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Acadia National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Bar Harbor
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Acadia’s coast, forests, and iconic sights with GPS directions and audio stories you can enjoy at your own pace.

About this tour

Let Acadia’s rugged shoreline, quiet forests, and mountain views set the pace for your day. This self-guided audio tour brings the park’s landscapes to life with stories about its history, wildlife, and distinctive geology.

Start from an optional point near the Hulls Cove Visitor Center or along Route 3 in Trenton toward Somesville. As you drive, GPS directions guide you between highlights while audio narration plays automatically. Explore places such as Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, and Sand Beach, pausing whenever a view or trail calls for a closer look. An offline map, travel tips, and activity and restaurant recommendations help you make the most of your time without following a group schedule.

Acadia National Park’s self-guided audio tour lets you explore at your own pace, and the tour does not expire. Download and redeem it in the Shaka Guide app before you arrive, then set out ready to discover the park on your terms.

Highlights

  • Admire Acadia’s rocky coastline, forests, and serene lakes
  • Discover stories about the park’s history, wildlife, and geology
  • Explore Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, and Sand Beach
  • Follow GPS directions and stop wherever you like

What's included

Included

  • Self-guided audio tour with hours of narration, stories, travel tips, and music
  • Offline map and GPS turn-by-turn directions
  • Activity and restaurant recommendations
  • Tours do not expire

Not included

  • Meals and refreshments
  • Horse-drawn carriage rides

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Important information

  • A smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app is required
  • Download the app and redeem the tour before arrival; strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is needed to download
  • Enable location services on your device
  • Secure any required park entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
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  • Cadillac Mountain reservations are required from May through October
  • Reservations are recommended for Jordan Pond House and horse-drawn carriage rides
  • Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty; the Atlantic Ocean can be rough
  • Use caution near rocky cliffs
  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed
  • Optional starting points include Hulls Cove Visitor Center parking lot and Route 3 in Trenton toward Somesville

Frequently asked questions

How do I access the audio tour?

Download the Shaka Guide app, redeem the tour, and download it before arrival. Enable location services to use GPS directions.

Does the tour expire?

No. The tour does not expire, and you can take it whenever you want.

Do I need internet access during the tour?

The tour includes an offline map. Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download it in advance.

Where can I start the tour?

Optional starting points include the Hulls Cove Visitor Center parking lot and Route 3 in Trenton toward Somesville.

Do I need reservations for park attractions?

Cadillac Mountain reservations are required from May through October. Reservations are recommended for Jordan Pond House and horse-drawn carriage rides.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.80 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Bar Harbor
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

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