Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Acadia National Park and explore Maine’s stunning wilderness, Native American legends, Cadillac Mountain, and the charming town of Bar Harbor.
Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Acadia National Park and explore Maine’s stunning wilderness, Native American legends, Cadillac Mountain, and the charming town of Bar Harbor.
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Acadia National Park - Embark on a hike up Cadillac Mountain, the tallest peak on the East Coast, for breathtaking views of Acadia. Explore the historic carriage roads built by Rockefeller Jr. or enjoy a bike ride along the scenic ocean cliffs.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and multiple visits over the…
- Acadia National Park - Embark on a hike up Cadillac Mountain, the tallest peak on the East Coast, for breathtaking views of Acadia. Explore the historic carriage roads built by Rockefeller Jr. or enjoy a bike ride along the scenic ocean cliffs.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and multiple visits over the next 12 months.
The tour spans over 22 miles, featuring more than 36 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
- Hulls Cove Visitor Center - Enter the renowned Acadia National Park at the Hull’s Cove Visitor Center. Discover the vibrant fall foliage and rich forests as you explore this stunning natural reserve.
Admission Ticket is not included.
Note: This 22+ mile tour highlights the key attractions of Acadia National Park in 2-3 hours.
- Cadillac Mountain - Enjoy mountain views at Cadillac Mountain Overlook, featuring accommodations with a garden and patio, located about 5.6 miles from Agamont Park.
- Park Loop Road - Experience a self-guided driving tour along the famous Park Loop Road of Acadia, concluding at the summit of Cadillac Mountain.
Admission Ticket is not included.
- Sieur de Monts Spring - The tour passes by Sieur de Monts Spring, a site of historical significance in Acadia National Park. Symbolically, the park’s inception occurred here over a century ago.
Admission Ticket is not included.
- Beaver Dam Pond - Discover a hidden gem in Acadia National Park… Beaver Dam Pond is nestled along one of the most picturesque wooded sections of the Park Loop Road.
- Egg Rock Overlook - This viewpoint offers a stunning vista over Bar Harbor’s Frenchman Bay, where you might spot a small island home to the Egg Rock Lighthouse.
Admission Ticket is not included.
- Precipice Trail - The Precipice Trail, part of Champlain Mountain’s east face, is Acadia National’s most challenging and renowned hiking trail.
- Schooner Head Overlook - Located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, Schooner Head Overlook is accessible from Bar Harbor without entering the national park, via Schooner Head Road or the Park Loop Road, just before the Sand Beach entrance gate.
- Ocean Path Trailhead - For a more leisurely detour, try the Ocean Path Trail. If the steep Precipice Trail isn’t your preference, this gentle, winding path is a wonderful alternative.
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- Sand Beach - Next, visit Sandy Beach! Though only 290 yards long, its fascinating natural history compensates for its size. Notice the slight greenish tint in the sand, caused by sea urchins!
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- Old Soaker - As the tour continues through Acadia, pass by Old Soaker, where waves crash against the rock face, sending water high into the air.
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- Thunder Hole - Witness Thunder Hole, a natural rock inlet where waves create a thunderous sound as they crash.
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- Monument Cove - Monument Cove showcases nature’s incredible power. Over centuries, water and time have sculpted a twenty-foot tall granite pillar resembling a man-made sculpture.
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- Gorham Mountain Trailhead - As the tour progresses along Acadia’s Park Loop Road, Gorham Mountain rises to the right. The steep trail features a false summit, offering stunning views from both the false and true summits.
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- Boulder Beach - This beach is covered with large, egg-shaped stones. The ocean’s rough waves have smoothed these stones into bowling-ball-sized rocks.
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- Otter Cliff - Next on the drive is the breathtaking Otter Cliff and Otter Cove. From the top of Otter Cliff, there’s a dramatic 110-foot drop to the chilly Atlantic.
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- Hunters Beach Overlook - No visit to Acadia National Park is complete without hiking to one of Mount Desert Island’s cobblestone beaches.
- Aunt Betty Pond Carriage Road - Beyond Acadia’s scenic hiking trails, explore over 45 miles of carriage roads constructed by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. between 1913 and 1940. Designed to offer city dwellers a natural escape, these roads meander through lush forests and lakeside scenery, enjoyed by bikers, hikers, and horse-drawn carriage riders. Rockefeller also funded, designed, and oversaw the construction of 16 unique stone bridges at various stream and gorge crossings along the carriage roads. Each bridge is a unique masterpiece, making it a fun challenge to visit them all!
- Jordan Pond - The self-guided tour leads to Jordan Pond. It’s highly recommended to pause here to enjoy the views and the restaurant. Jordan Pond was carved by a massive glacier twenty thousand years ago.
Admission Ticket is not included.
- Bubble Pond - Bubble Pond is another glacial remnant, carved out by a massive ice sheet descending from the Arctic tens of thousands of years ago.
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- Eagle Lake Acadia National Park - The drive passes by Eagle Lake, which provides water for Bar Harbor and serves as a food source for local birds.
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- Cadillac Mountain Summit Trail - Finally, the drive ascends to the summit of Acadia’s crown jewel: Cadillac Mountain. The views from the top are unparalleled!
Admission Ticket is not included.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Includes audio tours from Hulls Cove, Cadillac Mountain, plus Ocean Path walking tour.
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Includes audio tours from Hulls Cove, Cadillac Mountain, plus Ocean Path walking tour.
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Entrance fees
- Park Passes
- Entrance fees
- Park Passes
It is recommended to purchase one tour per vehicle so that everyone can enjoy the experience simultaneously!
Discover the stunning landscapes of Maine with this narrated driving tour! Journey through the untouched beauty of Acadia, learn about the legends of the Native tribes who once inhabited this area, and reach the summit of the awe-inspiring…
It is recommended to purchase one tour per vehicle so that everyone can enjoy the experience simultaneously!
Discover the stunning landscapes of Maine with this narrated driving tour! Journey through the untouched beauty of Acadia, learn about the legends of the Native tribes who once inhabited this area, and reach the summit of the awe-inspiring Cadillac Mountain. Additionally, explore the charming and scenic coastal town of Bar Harbor during your trip.
Due to limited signal in the park, please activate OFFLINE MODE while driving.
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Purchase once and use for an entire year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- This audio tour doesn’t include a park pass or Cadillac Summit access—please book your park entry, summit reservation, Jordan Pond dining, and check Bar Island’s low tide schedule in advance.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, make sure your device meets these requirements: iPhones running iOS 13 or newer, and Android devices with version 9 or newer. For iPads or tablets, only models with GPS and cellular connectivity are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.