Bar Harbor tour with Cadillac Mountain: 4 hours, lobster included

Five Acadia stops and a mountain view without arranging the drive

A four-hour guided tour of Acadia National Park departing from Bar Harbor hotels covers Sieur de Monts Spring, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Jordan Pond and Cadillac Mountain, with a lobster roll included and a local guide narrating throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The group stays under eight people. Cadillac Mountain admission is covered in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Acadia Park and Bar Harbor

• Pickup from Bar Harbor hotel
• Visit Sieur de Monts Spring
• Experience Thunder Hole waves
• Enjoy scenic views at Otter Cliff
• See crystal waters at Jordan Pond
• Ascend Cadillac Mountain lookout
• Attend lobster demonstration and eat Lobster Roll
• Drive to harbor front and tour ends

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Bar Harbor hotel and heads straight into the park. Your first stop is Sieur de Monts Spring, where you'll see the Spring House, a historic structure built to keep food cool before refrigeration. From there you move to Thunder Hole, where waves crash through a rock formation in the Atlantic coastline. The sound and spray are the main draw, so bring a camera and expect to spend a few minutes at the overlook. Otter Cliff comes next, another scenic rocky stretch of coast where the view opens up across the water.

The drive between stops takes about two hours total, woven through the four-hour itinerary. At Jordan Pond, you'll sit down for a lobster roll or lobster pop-over on the patio, looking out over the pond's clear water. This is the meal stop and the longest pause in the day. After lunch, the tour climbs to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the final and highest point, where the view sweeps across Bar Harbor and the surrounding landscape. A local guide narrates the whole route and explains what you're seeing at each stop.

The group maxes out at seven people, so it stays small enough that the guide can answer questions without shouting over a crowd. You're back at your hotel by the end of the afternoon. If you're not a US resident, park entrance fees are optional at checkout. Everything else (the guide, the drive, the lobster, Cadillac Mountain's admission) is locked into the price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Bar Harbor accommodation.
• a fully narrated tour led by a local guide.
• entry to Cadillac Mountain.
• a lobster roll or lobster pop-over lunch served at Jordan Pond.
• stops at Sieur de Monts Spring, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff and Jordan Pond.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 100

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by See Sight Tours USA

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see five signature Acadia spots in one afternoon without driving yourself or planning the stops. The guide handles the route and the timing, and the group stays small enough that you're not following a crowd.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at Thunder Hole on this tour?

Thunder Hole is a rock formation on the coast where Atlantic waves crash through the opening, creating a dramatic sound and spray. You'll stop for a few minutes to watch and photograph the waves hitting the rocks.

Is the lobster roll lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, a lobster roll or lobster pop-over is included and served on the patio at Jordan Pond, where you overlook the water during the meal.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the tour starting point?

No, the tour includes complimentary pickup and drop-off from your Bar Harbor hotel, so you don't need to drive or meet the group elsewhere.

How many people typically go on this tour?

The tour is limited to a maximum of seven guests, keeping it small enough for the guide to answer questions and adjust the pace.

What's the view like from Cadillac Mountain?

Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the tour and offers a sweeping view of Bar Harbor and the surrounding landscape. Admission to the mountain is included in the tour price.

How much driving is involved in this tour?

The total driving time is two hours, spread across the four-hour tour as you move between the five park stops and return to your hotel.