Ultimate Acadia National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Departure Point

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Return Details

• After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
  

Duration
2 hours - 3 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Acadia National Park
20 McFarland Hill Dr, Bar Harbor, Maine
Hike Cadillac Mountain, the tallest on the East Coast, for epic Acadia views, then explore Rockefeller Jr.'s carriage roads or bike scenic ocean cliffs. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hulls Cove Visitor Center
25 Visitor Center Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
We enter Maine's famous Acadia National Park at the Hull's Cove Visitor Center. As we begin to explore this beautiful natural preserve, we'll learn about the rich forests and why the foliage here is so vibrant in the fall. Admission Ticket is not included. Note: This 22+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Acadia National Park in 2-3 hours.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cadillac Mountain
Maine
Boasting mountain views, Cadillac Mountain Overlook features accommodations with a garden and a patio, around 5.6 mi from Agamont Park.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Park Loop Road
, , Maine
Our self-guided driving tour enters the famous Park Loop Road of Acadia. We'll follow this loop all around the park, ending at the summit of Cadillac mountain. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sieur de Monts Spring
Behind the Nature Center, Maine
Our tour takes us past the Sieur de Monts Spring, which plays a significant role in the history of Acadia National Park. In a symbolic sense, it can be said that the birth of Acadia National Park took place in this very spot over a century ago. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Beaver Dam Pond
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Secret spot in Acadia National Park ... The Beaver Dam Pond sits along one of the nicest wooded stretches of the Park Loop Road.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Egg Rock Overlook
Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
This spot looks out over Bar Harbor’s Frenchman Bay. You might be able to spot a little island in the bay. This is the home of Egg Rock Lighthouse. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Precipice Trail
Precipice Trail, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
The Precipice is part of the east face of Champlain Mountain. The Precipice Trail is the most challenging and well-known hiking trail in Acadia National.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Schooner Head Overlook
Schooner Head Overlook, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Schooner Head Overlook is located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, just outside Acadia National Park. It can be reached from Bar Harbor without entering the national park via Schooner Head Road or via the Park Loop Road, just prior to the entrance gate to Sand Beach.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ocean Path Trailhead
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Here we've got a second option for a detour: Ocean Path Trail. If the steep inclines of Precipice Trail weren't your style, the gentle, winding path here is a great alternative. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sand Beach
Maine
Next up: Sandy Beach! At just 290 yards long, the beach is small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in fascinating natural history. You might notice a slight greenish tint to the sand. That’s because of the sea urchins! Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old Soaker
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
As we continue driving through Acadia, we'll pass Old Soaker. The waves crash against the vertical face of the rock, shooting water up into the air. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Thunder Hole
Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, Maine
We'll also see Thunder Hole, a natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Monument Cove

Monument Cove is another example of the seemingly miraculous force of nature. Water and time have worn away at the granite over the centuries, leaving behind a twenty-foot tall pillar of rock that looks like a man-made sculpture. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gorham Mountain Trailhead
Park Loop Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
As our tour continues through Acadia's Park Loop Road, Gorham Mountain rises to the right. The steep trail up this mountain features a false summit, where it appears to plateau before continuing up further. But both the false and real summit offers a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape! Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Boulder Beach
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
The rocks on this beach are large, egg-shaped stones. The rough waves of the ocean have tumbled these stones into smooth, bowling-ball sized rocks. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Otter Cliff
On the east side of the Park Loop Road, Maine
Next up as we drive as the stunning Otter Cliff and Otter Cove. At the top of Otter Cliff, it’s a steep 110-foot drop down to the chilly Atlantic. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hunters Beach Overlook
Park Loop Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660
A trip to Acadia National Park would not be complete without doing a hike to one of Mount Desert Island's cobblestone beaches.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Aunt Betty Pond Carriage Road
Aunt Betty Pond Carriage Road, Mount Desert, ME
In addition to Acadia's beautiful hiking trails, there are also over 45 miles of carriage roads built by millionaire philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. between 1913 and 1940. Originally conceived as a way to give city folk an escape to the natural world, the carriage road system wanders through some of the best forested and lakeside scenery and is enjoyed by bikers, hikers, and horseback and horse-drawn carriage riders alike. Rockefeller also financed, designed, and supervised the construction of 16 majestic stone bridges that were built at several stream and gorge crossings throughout the carriage road system. Since each bridge is a unique work of art, it is fun to try to visit them all!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Jordan Pond
Maine
Our self-guided tour brings us to Jordan Pond next. We'd highly recommend pausing here to appreciate the views and the restaurant. Jordan Pond was carved out of the earth twenty thousand years ago by a massive glacier. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bubble Pond
Park Loop Road, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine
Bubble Pond is another glacial remnant, hollowed out of the ground tens of thousands of years ago by a massive ice sheet descending on the island from the Arctic. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Eagle Lake Acadia National Park
Bar Harbor, Maine
Our drive brings us past Eagle Lake, which serves as the water source for Bar Harbor. It’s also a food source for local birds. Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cadillac Mountain Summit Trail
Cadillac Mountain Summit Trail, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Finally, we begin the drive up to the summit of Acadia's crown jewel: Cadillac Mountain. The views from the top are unmatched! Admission Ticket is not included.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Inclusions

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• 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!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Exclusions

• National Park Passes: $35 per vehicle
• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Redemption Instructions
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CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use the phone speakers if needed.

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❄️ Winter Closure 2025:
Park Loop Road: Closed December to mid-April, except for two-mile sections that remain open year-round.

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