined history of Mount Desert Island’s coastal communities. We’ll cruise along Peabody Drive, catching glimpses of the sprawling “summer cottages” belonging to the Gilded Age elite. A stop at Seal Harbor reveals a picturesque scene of elegant yachts and classic Maine “picnic boats” bobbing in the protected cove.
The Fjord & Summer Colonies
Next, we immerse ourselves in the sophisticated charm of Northeast Harbor, a village synonymous with quiet luxury. We’ll pause at the serene Asticou Azalea Garden before beginning a breathtaking drive up Sargent Drive. This road hugs the edge of Somes Sound, the only glacial fjord on the U.S. East Coast, where steep granite cliffs plunge directly into the deep blue water.
Next, we immerse ourselves in the sophisticated charm of Northeast Harbor, a village synonymous with quiet luxury. We’ll pause at the serene Asticou Azalea Garden before beginning a breathtaking drive up Sargent Drive. This road hugs the edge of Somes Sound, the only glacial fjord on the U.S. East Coast, where steep granite cliffs plunge directly into the deep blue water.
The Cradle of the Island
We then head to Somesville, the island’s oldest European settlement. Established in 1761 by Abraham Somes, this village remains a perfectly preserved piece of Maine history. You’ll have time to walk across the famous white arched bridge, built by Somes’ descendants in his honor—it is widely considered the most photographed spot on the entire island.
We then head to Somesville, the island’s oldest European settlement. Established in 1761 by Abraham Somes, this village remains a perfectly preserved piece of Maine history. You’ll have time to walk across the famous white arched bridge, built by Somes’ descendants in his honor—it is widely considered the most photographed spot on the entire island.
The Forested Return
Our tour concludes with a scenic return to Bar Harbor via Eagle Lake Road. We’ll pass the vast, mirror-like waters of Eagle Lake, carved by the same glaciers that formed the mountains. If traveling in autumn, this stretch offers a spectacular finale, as you are enveloped by the most vibrant fall foliage the island has to offer.
Our tour concludes with a scenic return to Bar Harbor via Eagle Lake Road. We’ll pass the vast, mirror-like waters of Eagle Lake, carved by the same glaciers that formed the mountains. If traveling in autumn, this stretch offers a spectacular finale, as you are enveloped by the most vibrant fall foliage the island has to offer.
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