Welcome to the Acadia Mount Desert Tour
Take a scenic trip across Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park. Enjoy coastal and Rocky Shoreline views and learn about the Maliseet, Wabanaki, and Glooskap. Explore Charlotte Rhoades Park’s lush vegetation, glacial relics, and the tales of George Dorr and the Rusticators. Taste Acadian food, see marine life, and relax at Little Long Pond. Celebrate Bass Harbor’s rich heritage.
About the Acadia Mount Desert Tour:
Your voyage around Mount Desert Island begins in Hulls Cove on the island’s north shore.
From there, you’ll cruise along its picturesque shoreline and discover how this beautiful landscape first formed… and what the Ice Age had to do with it! Then, you’ll dig into some ancient tales as you uncover the legends of the Wabanaki and Glooskap. Learn of their seasonal migrations, their rituals, and the reason they cherished this landscape.
Stop for a snack at the Pretty Marsh Picnic Area or keep driving toward Seal Cove. Then get to know George Dorr and the origins of Acadia National Park.
Next, you’ll pay a visit to historic Bass Harbor. While you’re there, take a detour to the iconic Bass Harbor Head Light Station, a lighthouse dating back to the mid-1800s!
Do a little oceanside exploring on the Ship Harbor Trail or the Wonderland Trail, then discover something unforgettable at the Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Park. Next, you’ll take in stunning views of Echo Lake before learning about a historic fire that forever changed Mount Desert Island.
After cruising through the village of Seal Harbor, you’ll finally make your way up to historic Bar Harbor, where your tour will conclude.
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Tour Map
Where To Start?
Hulls Cove Visitor Center, 25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
The tour starts in the parking lot of Hulls Cove Visitor Center. Please note, this is a suggested starting point and we are not affiliated with the visitor center, so their staff will not have any information about this tour.
How Does It Work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If multiple versions or entry points are available for your tour, be sure to download all the audio guides.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, and bring headphones on walking tours. CarPlay and Android Auto are currently not supported; we’re working toward a solution with Apple.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
Preview The Tour
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Inclusions and Exclusions
App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours.
Easy to use: Stories play automatically via GPS, hands‑free. Assistance available all day via call, chat, or email.
Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Valid for multiple visits up to 1 year after purchase.
Interactive audio stories: Experience local history and culture through clear, concise narratives from experienced narrators.
At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos, snacks, hikes. Go at your own pace.
Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
Don’t miss a thing: Enjoy a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated videos, text guides, and hidden gems.
Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks.
Entry tickets or reservations for any attractions along the route.
Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station.
