Top Bar Harbor Outdoor Activities

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.

If you’re planning to explore Acadia National Park but would like to do so on your own time without a group holding you back, this Acadia National Park e-bike Rental is the perfect solution. This e-bike rental gives you an e-bike and all the equipment you need for a day roaming the park’s carriage roads, as well as Park Loop Road. Plus, with an e-bike, you decide when to be active.

Discover Acadia National Park’s stunning Carriage Roads on a 22-mile guided e-bike tour, featuring premium Class I e-bikes for a smooth and enjoyable ride. Limited to eight riders, this top-rated tour includes stops at iconic spots like Jordan Pond House and Eagle Lake, with plenty of time for photos and relaxation. Led by expert guides, you’ll uncover the park’s rich history, hidden viewpoints, and natural wonders at a comfortable pace. Minimum age is 16 years.

Discover the scenic beauty of Acadia National Park with convenient E-Bike rentals from Bar Harbor. Enjoy an all day rental that allows you to explore the park’s picturesque Carriage Roads and coastal routes at your own pace. Each rental includes a high-quality Class 1 E-bike, helmet, lock, and a detailed map of suggested routes. Our friendly staff provides personalized orientation and assistance for a seamless biking experience. - A Full-Day Rental Option gives you flexibility to arrive whenever you like. (All bikes must be returned by 5pm to avoid late charges) - Ride directly from Bar Harbor to iconic trails - Comprehensive support, including maps and route suggestions - Enjoy the freedom of exploring Acadia on your terms - Minimum Age 14 years old to participate

Discover the stunning coastal vistas and wooded landscapes of Acadia National Park on a 4-hour guided e-bike tour. Traverse both paved (Park Loop Rd) and unpaved (Carriage Road) areas as you explore iconic spots like Sand Beach and Thunder Hole and the Jordan Pond House, with additional stops at scenic overlooks along the way. This small-group experience, (8 people max) , ensures a personalized adventure filled with engaging insights from your knowledgeable guide. Ideal for those looking for an active yet relaxed way to experience the natural beauty and cultural history of Acadia. - Duration: 4 hours of immersive exploration in Acadia National Park - Limited group sizes for a personalized experience (max 8 people) - Ride quality Class 1 e-bikes with up to 70 miles of range - Includes bike orientation, and guided stops at key locations - Helmet and rear rack bag included. - Please note: Paved portions of this tour will require riding in some traffic (mainly on a 2-lane one-way road)

Explore the carriage roads of Acadia National Park in a fun and memorable way—by fat tire e-bike. These vehicles allow you to exercise and be immersed in the natural beauty, while ensuring comfort and ease at the same time. Enjoy the car-free gravel paths while looking for wildlife around famous areas like Jordan Pond and Eagle Lake using the provided maps.

Make the most of your visit to Maine's Acadia National Park during this private, 3-hour guided tour. Discover top highlights and hidden gems along the Park Loop Road, Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, and more, and enjoy panoramic views from Cadillac Mountain. Tours include bottled water, snacks, entrance fees, and private transfers in a climate-controlled vehicle.

Discover the scenic carriage roads of Acadia National Park by renting an eBike from Island Bike Rental! You will explore the beautiful Acadia National Park Carriage Roads at your own pace on this self guided tour. Enjoy 45 miles of well-marked gravel trails. Take breaks by pristine water features and historic bridges along the way. The Island Bike Rental shop is conveniently located just a mile away from the Brown Mountain Gatehouse carriage road entrance. Adventures and discoveries await you! * Conveniently located in Northeast Harbor, Maine * Explore the stunning trails of Acadia at your leisure * Ride premium eBikes with extended range batteries

Explore the stunning carriage roads of Acadia National Park with MDI e-Bikes! Conveniently located at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, you can set your own pace on this self-guided adventure. Enjoy the comfort of premium Specialized e-Bikes equipped with extended range batteries. The Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 IGH e-Bikes are the highest quality e-Bikes available for rent with a retail cost of $5,500. Each rental includes an e-Bike tutorial, helmet, lock, rear fender storage bag and map. These e-bikes are Class 1 Acadia National Park compliant. - Free Dropoff and Pickup - Start your day at 8:30 AM with a quick tutorial and bike setup - Experience the majestic Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park - Ride smooth, powerful Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 IGH e-Bikes with a reliable carbon belt drive and extended range battery - Must be at least 18 years old to ride

An excellent tour is so much more than a checklist of stops or stories. We will create a meaningful experience you'll cherish as we explore Acadia and the many hidden gems just outside of the national park on a half-day adventure tailored specifically to your group. No rush, no crowded bus. Just you, riding in comfort with guides who never tire of sharing our island. We'll handle the passes and driving, leaving you free to really enjoy Acadia. We know the secrets to escaping the press of crowded areas, while ensuring you don't miss a thing. Our guides thrive on adjusting tours to match your group's interests and abilities. A great tour leaves you brim-full of the magic of this lovely place. Sure, there are stories, tour guide puns, pictures to take, history and trivia you might forget.. but mainly, that feeling of really experiencing this place in a special way. You will leave, knowing you saw and felt more, with less stress, than anyone choosing to explore without a local expert.

Join a guide who really knows their stuff for a full-day private tour of Acadia National Park that’s tailored to your interests. From popular sights such as Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond to off-the-beaten-path areas, your group’s preferences are considered every step of the way. While you walk, your naturalist guide tells you stories of Acadia’s history and wildlife, and even stops to serve you a delicious picnic lunch.

Acadia National Park is as big as it is beautiful, making it simple to get lost when going on your own. Instead, choose this self-guided driving audio tour and see the park’s pristine wilderness while hearing about its history from the safety of your own vehicle. 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 on this 6-hour private tour with your own guide. Cover more locations in less time in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights include the Park Loop Road, panoramic views from Cadillac Mountain, a stroll through Asticou Gardens, and a lobster lunch stop in Southwest Harbor (meal not included).

Explore the beauty of Acadia National Park with the help of a guide to teach you all about the flora and fauna of the area’s land and sea. Enjoy a mixture of hiking on and off the beaten track, and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned van. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as you walk and learn in a small group.

Enjoy your own Private Tour of the major highlights of Acadia National Park featuring stops at Cadillac Mountain summit, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Otter Point! The itinerary encompasses more of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park by including a scenic route that travels past boat docks and the quaint harbor villages of Otter Creek, Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor, Maine. This excursion accentuates Mount Desert Island's treasured fjord, located in the middle of the island, with an ocean-side drive along Somes Sound up Sargent Drive. Created and crafted over the past decade by your own personal local Guide Woody, this Tour gives you and your loved ones more of a "wide angle view" of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island! Immerse yourself in the smell of pine needles, the sounds of the ocean and the sensation of the salty sea mist on your face and tongue! Over 100 happy groups have left rave reviews about their experiences on TripAdvisor over the last decade!

See the best of Acadia National Park on a private driving tour that can be customized to your interests. Choose how you want to explore, by soaking up the views from your private vehicle or getting out at each stop to take photos. This tour is specially designed to provide ease of access to each highlight, from Cadillac Mountain to Thunder Hole, and beyond.

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.

Join us on a leisurely ride around Acadia's Carriage roads. To begin you will arrive at our Bar Harbor location, which is only 1.2 miles from acadia! Once outfitted with safety and comfort gear we will lead you to Acadia and spend roughly three hours stopping at scenic overlooks, cascading streams, and ponds where beaver can be seen adding new trees to their lodge. Your guide will share natural history facts and offer advice to enhance your vacation experience. The tour returns to our shop, where you will be shown your trips route and a quick recap of sights and wildlife seen.

Be among the first in North America to greet the new day from the jagged granite summit of Cadillac Mountain. Skip the stress of the notoriously elusive vehicle reservations that vanish in seconds; we handle all the red tape, entry passes, and logistics for you. Our pre-dawn pickup whisks you up the mountain while the stars are still bright, bypassing the crowded parking scrambles. Instead of perched on cold, uneven rocks, you’ll relax in premium, high-back camp chairs positioned at the optimal vantage point. As the horizon ignites in shades of violet and gold, savor the true taste of Maine with a warm, local wild blueberry muffin and a steaming cup of locally roasted coffee. Settle into your front-row seat with a blanket and experience Acadia’s crown jewel in total, delicious comfort as the guide take pictures with your cameras of the moment.

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.

Experience the stunning beauty of Acadia National Park with our immersive audio tour! Explore rocky coastlines, lush forests, and serene lakes while our guides share captivating stories and interesting facts about the park's history, wildlife, and unique geology. Discover the charm of iconic spots like Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, and Sand Beach. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and adventurers, our audio tour lets you explore at your own pace, making your visit both educational and enjoyable. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and set off on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Acadia National Park! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Avoid crowds and skip the stress of planning, driving, and parking while exploring Acadia National Park. This private driving tour lets you check off the park's highlights, from Cadillac Mountain to Thunder Hole, and beyond, from the comfort of a minivan with sunroofs and expansive windows to take in the views and an audio/video intercom system to ease communication while your guide fills you in on Acadia’s history, flora, and fauna.

Upgrade your drive through scenic Cape Cod with this private self-guided tour you can download onto your phone. The audio narration plays based on your location, letting you start, stop, and skip stops whenever you like. You control your time and pace, enjoying a personalized experience without the constraints of traditional tours.