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Wonder at the views from atop of the highest mountain on the eastern seaboard of the United States. From the shore of Sand Beach to the peak of Cadillac Mountain you’ll have the chance to explore the whole 27 miles (43 km) of Acadia’s Park Loop Road. As we meander along shores, coves, cliffs, historic stone bridges, through the woods, and up the mountain, your guide will introduce you to local history, lore, flora, fauna, and geology. You’ll have the opportunity to stop for photos and/or get out to explore as you wish. Sights will included the Wild Gardens of Acadia, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, Hunters Beach, Jordan Pond, Bubble Pond, Eagle Lake, and Cadillac Mountain Summit. We reserve an extra 30 minutes on every tour so you can relax and not have to watch the clock! Expect your tour guide to be dependable, friendly, and adaptable. We care about your experience on Mount Desert Island! Expect your guide to be knowledgeable and passionate about the Island.

Discover the wonders of Acadia with all the sights included in the Sea to Summit tour plus the chance to see so much more of Mount Desert Island! After descending Cadillac Mountain we will head to the one-of-a-kind Somes Sound. We will see more stone bridges, lakes, ponds, streams, cliffs, beaches and coves along the way. You’ll be inspired by the beauty of the Tarn, Hadlock Pond, Eagle Lake, Seal Harbor Beach, Little Long Pond, and the majestic vistas off the cliffs of Cooksey Drive where the rich and famous dwell. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and serenity of Thuya Gardens, and/or Asticou Gardens, before driving the full length of Somes Sound by way of Northeast Harbor. No watching the clock here, we give you extra time to enjoy your day! Expect your tour guide to be dependable, friendly, and adaptable. We care about your experience on Mount Desert Island! Sit back and expect your guide to know exactly where you want to go and what you want to see.

Your local guide, Joe Grollino of Island Wonders Tour Company, will reveal a side of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island that few get to experience. Forget the summer crowds and bustling traffic; this is a tour for those who seek the tranquil, majestic beauty of winter in Maine. The winter landscape: When the first snow falls, Acadia transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland, blanketing the park's rugged granite peaks and rocky shorelines. On this tour, you'll witness this serene landscape at its finest! A peaceful park: The quiet season offers solitude, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty without distraction. Iconic scenery, now with a frosty twist: See familiar sights in a new light, with frost-dusted evergreens and ice-rimmed coastlines painting a stunning picture. Ever-present sea: The dramatic coastline remains a constant, with waves crashing against the icy rocks and cliffs, creating a spectacular, powerful display.

Acadia's autumn paints a vibrant scene with fiery hues of red, gold, and russet, reflecting on the calm waters and pink granite cliffs of the Acadia National Park. The air turns crisp, carrying the scent of pine and the whisper of falling leaves. It's a season of beauty and tranquility, a time to witness the wildness of nature transforming into a spectacle of color before the quiet of winter.