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Bar Harbor · Maine · United States
Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Take this self-guided driving tour, immersing yourself in the stunning fall colors and rich history of Maine, beginning at downtown Bar Harbor. Discover La Rochelle, a Gilded Age mansion, and learn about the raging fire that gave rise to today’s vibrant autumn foliage. Start by downloading the tour app that will function as your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Enter Acadia National Park at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center and begin the drive around Park Loop Road. Along the way, discover the Great Meadow, Sieur de Mons, and Bar Harbor’s history. Pause at Beaver Lake and Jackson Labs to learn about Acadia’s wildlife before continuing on to Egg Rock Overlook and the Precipice Trail. Take a detour at Schooner Head, pausing at the Ocean Path Trailhead if you want to explore the path on foot. Continue along to Sand Beach, Old Soaker, Thunder Hole, Monument Cove, Otter Cliffs, and Hunters Beach. Pause at Jordan Pond for delicious popovers and jam or simply to enjoy the view. Continue past Bubble Pond and Eagle Lake, and finally begin driving up to the top of Acadia’s most famous peak: Cadillac Mountain. Your tour ends there, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beautiful vistas atop the mountain.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy the autumn colors of New England at your own pace
- Explore Acadia’s Cadillac Mountain, Ocean Path, and more with a scenic drive around Park Loop Road
- Learn about Bar Harbor, Maine’s rich history and how Acadia came to have its beautiful foliage
- Discover hidden beauties of the National Park
- See places like Jordan Pond, Sieur du Mont Springs & Thunder Hole
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Points of Intrest along the Acadia National Park: - Hulls Cove Visitor Center - Park Loop Road - The Jackson Laboratory - Precipice Trail - Sieur de Monts Spring - Egg Rock Overlook - Ocean Path Trailhead - Sand Beach - Old Soaker - Thunder Hole - Monument Cove - Gorham Mountain Trailhead - Boulder Beach - Otter Cliff - Bubbles Divide Trail - Jordan Pond - Bubble Pond - Eagle Lake - Cadillac Mountain Summit Trail
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bar Harbor
Driving at Acadia National Park.
Continued
Bar Harbor
Sightseeing.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey! Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews! Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories. Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned! Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi. Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use! Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely! Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours! Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
Not Included
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations - Note for International Visitors: Starting in 2026, this park will have additional fees for non-residents.
What to Bring
Charged Smartphone Downloaded app Power bank Headphones Hiking Shoes
Restrictions
Device Compatibility: Devices without GPS, offline-only tablets, or older OS versions may not function properly. The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service. Starting January 1, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) is implementing a $100 per-person fee for non-U.S. residents entering 11 major national parks, in addition to standard entrance fees, as part of a new "resident-focused" fee structure designed to prioritize U.S. taxpayers and fund park maintenance. This fee will only impact our international customers. The only exception is for those non-U.S. residents that have purchased the America the Beautiful (ATB) International Pass for $250, which grants annual access to all federal lands.
Meeting & Pickup
The route begins from one of the following entry points to Acadia National Park: Acadia National Park Audio Tour from Hulls Cove Visitor Center Start point: Hulls Cove Visitor Center, 25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Tour Duration: 2 - 3 Hours Tour Length: 21 Miles End Point: Cadillac Summit Road, Cadillac Summit Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Acadia National Park Audio Tour from Cadillac Mountain Start Point: Cadillac Mountain, Parking lot, 707 Cadillac Summit Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Tour Duration: 2 - 3 Hours Tour Length: 22 Miles End point: Eagle Lake Overlook, Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Acadia National Park Winter Tour Start Point: 2 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Tour Duration: 1 - 2 Hours Tour Length: 12 Miles End Point: Ends at the same place.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please advise the country of residence for all guests. (Fees apply to non-US residents).
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2024-10-17
5.00 / 5
Really glad I had the tour on my phone while driving. It was quite interesting and I could pause it and move ahead of back when I wanted. Enjoyed the narrator very much.
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