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Bar Harbor Acadia National Park Tour 7 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 21% in Bar Harbor

148 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

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

Explore Acadia’s coast, trails, and iconic sights on a small-group day tour from Bar Harbor with a naturalist guide.

About this tour

Spend a full day discovering Acadia National Park’s meeting of forest and sea on a small-group tour from Bar Harbor. With a medically trained naturalist guide, you’ll explore celebrated coastal sights and learn how the park’s history, geology, plants, and wildlife shape its distinctive landscape.

The day may bring you to Ocean Path, Thunder Hole, Bubble Rock, and Jordan Pond, with time to hike scenic trails and step away from the crowds. The route is planned around tides and the group, so each stop fits the day’s conditions. Round-trip transportation from Bar Harbor, park entry, snacks, and water refills are included. Groups are limited to 8 guests, creating room for a more personal experience and questions along the way.

Plan for up to 5 hours of moderate walking, covering as much as 6 miles on generally easy trails with some uneven ground and minor elevation changes. Bring a packed lunch, comfortable shoes, and comfortable clothing. Meet at the Balance Rock paid parking lot; your guide will confirm details 1–2 days ahead. Book your Bar Harbor Acadia National Park tour and spend the day seeing the park at trail level and from its dramatic shoreline.

Highlights

  • Explore Ocean Path, Thunder Hole, Bubble Rock, and Jordan Pond
  • Hike scenic trails and find quieter corners of the park
  • Breathe in pine-scented air along Acadia’s rugged coast
  • Learn about the park’s history, geology, plants, and wildlife
  • Travel with a medically trained naturalist guide

What's included

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Medically trained naturalist guide
  • Round-trip transportation from Bar Harbor
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks and water refills

Not included

  • Guide gratuity; a 10–20% tip is appreciated
  • Lunch; bring a packed lunch or purchase a grab-and-go option
  • Additional National Park entrance fee for non-U.S. residents

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Important information

  • Participants must be at least 8 years old
  • Expect up to 5 hours of moderate walking and up to 6 miles on generally easy trails with uneven surfaces and minor elevation changes
  • Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended
  • Bring a packed lunch or be prepared to purchase a grab-and-go option
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  • The itinerary may vary based on tides and the group
  • Meet at the Balance Rock paid parking lot in Bar Harbor; your guide will message 1–2 days ahead to confirm details
  • The meeting time may fall within 30 minutes of the scheduled start time
  • A minimum of 4 guests is required; if the minimum is not met, guests may choose a private tour or a full refund
  • Service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 7 hours.

What stops are included?

Stops may include Ocean Path, Thunder Hole, Bubble Rock, and Jordan Pond, with time to hike. The itinerary is planned around tides and the group.

What should I bring?

Bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Snacks and water refills are provided.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 8 years old.

What happens if the minimum group size is not met?

The tour requires at least 4 guests. If that minimum is not met, you can choose a private tour or receive a full refund.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.90 on Viator and 5.00 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 8.2. Top 21% in Bar Harbor means it ranks in the top 21% of tours in Bar Harbor by this score.

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