Best of Bar Harbor Tour with Thunder Hole and Acadia National Park

This has been tour carefully designed to showcase the park's most iconic attractions and indulge you in Maine's finest culinary delight. You’ll experience the park’s most beloved sights in a comfortable, small-group setting. Each stop at Acadia provides scenic beauty and a deeper sense of place that makes the park truly memorable.

Your tour begins with your friendly guides greeting you in Bar Harbor and ensuring you're comfortable for the exciting day ahead.

The first stop of the tour is Sieur de Monts Spring, a serene oasis nestled amidst the wilderness. It is surrounded by soft forest trails and gardens that give it a peaceful, quiet environment. The Spring houses the Abbe Museum and nature center, which allows you to delve into both the area’s Indigenous history and natural environment.

Next is Thunder Hole, a coastal inlet where waves funnel into a narrow channel and crash into rocks with a thunderous boom, creating a mesmerizing spectacle against the rocky coastline. Witness the raw power of nature as you explore Thunder Hole, feeling the mist on your face and the rumble beneath your feet.

The tour continues to Otter Cliff. It is one of the most captivating points along the Park Loop Road. The granite cliffs stand over 100 feet above sea level and giving breathtaking views of the coastline.

From there, the tour continues to Jordan Pond, a peaceful glacial lake with waters so clear you can see straight to the bottom. The pond has quiet walking paths on the sides where you can sit back and appreciate the park framed by the iconic Bubbles Mountains.

Your stop at Jordan Park includes a delectable lobster roll or lobster pop-over, served overlooking the serene beauty of Jordan Pond.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share local insights that add to the sense of discovery.

As the tour draws to a close, your group will drive back to Harbourfront leaving you to relish the memories of an unforgettable day. The Best of Bar Harbor Tour with Thunder Hole and Acadia National Park promises to be the highlight of your Maine visit!

• Visit Sieur de Monts Spring, a serene oasis in the wilderness.
• Experience a mesmerizing spectacle of crashing waves at Thunder Hole.
• Explore the panoramic views and rugged beauty of Otter Cliff.
• Visit the crystal-clear waters of the enchanting Jordan Pond.
• Enjoy a delicious local lobster roll.

• Driving tour of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
• An entertaining, expert guide.
• Stops at Sieur de Monts Spring, Thunder Hole, and Otter Cliff.
• Pick up and drop off from anywhere in Bar Harbor, ME.
• Admission to Cadillac Mountain.
• A delectable local lobster roll.

• 4 hours

• Tours available daily April – November, Monday - Sunday 9:00AM and 2:00pm *
  *Subject to availability

• The tour size is a small group limited to 7 participants.
• Please wear comfortable clothing and dress for the weather.
• The tour operates rain or shine.
• Please arrive at the meeting location at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.

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