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Acadia Private Tour and Hike 7 hr

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in Bar Harbor

150 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Bar Harbor
  • 7 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Acadia’s coast and quiet trails on a private, full-day tour with a naturalist guide, flexible walks, and a picnic lunch.

About this tour

Spend a full day discovering Acadia National Park on a private tour shaped around your group. From rugged sea cliffs to quiet forest trails, this Acadia private tour and hike pairs iconic scenery with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Travel with a medically trained naturalist guide who can help select walks suited to your interests and share stories about the park’s history, landscapes, plants, and wildlife. Your day may include stops at Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond, with time to leave the crowds behind on serene trails. Round-trip transportation is provided, and a gourmet picnic lunch and refreshments make it easy to linger among Acadia’s coastal views. Dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice.

With a private guide and a flexible plan, the Acadia private tour and hike offers a personal way to experience the park’s land and sea. Book your full-day outing and let your group help shape the adventure.

Highlights

  • Explore Acadia National Park’s coastline, forests, and mountain scenery
  • Visit landmarks such as Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond
  • Choose walks suited to your group and interests
  • Hear stories about Acadia’s history, wildlife, and plant life
  • Enjoy a private, full-day experience tailored to your party

What's included

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Private medically trained naturalist guide
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation within a 1-hour radius of Acadia’s Mount Desert Island section
  • Gourmet picnic lunch and refreshments

Not included

  • Guide gratuity; a 10–20% tip is appreciated for a great day
  • Additional national park entrance fee for non-U.S. residents
  • Pickup in or around the Schoodic Peninsula or Isle au Haut sections of the park

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • People with mobility impairments are noted in the provider information; contact the provider to discuss your needs
  • Dietary requests for the picnic lunch should be shared in advance

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The private tour lasts 7 hours.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes. Your guide can tailor the day to your group’s interests and help choose suitable walks.

Which Acadia landmarks might we visit?

Possible stops include Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond, along with trails and other park scenery.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Round-trip transportation is included within a 1-hour radius of Acadia’s Mount Desert Island section. Pickup is not offered around Schoodic Peninsula or Isle au Haut.

Are park fees included?

Park entry fees are listed as included, but an additional entrance fee may apply to non-U.S. residents and is paid in destination.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.89 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 9.3. Top 3% in Bar Harbor means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in Bar Harbor by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Bar Harbor

How many tours in Bar Harbor have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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