This tour has 34 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go! 


• Phone
• Charger
• Water
• Layers - the weather in Acadia National Park is similar to that in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. 
• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Waterproof Raincoat 
• Hiking Boots
• Sunscreen
• Hat 
• Bug Spray
• Red flashlight (for star viewing)

What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees on the tour: 

• Entrance to the park is $35 per vehicle. 
• Reservation for Cadillac Mountain is $6. 
• Horse-drawn carriage rides cost between $32-$72. Learn more here. 
• Somesville Bridge and Museum has a recommended $5 donation. 
• Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden has a recommended $5 donation.



 Although the park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the hours of operation vary based on the season. Many roads in the park are closed during the winter months and certain visitor centers operate seasonally. We highly recommend you visit the park’s website for seasonal road closures. 

The park has two visitor centers: Hulls Cove Visitor Center is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the summer (closed in winter) and Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in winter (closed in summer). 



Yes! The tour has two starting points: Hulls Cove Visitor Center parking lot, and on Rt. 3 near Trenton Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting. 

If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience. the summer (closed in winter) and Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in winter (closed in summer)

 This tour route is designed to be flexible. You can start with the more popular spots like Cadillac Mountain or Sand Beach, or you can start by making your way to the quieter, western side of the island and check Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse or Somes Sound. 


Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.