Top Bar Harbor Day Trips

Take a deep dive into Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Mt. Desert Island on this half-day bus tour. Since your transportation is provided, you can focus on the scenery and taking in the insightful narrative instead of driving and directions. Make three stops within the town of Bar Harbor and the National Park to witness firsthand the views and wildlife that make this island so special. Stops include Cadillac Mountain, Sieur de Monts Spring, and Thunder Hole.

Acadia National Park is as big as it is beautiful, making it simple to get lost when going on your own. Instead, choose this Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour and see the park’s pristine wilderness while hearing about its history from the safety of your own vehicle. You’ll follow a route through the park on an easy-to-download app that gives recommended speed limits and commentary for a unique experience.

Discover top sights within Acadia National Park with your own personal guide during this private, half-day tour. Cover more locations in less time in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle. Highlights include Park Loop Road and panoramic views from Cadillac Mountain. Tours include snacks, refreshments, a stroll through Asticou Gardens, and a tasty lunch stop in Southwest Harbor (meal not included.)

Experience beautiful, historic Maine with this combo of Acadia and Bar Harbor tours. Drive through the untouched wilderness of Acadia and learn the legends of the Native tribes who called that land home. Then stroll along the oceanside as you dive into Bar Harbor’s surprising Gilded Age history. These tours offer the perfect combination of natural beauty and rich culture so you can get the very most out of your visit to this incredible state. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the GPS-marked starting point to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This isn't an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

Known for its rocky coastlines, wealth of wildlife, and evergreen forests, Acadia National Park promises dramatic scenery—and this fully narrated driving tour makes for an easy way to discover it. Set off from Bar Harbor in a luxury Berkshire minibus, and discover highlights like Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the East Coast), Thunder Hole (where ocean waves roar), Sieur De Mont's Spring, Jordan Pond, and much more.

Discover Bar Harbor by sailboat with this romantic sunset small-group cruise. Climb aboard a boat for a scenic tour of Frenchman Bay and into Acadia National Park. Go sightseeing at sunset and keep an eye out for wildlife during the tour. This sailing adventure often has live music aboard and a cash bar with beer and wine is available.