Quick Details
Tour Length: 6 hours
Tour Start Times: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.
Vehicle Options: minivan or 14 passenger van.
Tour Attractions & Sites: Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Road, Sieur de Monts Springs, Precipice Cliffs, Sand Beach, Otter Cliffs, Seal Harbor beach, Northeast Harbor, Asticou Gardens, historic Somesville, Somesville Bridge, Southwest Harbor, local Lobster Pound, natural rock seawall
Starting at
$ 825
“The Grand Circle: From Cadillac Summit to the Working Waterfront“
Experience the absolute best of Mount Desert Island on our most comprehensive private journey. We begin with the classics: a guided drive along the 27-mile Park Loop Road to the Summit of Cadillac Mountain. From the highest peak on the Eastern Seaboard, you’ll marvel at the islands of Frenchman Bay before descending to the rocky wonders of Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, and the soaring Precipice Cliffs.Beyond the Park: We’ll exit the park to explore the refined elegance of Seal and Northeast Harbor, where you can stroll the serene Asticou Azalea Garden and view the historic mansions of the ‘Summer People.’ After a photo op at the iconic white bridge in Somesville—the island’s oldest village—we head to the ‘Quiet Side.’A Taste of Maine: In Southwest Harbor, we’ll visit a working lobster pound. Watch the boats offload their daily catch and enjoy an authentic lobster lunch right on the water. We’ll finish your day at the rugged Seawall and the hidden gems of Western Acadia. The schedule is yours: stop when you want, stay as long as you like.
Acadia National Park Classics
- Park Loop Road: A guided 27-mile drive covering the scenic eastern side of the island.
- Cadillac Mountain Summit: A drive to the highest peak on the Eastern Seaboard (1,530 feet) for panoramic 360-degree views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding islands.
- Thunder Hole: A natural rock inlet on the rocky shoreline that produces a thunderous boom when waves crash into it, with sprays sometimes reaching 40 feet.
- Sand Beach: A rare sand beach in Acadia, framed by mountains and rocky coastline.
- Precipice Cliffs: Soaring granite cliffs known for their dramatic views and as a nesting site for peregrine falcons.
Beyond the Park: Coastal Villages & Gardens
- Seal and Northeast Harbors: Exploration of these affluent harbors, showcasing refined elegance and historic “Summer People” mansions.
- Asticou Azalea Garden: A serene botanical garden in Northeast Harbor featuring Japanese-inspired landscaping.
- Somesville: A stop in the island’s oldest village for a photo opportunity at the iconic white bridge spanning Somes Sound, the only fjord on the East Coast.
The “Quiet Side” & Maine Cuisine
- Southwest Harbor: A visit to a working lobster pound to watch boats offload their catch and enjoy an authentic lobster lunch.
- Seawall: Exploration of the rugged, rocky coastline on the western side of the island.
- Western Acadia: Visits to hidden gems and less-crowded spots on the quieter side of the island
